Derek Richards Email & Phone Number

Wytheville, Virginia, United States

Manage the non-conforming material area setting up rework and sorts when necessary. Perform capability studies on new and old process. Assisting in resolving internal quality issues. Perform PPAP for new and updated products coming from suppliers. Assist with SAI morning market review teams, coming up with root cause and countermeasures for issues occurring at that process. Assist Quality Engineers with new product trails and the everyday tasks. Trained Quality Specialist to be confident in their decision making and every day tasks around the QA Lab.

Performed daily quality checks using precision measurement devices, gage calibrations and monthly destruction testing. Perform incoming inspections when necessary. Assist production floor with any quality related issues.

Trained in multiple process to run, train and lead when necessary

Ran multiple machining and assembly process with a focus on making production while also maintaining part quality.

Managed groups of 10 to 25 people while meeting labor needs and ensuring the customer had the best experience possible. Helped maintain and control inventory levels and schedule employee shifts.