Quality Systems Inspector / Leak Tester - EMD - Chandler, Arizona
(2022-10)
Responsible for conducting daily inspections and testing of components and assemblies in compliance with documented procedures and processes, ensuring alignment with the overall quality assurance plan and policy. Key tasks include helium leak testing, troubleshooting, repairs, component inspections, and certifying gas purity in components and final assemblies.
- Perform receiving visual and dimensional measurement inspection of raw material components during receiving and first article process
- Perform risk analysis and corrective action plans, experience with material disposition
- Processing notifications for manufacturing and supplier defects
- Perform Helium leak testing and gas purity analysis of equipment manufactured for Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Center
- Complete first article inspections and containment activities
- Support the ISO 9001-2015 program / Support internal audits and systematic site audits
- Provide general support for the manufacturing, and quality teams in the form of problem solving and continuous improvement
- Safely use of hand tools including wrenches, sockets, crimp tools, Digital Volt / Ohm Meters, micrometers, gauges, and fixtures
- Properly using PPE working in clean area and clean rooms
Quality Assurance Inspector 3 - DEXCOM - Mesa, Arizona
(2019-03 - 2022-10)
Responsible for conducting & performing AQL inspections checks by pulling samples & verifying product documentation and work performed against procedures for product manufacturing processes. Carries out any required testing throughout processes in manufacturing. Perform inspections, sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials to ensure that company standards are met. Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation.
- Assists with drafting of standard operating procedures
- Assists with validating or troubleshooting test methods
- Applies approval or quarantine labels to finished goods
- Performs in-process and final product review of Lot History Records (LHRs) for accurate format, signatures, dating and Good Documentation Practices (GMP) for commercial product in a timely matter
- Provides training for new employees
- Prepares and participates for regulatory audits for Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) onsite audits to ensure to meet ISO 13485 and 21CFR820 regulations for Dexcom's Quality Management System
- Supports the warehousing release functions of finished goods at the Regional Distribution Center (RDC)
- Maintains compliance with operating procedures and ensure training is completed prior to the operation of a task
- Ensures all documentation is legible, complete, and correct per current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Inspects labeling for the finished product
- Understands and performs line clearance activities in manufacturing
- Supports Manufacturing by performing in-process quality audits in manufacturing to assure compliance to manufacturing documentation and good documentation practices
- Assists with the NCMR process during manufacturing of commercial and clinical product
- Knowledgeable in performing computer operations to generate reports and graphs using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Reviews shipping documentation to assure accurate order shipment
- Supports cross functional departments for Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Warehouse, and the San Diego site
- Takes on new challenges and expanding roles to assist with growing demands within different areas of the Quality Department
Quality Assurance / Final Inspector 2013-2015 / Quality Control Technician 2015-2019 - SOUTH BAY CIRCUTS - Chandler, Arizona
(2013-10 - 2019-03)
- Ensure all quality standards are met per company & ISO guidelines
- Operated testing equipment & calibration, Perform and complete internal auditing
- Dispatched of materials/work orders crucial for production
- Knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures in a warehouse
- Strong customer service skills & communication, Lead coordinator for all products
- Managed & dispositioned all returned material / RMA's, assist with identifying root cause of error
- Inspected PCB'S quality to verify component placement, location, value & polarity
- Verified product meets customer specific requirements & standards
- Performed first article inspection against customer blueprints, drawings & specifications
- Generated RMAs for incoming, in process & final inspection materials
SMT – Inspector & Operator - JABIL CORPORATION - Tempe, Arizona
(2010-03 - 2011-01)
- Inspected PCB's exiting SMT machines for correct component placement, location, value & polarity
- Assisted with set up of the surface mount machines, replace component rails
- Verified program settings are accurate and complete
- Assisted with visual / microscope inspection on completed assemblies to verify PCB's meet IPC specification & customer specs
Process Technician / Wafer Fabrication - KELLY SERVICES (Assignment - Intel Corporation) - Chandler, Arizona
(2008-06 - 2010-02)
- Operated & performed the necessary steps to run up to 16 Nikon tools daily if required
- Utilized Intel's tracking system to identify the correct product types to meet nightly objectives & goals
- Reticle runner – Pulled and changed reticles on multiple tools throughout shift based on schedule needs
Incoming Quality Manager / Non-Lethal Stun Devices - TASER INTERNATIONAL - Scottsdale, Arizona
(2004-03 - 2008-06)
- Measured and reported on key inspection metrics such as % defective, % scrap, % good on 1st pass inspection quantities & cycle time
- Communicated & trained all QA personnel to understand and perform the inspection requirements needed to meet IPC & J-STD procedures & certifications
- Responsible for identifying the root cause on failures occurred in manufacturing & QA. Reviewed all nonconforming material returned from manufacturing & QA
- Scheduled & conducted quarterly meetings with suppliers to identify and communicate any concerns regarding key objectives relating to quality, performance, yield & delivery. Also, identified, and established steps for continuous improvements
- Reviewed & disposition nonconforming material reports. Identified root cause & affect for nonconforming materials such as components, raw materials, manuals & multiple PCB's
- Communicated with a wide variety of suppliers & customers regarding nonconforming material, quality alerts or process related issues
- Implemented a cost reduction program for hand tools & soldering tips to be refurbished and reused. (Total savings 2004/2005 $ 76,000, 2006/2007 $ 48,000)
- Assisted in implementing a recycling program for used & scrap material
Manufacturing Supervisor / Reticle & Photomask manufacturing - PHOTRONICS CORPORATION (formally Motorola) - Phoenix, Arizona
(1998-06 - 2003-10)
- Maintained consistent communication with team & scheduling to produce quality photomask to meet daily / weekly scheduled commitments
- Performed daily meetings to review material issues, staffing constraints, equipment concerns & priorities
- Maintained work schedules for team members to alternate running variety of tools to keep skills current and up to date on certification. Clean room environment
- Team exceeded daily goals by 15% by minimizing equipment down time, rotating breaks & lunches and working efficiently
