*********@*******.*** 760-***-**** Escondido, CA
VIRGINIA GUTIERREZ
CAREER SUMMARY
Dedicated and detail-oriented quality control professional with 20+ years of experience ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements in the medical and aerospace industries. Committed to improving efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and supporting organizational success through strong leadership and technical expertise. SKILLS
Proficient in measurement tools (e.g.,
Digital Calipers, Micrometers,
Microscopes, Comparators)
Process Protocol & Process Control
5S Methodology
Acceptance of Sampling & Control Charts
ISO/TC Standards Compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, Outlook)
Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, 2025
EXPERIENCE
Quality Control Supervisor – Ametek Programmable Power, San Diego, CA April 2021 – July 2025
Oversaw the quality inspection of first articles and rejected components and products, reviewing up to 100 units per week.
Managed status, release, and destruction of rejected products in compliance with ISO 9001 and internal protocols.
Ensured timely and effective implementation of company quality procedures and regulatory compliance.
Coordinated with third-party laboratories for additional testing and analysis.
Maintained strong working relationships with department managers. Quality Control Supervisor – Zest Dental Solutions, Carlsbad, CA April 2020 - April 2021
Led a team of 6 inspectors to increase production while maintaining a 98% quality compliance rate.
Enhanced production efficiency through time management, organization, and planning.
Supervised staff while continuing to inspect parts to maintain workflow. Quality Control Lead – Zest Dental Solutions, Carlsbad, CA April 2018 - April 2020
Managed a team of 5 inspectors to consistently meet monthly production and inspection targets.
Conducted first articles, visual, in-process, and final inspections.
Performed complex testing using specialized instruments and equipment.
Documented pass/fail grading of products.
Quality Control Inspector – Zest Dental Solutions, Carlsbad, CA April 2012 - April 2018
Conducted first article, mechanical, visual in-process, and final inspections.
Reviewed blueprints and drawings to determine inspection requirements.
Performed complex tests using specialized tools.
Recorded product pass/fail grades for documentation. EDUCATION
Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA, 2025