Quality Assurance Inspector
Resume:
Robert Ingham
Lakewood, WA 98498
Methodical Quality Assurance Specialist with a 15-year track record of providing exceptional judgment, quality management, performance analysis, and quality inspection services in the Aerospace and Manufacturing industries. Well versed in managing teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds. Trained and experienced in the strategies of conflict resolution. Adept at training new hires, retraining employees, and managing the accuracy of all products.
Experience
Accurus Aerospace Kent LLC
Quality inspector level III From August 2023 - present
Monitor manufacturing operations per manufacturing control plans
Provide first article buy offs for machined, sheet metal and assembled parts
Provide first article services as required
Verify equipment and instruments used in mfg processes are calibrated
Assist with receiving inspection from various outside processes
Verify equipment is operating correctly and safely
Maintain quantities and operation accountability on manufacturing control plans
Aero Precision
Quality Specialist from 2022-July 2023
Inventory Analyst from 2021 – 2022 July
Experience & Duties
Performed quality inspection for components and finished products.
Limited risk of excessive inventory and obsolescence by working collaboratively across departments.
Oversaw daily inventory cycle counts and resolved discrepancies.
Assisted the Quality Manager in communicating and maintaining the Quality Management System
Performed nonconformance identification, analysis and implemented corrective actions.
Proficient understanding of engineering drawings
Proficient in dimensional inspection and GD&T requirements
Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
Supported inventory investigations, internal auditing, and corrections of inventory, as well as deep research into inventory discrepancies.
Oversaw daily inventory cycle counts and resolved discrepancies.
Analyzed and managed finished goods and raw material inventory to check metrics such as levels and turns, aging and security.
Resolved problems and managed multiple tasks using strong planning and process management abilities.
Dylan MFG
Quality Inspector/Engineer from 2020 – JUNE 2021
Experience & Duties
Performed quality inspection for components, and finished goods
Assisted the Quality Manager in communicating and maintaining the Quality Management System
Performed non-conformance and corrective action processes
Proficient understanding of engineering drawings along with GD&T requirements
Supported audit and source inspections
Supported Sales, Planning, and Purchasing departments on projects, supplier quality requirements and compliance requirements needing QA input
Identified opportunities for continuous improvement
General Plastics Manufacturing Company
Inspection Quality Engineer from 2015-2020
Quality Inspector from 2011-2015
Production from 2007-2011
Experience & Duties
Managed a diverse team of 8 persons
Performed quality inspection for incoming and intermediate materials, components, and finished goods
Assisted the Quality Manager in communicating and maintaining the Quality Management System
Performed non-conformance and corrective action processes
Proficient understanding of engineering drawings along with GD&T requirements
Supported audit and source inspections
conducted supplier source inspections
Trained quality inspectors on CMM and bench inspection methods
Supported Sales, Planning, and Purchasing departments on projects, supplier quality requirements and compliance requirements needing QA input
Identified opportunities for continuous improvement.
examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements
Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.
Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.
Trained Quality Inspectors to perform and document quality inspections and audits.
Measuring Instruments and Tools
Premier Plastics/ Captive Plastics 1996-2007
Inspector/Packer, Material Handler, & Material Controller
Experience & Duties
Performed product inspection and quality testing, inventory control (plastic resin 300,000 lbs
Monthly), shipping and receiving, inventory tracking, stock ordering to meet production needs, form design, performed internal audits
Performed ongoing training of a diverse team in policies and procedures of material handling and inventory control
Performed implementation, maintenance, and training of others in use of the Harbinger e-commerce system
Sustained excellent safety record in forklift operation and certification.
Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Assisted in line changeovers and returned raw material to stock.
Utilized forklift to move inventory items
Professional Associations
American Society for Quality
Certifications
Certified Quality Engineer - ASQ CQE certified 6/2015 current
Certified Quality Technician - ASQ CQE certified 10/2012 lifetime certification
Continuing Professional Development
ASME 04/2019 - GD&T combo course
CMM Program Training, Hexagon Metrology CMM Level 1 12/2011 & Level 2 10/2015
AS9100 Auditor Training 11/2019 – root cause analysis, internal auditor, risk management, FMEA, SWAT
Various trainings – exceptional trainer, critical thinking, creative problem solving, managing priorities, projects, and deadlines, Essential Skills for the First-Time Manager
Computer Skills
Software Applications: MS Office Suite, Office 365, Skype, MS Project, SharePoint
Manufacturing Software: PC-DMIS CMM Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) SAP Infor ERP
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows and Linux
Personal Data
Excellent critical thinking, analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Proven ability to learn quickly and employ excellent organizational skills
U. S. citizen, current passport
Enjoy reading, tabletop games, fishing, camping, backpacking, and traveling.
Interested in humans reaching the moon and beyond, environmental awareness, nature conservation and martial arts.
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