Quality Assurance Manager

Antoinette Tabares

Innovative and Quality-Driven Tech Professional Focused on Scalable, Impactful

Solutions for Complex Challenges

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Quality Assurance Manager JAI INC.

JAI A/S San Jose, CA 03/22-Present

• Proficient in ISO 9001, ISO14001 internal/external audits, SPC, FMEA, CAPA, lean principles, supplier quality, MRB, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Collaborated closely with the engineering team to drive product quality improvements and proactively addressed potential issues

• Developed compliance documentation for REACH, RoHS, and PFAS.

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Power BI, QAD), drawing readings, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI tracking, and KPI development

• Personable and steady under pressure, trusted to train teams, build strong supplier relationships, and lead audits with ease.

• Extensive knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, including receiving, inspections, and managing RMAs in collaboration with suppliers. PCB Librarian / Document Control Anritsu Company

Anritsu Morgan Hill, CA 03/2020-03/2022

• Developed and maintained footprint libraries for PCB layout, ensuring precision in design and documentation compliance.

• Managed both hard copy and electronic file organization with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and integrity of all documentation.

• Consistently demonstrated strong productivity and communication skills in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, which contributed to outstanding performance reviews.

• Contributed to upholding high-quality standards by actively participating in ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO17025 internal and external audits, ensuring continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Quality Assurance Administrator Anritsu Company

Anritsu Morgan Hill, CA 06/2012-03/2020

• Partnered with quality engineering teams to develop and maintain comprehensive quality assurance protocols and procedures.

• Led product testing and validation to ensure compliance with specifications, industry regulations, and customer expectations.

• Identified, documented, and resolved quality issues through cross- functional collaboration, driving effective correction and prevention actions.

• Analyzed quality data to detect trends and areas for improvement, supporting strategic, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Delivered training and guidance on quality processes and methodologies.

Calibration Lab Administrator Anritsu Company

Anritsu Morgan Hill 01/2009-06/2012

• Oversaw procurement of new and used test equipment, implementing strategic sourcing practices to optimize cost and performance.

• Conducted detailed review of documentation to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with quality standards.

• Developed clear and precise calibration certificates and test data to support audit readiness and traceability.

• Performed calibrations on precision hand tools to uphold equipment reliability and ensure consistent performance.

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Leverage extensive experience in quality

management to drive operational excellence, lead

strategic quality initiatives, and scale processes across the organization while ensuring strict

adherence to regulatory and quality standards.

MOST PROUD OF

JAI A/S System Improvements

Improved quality by deploying a QR code

asset management system for end user tools.

Anritsu Project Management

Reduced our companies ECN error rates from

30% to 2% in 2021 by ensuring training and

accountability was a top priority to team

growth.

Anritsu ERG Lead

To help Anritsu celebrate its diverse

employees and communities I put together

events and sporting events to bring all

employees together.

Qualities colleagues endorse

Testing Quality Control Quality Assurance

Personal areas of growth

Learn new technologies Grow professional

network

EDUCATION

Mechanical Drafting in CAD/ SolidWorks

Evergreen Valley College

ISO 14001 & 9001 Internal Auditor

HOW I STRUCTURE MY TIME

Managing

companywide

ECLAD &

library files and

CIS/CIP

databases

Research

Family time

Training

Engineers on

new process/

procedures

Playing video

games

Reading

Verify, validate

and publish

library parts

into the ECAD

libraries

ATTRIBUTES

Anritsu Voice of the Customer – Customer

advocate Managed, researched, and put in

corrective actions for customer complaints. This is an important initiative at Anritsu for Customer

Satisfaction.

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