Quality Control Assurance

RICHARD T. PEREZ

**** ***** ***, ***** *********, CA. 91606

Cell 818-***-**** **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Motivated Operation Manager bringing strong leadership and planning talents. A firm believer in positive reinforcement. Proven skills in building and directing strong teams to achieve challenging objectives. Deep understanding of Analytical Chemistry, Metal Finishing, Chemical Processing and Manufacturing, practices. With over 30 years in the Aerospace and Manufacturing Industries.

SKILLS

Team Building and Leadership

Operations Management

Risk Mitigation

Recruitment and Onboarding

Employee Scheduling

Supervision and Training

Performance Evaluations / Improvement

Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Power Point, Lab Wizard

Quality Assurance

Process Improvement

KPI Tracking

Specifications, MIL, FED, AMS, ASTM, ICP,

Inventory Control and Management

Cost Analysis and Savings

Chemical Analysis and Material Sciences

SAT, ERP systems

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OHMEGA Technologies, 4031 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA 90232 Feb 2020 – Jul 2023

OHMEGA Technologies is a leading manufacturer of imbedded resistor material used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards. Established in 1975, Its proprietary processing technology requires a thorough understanding of both Material Sciences and Electroplating Chemistry to update designed to meet today manufacturing standards. Prime Customers: ROGERS, TTM, NORTHROP GRUMMAN, APPLE, SONY, GENTRONIC, HUAWEI.

MANAGMENT: Supervision of 21 company employees covering 4 departments. Schedule overtime and workloads to ensure production goals are met. Directly responsible for the individual development, motivation and training of all production employees and shipping personnel to promote customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and skill development including cross training.

PRODUCTION: Drive and support Quality team to track production and shipping processes and strategies, to meet the targeted Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). Support Quality team in meeting all IPC 2221A Standards for Printed Circuit Boards Design, IPC TM650 2004. Participate and support quality team in Root Cause, Corrective Actions, 5 why’s and NCR’s, use of 6S’s, including internal audits for ISO 9000.

EHS: Ensures full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures. Ensures all projects meet or exceed the company’s safety policy requirements. Administration and implementation of the safety program by ensuring that all the safety programs are functioning properly. Ensure all processes meet the requirements of both Local and Federal regulatory agencies i.e. CALOSHA, SCAQMD, EPA, DTSC, Department of Public Works and Fire Department / Haz Materials…

LABORATORY: Standardization of analytical chemistry: Use of R2, Pearson’s Coefficient, Linear Regressions. Design of new analytical procedures. Create SOPS. Training of new Laboratory employees.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Design and supervise the installation of waste treatment design to reduce risk of injury, improve overall efficiency while meeting the requirements of Local and Federal regulations. Create wastewater treatment SOP’s.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Increased production by 60% in the first year. Effectively treated ALL in-house stored hazardous materials.

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT DELPHI-Arts, North Hollywood CA, 91615 July 2018 – Feb 2020

An electroplating consulting firm based in the San Fernando Valley, specializing in Metal Finishing and Electroplating for the Aerospace, Automotive and commercial, industries.

LABORATORY: Wet chemical analysis of plating solutions.

QUALITY: Preparation for NADCAP, AS9100 AC7004 Audits.

PRODUCTION: Process development / engineering to ensure product compliance to specifications. Increase system efficiencies.

PLATING CHEMIST / SUPERVISOR ALCOA Fasteners, 12975 Bradley Ave, Sylmar Ca. 91342 Feb 2016 – June 2018

ALCOA Fastener Systems and Rings is an Aerospace division of the ALCOA Corporation. Manufacturers of Aerospace fasteners. Prime customers: NORTHROP GRUMMAN, BOEING, SPIRIT, LOCKEHEED MARTINE, AIRBUS and SPACE X.

Supervision of 39 employees, 2 shifts, throughout manufacturing. Schedule overtime and workloads to ensure production goals are met. Lead audits for NADCAP, Root Cause and Corrective Actions, 5 why’s and NCR’s. Training and motivation of all production employees. Building of production teams. Use of; Xcel, Word, Lab Wizard, Laboratory Equipment, including training of new employees.

