Quality Control Continuous Improvement

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MICHAEL JOHNSON

Manufacturing Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Manufacturing Professional with over a decade of extensive expertise in quality control and process improvement, leveraging skills in Six Sigma and SAP to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a safe and effective team environment while driving continuous improvement through technical and analytical insights. Aspires to advance organizational goals by exceeding production targets and refining key performance indicators.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MSS SR. ENGINEERING TECHNICIANMar 2021 - Feb 2025

Mercury systemsPhoenix, AZ

Completed required PMs and repairs as assigned on tool including Yamaha SMT, Besi Evo Element attachment, Ekra printers, Nordson printer and Sikama reflow ovens

Monitor production floor making adjustments to process tool and program increasing efficiency, correcting errors, writing new routines

Utilizing production tool and software to complete requested Engineering test, including, builds, measurements, experiments and data collection

Streamlined production workflows through real-time monitoring and process optimization, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing equipment downtime

Developed custom programming solutions for manufacturing equipment, optimizing tool performance and automating routine maintenance procedures

MSS QUALITY SUPERVISORMay 2018 - Mar 2021

Mercury systemsPhoenix, AZ

Overseen 14-17 operators at incoming, in process and final quality operations

Modify and create new Operation specs as needed

Worked with production and Engineering to clear discrepant material

Helped develop and implement QDIP daily management programs in 2 of 3 quality areas

Developed team as a cross functional department

Using Microsoft office products to complete required task and review data

INCOMING QUALITY INSPECTORMay 2017 - May 2018

UCT (Contract with West Valley staffing)Chandler, AZ

Visual inspection of incoming Outside Vendor Service parts to several different customer specs as well as ASTM and Mil spec standards

Completing all router and verification of certificate of compliance per site QMS and ISO 9001-2008 requirements

Recording project time, part location movement and non-conforming material documentation in site Visual ERP system

CONTROL ANALYSTOct 2015 - Nov 2016

ABB (formally Power-One)Phoenix, AZ

Verification and routing of all ECO, ECR, MCO and Deviations in the Agile Product environment

Developed, maintained, modified and improved MS Access dB for tracking 3rd party repair partner

Worked with local ABB team to evaluate the impact and usefulness of Microsoft Power BI program enabling data analysis from different data sources

Reported PKI and OPEX numbers to manager for cooperate uploads

Key team member in the verification, tracking and process flow of asset liquidations due to Company restructure and downsizing of the local facility

SUPERVISOR/ TEST OPERATORSep 2012 - Oct 2015

ABB (formally Power-One)Phoenix, AZ

Implementation and Improvement of Production Traveler sheets for new and existing processes

Supported assigned off shift assembly and production with limited immediate departmental support

Reporting daily shift efficiency and production issues using MS Office suite tools

Work with engineering, production teams and management staff to improve efficiencies and reduce defects through better manufacturing processes, improved work instructions and training

Tested 0.750, 1.0 and 1.4 kW PVI systems, using a variety of test equipment and setups

Analyzed failed systems using schematics, system knowledge and basic trouble shooting techniques to repair failed systems at the module level

Trained and help develop new operators

Developed, maintained, modified and improved MS Access dB for tracking all production times, test times, defect down time, and defect root cause log and corrective actions

LINE LEADJul 2011 - Sep 2012

ABB (formally Power-One)Phoenix, AZ

Support direct supervisor in daily production activities

Verify product traveler accuracy and completion

Managing tool supplies and building material for the production area as needed

Worked with supporting staff to improve SOP documentation, build processes and flow management

PRODUCTION OPERATORNov 2010 - Jul 2011

ABB (formally Power-One)Phoenix, AZ

Followed SOP procedures to complete production of 50, 100, 250 and 300 KW PVI converters

Participate in 5s activities

QUALITY INSPECTORSep 2010 - Nov 2010

Jabil (Contract with SMX AGCY)Tempe, AZ

Responsible for 10x magnification inspections of Class 2 PCBA circuit board assemblies to IPC-A-610 D standards

