Quality Engineer Inspector
Resume:
Shantia Fulwood
Columbia, SC *****
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Professional Summary
Energetic and dependable individual seeking a position as a Quality Engineer Technician or Quality inspector with your company. Teamwork and 5S is key. Bringing strong physical stamina and a commitment to provide best results.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Quality Control Technician (Aerospace)
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing Aerospace (FlexTrades Traveling Contractor)-Dickinson, ND February 2024 to November 2024
• Perform in-process inspections throughout the entire cable harness building process. IPC-620 certified. Assigned to VC-25 (747 Air Force One) quality program. Assist with 777, 614, 737 BTT and P-8 Poseidon quality programs. Work parallel to the production flow to perform these in-process inspections in addition to final inspection steps . Buyoff harnesses, inspect crimps and solders on terminations. Inspect wire lengths, wire cuts, anchoring, ID markers, sleeving, bundled to form boards, etc. Verify all connector installations, ensuring a ‘Ready to Ship’ status, and everything in between. Enter data into full and or partial FAI’s for completed bundles. Inspect instructions for technical data and inspection points are provided but should always reference work instructions. Document identified defects through the
“Inspection Defect Action Report” including bundle number, part impacted, condition of the part and what it should look like, and description why it was rejected. FTEs will troubleshoot and take action based on the reports.
Training Coordinator
CASE (FlexTrades Traveling Contractor)-Fargo, ND
November 2023 to January 2024
• Work with Mfg. Engineers to understand the production processes and flow of each production are. Provide feedback for new hires to improve quality of work or any concerns they may have regarding their work, abilities, or training. Receive the feedback, provide insight to improve the experience for the FTE, and communicate that feedback to managers/supervisors who can work to implement permanent solutions. Update appropriate training aids. Take pictures of discovered issues (for the addition to training materials as things to “watch out for”) and add verbiage/communications to SOPs or work instructions at a higher level of detail. Review with the FTE in the work area, ensure acknowledgment and understanding, and sign off on it. Evaluate current training material and adjust those, when needed. Additional training material created/adjusted includes manuals, handouts, tests, etc. when the need is determined. Speak directly to technicians who are having issues working due to lack of training or production concerns while also working with technician who are not putting effort into their work so they can understand why the lack of effort is occurring. Use Word, Excel, and SOP software (Motive). Work on the shop floor the majority of the time with some time spent in an office (particularly when creating/updating training material). Experience performing training operations in a manufacturing facility in the related department . Have skills and experience in the respective dept at high levels. Have experience in assembly operations, working from SOPs, analyzing blueprints, working from blueprints for assembly operations, and has solid communication skills. Be confident in their ability to work as the “middle person” between new hires/ FTEs as well as supervisors and managers.
Avionics Quality Inspector
Collins Aerospace - Raytheon/Boeing (FlexTrades Traveling Contractor)-Jamestown, ND March 2023 to November 2023
Conducts quality inspections of cargo systems to Boeing, Airbus, and airlines worldwide (parts, assemblies, raw materials, tooling, instruments, etc.) to validate compliance to design data requirements which include drawings, specifications, and contract requirements at predetermined steps in the manufacturing process using basic inspection methods and tools. Perform inspection of special process parts. Document inspection activities on appropriate inspection records. Record Inspection results via SAP Transactions. Make decisions regarding product acceptance per product design documentation and company workmanship criteria. Document product or paperwork non-conformances per company procedures. Support Internal and customer audits. Operate the CMM for tight tolerance inspections.
Prioritize product inspection per production schedule needs. Understand & interpret design data (Drawings, Bills of Material, etc.) Use proper inspection methods & equipment (Inspection hand tools, surface plate, etc.) Expand scope of responsibility by supporting multiple product lines and/or commodities. Answer quality & inspection questions. Maintain applicable skills, knowledge, & certifications as required. Miscellaneous duties as required (ACE etc.)
Create and update Inspection Procedures. Complete training and Issue FAA 8130 Tags if required. Adhere to QMS policies, understand Quality Documents and be able to access. Preparation and/or Review of routine First Article Inspections (FAIs) Inspect & measure required product design, manufacturing & quality characteristics. Interpret and verify product per applicable industry specifications. Ability to interface with multiple functions. Accuracy and attention to detail. Understand GDT. Provides Quality Engineering support for Mission Systems IPTs.
