Esava Moala

Results-driven Quality Control professional with 10+ years of cross-industry inspection experience spanning semiconductor manufacturing, DNA synthesis laboratory environments, and industrial wire assembly and panel inspection. Adept at operating precision instrumentation, maintaining compliance with GLP, HACCP, USDA, and UL508 standards, and delivering zero-defect outcomes in high-stakes production settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a proven record of process optimization, meticulous documentation, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Quality Control Inspector at ProSource Industries (2025-04 – 2025-10)

• Conducted comprehensive inspections of wire assemblies, control panels, open enclosures, and Meta-related assembly components for industry-leading clients including Siemens, verifying compliance with UL508 and NEMA standards.
• Inspected high-voltage power cables (8ga–350MCM) and power/signal harnesses (10ga–28ga), including IDC ribbon cable assemblies, coax assemblies, and complex wire harnesses for safety and precision.
• Executed rigorous final inspections ensuring zero wire whiskers, proper cable connectivity, and defect-free materials across all production phases.
• Generated comprehensive inspection reports, maintained serialization and traceability records, and collaborated on Design for Manufacturing initiatives to prevent upstream defects.
• Operated automation equipment including Komax Omega, Gamma 333, and BT288; adapted swiftly to new inspection technologies and methods.
• Supported one-piece flow manufacturing and upheld quality standards through skilled inspection techniques and cause-and-effect analysis.

Quality Control / Lab Support at LGC Biosearch Technologies (2021-03 – 2025-03)

• Performed quality control testing on DNA synthesis reagents including pH, conductivity, and HPLC analysis under strict GLP conditions.
• Synthesized and purified fluorescent and dark quencher dyes for custom oligonucleotide probes and primers, adhering to rigorous quality protocols.
• Managed buffer preparations (AxA, ACN, RPA) and verified incoming materials against Certificates of Analysis for specification compliance.
• Conducted quality checks on amidites, Tamra dyes, and oligos in the chemistry yard and warehouse; operated HPLC machines and Expedite synthesizers.
• Maintained compliance documentation and supported testing of intermediates, bulk amidite products, immunochemicals, and solid support linkers.

Quality Control Specialist at Petaluma Poultry (2016-09 – 2017-07)

• Ensured regulatory compliance with USDA, FSMA, PMO, and CDFA standards; collaborated directly with USDA inspectors on daily inspections.
• Implemented and monitored HACCP protocols across multiple production areas, conducting regular temperature monitoring and comprehensive sanitation inspections.
• Served as backup QC supervisor, managing department operations and personnel during leadership absences.
• Utilized ERP systems and quality management software to track inspection results, compliance data, and generate detailed quality reports.
• Communicated quality standards and protocols to cross-functional teams in both English and Spanish.

Production Lead at Miyoko's Kitchen (2019-01 – 2021-02)

• Led milling team 3–5 days per week in vegan cheese and cream cheese production using cashew-based and cultured ingredients, maintaining high quality and throughput.
• Coordinated across butter and packaging production lines, aligning team activities to consistently meet production goals.
• Developed team leadership and workflow optimization skills in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment under GMP compliance.

Injection Molding Machine Operator at SMC (2013-05 – 2014-09)

• Operated injection molding machines, inspected plastic parts for flash and dimensional defects, and maintained consistent production flow.
• Performed in-process quality checks and trimming to ensure all molded components met specification before downstream assembly.

Associate's Degree in Food Science – Santa Rosa Junior College

High School Diploma – Rancho Cotate High School