Susan Romej
Eden, NC *****
********@*****.***
Highly-motivated focused professional with 34 years of experience in all areas of quality functions, manufacturing and maintenance. Adept at identifying and implementing shop floor process optimization and control methods to eliminate turn-backs to reduce overall assembly costs. Consistently participates in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong planning skills with keen ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Quality Assurance Auditor
HAECO Americas - Greensboro, NC
February 2021 to May 2022
• Coordinated with customers to address quality escapes.
• Performed aircraft damage investigations and facilitated communication with maintenance and quality personnel.
• Planned and executed internal audits to ensure quality and safety.
• Encouraged process improvements and guided continuous improvement.
• Investigated and developed responses to customer and FAA findings. Quality Engineer - Compliance
Honda Aircraft Company - Greensboro, NC
July 2008 to October 2020
• Inspected, tested, and adjusted completed units, to ensure that tolerances, specifications, and customer requirements were met.
• Coached and trained a team of eleven quality control inspectors.
• Decreased product non-conformances by 20%.
• Investigated quality escapes to develop thorough corrective actions to devise continuous improvement practices.
• Utilized a DAR Manufacturing certification (Function code 1 & 5) to inspect, test aircraft parts and installations to ensure Federal Aviation Administration CFR requirements were met and were airworthy for safe operation.
Quality Control Inspector
Eclipse Aviation - Albuquerque, NM
March 2007 to July 2008
• Handled customer and internal communications regarding quality concerns.
• Evaluated manufactured articles for conformance and adherence to company specifications.
• Displayed proficiency in precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and venires.
• Developed improvements for existing processes, and recommended corrective actions. Quality Control Inspector
Ventura Aerospace - Plymouth, MI
September 2000 to March 2007
• Aided in gauge set-up, first piece, and in-process inspection.
• Maintained the calibration system.
• Clarified and informed part information by attaching data plates to unidentified items.
• Positioned, aligned, and adjusted parts to ensure proper fit for assembly.
• Moderated unit assembly in compliance with company standards.
• Tested and adjusted completed units before shipment. Quality Control Inspector
Master Automatic - Redford, MI
June 1995 to September 2000
• Filed, lapped, and buffed parts to fit, displaying proficiency in hand tools.
• Cleaned and lubricated parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles and oil cans.
• Decreased product non-conformance by 15%.
• Positioned, aligned, and adjusted parts to ensure proper fit for assembly.
• Evaluated product measurements for compliance, using precision instruments.
• Moderated unit assembly in compliance with company standards.
• Tested and adjusted completed units before shipment.
• Maintained the internal company calibration system. Currently Unemployed
May 2022
Education
12
Wayne High School - Wayne, MI
August 1986 to May 1988
Skills
• Microsoft Software (10+ years)
• Blueprint reading and comprehension (10+ years)
• Forklift driver (10+ years)
• Calibration and set-up (10+ years)
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerance gauging. (10+ years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Skilled use of many different types of gauges (10+ years)
• Internal Audits (10+ years)
• Warehouse experience (10+ years)
• Assembly line (10+ years)
• Plastics Injection Molding (3 years)
• Quality Control (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
FAA DAR Certification in Manufacturing (Function Code 1 & 5) October 2010
• Inspected and tested aircraft parts and installations to ensure that the design tolerances, specifications, and Federal Aviation Administration CFR requirements were met and were airworthy for safe operation.