PRODUCTION: Participate in the strategic planning and maintenance of AS9100. Directly responsible for coordinating and training employees in GMP, KPI’s and maintenance of employee Training Matrix. HARD CHROME (AMS-QQ-C-320B,AMS2406, BAC5709), COPPER PLATE (AMS2418H), CADMIUM PLATE (AMS2400X,AMS-QQ-P-416E, DPS 9.47AC), SILVER PLATE (AMS2410 & AMS2411), PASSIVATE Types 2 & 8 (AMS-QQ-P-35,AMS2700,BAC5751,BPS-F-69BG & NASM 1312-3_1), DRY FILM LUBE (MIL-L 8937D, MIL-PRF-81329D, SAE AS 1701C, BPS4528C, BAC5811U, AS5272E, A5OTF291), SAND BLAST (BAC5748, MIL-PRF-9954, MIL-STD-150, A-A-59316 ).

LABORATORY: Ensure laboratory personnel are trained in GLP, GMP, AA, ICPMS, Ph, ORP, TDS, and comply to company SOP’s. Analysis of processing solutions. Use of Lab Wizard software for the documentation of results including additions, new tank make-ups and monthly trend analysis reporting. Ensure processing solutions meet current aerospace specification requirements for Hydrogen Embrittlement, Salt Spray, High Humidity, Adhesion, Porosity, etc. Schedule and maintain all process PM and CPI Programs. Assure compliance to safety requirements (EHS). Develop and maintain a material Inventory Control (Min / Max) system.

ACHIEVEMENTS: Achieved NADCAP approval for a new Silver-Plating Process which meets all Aerospace customer requirements.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER COAST PLATING, 154TH St., Gardena, CA.90248 Sept 2014 – April 2015

COAST PLATING is a part of the Valence Corp. Two facilities located in Los Angeles. Prime customers, BOEING, SPIRIT, BOMBEDIER, LOCKHEED MARTIN, MC DONNELL DOUGLAS, NORTHROP GRUMMAN.

Manage Quality personnel, 19 inspectors, two laboratory technicians and an in-house Chemist.

Selects, evaluates, and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Develop and implement quality control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.

Maintain and revise Quality Assurance Manual, Quality Assurance Procedures and Work Instructions as necessary to assure AS9100 and ISO9001 registration and continued approval by all Aerospace customers.

Direct audits for NADCAP, Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop, Gulfstream, etc… Root Cause and Corrective Actions, 5 why’s and NCR’s. Reviewed PDS’s and Frozen planning.

PRODUCTION: HARD CHROME (AMS-QQ-C-320B, AMS2406, BAC5709), COPPER PLATE (AMS2418H), CADMIUM PLATE (AMS2400X,AMS-QQ-P-416E, DPS 9.47AC), SILVER PLATE (AMS2410 & AMS2411), PASSIVATE Types 2 & 8 (AMS-QQ-P-35, AMS2700,BAC5751, BPS-F-69BG & NASM 1312-3_1), DRY FILM LUBE (MIL-L 8937D, MIL-PRF-81329D, SAE AS 1701C, BPS4528C, BAC5811U, AS5272E, A5OTF291), SAND BLAST (BAC5748, MIL-PRF-9954, MIL-STD-150, A-A-59316 ). PAINT BR127, SULFURIC / ANODIZE (Mil-A-8625 F), PHOSPHORIC ANODIZE (BAC 5555 T), CHEM FILM (MIL-C-5541).

LABORATORY: Ensure laboratory personnel are trained in GLP, GMP, AA, ICPM, Wet Lab Titrations. Assist in the development of SOP’s. Use of SPC for process solutions monthly Trend Analysis. Ensure production standards pass monthly periodic testing for: Hydrogen Embrittlement, Salt Spray, High Humidity, Adhesion, Porosity, etc... Document and control of all test results. Maintain all equipment calibration: Rectifiers, Ovens, Ph Probes, etc.

