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Marietta, Georgia, United States

Volkswagen Na- Chattanooga, Tn

Investigate non-conformance of stamped metal parts and evaluate/contain quality issues in order to minimize/eliminate defects.Compose documentation using KPM and SAP requiring certified corrective action from suppliers. Disposition and implement rework instructions of non-conforming product as necessary.Coordinate communication between the Volkswagen Engineering Group and Fabricated metal parts suppliers as required in order to promote and maintain ISO 9008/14001 and ts 16949/ts3 requirements for automobile manufacturers.

Performed 1st round inspection and machine set-up verification of the vulcanization process of automotive and light truck tires.Performed periodic/troubleshooting audits and verification of manufacturing processes as required by SOP, Engineering design, and Blueprint Specifications.Verified that quality requirements and non-conformance resolution procedures were met by communicating between Production Departments and coordinating resolutions and quality reliability.Taught Inspection Team members how to identify and recognize visual and structural anomalies.Performed disposition on materials and finished products before tires and/or their product components could be shipped to customers.

Verified quality processes were followed and product quality was maintained through a variety of test and inspection methods. Conducted audits of finished and unfinished raw steel products using visual, chemical, NDT methods, tensile strength, and scarfing of billets. Etched steel cuttings using acid dip methods and verified hot rolled steel billets were within engineering specification.Served as an Emergency First Responder and maintained first aid supply inventories and required documentation was kept current. Served on the ISO and Safety Teams at Gerdau throughout my tenure with the company.

Cartersville, Ga

Supervise Manufacturing Team Members in the production of rail cars using the Team concept and Lean Management principals. Schedule, empower, direct, assist, and support hourly personnel in Safety, Quality, and production issues in order to ensure customer, engineering, and production goals. Verify that KPI's are reached and maintained within my group of teams.Previous positions held within the company include;Tooling TechnicianCNC Operator and ProgrammerNC Set-up Tech.Fabrication Production CoordinatorCoal Line Production CoordinatorTeam AdvisorTechnical AdvisorQuality Document Writer (M1003)Quality TrainerTechnical Assistant to EngineeringLiaison Engineer

Cerificate Of Cnc Programming/ Robotics Operation, Cnc Programming/ Robot Welder Programming Trainer

Certificate Of Completion, Robotics Technology/Technician

Certificate Of Robotic Welder Programming And Trainer, Robotic Welder Programming And Trainer

High School Diploma, Mathematics