Thomas Werts

Experience

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  Mathnasium of Fuquay-Varina

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Instructor

  Job Responsibilities Include:General upkeep of Mathnasium facilityDaily interaction with managementTailoring tutoring needs to students in second to twelfth grades

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  Highland Industries

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Co Op

  Job Responsibilities Included:Daily interaction with upper managementPerforming assigned tasks and jobs around the production facilityAcquiring an intimate knowledge of textile machinery

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  NC State University

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Research Assistant

  Job Description Includes:Performance of tasks assigned by graduate student researcherHelp with testing of biomaterials

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  ASPSA

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Mathematics Tutor

  While in this position, I tutored NC State athletes in the field of mathematics, ranging from Algebra to Differential Equations. I developed such skills as relating to the people I work with and interpersonal communication in a manner that is sensible to the people I work with.

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  BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Supplier Quality - Intern

  In this position, I kept track of various Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in support of Purchasing at BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina. I also led projects to ensure upkeep of the various methods used to ensure quality to BMW customers. Additionally, I played a major role in visiting suppliers to ensure safe and efficient production of parts.

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  Innovative Fibers

  Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Process Engineer

  In this position, I optimized processes and positions through visual aids and statistical process control. I also created numerous work instructions for new and experienced operators to aid in the setup of a new equipment line. In the lab, I managed all personnel, approved lots for shipment, created a proposal for renovations, and helped set up a more advanced testing unit, which I then trained personnel in.

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  Mermet USA

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2022

  Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager

  In this role, I led a number of projects to improve the overall quality of the fabric and increase the efficiency of the weave room, and interfaced with a number of other departments and managers to do so. These projects included installation of new equipment and minimization of recurring quality issues. To carry out these projects, I led a team of loom technicians, who also aided in daily activities, such as audits, ordering parts, and loom issue diagnosis. I was also responsible for aiding New Product Development in the ideation, trial, and production of new fabric designs. I had also taken over Quality Assurance and was familiar with customer needs and how they related to the production process. Show less

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  Trelleborg

  Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

  Senior Quality Engineer

  In this role, I participated in several Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action projects to improve internal and supplier quality. This included PPAP document creation and management, interfacing between several departments, familiarization with the many types of products we produce, multiple project management, and daily in-depth interaction with operators. Additionally, I supported customer Quality Assurance by leading investigations into customer issues and interfacing directly with the customer. As a Senior Quality Engineer, I also advised other Quality Engineers using best practices I’ve picked up from previous positions as well as some shared from other Trelleborg locations. Show less

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  Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Denver

  Mar 2024 - now

  Quality Manager

  In this role, I direct a team of several Quality Technicians, Quality Engineers, and other Quality support staff in maintaining and improving the QMS. In addition to the duties listed under Senior Quality Engineer below, this includes initiating a supplier quality program to improve supplier performance and monitoring, being the main point of contact for customer issues and audits, creating a Quality training program for the Quality department as well as operators, best practice sharing with other Trelleborg sites, and being the main point of contact for FAA audits and TSO-C150 air tag approvals and procedures. Show less