Quality Engineer Control

Antonio Hernandez

**** ***** ******’s Way

Rockford IL 61107 815-***-****

***************@*******.***

Quality Engineer with 25 years of experience in fastener manufacturing and quality control. Skilled in all aspects of fastener manufacturing processes from design to full implementation. Knowledgeable in identifying and correcting manufacturing issues with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

American Aluminum Extrusion, Roscoe IL 61073

ISO Quality Manager July 2024 – Presemt

• Supervised a quality control team of 5 members, bolstering departmental integration of processes.

• Identified key indicators for all major process areas, leading to a 65% decrease in detrimental quality oversights.

• Oversaw ISO system and ISO audits.

• Training of employees with all work instructions for all processes.

• Tracked quality metrics for 7+ departments and updated leadership to use for performance reviews and bonus recommendations.

Rockford Fastener Inc. Rockford IL 61102

Quality Engineer October 2006-2024

Assisted in design and implementation processes necessary to produce new products

Developed and implemented a well-organized database for tracking and maintaining IECNs & ECNs.

Employed statistical methods to measure and maintain quality standards objectively

Trained operators to use statistical process controls for a better understanding of production line performance

Performed and submitted PPAPs for approval to General Motors, Caterpillar, Chrysler, Federal Mogul, Dana, Lemforder, Bossard, Allison Transmission, General Fasteners, Optimus, Shamrock, Supply Technologies, Bamal, Endries, Wurth and more.

Continually reviewed and implemented quality standards, tolerances and engineering changes

Inhouse Gauge Coordinator

Performed Gauge R&R Capability Studies

Planned and performed gauge control and calibration

Regularly used micrometers, calipers, concentricity gauges, comparators, profilometers and other inspection equipment

Worked directly with customers to resolve quality issues and took corrective actions to rectify them

Performed ISO audits to ensure proper application and knowledge amongst staff

Performed DOC Final inspections prior to shipment to customers

Modified process prints in Solidworks

Assisted IT Department with PC Repairs inhouse and network administration

Secured military clearance due to RFI government contracts

Filled in for Quality Manager while he traveled to RFI’s sister company in Wheeling, IL for work

Participated in Kaizen Events to improve processes. Rockford Products Corporation, Rockford IL 61104

Quotation Coordinator January 1995-October 2006

Worked in Shipping, packaging parts for shipment

Operated a Pace parts qualifier machine from October 1995 to March 1997

Became a certified Header Operator in March, 1997

Operated a 1000 Cold Former from March 1197 to June 1998

Became proficient in reading blueprints for production

Implemented and used micrometers, calipers, concentricity gauges, comparators, profilometers and other measuring equipment required for the position

Became Quality Technician in June, 1998

Performed QS-9000 internal audits

Performed PPAPs and submitted for approval to Rockford Products customers

Became Quotation Coordinator in April 2005

Education

1985 - H.S., Muskegon High School, Muskegon / Michigan Diploma 2018 - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - University of Houston Fastner Training and Technology Center

Basic Heading and Fastener Technology March 20, 1997 Global 8D Training

QS Certification – SPC

QS Certification – In Process Inspection

QS Certification – Setup Verification

QS Certification – Lot Control

QS Certification – Purge Control

FMEA Training

Additional Skills

Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish

Exceptionally proficient in Windows Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, AS400, SQC Pack, Powerway, Epicor

Contact this candidate