Quality Technician Lead RTP in Fort Worth
04/08/2024 – 12/01/ 2024
- Conducted detailed quality inspections of thermoplastic materials and finished products to ensure adherence to industry standards and specifications.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to evaluate physical properties such as tensile strength, impact resistance, and thermal stability.
- Implemented and maintained quality control processes, including visual inspections, dimensional checks, and functional testing, resulting in a 15% reduction in product defects.
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and develop corrective actions,
enhancing overall product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Performed data analysis and generated comprehensive reports on quality metrics, trends, and non-conformance incidents to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards, contributing to a safe and sustainable manufacturing environment.
- Experience with LCR Dynisco, Instron, Pendulum and FCS Injection molding machines
Quality Supervisor at Challenge MFG in Fort Worth
08/30/2022 – 03/24/2024
- Supervised and provided guidance to a team of quality assurance workers, ensuring that they were trained on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Conducted quality checks and inspections on raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure that they met the required quality standards.
- Investigated and resolved quality issues, working closely with other departments to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures, ensuring that they were followed by all members of the production team.
- Implemented 5S, determined Orange Tag areas for scrap segregation and NON-COMFORMING (NCM).
- Coordinated and supervised the activities of quality control staff across A, B and C Shift.
- Running 5S quality circle and other training programs.
- Supervise, coordinate, and assist quality inspectors in daily activities such as final audit,
- containments, first piece inspections, and rejection jobs.
- Assist quality manager and quality engineer with SCARs, Quality Alerts, and Problem Control. Coordinate materials for CMM lab.
- Use Plex to monitor inspection check sheets and review for completeness and trends in failures.
- Participate in daily production meetings to coordinate inspection activities and issues with other departments to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and production efficiencies meet expectations of Challenge Manufacturing and external customers
- Participate in Packaging Trials and creation of Work Instructions.
- Participate in daily production and KPI reviews with various teams within Challenge.• Implemented the use of placards, GP12, CS2, and CS1 in accordance with quality and customer instructions,
ensuring that production operators followed all required procedures and instructions.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with these procedures and worked with team members to identify and address any potential quality issues.
- Continuously reviewed and updated quality procedures to ensure they remained effective and aligned with customer expectations.
- Initiated the fast response process and promptly responded to the Tesla Supplier Portal during active corrective actions (SCAR), which involved starting the necessary sort and containment actions.
- Acknowledged the need for corrective actions and initiated the containment and third-party sort authorization form
Q-227 to ensure that all issues were properly addressed.
- Assisting QE & QM in many CI projects
- championed Implementation and training for new processes
- Participate in Customer SCAR meetings
- Implemented Quality System, including Quality Manual, Procedures, Instructions, Document Control, Process
Controls.
- Participates in CI initiatives lean manufacturing, problem solving, Ishikawa diagram, 5whys, APQP, KPI events and other improvement activities.
Quality Team Lead at Challenge MFG in Fort Worth
03/25/2022 – 08/29/2022
- As the Quality Team Lead, my role involves supervising staff and overseeing product development procedures to ensure that products adhere to quality and efficiency standards. It is my responsibility to guarantee that the quality of work meets or surpasses the contractual requirements of the project. In addition to this, I ensure that the SPC management practices are followed and work with operations personnel to address quality and safety issues.
- To maintain high standards, I conduct GMP and sanitation audits of operations and warehouse areas. I am authorized to place products on hold, release, or disposition as necessary while adhering to the organization's policies and procedures. I also verify that operations control systems are functional and being followed.
- To evaluate damaged products, I analyze the damage and determine the appropriate course of action. As the
Quality Team Lead, my focus is always on ensuring that the products meet or exceed the quality and efficiency standards set by the organization.
Quality Team Lead at Amazon, Fort Worth
07/18/21 - 3/10/22
- Conducted quality checks and inspections on components, and finished products to ensure that they met the required quality standards.
- Analyzed data and test results to identify trends, patterns, and potential quality issues, and communicated these findings to other members of the team.
- Investigated and resolved quality issues, working closely with other departments to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures, ensuring that they were followed by all members of the team.
- Conducted audits and assessments of suppliers to ensure that their products and processes met the required quality standards.• Trained and coached other members of the production team on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation of quality control activities, ensuring that they were accurate and up to date.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting process improvements, and contributing to the implementation of new processes or technologies.
- Applied Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process(PPAP), and 5 Whys
(Ishikawa Fishbone diagrams) to identify root causes of quality issues and drive effective corrective actions
