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Rochester, Ny, Us

Rochester, New York, United States

Rochester, New York, United States

 Establish an offline inventory system in Hornell, NY to supply hardware for the first highspeed trains in the U.S. Manage VMI KANBAN system with 3,600 parts, 60 racks, and 34 work stations divided amongst 5 separate projects Implement effective methods to report product coverage, parts location, and KPI’s to Alstom Logistic Coordinators Collaborate with Thruway’s IT department in the development of the Customer Portal to reduce manual processes Establish processes to meet forecast demands assisting in the growth of Thruway’s quarterly sales from 90K to 682K Supervise and train onsite employee with VMI implementation and education of customer BoM Monitor variations in usage trends at each station along with performing BoM to station audits Communicate with the CEO and VP twice weekly as direct contact regarding the project status and in -plant issues/FAQ’s Utilize 5S methodology to create a comprehensive work flow for operators throughout all plant locations

Rochester, New York, United States

 Enforce that all thread gages and measurement equipment comply with ISO 9001 & AS9120: 2016 standards and remain calibrated through NIST accredited laboratory Update pending SCAR’s (product or audit related) in 8D or 5 Why format as a means of managing customer portals Guide sales department with technical product information for engineering waiver approval  Collaborate with customer engineering team pertaining to deviation resolutions and ECN’s Submit EHS and Conflict of Mineral documentation for product lines of key customers  Facilitate performance-based vendor audits to local machine shops and metal finishers  Assist the Corporate Quality Manager with development of new work instructions and procedures to conform with AS9120: 2016 Rev. B for audit approval with NQA Approve all supplier pre-production prints against customer prints Develop and/or approve level 1-4 PPAP’s for automotive and rail-based customers Report non-conforming product PPM calculations on quarterly basis to corporate team

Buffalo, New York, United States

- Inspect specialty fasteners precisely with technical measurement equipment such as Optical Comparators, Micrometers, and Height Gages- Analyze random samples of fasteners as a method to determine compliance with customer blueprints and specifications- Re-work parts to be within tolerance, or send to an independent machine shop for correction- Process and create CAAPE forms (Characteristic Accountability Acceptance Process Evaluation Form) for high level engineering companies- Perform lot control of mixed, damaged, and rejected fasteners via quarantining- Maintain control of internal process documents including internal corrective actions, and level one work instructions for all departments- Assist with the development, or response to 8D and 5 Why problem solving documents for external corrective actions to vendors, and customers- Successfully designed a more efficient process for rejections by creating an automated excel tracker for Quality Notices, assisting the company with customer communication- Responsible for updating the companies quality system flow chart, and Gage calibration dates - Calculate PPM and non-conforming products at year end

- Successfully created a fan base after releasing two self-produced, high quality EP's- Create the band’s website, bookings, and marketing plan- Performed background music independently at the Mental Health Summit for the Mental Health Association of Niagara County, and at the Albright-Knox Gallery Opening for Future Curators.

- Provide valuable guidance to clients by utilizing the Creative Problem Solving Process to help solve all issues that arise- Advise clients on effectiveness of Creative Problem Solving techniques, leading to the creation of valuable scholarships with the University At Buffalo- Create awareness in relation to issues surrounding homelessness, by brainstorming effective events for The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc.- Facilitated students at Buffalo State's Strategic planning event to better all aspects of the college - Gained proficiency in Convergent and Divergent thinking tools

- Promoted to level 2 technician due to high quality work ethic and dependability- Facilitated communication between customers, employees, and management in order to provide successful customer service and work product- Led quality inspections to all vehicles prior to release, as well as assist in the technical training for newly hired employees

Bachelor Of Science, Industrial Technology; Quality Control, Gpa: 3.3, Major Gpa: 3.38

Regents Diploma