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Performed technical and statistical investigations on highly complex quality problems, methods, and equipment and implemented necessary corrective actions to promote improvementsGained valuable knowledge of many different processes from suppliers, internal production lines, and customers (automotive OEM’s)Conducted capability and gauge R&R studies to monitor quality/efficiency and to qualify production equipmentCoordinated all activities involved in submissions of production parts (PPAP, ISIR, etc.) and non-production parts (pilots, prototypes, etc.) for customer approval Reported customer complaint resolution using the 8D problem solving method to different automotive OEM’sMaintained quality/production rejections by containment of suspect material, determining root cause, and implementing corrective and preventative actions

• Tests faulty products and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronic systems to diagnose cause of failures • Wrote technical reports and developed charts to describe and illustrate system’s operating characteristics, malfunctions, and deviations from design specifications and functional limitations • Conversed with production operators to ascertain if problems are due to human error or mechanical problems• Informed and discussed with manufacturing/quality engineers of patterns or trends in failures to resolve the problem

• Interpreted schematics/ladder logic in order to wire PLC’s and controls for telescopic seating • Executed regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment • Assembled, disassembled, and installed equipment/machines throughout the plant

• Repaired, installed, maintained, calibrated, and inspected medical equipment while under supervision/instruction• Maintained medical equipment by completing preventative maintenance and electrical safety tests • Assisted more experienced technicians on evaluating and fixing more complex equipment• Conversed with manufacturers in order to troubleshoot/repair/order parts for medical equipment