GARY W. MEDLEY
Quality Engineer
SUMMARY
Quality Engineer specializing in ISO Coordination, auditing and certification including: supplier quality assurance and auditing, quality training, corrective actions, development and implementation of quality processes both internally and externally, and documentation. I have outstanding leadership skills developed and proven in the private sector. I am able to exercise good judgment and contribute to efficient operations. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2006 to 6/2010
ITW Texwipe, Kernersville, North Carolina
Quality Engineer
• Coordinated activities for improvement of quality systems by using Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methods.
• Reviewed and approved process qualifications for components production, in-process testing, release testing and other procedures.
• Ensured that all product met internal specifications
• Provided overall direction to supplier plants on quality requirements.
• Addressed and resolved quality discrepancies with suppliers and customers.
• Conducted audits of supplier facilities.
• Provided periodic updates on the status of assigned company’s improvement projects.
• Developed and analyzed statistical process controls to resolve product and process issues.
• Generated process and component documentation as required.
• Communicated with marketing and product managers concerning product requirements.
• Developed work instructions with other personnel to ensure safe and effective production.
• Scheduled and performed all internal quality audits related to ISO9001, ISO13485, ISO14001, and ISO18001.
• Active quality assurance representative of the material review board (MRB).
• Reviewed and approved internal/external corrective and preventative actions to ensure compliance with specifications.
November 2005 to May 2006
Avgol Nonwoven, Mocksville, North Carolina
Quality Assurance Manager
• Daily review of line production, corrective action/quality analysis
• Made recommendations for quality improvements
• Conducted supplier audits and took corrective action as necessary
• Conducted weekly quality reviews and monthly quality meetings
• Reviewed work procedures
• Conducted quality training to all employees, monthly training on new SOPs, procedures and methods;
• ISO training to all employees; and internal audits for each department
• Internal accuracy and precision (validation) for all lab equipment and lab technicians
August 2002 to November 2005
Framatome- ANP, Charlotte, North Carolina
Quality Engineer III
• Developed and improved processes and procedures and implemented corrective and preventative action programs
• Audited supplier’s processes and quality programs
• Analyzed administrative and operational discrepancies by developing trend analysis reports
• Maintained ISO 9000 and QS 9000 certifications, and Deficiency Log
• Root Cause Analyst
1999 to 2002
The Boeing Company, Stennis Space Center, MS
Process Quality Engineer/ Safety
• Developed processes and procedures for: product inspection; testing and evaluations of electronic and computer hardware; sampling procedures for evaluating reliability data; disposition of discrepant materials; compliance with the ISO 9000 quality system; receiving and inspections
• Traveled internationally to suppliers' sites to perform quality audit and to determine corrective actions for quality issues
• Conducted safety, SPC and ISO Training
• Directed and trained associates in SPC applications, data analysis and capability studies
• Reviewed and revised production operating procedures
• Served as ISO Coordinator
• Supervised and directed ten associates in the quality and SQA department
• Maintained ISO 9001Certification with no major noncompliance issues
• Conducted ISO Internal Auditor Training and directed Audit Team
• Oversaw all facets of Quality Assurance; processed customer complaints; and directed corrective actions
• Developed a waste audit system that identified primary cause. Reduced waste by 2.1%
• Implemented Corrective Actions Request system for non-conforming products
• Acted as a Leader of Scrap Reduction Team
1997 to 1999
Oreck Manufacturing,...
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