Developed/conducted quality assurance programs in a manufacturing environmentCollected/compiled operational data; developed specifications and reports Coordinated and reviewed technical work of department or project teamsVerified specifications of vendor/supplier productsDeveloped manufacturing/processing procedures; set machines; inspected processConducted assessments; proposed improvements to methods, systems and proceduresPerformed quality audits and developed standards for ISO certificationIssued/monitored corrective actions of suppliers and new/reoccurring quality issuesDevelop and carry out work study and related programs; compile dataResolved a variety of supplier performance issuesTROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVINGConducted studies of reliability and performance of plant facility and production methodsCollect and analyze data in support of quality assurance and engineering initiativesPerformed preventative audits on parts, processes or potential issuesInvestigated and resolved vendor part issues regarding form, fit and functionExperimented with new formulas for further product developmentMECHANICAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLSRead and interpreted blueprints and schematics to identify part specificationsUsed precision measuring equipment to verify part tolerancesAssembled Sterling Trucks using a variety of hand, power and pneumatic toolsOperated overhead cranes to move and place rails and large partsDrove forklift to loan/unload trucks and transfer goods throughout plantTEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATIONConsulted/negotiated with suppliers, prepared specifications; explained proposals/findingsLiaised with department managers to discuss quality and production issuesAttended Engineering, Quality, Production and Team meetings; offered suggestions Completed detailed quality reports and presented to managementSent and received emails and attachments as part of day to day business