Manufacturing / Quality Engineer Resume

Title
Manufacturing / Quality Engineer

Primary Skills
Hardware Manufacturing / Quality Engineer

Location
US-CA-San Francisco Bay Area

Posted
Feb-20-09

PROFILE
Well-qualified and highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer offering extensive experience in hardware electronics, manufacturing / engineering support, contract manufacturing, customer service, and quality control / assurance. Skilled in development and rollout of new products and designing quality assurance initiatives with global suppliers and contract manufacturers. Proven leader proficient in coordinating start-up operations and training team members in engineering / manufacturing processes and procedures. Well organized and able to manage various projects, tasks, and priorities within timely manner. Strong communication skills with ability to convey complex information in clear manner. Able to read design drawings, assembly drawings, and schematics. Computer skilled for report generation and documentation.

? Process Improvement ? Quality Control / Assurance ? New Product Development & Launch
? ISO 9000 Documentation ? Project Management ? Engineering & Technical Solutions
? Compliance & Regulations ? Vendor Relations & Selection ? Testing & Troubleshooting
? Staff Training & Development ? Manufacturing & Design ? Customer Needs Assessment
? Problem Solving / Resolution ? Detail & Deadline Oriented ? Data Collection & Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IronKey, Los Altos, CA 2007 -- 2008
Manufacturing Engineer for start-up Internet products services and security company.
• Worked with Contract Manufacturer to improve processes and reduce build time to improve quality of delivered product; streamlined processes and improved quality of product for 2nd Contract Manufacturer.
• Designed Document Control Process as well as Part Numbering Scheme.
• Coordinated and implemented Engineering Change Orders for products in development stage as well as Engineering Change Orders on existing products.
• Generated, released, and incorporated Bill of Materials.
• Conducted Quality Process Audits for Contract Manufacturers to ensure quality and consistency of product.
• Developed and implemented processes for new products during design / development phase.
• Brought new products into production and participated in design review to oversee quality of product.
• Selected new supplier from Taiwan to receive components for production.

Topcon Positioning Systems, Livermore, CA 2006 -- 2007
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer for manufacturer of GPS for heavy duty construction equipment.
• Created and implemented Engineering Change Orders for existing procedures.
• Participated in Bill of Materials and Design reviews as well as Restriction of Hazardous Substances and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment compliance at Printed Circuit Board Assembly level.
• Carried out Quality Process Audits at qualified / selected Contract Manufacturers.
• Introduced new process improvements and updated existing processes for manufacturing.
• Monitored activities performed at qualified / selected Contract Manufacturers.

Meyer Sound Laboratories, Berkeley, CA 2004 -- 2006
Quality Assurance Engineer for manufacturer of professional sound systems.
• Handled Engineering Change Orders for products in development stage and for existing products.
• Worked on Bill of Material reviews, Design reviews, compliance, and Quality Process Audits.
• Trained assemblers in hand soldering, rework, repairs, and upgrades.
• Formulated new process improvements and updated existing processes for manufacturing, according to ISO 9000 criteria.
Continued?
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Axiom Navigation, Costa Mesa, CA 2002
Senior Quality Engineer for manufacturer of GPS.
• Oversaw Engineering Change Orders for existing products and worked on Bill of Materials, Quality Process Audits, and evaluation of activities to ensure overall quality.
• Launched new process improvement processes and updated existing processes for manufacturing.

Network Photonics, Santa Rosa, CA 2000 -- 2001
Manufacturing Engineer for start-up manufacturer of DWDM 60 channel fiber switching system.
• Set up light manufacturing area and handled Bill of Materials on 8 printed circuit board assemblies during 1st year, developed and implemented Engineering Change Orders for products in development stage using Agile, and introduced new process improvement processes.

Next Level Communications, Rohnert Park, CA 1995 -- 2000
Quality Engineer for start-up telecommunications company.
• Assisted with pre-production and full manufacturing areas: trained / certified staff in manufacturing processes and supervised full-time and temporary assemblers.
• Established Document Control Process and distribution of manufacturing documentation.
• Presided over Engineering Change Orders for products in development stage and existing products.
• Executed qualification tests for changes in production processes and materials.

ADC Kentrox, Portland, OR 1990 -- 1995
Senior Assembler for telecommunications company.
• Played instrumental role during opening of Surface Mount Department.
• Instituted Surface Mount Re-work and Repair Certification Program.
• Devised new processes for Surface Mount Department, according to ISO 9000 criteria.
• Collaborated on design review to minimize risks for New Product Introduction team that brought 8 new products to market with annual revenues of $100 million in 1995.

EDUCATION
DeVry University, Phoenix, AZ
Electronic Technician Diploma

COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, WinNT2000, Oracle, Sherpa, Agile, Pro/E 3D / SolidWorks, ViewMate, GC-Prevue, 2D CAD

Certifications
See above


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