EHS: Participate in company safety meetings and assist EHS manager in the systematic training of employees. Coordinate Laboratory and Wastewater treatment personnel to achieve EHS goals and meet all Local and Federal requirements; OSHA, EPA, Fire Department, Public Works, TDS, etc...

LABORATORY DIRECTOR

AVIATION EQUIPMENT PROCESSING, 1571 MacArthur Blvd, Cost Mesa, CA.92626 March 2013 – Sept 2014

Aviation Equipment Processing specializes in the manufacturing of composites for the Aerospace and Aviation industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Schedule all Laboratory functions. Approve and issue all out-going Testing Certifications. Qualify incoming materials and required processes, such as FPL Etch, Phosphoric Anodize, Chem Film and Cleaners. Perform trend analysis of Monthly Periodic Testing, Weekly Chemical Analysis, and daily tensile strength testing. Monthly Periodic Testing, Hydrogen Embrittlement, Salt Spray, High Humidity, Adhesion, Porosity, etc...

PRODUCTION: Manufacturing includes special processes such as FPL Etch, Phosphoric Acid Anodizing and Bonding. Manage Anodize Phosphoric (BAC 5555 T), FPL (BAC 5555 T), Sulfuric Anodize (Mil-A-8625 F), Tri-Acid Etch (BAC 5555 T), Dichromate Seal (MIL-8625F), Passivation (AMS 2700) and CHEM FILM (MIL-C-5541), PASSIVATE (AMS-QQ-P-35, AMS2700 and BAC5751).

SERVICEABILITY TESTING: Tensile Strength, Lap Sheer, T-Peel, Drum Peel, etc. In accordance with; ASTM D 1002-01, ASTM D 1781-76, ASTM D 2651, BAC 5555 Rev. T, DPS 9.34 Rev R, DPS 11.08 Rev P, MDA20007200 REV F, PPS36.10 ISS8, SCGPS 26039 Rev K, SCGPS 56039 Rev G.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Design and supervise the installation of new batch wastewater treatment system. Apply for and obtain local permits for batch water discharge. Ensure compliance to LAFD, LADPW, SCAQMD, OSHA, etc.

QUALITY: Directly responsible for establishing a Quality Systems to achieve NADCAP certifications. Establish records and logs in accordance with ISO 90001:2000, Mil-I-45208 (Inspection System), Mil-C-45662 (Calibration System), Mil-Q-9858, (Quality Control), SPC, TQM, and MRPII.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER METAL CHEM INC, 21514 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth, CA. June 2011 – March 2013

METAL CHEM is a metal finishing facility specializing in anodizing and Powder coatings for the aerospace and automotive industries.

Directly responsible for establishing Quality Assurance systems to achieve NADCAP certifications. Establish records and logs in accordance with ISO 90001:2000, Mil-I-45208 (Inspection System), Mil-C-45662 (Calibration System), Mil-Q-9858, (Quality Control), SPC, TQM, and MRPII.

PRODUCTION: PASSIVATE Types 2 & 8 (AMS-QQ-P-35, AMS2700), PAINT BR127, ANODIZE (Mil-A-8625 F), PHOSPHORIC ANODIZE (BAC 5555 T), CHEM FILM (MIL-C-5541). ZINC PLATING, ELECTROLESS NICKEL, IRON PHOSPHATE and POWDER COATINGS,

EHS: Hazardous Materials Communications; communicated directly with local and federal regulatory agencies (LAFD, LADPW, SCAQMD, OSHA, etc...), Use of: calipers, micrometers, gauges, Wet Laboratory Equipment, Word, Excel, Access.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Modify existing design to treat existing wastewater more efficiently, while remaining compliant to Local and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT DELPHI-Arts, North Hollywood CA, 91615 May 2009 – June 2011

An electroplating consulting firm based in the San Fernando Valley, specializing in Metal Finishing and Electroplating for the Aerospace, Automotive and commercial, industries. Directly responsible for 8 clients in the greater Los Angeles area. A team builder. The following are required, Self-motivated and focused. Ability to adapt to changing conditions with good trouble shooting skills, exceptional knowledge of the following:

ELECTROPLATING / ANODIZING: Cleaning/Degreasing, Deoxidizing/Desmutters, Anodize TI, TII, TII, and TSA. Copper Plating: Copper Cyanide, Acid Copper, Bright Acid Copper. Nickel Plating: Woods, Bright Nickel (Saccharine/Cumarin), Nickel Sulfamate, Satin Nickel, and Electroless Nickel. Chrome Plating: Bright Chrome, Hard Chrome, Micro cracked. Gold Plating: Hard Gold, Pure Gold, Bright Gold and Satin Gold. Silver Plating: satin and bright. Other processes include Tin Lead Plating, Phosphate coating, Passivation, Black Oxide, Zincate, and POP.

LABORATORY: Meeting GLP and GMP standards. Raw material evaluations, electroplating solutions (wet Chem), wastewater effluents, and processing waters; DI, Desalination, RO, and local city water. Use of AA, GC, ICPMS, XRF, Colorimeter, Hardness, testing, Refractometer, Hydrometers, Step Tester, Stress Testing (Static and Compression), including Burettes, Pipettes, Micropipetters, Microscopes, and Volumetric flasks. Trace metals, BOD, COD, Cyanide, TDS, pH, ORP, Purity of Deposit, X-Section, Adhesion, Tap Density, and Hardness. Calibration of equipment. Formulation and standardization of laboratory standard solutions such as: Molarity, Normality, Concentration, Acidity, pH, ORP, TDS, etc.

QUALITY CONTROL: Familiar with the requirements of NADCAP, NASDAQ, ISO 9001:2008 and AS9001 systems. Interpret various specifications: FED, MIL, and ASTM, including Mil-I-45208 (Inspection System Requirements), Mil-C 45662 (Calibration System Requirements), Mil-Q-9858, (Quality Control Requirements), MIL-STD 105 (Sampling Techniques), and ANSI-Y-14.5 (Blueprints). Electronic connectors to meet MIL STD-1760 class I and MIL- DTL 8353. Use of various types of measuring equipment: Micrometers, Calipers, Verniers, Comparators, Thread / Block / EDDY gages, and XRF. Dimensional tolerancing using: SPC, MRPII, and TQM. Familiar with RMA’s, SCAR’s and MRR’s including use of “Travelers” or “Job Cards”.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Treatments of liquid waste products generated by the electroplating and anodizing operations. Treatments such as: Heavy Metal Precipitation, Chrome reduction, Cyanide destruction, and Desalinization, Deionization, RO, and Batch treatment. Familiar with continuous and automatic flow systems, both automatic and manual. Meeting discharge limits set forth by local and federal regulatory agencies (SCAQMD, POTW, CUPA, and EPA). Maintain logs sheets on all rinse waters, processing tanks, and effluents, including all chemical additions and changes. Hazardous Materials Communications.

GENERAL MANAGER RAPID ANODIZING, Los Angeles, CA Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

A metal finishing company offering aluminum anodizing, passivation a, chemical conversion coatings to the Aerospace industry.

Sales Forecasting. P&L Assessment. Organization Management. Organizational restructuring. Employee training and development.

Building of a quality control team and implement TQM techniques. Established a Quality Control program involving; Mil-I-45208 (Inspection System Requirements), Mil-C-45662(Calibration System Requirements), Mil-Q-9858, (Quality Control Requirements), SPC, TQM, and MRPII. Performed in-house Audits. Development of continuous improvement plan, to increase overall productivity and efficiency.

CONSULTANT / COURSE INSTRUCTOR DELPHI-Arts, North Hollywood CA. 91615 Mar 2002 – May 2008

A consulting firm specializing in the training of employees in: Electroplating, Anodizing and Industrial Wastewater Treatment. Create training materials in both Spanish and English. Course instructor for locally held classes sponsored by the American Electroplating and Surface Finishing Society. Classes include the following:

ELECTROPLATING: Course in electroplating, ranging from fundamental to advanced.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Compliance with local and federal regulatory agencies: OSHA, SCAQMD, POTW, LAFD/HMD, EPA and LADPW. Proper labeling of containers, and disposal of hazardous materials.

