Programmed CMM from models and machined parts to meet Production/Quality requirements.Conducted 100% layouts per customer specifications, 1st Article inspection for Production needs, assembled Final Documentation Submission Packets prior to part shipments, and PPAPs.Continued and revised gage calibration program.Conducted Internal Audits.Achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification upgrade in conjunction with Quality Manager.Acted as initial point of customer contact to resolve issues/concerns.

Wrote CMM programs from raw/machined parts to meet Production/Quality demands.Conducted 100% layouts per customer requirements for PPAP and Annual Part Layouts.Continued and revised gage calibration program.Conducted Gage R&Rs and evaluated scheduling based on customer requirements.Troubleshot & repair of custom specialty gages as needed.

Reestablished proper gage calibration program with procedural documentation.Certified with MCOSMOS CMM programming software.Created Quality documentation.Participated as APQP Team member and as part of the Continuous Improvement Team .Calibrated, repaired, and refurbished multiple types of precision hand and functional gauges as needed.Completed 1st Article Inspection layout and approval process.Conducted Gage R&Rs as scheduled.

Managed daily operations of up to 90 associates within repackaging and distribution center to achieve efficiency.Formulated polices and standards and held associates accountable.Planned use of materials and human resources by scheduling and prioritizing production flow of 5 interworking departments.

CMM PROGRAMMER (Hexagon Metrology Certified – PCDMIS Level 1)QUALITY TECHNICIANWrote CMM programs from models and raw/machined parts.Edited existing programs to maximize performance.Assembled fixtures for CMM layout of production and prototype parts.Troubleshooting of PC-DMIS 2014.1 upgrade issues.Championed data collection and storage using DataPage 2012 resources.Used Contracer, Optical Comparator, Trimos, Millipore Testing and surface finish testers.1st Piece approval process and development/conducted 100% layouts per customer requirements.Trained Auditors, CMM Operators, and Quality Technicians of various experience backgrounds.CNC SUPERVISOR/WORKING LEAD - Low Volume Lathe DepartmentOversaw operations, made most tooling & offset changes, acted as tool crib attendant, andprovided exclusive forklift support for the CNC operators on shift while also running a machine.Trained CNC operators of various experience levels in CNC operation, in-process part inspection,and other quality standards.Supported activities of product specific cells consisting of several machines including lathe, mill,automated drilling machine, Fanuc controlled robots, and programmable engravers.Provided forklift preventive maintenance.

Assumed requirements for complete office support working independently for Student Services Department, assisting the Executive Dean, and other duties as assigned.

Accelerated IPPM reduction effort that resulted in 81% sustained improvement.Managed Chrysler, GM, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota business as single-point contact for internal glass quality issues on more than 30 programs.Heightened customer relations by professionally representing NSG-Pilkington Automotive plants in USA, Canada, and South America.Saved minimum of $20,000/year traveling expenses by establishing on-site Ambassador at Canadian plant.Oversaw containment activities and supervised needed associates.Lead and monitored PPM improvement efforts for existing parts.Provided detailed real-time feedback to quality and production groups.Instructed associates in identifying defects and understanding quality specifications.Assessed corrective action activities for customer complaints.Supported development of new and modified products.Proactively collaborated with project teams to understand the results of trials, identifying root causes, gathering data, and facilitating solutions.Used data-driven approach to define real cause of process variations.

Managed all quality functions including incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality.Facilitated new gage tracking/calibration program: eliminated past due and lost gages.Brought 1,500 gages back into acceptable use by assuming repair and calibration duties.Fed back lessons learnt on current programs to ensure preventative actions in future.Condensed process measurement capabilities per individual workstation. Evaluated necessary precision inspection equipment to meet established demand. Audited workstations and regulated document control.Demonstrated mastery of overhead crane operation and safe rigging/harnessing practices.

SPECIAL MACHINE OPERATOR - CNCCNC machined die cast parts and documented in process inspection.Gained experience in CNC program editing and CMM operation.SECONDARY MACHININGMachined die cast parts with use of fixtures.

APPRENTICE TOOL & DIE MAKERServed as Apprentice to fabricate and repair die cast dies, injection molds, and related jigs/fixtures by means of manual and computerized machining methods.PRODUCTION LINE ASSOCIATEPracticed exceeding plant targets as member of multiple assembly lines.

Provided technical support related to blueprint interpretation, engineering changes, and rework difficulties.Performed 1st/last piece layout and granted approval for incoming materials.Accommodated customer concerns with in person support as needed.Trained and audited team members in standard operating procedures.

Reduced down time by assuming responsibility for minor tool & die repairs.Recommended scheduling of multi-die changeovers to 3rd shift: resulted in more uptime.Minimized overall cost and sped up set-ups by introducing parameter/process change logs Structured equipment start up and PM frequencies.Provided personal training of manufacturing systems.Implemented and monitored part qualifications and certification processes.