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New Zealand

Ponsonby, New Zealand

Review / audit and develop existing production and management processes, systems, templates and documents including version control and Engineering Change Order (ECO), assembly, QC inspection, in-line and end-of-line testing. Responsibly for:-• Ensuring the assembly team following processes and ensuring fault process in place e.g. steps taken to report and record a fault, who undertakes root cause analysis, etc.• Inwards goods material and assembled QC and testing, both… Show more Review / audit and develop existing production and management processes, systems, templates and documents including version control and Engineering Change Order (ECO), assembly, QC inspection, in-line and end-of-line testing. Responsibly for:-• Ensuring the assembly team following processes and ensuring fault process in place e.g. steps taken to report and record a fault, who undertakes root cause analysis, etc.• Inwards goods material and assembled QC and testing, both in-line and end-of-line, ensuring adherence to SOPs.• Writing product SOP documentation, ensuring all updates and changes are captured, recorded and reviewed ready for mass production overseas.• Preparation / update of documents and templates where required• Review / audit of assembly processes and systems, including assembly sign-off e.g. process cards, serial number capturing, calibration Etc.• Implementation of visual assembly aids e.g. product tree, status board, etc.• Shared responsibility for delivering initial product batch on-time to customers.• Assisting in developing the culture among assembly team towards ‘assembly mindset’ away from ‘R&D mindset’• Providing On-going management updates• Tracking Specific KPIs as agreed with management Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Manage and maintain the companies ISO 9001 Quality Management System. Oversee, plan, co-ordinate and implement a companywide safety program to meet the requirements of ACC’s Workplace Safety Management Practices (WSMP). Ensure products, services, and company operations meet the requirements of the standards, whilst incorporating corporate level policies, legislation, drive improvements and best practice.

As Senior Product Assurance Technician i would provide technical support, process improvements and SPC results across the shop floor, automating information and setting alerts for quality.I Developed and implemented one of many company wide Microsoft Access databases to collate and present data to and from key areas, to assist in the proactive approach to improve quality and reduce costs and lead times.I was security cleared by DVA (Defence Vetting Agency MOD) to Secret level until 5… Show more As Senior Product Assurance Technician i would provide technical support, process improvements and SPC results across the shop floor, automating information and setting alerts for quality.I Developed and implemented one of many company wide Microsoft Access databases to collate and present data to and from key areas, to assist in the proactive approach to improve quality and reduce costs and lead times.I was security cleared by DVA (Defence Vetting Agency MOD) to Secret level until 5 Sept 2013I would help set up new processes for manufacture and supervise the allocation of workloads for a team of quality technicians.I was also trained by Solder School Europe to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001. Show less

Although i was only at Tekflo for 2years, i started as a production operator assembling pressure sensors where i was promoted into the quality environment. From there I was initially responsible for the quality of machined parts for a machine shop of about 10 staff. I progressed to Dye-Penetrant and UV weld and pressure testing for high spec products being used in the nuclear industry.

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