Quality Engineer

Mark E. Barber

**** ******** ******

Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

Phone: 607-***-****

Email: *****.***@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: I am seeking a rewarding career in which I can utilize my skills to the greatest benefit of my employer. I am willing to relocate.

SKILLS PROFILE

Trained in the most current ISO 9001:2000, and OSHA regulations; currently certified in IPC-620; perform supplier pre-shipment inspections; previously certified in Visual Weld Inspection and Quality Improvement Techniques; familiar with clean room techniques; experienced in visual quality inspection of high precision aircraft bearings; methodical at trouble shooting, analysis and correction of problems; proficient in the use of various types of microscopes and precision measuring instruments; experienced with precision grinding techniques, possess the ability to manage a small crew; comfortable with the use of all types of PC’s; Proficient with Excel and Word; previously forklift certified; I am a punctual, productive, and precise person who is easily taught; I maintain a high level of quality in everything I do.

EDUCATION

1987-1992 BS in Biology; Minor in Chemistry, Utica College of Syracuse University

1994 Environmental Science, Continuing education, SUNY Fredonia

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2015-Current Quality Assurance Engineer, Liberty Electronics

Franklin, PA

Perform in-house and source inspections, create inspection plans and checklists

for inspector use based on customer provided blueprints. Work with engineering and production to troubleshoot issues. Make quality judgements based on inspector findings. Supervise receiving and production inspectors and maintain inspection records. Offer suggestions for process improvements. Certified in

IPC-620 and visual solder inspection.

2014-2014 Contract Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company/System One

Cranberry Township, PA

Review documentation, processes, and manufactured goods for nuclear power plants. Record and report deficiencies to engineering and purchasing. Offer solutions to correct deficiencies and implement corrective actions for suppliers.

2011-2013 Contract Customer Inspector, GE Transportation/ Unitek

Erie, PA

Inspection of completed export products for locomotives and off highway vehicles. Trouble shooting, tracking, and resolving issues with UK Freightliner locomotives. Creating inspection plans for various products. Recording and analyzing defect data. Expediting production of sub-components to assist the next level of production.

2004-2010 Supplier Quality Engineer, Alstom Transportation

Hornell, NY

Receiving inspection and supplier pre-shipment inspection of railcar parts for several mass transit projects. Responsible for maintaining accurate inspection reports, reporting defective materials to and participating in a Material Review Board, contacting suppliers, traveling to supplier facilities to perform inspections, trouble shooting quality issues at production and supplier levels, issuing Corrective Action Reports and following them through to completion, and performing audits of supplier quality systems. Certified in Visual Weld Inspection and ASQ Certified as a Quality Improvement Associate. Layed-off due to downsizing.

2003-2004 Production, Great Lakes MDF

Lackawanna, NY

Operate forklifts for a major producer of medium density fiberboard; assist packaging department with banding product. Left for a position in which I could better utilize my skills.

2002- 2003 Quality Assurance Inspector, TODCO

Cattaraugus, NY

Perform inspections on Railcar door assemblies and a variety of flooring and wall panels; also perform incoming inspection on raw materials used in the manufacturing process. Additional duties include assisting engineering department with new projects, troubleshooting problem areas within the plant, maintaining accurate and detailed records of non-conformances, occasionally work with outside source inspectors with quality audits. I am also a certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2000. Left prior to closing of facility.

2001-2002 Quality Control Inspection/Shipping, SKF/MRC Aerospace Bearings

Falconer/Jamestown, NY

Performed inspection of precision aircraft bearings; Checked dimensions to 00001”, looked for material defects, nicks and dents, scratches, and machining tears; Certified in FAA, ISO, and OSHA regulations; Certified in visual inspection; Also experienced in preservation and packaging of bearings in preparation for shipping; Lay-off in February 2002.

INTERESTS: Travel, hiking, camping, gem cutting, metalworking, electrical, computers, and learning new things.

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