LABORATORY TRAINING: Training of laboratory technicians in Standard Laboratory Procedures, GLP, Wet Chemical Analysis, titrations, Calibration, and sampling. Use of; AA, ICPMS, UV/Vis, GC, Refractometer, Hydrometer and Stalagmometer.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Sampling, effluent analysis, proper chemical treatments: Cyanide destruction, chrome reduction and heavy metal precipitation. Use of HACH testing equipment for the analysis of wastewater effluent (Cu, Cn, Fe, Ni, BOD, COD, TDS, pH Coliform etc.

SALES / CUSTOMER SERVICE CHEMITHON-MICEL INC. Anaheim, CA. 92801 Sept 1998 - Mar 2002

Manufacturer of electroplating and anodizing chemistries used in Aerospace, Automotive and Commercial processing applications.

Sales of various plating solutions such as: Brightener, levelers, carriers, cleaners, etchants, acids, copper plating, nickel, cadmium, tin/lead, silver, gold, chromium, hard chrome, anodizing, etc.

Trouble-shoot electroplating plating systems and offer corrective and preventive actions and products.

Member of the *American Electroplating and Surface Finishing Society. Attended all local monthly society meetings including, CALOSHA, SCAQMD and various seminars and conferences held by local and federal regulatory agencies e.g.,

PLATING SUPERVISOR / IN-HOUSE CHEMIST ARTISTIC PLATING INC. Anaheim, CA. 92802 May 1996 - Sept 1998

Artistic Plating is a commercial and industrial electroplating company. Producing architectural anodizing, Chem Film, Tin and Bright Nickel Plating for the commercial industry.

Supervise 17 employees in the techniques of electroplating and GMP. Schedule preventive maintenance of plating equipment.

Electroplating solution analysis and maintenance, Flame AA, Wet Chem, HACH testing equipment, Hull cell, colorimetry, and Wet Chem Analysis.

Monitor and adjust system as required to ensure complete compliance with Local and Federal regulatory Agencies (CUPA, LAFD/HMD, LADPW, SCAQMD). Analyze for BOD, COD, TDS, PH, Metallic impurities, Coliform, Chlorine, Sulfates, Sulfides, Water Hardness, etc...

LABORATORY CHEMIST ENGELHARDT WEST INC. Anaheim, CA. Feb 1993 – May 1996

A leading precious metal refinery and manufacturer of high-quality metals and salts used in Electroplating of, Gold, Silver, Rhodium, Platinum, and Palladium products used in the Aerospace, Electronic, and commercial Jewelry industries.

Sample preparation, grinding, blending, calcination, digestion, extraction, refluxing, Cross-Sectioning, etc.

Chemical and Physical material analysis, Purity, Hardness, Trace metals, Mesh Size, Tap Density, Hardness, Purity, CASS, BOD, COD, TDS, pH, Coliform, etc.

Extensive use of laboratory equipment, AA, ICPMS, UV/Vis, GC, XRF, Beta back-scatter, Auto-Pipettors, centrifuge etc.

Wet chemical analysis of electroplating solutions: Tin, Nickel, Copper, Gold, Silver, Cadmium, Rhodium, Palladium, Cobalt, Zinc, Chlorides and Sulfates.

EDUCATION

SPC I & II, TQM, MRPII

PASADENA BUSINESS CENTER Pasadena, CA 1989 - 1990

Lab Chemistry II, III, Material Sciences

MARY WASHINGTON COLLEGE Fredericksburg, VA. 1987 - 1988

Algebra I & II, English

LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE Valley Glen, CA. 1985 - 1986

Mach Drafting (ANSI-Y-14.5)

VAN NUYS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Van Nuys, CA. 1984 - 1985

Physics I, Art, (Still life)

SAN FERNANADO MISSION COLLEGE San Fernando, CA. 1983 - 1984

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