Utilizing visual comparators, Engineering drawings and specs

QUALITY INSPECTORJun 2010 - Sep 2010

OmcoSolar (Contract with Job Brokers AGCY)Phoenix, AZ

Utilizing Visual, Micrometer, Caliper, level surfaces and tape measures to verify dimensional quality of parts against engineering drawings and specs

Making small adjustments to forming machines to align finished product to within acceptable quality limits

ASSEMBLER AND RIVET NUT INSTALLERMay 2010 - Jun 2010

OmcoSolar (Contract with Job Brokers AGCY)Phoenix, AZ

Hand assembly of protective gaskets on brackets and pneumatic torque attachment to panel frames

Install rivet nuts into piece parts using pneumatic rivet driver

SERVICE TECHNICIANSep 2008 - Mar 2010

Junge ControlCedar Rapids, IA

Assembled and tested automated blending and flow control equipment for agriculture chemical and bio-fuels

Retrofit customer equipment to current interface software, OPTO 22 relay controls and computer/ software and wire harness configurations

Testing all control systems before site integration using field simulation programing, flow meters, load cells and visual observations to qualify product readiness

Created, standardized and implemented SOP instructions on many standard control configurations

Including detailed customer installation instructions for new and existing products

REPAIR TECHNICIAN IIJan 2007 - Aug 2008

IntermecCedar Rapids, IA

Analyzed, repaired and tested Dot Matrix, thermal label/receipt printers and hand held networked logistic imaging devices

Interacted with customers to verify and resolve issues when additional information needed or customer requested updates

Aided in relocation of product line during restructuring and department closure

INJECTION MOLD PRESS OPERATOROct 2006 - Jan 2007

Metzeler Automotive Profile SystemsKeokuk, IA

Operated plastic clip insertion and rubber molding injection presses making small adjustments to maintain quality

Rotating to different stations as needed

Continuously produced above quota and quality products

Completed daily defect and production reporting

RELIABILITY LAB TECHNICIANApr 2005 - Oct 2006

Intermec (Contract with Technisource AGCY)Cedar Rapids, IA

Completed accelerated life test and qualifications on various products with new ROHS conforming designed components and connections

Inspecting and testing products, parts and accessories to IPC-A-610 D standards utilizing 10x microscopes and fabricated test beds and fixtures

Using pre-determined test plans, various environmental chambers and stress simulators

Inspected, tested and qualified products, parts and accessories to IPC-A-610 D and Mil Spec standards for exposure to the applied stresses

Completed documentation and reporting of detailing test results and review results with departmental leaders

REPAIR TECHNICIANJun 1994 - Oct 2006

Celestica (formally Motorola)Mt. Pleasant, IA

Repaired PCBA assemblies and customer returned product

Completed functional testing on repaired units

Utilizing Digital Volt meter, Digital Power supplies, Frequency analyzers

Inspections of solder connections using X-Ray tool to search for failed connections

QUALITY INSPECTORJun 1994 - Oct 2006

Celestica (formally Motorola)Mt. Pleasant, IA

Visual inspection and functional testing of Class 2 PCBA, Out Of Box and WIP products per documented customer defined quality and IPC-A-610 C standards

MACHINE OPERATORJun 1994 - Oct 2006

Celestica (formally Motorola)Mt. Pleasant, IA

Operated Fuji screen printers, CP, FP, wave solder, flow ovens and universal chip placers on PCBA assembly line

MATERIAL HANDLERJun 1994 - Oct 2006

Celestica (formally Motorola)Mt. Pleasant, IA

Maintained stock levels on production floors and ware house

Cycle-counted and resolved material issues and discrepancies

EDUCATION

AAS: CAD/DRAFTING/DESIGN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY1990 - 1992

Southeastern Community CollegeBurlington, IA

SKILLS

SAP, Oracle, Agile, MS Office, Lab View, Quality Control, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, IPC Standards, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Production Management, Technical Documentation, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY

Fork truck stand up and sit-down • Various Hand and Power tools • Thermaltron environmental chambers • X-ray machine • Various sized chip replacement stations • Hand held scanner • Networking portable logistic units • DMM • Various power supplies • O-Scope • Dielectric analyzer • Frequency Analyzer • Helium leak detection • Vacuum coolant filling station • Microscope

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