CAREER TARGET: Process and Quality Engineering
HIGHLIGHTS AND SKILLS:
Supported assembly and chemical manufacturing processes and quality systems
Performed time and motion studies to balance lines, improve layout and flow
Directed team activities to improve quality – kaizen events, PFMEA, MSA, SPC
Offered poke-yokes to mistake-proof processes, removing defects and damaged product
Led lean initiatives reducing waste and non-value activity; improved 5S
Trained in Six Sigma methodology and statistical tools – Green Belt
Developed new quality assurance test methods, and introduced new instruments
Project manager for cyclical product setups and shutdown
Supervised and trained quality and engineer technicians
Investigated, audited, reported and fixed critical quality issues
Introduced new products and implemented engineering changes
Recovered substandard products yielding over $100,000 one year
Developed and scaled-up new processes; documented standard work and instructions
MBA with Operations Management focus
Software applications: MS Office and Minitab Statistical Package
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Duncan Enterprises Fresno, CA
Senior Research & Development Chemist 2010 – present
Provided bench-scale fired ceramic product development – glazes and color
Evaluated raw materials, processes, and finished goods; performed cost reduction projects
Developed new product testing procedures ensuring quality product introductions
Wrote process and marketing documents supporting ceramics product channel
Updated ERP system with new Bills of Material when changing formulae
Monterey AgResources Fresno, CA
Senior Chemist 2008 – 2010
Directed optimization projects, documenting and standardizing plant processes
Extended and emphasized quality system activities for chemical operations
Revised laboratory quality testing procedures, sampling, equipment, and documentation
Supported daily quality lab activities: maintenance, calibration, and testing for chemical operations
Performed bench-scale product development and quality improvement projects
Diebold , Inc. Lexington, NC
Process Engineer 2005 – 2007
Supervised technicians supporting ATM and voting machine assembly lines
Designed and built new assembly cells, provided tools and equipment for quality builds
Performed pilot builds and trials to prove new parts and ensure quality in the process
Managed projects for cyclical builds and new product introductions
Offered poke-yokes improving quality
Investigated and resolved quality issues for several product lines
Led kaizen events that drove productivity and space improvements
Removed non-value-added activity from processes
Valspar Corporation High Point, NC
Quality Control Lab Technician 2003 – 2004
Tested and adjusted paint / coatings batches
Omnova Solutions, Inc. Greensboro, NC
Product Development Chemist/Technician 2000 – 2003
Developed and trained quality assurance test methods
Reformulated specialty chemical products, increasing margins at least $50,000 first year
Revised processes to improve quality and reduce cycle times
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