Quality Assurance Engineer
Resume:
WATERTOWN,MN*****
CELL 612-***-****
EMAIL:********@*****.***
MARTIN FLAHERTY
OBJECTIVE
****-******* ***** *********** *** HOPE, MN.
Quality Assurance Manager
Spearhead the establishment and execution of short-term and long-term strategic quality objectives for the organization.
Develop and implement company policies, standards, operational procedures and work instructions for performing and documenting quality activities. Maintains organizational Quality Management System and all controlled documents.
Ensure compliance with ITAR, ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification requirements. Manage the internal audit program to ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures and work instructions. Identify, train, and guide internal auditors through the auditing process. Maintain all appropriate records.
Directly or indirectly supervise all employees in the quality department. Prioritize and delegate work as appropriate. Verify work and support activities are consistent with project timeline, established budget, customer requirements, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare, maintain, and communicate organization and/or management reports, including budget and quality metrics. Prepare and submit cost estimates, budget recommendations, and budget justifications as appropriate.
Focus on continuous improvement in all areas related to quality. Analyze workflow and recommends changes when appropriate. Strive to maintain and improve our competitive position and profitability.
June-August 2024 Mid-Continent Engineering. Minneapolis, MN
Quality Engineer
Managed Customer relations including compliance to customer specific requirements and, when necessary, completion of Corrective Actions and provide resolution to Customer complaints or discrepant product. Ability to motivate and coordinate a dedicated staff towards achieving the strategic goals and initiatives of our organization.
Perform supplier on site auditing and monitor and report on performance metrics
Held weekly meetings with Northrup Grumman to go over KPI’S and quality metrics.
Worked with on-site source inspectors from Northrup Grumman and General Atomics on a weekly basis to support customer quality requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to support the requirements of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Manage and execute PLM’S(Product Life Management), APQP and MRB’s.
Preparation and submission of PPAP’s meeting current AIAG guidelines. Execution and planning of requirements including capability studies of key product characteristics and Gage R&R studies.
Ability to determine best methods for fixturing and inspection based on specific customer needs while taking into consideration capability requirements, measurement uncertainty, and R&R results.
Design quality gages for use in production to help streamline production while maintaining a strict adherence to the blueprint specification.
Extensive applied knowledge of ASME Y14.5 engineering drawings containing machining, welding, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
Utilization of various types of CAD software including SolidWorks, Pro-E, AutoCAD, to create, modify, or review internal and customer models and point cloud files.
SUMMARY OF QUAL IFICATIONS
2022-2024 Steinwall Inc. Minneapolis, MN
Sr. Quality Engineer
Managed Customer relations including compliance to customer specific requirements and, when necessary, completion of Corrective Actions and provide resolution to Customer complaints or discrepant product. Ability to motivate and coordinate a dedicated staff towards achieving the strategic goals and initiatives of our organization.
Meet or exceed the requirements of our customers while continuously striving to improve quality and performance metrics.
Perform supplier on site auditing and monitor and report on performance metrics
Traveled to customers to provide updates on current and future business and discuss any current quality issues.
Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to support the requirements of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Manage and execute PLM’S(Product Life Management), APQP and MRB’s.
Preparation and submission of PPAP’s meeting current AIAG guidelines. Execution and planning of requirements including capability studies of key product characteristics and Gage R&R studies.
Ability to determine best methods for fixturing and inspection based on specific customer needs while taking into consideration capability requirements, measurement uncertainty, and R&R results.
Design quality gages for use in production to help streamline production while maintaining a strict adherence to the blueprint specification.
Develop and manage departmental budget. Plan and prioritize capital needs for personnel, equipment, materials, and training for Quality Assurance staff and organizational support of prototype and production activities.
Extensive applied knowledge of ASME Y14.5 engineering drawings containing machining, welding, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
Utilization of various types of CAD software including SolidWorks, Pro-E, AutoCAD, to create, modify, or review internal and customer models and point cloud files.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-2020 JEM Technical, Inc. Orono, MN.
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Technician
Ability to motivate and coordinate a dedicated staff towards achieving the strategic goals and initiatives of our organization.
Meet or exceed the requirements of our customers while continuously striving to improve quality and performance metrics.
Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures to support the requirements of ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Preparation and submission of PPAP’s meeting current AIAG guidelines. Execution and planning of requirements including capability studies of key product characteristics and Gage R&R studies.
Ability to determine best methods for fixturing and inspection based on specific customer needs while taking into consideration capability requirements, measurement uncertainty, and R&R results.
Design quality gages for use in production to help streamline production while maintaining a strict adherence to the blueprint specification.
