Rachael Rudd Email & Phone Number

Trenton, Sc, Us

Waukesha, Wi, Us

- Managed a group of five quality control associates across three business units (Parts and Accessories (P&A), Reaching Potential through Manufacturing (RPM) and metal fabrication)- Collaborated with technical and support departments across the company to accomplish daily production objectives- Effectively communicated with technical and support departments to maintain and improve quality control system- Resolved customer complaints through fast problem-solving techniques- Operated within Teamcenter for product lifecycle management - Obtained Lean Six Sigma Green Belt through University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education summer of 2023

Waukesha, Wi, Us

- Managed a group of five cycle count associates - Coordinated with buyers and management to ensure inventory accuracies throughout internal supply chain - Collaborated with internal material management group to execute improvement projects - worked within SAP

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Buyer Experience:-Developed supply chain relationships-Purchased detail parts for seven full production programs and one developmental program

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Quality and Process Experience:- Interpreted engineering specifications and requirements (hand drawings and computer aided designs- CATIA V5 and ENOVIA Viewer)- Participated in GKN "Global Manufacturing Engineer" development classes- Satisfied customer needs through daily communication via web conferences, email and phone exchanges; solved technical issues and enhanced supply chain relationships- Utilized Quality Heat Maps, SPC & Lean/Six Sigma techniques in various root cause, corrective action efforts - Improved manufacturing processes using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods, while maintaining alignment with the business management system- Conducted multiple internal and external process, product and system audits- Certified AS9100D: 2016 Aerospace Quality Management Systems Internal AuditorMaterial and Process Experience:- Conducted destructive teardowns to qualify new production pieces as well as routine quality verification - Testing methods included resin content, resin flow, fiber volume fraction, drum peel, short beam shear, lap shear, flatwise tensile, core bonding verification and glass transition following customer requirements and industry standards.- Equipment operation included photomicrograph, DMA machine, band-saw, waterjet, belt sander, polisher, and MTS machines.Extracurricular Interests:Team Lead for Site Waste Management Committee - Recycling composite scrap through partnership with external vendor- Transitioning site usage of one time use containers from plastic to aluminum- Promoting use of reusable canteens onsite instead of one-time use containersTeam Member of Site Safety Committee- Promote site-wide safety initiatives (PPE usage, safety belt utilization on forklifts, proper crane operation procedures, etc.)

- Fostered welcoming environment for new guests and restaurant patrons- Roles included: serving, bartending, shift leading, food running, hosting- Performed assigned tasks

-Partnered with USC Carolina Master Scholars Program and The Challenger Learning Center of Richland County School District 1 (RCSD1)-Produced deliverables on projected time span -Managed 11 professionals and 16 high school registrants to successfully conduct a five day aerospace summer camp; explored topics such as "Theory of composite material behavior", "VARTM infusion on a simple surface," "rocketry and projectiles," "mechanical testing of end product," "simple mechanics of aircraft," and "flight simulation."

• Independently operated Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) • Tested experimental composite, plastic and ceramic materials to identify physical and chemical characteristics using ASTM standard procedures• Assisted in training of 6 people for Hazardous Chemical Safety Training: handling and disposal• Collaborated with lab personal and USC officials to establish and make functional a Hazardous Chemical Waste producing lab

Dalton, Ga, Us

• Conducted weekly performance review meetings for Bulk Continuous Filament (BCF) department• Trained in high speed and infrared camera use• Basic training with PLC’s, pumps, and power transmission• Participated in LEAN initiative weekly meetings• Participated in PIV/pedestrian safety kiazen to improve safety of all associates• Participated in 5S event for triple point of pack out, warehouse and loading dock• Participated in annual "Leadercast" talk• Implemented trouble-shooting, investigation and problem solving abilities daily• Communicated successfully with all levels of Shaw Industries

• Conducted experimental trials/testing of composite material manufactured by automated fiber placement• Trained with vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM infusion) for simple surfaces• Experienced in mechanical shops/labs (including PPE usage/ lab and shop safety)

Columbia, Sc, Us

•Fostered positive and welcoming environment for students and faculty•Communicated effectively with students and faculty to complete tasks •Assessed a multitude of situations to facilitate clientele in accomplishing set goals

•Communicated professionally and courteously with general callers, doctors, lawyers and realtors•Efficiently handled 48.86 calls per hour

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

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