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Receiving inspection of medical devices. Spinal implants, hardware, and surgical instruments.

Responsible for scheduling daily priorities for inspectors.Trained employees and evaluated their performance.Generated or revised inspection instructions as needed.Monitored weekly metrics for compliance with department goals.Supply Chain Quality Assurance team member.Purchase Order review and approval.Reviewed non-conforming material with inspectors.Worked with suppliers to resolve product quality issues.Maintained MDA area to ensure timely return of discrepant material.Identified material that was ready for Dock to Stock certification.

Inspection of machined parts, injection molded plastics, optics, sub-assemblies, electronic components and CCA's. Experience with CMM, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical test collimators, optical comparators, hardness testers, profilometer, and some interferometer work.Performed supplier process audits, First Article Inspections and supplier ratings.Maintain accurate documentation of inspected material.Work with Design Engineering on prototype measurements.Work with Manufacturing Engineering on assembly issues.Can interpret blueprints and drawings.Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Windows software.

In-depth knowledge of testing and inspection of night vision systems, both weapon and head mounted, fire control and laser systems for military and commercial applications. Extensive interaction with customers, primarily U.S. and foreign governments, within an ISO 9001 certified workplace.Responsible for Group A and B conformance testing, and Group C and D environmental tests.Reviewed manufacturing data packets for completeness and compliance.Performed Final Inspection of equipment and submitted to customer.Comprehensive knowledge of military specifications.