Develop and manage departmental budget. Plan and prioritize capital needs for personnel, equipment, materials, and training for Quality Assurance staff and organizational support of prototype and production activities.
Thorough knowledge of set up and daily use of bore gages, calipers, micrometers, height gages, and other various types of inspection equipment.
CMM operation and programming using Calypso, PC-DMIS and U-Soft software packages. Experience also with “Romer” and “FARO ARM” portable articulating arm CMM’s. Additional experience using OGP Optical Measuring Machines.
Extensive applied knowledge of ASME Y14.5 engineering drawings containing machining, welding, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
Utilization of various types of CAD software including SolidWorks, Pro-E, AutoCAD, to create, modify, or review internal and customer models and point cloud files.
Spearhead the establishment and execution of short-term and long-term strategic quality objectives for the organization.
Develop and implement company policies, standards, operational procedures and work instructions for performing and documenting quality activities. Maintains organizational Quality Management System and all controlled documents.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 certification requirements. Manage the internal audit program to ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures and work instructions. Identify, train, and guide internal auditors through the auditing process. Maintain all appropriate records.
Directly or indirectly supervise all employees in the quality department. Prioritize and delegate work as appropriate. Verify work and support activities are consistent with project timeline, established budget, customer requirements, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare, maintain, and communicate organization and/or reports, including budget and quality metrics. Prepare and submit cost estimates, budget recommendations, and budget justifications as appropriate.
Focus on continuous improvement in all areas related to quality. Analyze workflow and recommends changes when appropriate. Strive to maintain and improve our competitive position and profitability.
2012-2018 JEM Technical, Inc. Orono, MN.
Quality Assurance
Create, maintain, and promote sound inspection processes for manufacturing of product components and assemblies utilized in the fluid power industry.
Mentor and direct quality personnel in their daily actives including measurement of purchased product, machined components, and hydraulic manifold assemblies.
Manage Customer relations including compliance to customer specific requirements and, when necessary, completion of Corrective Actions and provide resolution to Customer complaints or discrepant product.
Creation of company Supplier Quality Manual and Supplier Development Program. Perform supplier on site auditing and monitor and report on performance metrics.
Use various types of measurement equipment, including hand tools and CMM’s to collect measurement data. CMM programming utilizing Calypso or PC-Dmis Software. Programming takes place using both CAD Model “off-line” programming and “on-line” programming at the CMM.
2006-2012 Anderson automatics Brooklyn park, MN.
Quality Technician
Support all internal processes required to maintain an efficient flow of inspection activities and accurate results utilizing the most appropriate measurement practices.
Work with new product development, manufacturing, purchasing and service personnel, along with vendors, to resolve issues concerning design, specifications, materials, tooling, and production operations affecting quality.
Provide guidance to Design Engineers to ensure that the product design intent is appropriately represented and defined on the blueprint.
Manage new product testing program ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies for product safety and construction such as ASTM and EN.
Compile data and report plant wide performance metrics monthly to Executive Group for evaluation and utilize this information to drive focused improvement efforts.
Mentor and train all members of the Quality Team in areas such as GD&T and blueprint reading, measurement methodology, SPC applications, and CMM programming.
2003-2006 Industrial Custom Products Minnetonka, MN.
CAD Technician/ Inspector
Establish specific customer needs and requirements. Direct contact with customer is established to discuss questions and/or concerns that may arise prior to and during product evaluation.
Develop a plan to deliver reliable data in the most effective and efficient manner. Compliance to various industry requirements such as ISO 9001,and AS9100 must be met. Consideration of accuracy and allowed timeframe play a key role in meeting customer expectations and maintaining project profitability.
Use various types of measurement equipment, including hand tools and CMM’s to collect measurement data. CMM programming utilizing Calypso or PC-Dmis Software. Programming takes place using both CAD Model “off-line” programming and “on-line” programming at the CMM.
Utilize measurement equipment to dimensionally define customer supplied parts for reverse engineering. Use measurement information to develop CAD models and Part Drawings as required.
EDUCATION
2014 Productivity Quality Inc. Plymouth, MN.
PC D-MIS Arm Usage and Programming
Instructional training to utilize the many aspects of the ROMER Arm measurement system. Certificate of Achievement received.
1991-1993 Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN.
General studies
2014 Productivity Quality Inc. Plymouth, MN.
PC D-MIS Level 1&2 Programming
Instructional training to utilize the many aspects of the ROMER Arm measurement system. Certificate of Achievement received.
1991-1993 Normandale Community College Bloomngton, MN.
General studies
2019 Manufactures Alliance Bloomington, MN.
Six sigma green belt class
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