Experience

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  Boeing

  Apr 1987 - Mar 2000

  Lab operations & test specialist

  I was 1 of 6 staff members in the large Thermal, Contamination, Propulsion Systems Lab. -designed, built and tested prototype space hardware and computer-controlled, instrumented tests. -worked independently meeting daily with project representatives to act as technical advisor and develop test plans. -worked on prototype designs and failure analysis studies. -maintained the Lab machine shop, the lab's two clean rooms, and the 400+ precision measurement devices.

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  Leupold + stevens, inc.

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2001

  Test technician

  I worked in their Quality Assurance department. -met with the engineering staff to develop test procedures. -performed my own troubleshooting, equipment repair and lab instrument calibration. -worked as the only QA on swing shift. -set up and ran high impact shock tests on riflescopes and mount assemblies. -made parts in the machine shop or in manufacturing when my QA testing finished early

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  Leupold + stevens, inc.

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2002

  Test technician

  I was responsible for the daily operation of the new Impact Lab in the Quality Assurance department. -developed and built-up precision shock tests for riflescopes and mount sets. -performed R&D tests on new scope designs and verification on current scopes. -ran multiple shock machines from a windowed control room. -met with engineers and managers to develop test matrixes and advised on product design improvements. -wrote the new 50+ page "Impact Lab operations manual" which contained lab safety, lab forms, operator training, and the provisions to maintain ISO 9000 certification. Show less

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  Freightliner llc

  Jul 2003 - Mar 2004

  Test technician

  I worked as the lead technician operator the Materials Lab of the Engineering Group. -met with Engineers, venders, facility and assembly line workers to develop tests. -performed physical and environmental testing for organic paint and coating durability and corrosion resistance on truck parts and finish samples. -responsible for test development, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluation -presented weekly at the Engineering Department meetings.

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  Altek solutions inc

  Jul 2004 - Oct 2004

  Quality assurance technician

  I was head of QA Department and operated the QA Lab at the company's Portland manufacturing plant. -verified and approved all parts and assemblies to drawings and contract requirements before they were delivered to the customers. -resolved all non-conformance and discrepancy issues. -meet with managers, machinists, technicians, and customers.

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  Warn industries

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2005

  Engineer

  I worked as a QA Engineer in their Metrology Lab. -did the mechanical acceptance inspection during the development of Warn's new large wench product. -performed R&D and acceptance inspections of gear, frame and shaft parts and assemblies. -did "First Article", Receiving, and Final Inspection. -developed and used programs for the lab's CMM.

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  Hewlett packard enterprise

  May 2005 - May 2007

  Mechanical engineer (1st responder)

  I did prototype machine troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and development. Our team troubleshot and repaired all types of mechanical, electrical, and software control problems reporting to the development teams. -met daily with operators, engineers, production staff, repair technicians, and test managers. -lead phone conference help meetings with other HP sites. -traveled in to Singapore and to Holland to train techs, repair machines, and report on processes. -maintained my own HP toolbox. -HP certified to operate NC and manual shop machines. -supported prototype machines in: RF, acoustics, vibration/shock, safety, and chemical emissions testing. Show less

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  Hewlett packard enterprise

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2009

  Mechanical engineer

  I did prototype machine troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and development assistance on several HP's large, copier/printers, like the CM8060 Color MFP. -supervised two ME 1st responders who troubleshot and repaired all types of mechanical, electrical, and software control problems reporting to the development teams. -was directly responsible for the support of 220+ prototype printers at Vancouver, and indirectly responsible for another 100+ in 76 other locations. -met daily with internal and external customers. -lead phone conference help meetings with other HP sites. -trained R&D repair technicians -was responsible for R&D inventories, tools, storage, haz-mats and disposal of propriety parts. Show less

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  Leupold + stevens, inc.

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Quality assurance technician ii

  I …Set-up and perform complex inspection, testing and/or Statistical Process Control (SPC). Support all activities which verify parts and products are produced within engineering specifications. Subject matter expert & resource for specific knowledge within my areas of respocibility. Support and assist management and quality engineering in activities related to verifying the quality of parts and products including New Product IntroductionSet-up of routine to specialized measurement equipment, SPC stations, and other testing equipment. Monitor equipment and perform preventative maintenance and trouble shooting. Inspect raw materials, parts, assemblies and/or finished products. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality Assurance to resolve quality issuesAssist in the development of programs, tests, studies and inspection methods. Collect, summarize and maintain test data reporting in: Oracle, Excel, Access and other software. Assist in development of inspection and test procedures and documentation. Provide training, work direction, guidance and/or assistance to lesser qualified employees Show less