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Quality Assurance Engineer

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
August 26, 2023

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Patricia Healey Hornell, New York *****

Email: ady8mm@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 518-***-****

Objective: Rail Transit/Aerospace work involving routine testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and data reporting.

Skill Sets: Supervisory and Managerial - Work independently and as part of a team - Support the schedule - Work closely with the Customer - Understand the importance of organizational skills and effective communication.

Experience: Transportation Projects including the LIRR, R160, MNRR, AMTRAK, SEPTA, COLLINS AIRCRAFT, Baltimore MTA, NYCTA, VRE, WMATA, NOVA, PREVOST, SIKORSKY, BOEING, SCHWEIZER, USN-E2C

Hilliard Corporation – Elmira NY – Manufacturer of Cutch Housings Starters and Filters for Automotive and Industrial Filtration Houses – May 2022 – Present – SQE – Supplier Quality Engineer – Support Projects and manufacturing by Auditing Vendors; Control of Nonconformances; and reviewing Material Data Sheets; Requesting and Reviewing PPAPS; FMEAs, etc. ASME Codes apply as applicable and Communication within internal departments as well as externally to Vendors. As Lead Auditor assisted in setting up internal audits and assuring Process Approach is affective.

Expleo USA Inc - Hornell NY - August 2021 to May 2022 - ALSTOM-AMTRAK ACELA 2 Next Generation High Speed Train Set-Contract Industrial Quality Engineer - Work with Supplier Quality, Industrial/Design Engineering, Production, and the Customer to meet schedule utilizing SAP/GSI, Quality Standards/Tools-Perform and Report results of inspections, configuration control, nonconformance reports, and special assigned projects - Develop Quality standards for continuous process improvement - Review work instructions, Engineering drawings, and special process procedures

Quest Global – Vergennes VT- 2019-2021 – Collins Aerospace - Lead Auditor ISO9001/AS9100D Certified - Audited Aerospace Suppliers - Met timely deadlines - Coordinated Audit follow ups and created audit reports

Rome NY- 2020-2021 - Senior Quality Engineer-Created and standardized Inspection plans for Quality Engineering

Virginkar & Associates, Inc - 2016-2019 - Resident Inspector

Quality, inspection, supplier resident for rail rolling stock and component systems

Ohio-Resident Inspector in representation for WMATA on build and operation of Handicap Vans

Alabama-Inspected 60 ft diesel electric buses

DeAngelo Rail - 2015-2016 - Plattsburgh NY Vapor Rail - Supplier Quality Assurance Inspector - Railroad rolling stock and related systems in support of the Miami Dade Metrorail - Established successful working relationships with supplier personnel resulting a reduction of non-conformance issues-Monitored and assessed in-house processes turning around 18 different products to zero defects leaving Supplier through good standing and communication with Customer

Spencer ARL, New York Inc.– Plattsburgh NY – 2014 - 2015 Mass Transportation - Quality Assurance Logistics Specialist - Responsible for quality assurance duties for the new Prevost Bus Project -Coordinated with the Customer and Engineering for continuous process improvement - Built applications throughout the project, established Key Inspection Points, and extracted data from SAP for data analysis - Initiated Corrective Action Requests and followups to insure no reoccurrence of nonconformances - Communication with Supplier Quality Engineers regarding nonconformities from vendors-Performed Internal Audits utilizing the 5 Whys for Non-Conformance and 8 Disciplines (8 Ds) for Problem Solving - Coordinated, organized, and trained personnel - Maintained documentation control for vehicle history books-Reviewed standard operating procedures and recommended updates as needed

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Patricia Healey Hornell, New York 14843

Email: ady8mm@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 518-***-****

LTK Engineering Services - Ambler, PA - 2004-2012-QA Engineer Customer Representative for New York City Transit, Metro North Railroad, and the Long Island Railroad-Performed inspection

work in accordance with the contract specifications-Performed/witnessed field service testing -Developed the inspection flow matrix for power-up verification for consistency of inspections-Performed Supplier Audits - Worked as a liaison between the engineering lead and the customer and prepared daily reports-Initiation and encouraged group ideas throughout the project s- Maintained Car History Books

NATEC Inc. - Plattsburgh, NY – 2003 - 2004 Quality Assurance Manager

Startup Company for small arms, polymer cased ammunition for military and commercial use -

Developed, organized, and managed the Quality Department - Coordinated testing and sampling plans with respective departments - Prepared the company for ISO Registration - Developed programs including SPC, training, material traceability, electronic non-conformance, and electronic database for calibration equipment-Monitored performance of suppliers and in-house processes - Maintained relations with production to support efficiency, safety of personnel, and product - Assisted the company in going from a hand-to-hand process to an automated process.

Bombardier Transportation – Plattsburgh NY 1998 – 2003 - Senior Quality Inspector - NYCTA R140 Cars/AMTRAK ACELA Legacy High Speed Trainsets - Performed Source Inspection work in preparation of FAI on Trucks in accordance with Customer Specifications and Company Procedures- Maintained Configuration Control-Coordinated with Suppliers for modifications, and Inspections- LEAN Manufacturing and Six Sigma

ADtranz - Elmira Heights NY – 1996 to 1997 – Quality Engineering Inspector – Performed Interior, Exterior, Roof, and Undercar Inspections in accordance with Quality Standards and Customer Specifications (Baltimore MTA)-Liaison between Methods, Engineering, and Production-Presented Final Product to Customer

1997 – 1998 Junior Engineer – SEPTA Assigned to Special Project for Door Operations and Inspections – Changed Process to decrease Assembly time and added financial value to project- Worked closely with Customer and Engineering - VRE, Established Hold Points and Inspection Zones for rebuild of VRE passenger vehicles

Education: -A.A.S. Degree in Quality Assurance of Manufacturing Processes SUNY Empire State, Plattsburgh, New York

-B.S. Degree in Human Development/Organizational Behavior SUNY Empire State,

Plattsburgh, New York

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- Certified Lead Auditor according to ISO 9001 / AS9100D

- Management of APQP, PPAP, NCRs. 8D, 5Whys

- Qualification of suppliers

- Analyst I for Six Sigma

- Lean Manufacturing

- Continuous improvement: QRQC / PDCA

- Oxy-Acetylene Welding: BOCES

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Patricia Healey Hornell, New York 14843

Email: ady8mm@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: 518-***-****

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

- Mechanical

- Electrical

- Glass

- Sheet Metal

- Metallurgical and Metrology Labs

- Non-Destructive Testing

- Heat Treatment of Aluminum

- Ultrasonic Level II

- Radiography II

- Magnetic Particle Principal Level III

- Liquid Penetrant Principal Level III

- Conductivity Testing

- Hardness Testing

- Painting

- Welding

- Gluing

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

-Special recognition from external ISO Audit Team in eliminating defects in problem areas by Poky Yokes and other methods- Spencer ARL

-Saved company from a ten thousand dollar fine from ISO by pointing out new rules and regulations for new startups-Spencer ARL

-Assisted with FMEA and set up PPAPS for New Contract-Spencer ARL

-Received monetary reward for presentation of product and process to Customer-Corning Inc

-Saved company money by selection of inspection equipment ordered for special

Processes-NATEC

-NDT Procedures and exams for Magnetic Particle and Liquid dye Penetrant approved by NADCAP for use in the Aerospace industry-WBE

-Changed sequence of operations for door systems resulting in financial gain for company by eliminating rework- ADtranz

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