Performs product audits (process walks / test station audits) in accordance with Collins Aerospace / customer / industry standards, reports result, assigns and monitors follow-up actions. Provides quality support for factory transformation efforts and transition of knowledge. Evaluates Collins Aerospace or supplier products and processes. Participates in cross-functional efforts to ensure proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner. Supports read-across activities, communicating lessons learned impacting Quality teams. Interfaces with production personnel, support staff, and members of the leadership team during the resolution of quality issues and the implementation of corrective actions. Performs duties required by the Quality Management System.Participates in the development of new initiatives and solutions for continuous quality improvements
Supports proactive quality efforts, utilizing quality tools and processes during the product design life cycle. Supports training needs and training record integrity. Quality Technician
Flextronics-Columbia-SC
December 2022 to February 2023
In charge of performing product inspection and/or audits of quality control program PCB boards for solar panels. Create and document first article inspections and calibration, inspecting flat blank layouts, out of box audit (OBA) and sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Purge materials. Ensures raw materials, in process and finished products meet company standards. Obtain ESD certification. General documentations updated (Quality alerts). Audits processes, tests and inspects products and/or develops, compiles and evaluates statistical data to define and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform complex engineering testing, checkout, First Article Inspection, root cause research, internal corrective actions and supplier correction actions. Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to define quality and reliability standards. Selects processes to be audited from primarily the manufacturing areas and checks for a variety of features, including ESD (electro-static discharge) and handling practices, documentation, training and process integrity. Selects products for audits at specified stages in the production or post-production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or cosmetic characteristics. Records audit data, applying statistical quality control procedures. Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. Perform calibration on inspection tools e.g. micrometers, calipers height gages etc. Maintain gage track program, print list of gages due for calibration in the beginning of each month and follow up with calibration. Send gages out for calibration, maintain calibration records. Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for research data. Download quality information from quality system to be used for QA reports. Research for engineering test results and implements process changes to resolve problems. Provides factory hold up to identify and resolve issues associated with purchased parts, materials and manufacturing. May be required to perform receiving inspection. Review at the beginning of the shift the Quality Auditors assistance and validated the Check List. Scrap disposition at MRB in less than 24 hours. Assure that the Customer implementation activities are in place. Meet the SSYMA requirements (boats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs). Review the SPC data and confirm the actions are effective. Validate the tooling and gauges are working properly (microscope, magnifier, etc). QA Chemist/Material/Composite Testing Technician
EMS-Chemie-Sumter-Sumter, SC
July 2021 to December 2022
Ensured that the facility, and laboratory, remains compliant with the requirements of IATF 16949 andISO 17025. Monitoring of quality assurance systems including instrumentation calibration, maintenance, cross-checks, methods, procedures, raw materials, internal auditing, and standard updates. Uphold and follow Quality Policies in order to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 certification and ISO accreditation. Maintain QC Lab equipment to include assurance that instruments are calibrated according to external and internal requirements. Maintain sample stockrooms, laboratory supplies, tools, and other resources to assist in completing tasks. Assist in preparing reports and test certificates. Provide technical problem-solving support; assist in completion of Technical Inquiries. Communicate with various departments and salespersons as needed on projects. Control of non-conforming product. Authorization and control of rework. Coordination of environmental compliance including chemical waste and environmental permitting (local and federal). Revising and/or establishing laboratory instructions. Completion of PPAP, customer SQM reviews, customer packaging agreements, and other routine documentation requests. Completion of PPAP, customer SQM reviews, customer packaging agreements, and other routine documentation requests. For material testing, composite molding, perform mechanical testing for QC release, material testing, and sales & marketing. Maintain MT Lab equipment to include assurance that instruments are calibrated according to external and internal requirement. Maintain laboratory supplies, tools, and other resources to assist in completing tasks. Revising and/or establishing laboratory instructions. Following and ensuring strict safety procedures. Maintain clean and organized work area.
Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
MANCOR Industries-Lugoff, SC
January 2017 to June 2021
Inspect and test TIG, MIG welds on parts after operators weld them up. Knowledge and understanding of SAPs. Robotic welding and programming. Read and understand blueprints and work order specifications. Recommend adjustments to the assembly or production process. Work on corrective actions with quality engineers and team members in quality. Inspect and vie dimensions on part before and after build using various calibrated tools including CMM. Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions. Use technological methods and actions to test or assure the quality of welds, and secondarily to confirm the presence, location and coverage of welds. Inspect welds to be sure they have been performed according to contract requirements and are up to the specific state codes and standards in the industry. Perform visual inspections on the welded steel pieces, as well as testing them for possible defects. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and how to quickly look up any section when need to verify and substantiate that a weld needs to be reworked. Know how to engage in NDT. Cognizant of the terminology applicable to the welding process and how different materials react when combined during the welding process.
Quality Assurance Lead (QA Lead)-Manning, SC
September 2014 to December 2017
Quality Inspector lead and Technical Trainer. Perform out of box audits per 50 bikes. Assure that torque requirements are being met on part and tools. Produced up to 1200 bikes per day. Quality checks on materials coming through receiving. Assist on assembly line with random checks on bicycles and materials being used. Calibrate, validate, and maintain equipment. Identify quality problems and recommend solutions. Write and teach minimum quality standards. Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols. Participate in out-of- specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. Receive and inspect raw material. Write or revise standard quality control operating procedure. Perform visual inspections of finished products. Participate in internal assessments and audits required. Assist in developing process audits. Lead quality meetings updating fellow employees on supplier problems and BCA employee problems as far as quality and repair goes. Assist with repairs and rework. Data entry for repairs, scrap and receiving. Verify that all components are included. Verify whether parts can be reworked, repaired or scraped. Verify all off-line parts are properly identified. Receiving inspection. Communicating to employees on areas that needs improvement and areas that's doing well. Use of various tools and train new employees. Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, and workshops. Develop and organize training manuals, visual aids and other educational material. Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs. New product training and set up. Use of EXCEL, PowerPoint, Word and Office to present data, visuals, graphs and input daily production information. Education
High school diploma
Crestwood High School - Sumter, SC
September 2002 to May 2006
Skills
• 5S
• Calibration
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Inspection
• Non-destructive Testing
• Quality Audits
• Blueprint Reading
• SAP
• Lean Manufacturing
• Internal Audits
• CNC
• Micrometer
• Fabrication
• Calipers
• Manufacturing
• Quality Management
• Quality Control
• Assembly
• Leadership
• GD&T
• ISO 9001
• IATF 16949:2016
• Quality control
• Assembly
• Coordinate measuring machine
• Blueprint reading
• Manufacturing
• 5S
• Quality assurance
• Laboratory experience
• SAP
• Welding
• Non-destructive testing
• GD&T
• Leadership
• CGMP
• Plastics injection molding
• Mechanical knowledge
• Hand tools
• Forklift
• Root Cause Analysis
• IPC 620 (2 years)
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
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