Earl Grimes
Talented professional with technical know-how on working on complex projects. Quality-focused and detail-oriented with a record of success in optimizing designs. Analytical thinker skilled collecting data and executing product testing.
33 N Syracuse Dr
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
ad30cx@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Nordson EFD- Robbinsville, NJ — Lead Engineering Tech
Feb 2014-Apr 2022
●Perform visual, dimensional, and functional testing of products and assemblies required for qualification/validation of systems using Instron tensile tester, performing stress, creep and shear test
●Proficient in the use of hand precision measuring tools
●Create reports documenting finding/analysis of product investigations
●Maintain R&D laboratory, including hazardous material storage/disposal for engineering department
●Assist engineers in the creation of qualification, validation and verification plans for various projects
LiDestri Food and Beverage-Pennsauken, NJ — Quality Assurance Supervisor
May 2009-July 2011
●Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel and address any non-conforming procedural deviations
●Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies
●Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies
●Performed Regulatory Affairs duties when needed
StonHard Corp- Maple Shade, NJ — Quality Assurance Technician
May 2008-May 2009
● Performed various first article, in process and final quality testing on pigments, Iso's, resins, and other chemicals.
●Performed viscosity, GC, titration, QFIR/IRC, and color scanning test to ensure batches were correct.
●Received highest score for Color Scanning test requirements of department.
ANNA Laboratories-Belmawr, NJ-Quality Control
April 2006-May 2008
●Performed root-cause analysis and corrective recommendations for gasses and oils
●Maintained daily calibrations on test equipment.
JDSUniphase-Ewing, NJ–Quality Control
NOV 2000-June 2005
● Programmed and operated an array of robotic placement machines where diodes were placed on ceramics.
● Assembled and performed a variety of diagnostic test on receivers and amplifiers. Gain & bandwidth, and bert & eye test were performed in a clean room atmosphere. After testing, data was stored in Oracle data base for future reference.
SKILLS
ISO 9001
Lean Manufacturing
5S training
Product development
Information gathering and analytics
Troubleshooting
Robotic programming
HAACP Certification
Education
LasComp Institute of IT-Montvale, NJ Project Management training Mar 2023-PRESENT
●CAPM
●PMP
Camden County College-Blackwood, NJ Associate of Science: Business Management
●Dean's List
●Presidents List