Luis Enrique Valdez
Summary
Meticulous Quality Control Technician with Production and engineering background successful at evaluating components and finish products for adherence to tolerances. Highly effective at managing reporting requirements and solving problems, with over 5 years of experience in Quality control on automotive(+2 years) and medical (+3 years) industries.
Hardworking, versatile and reliable Industrial Designer with strong ability in design, quality control and problem solving, with 2+ years background in Ship building design working in diverse projects with customers, vendors and contractors. Proficiency in Autocad, Inventor, Solid Works and Master Cam. Unwavering attention to detail, adept at creating and revising schematics, blueprints and component details. Well-versed in uncovering and documenting defects, successful at utilizing schematics and drawings to set consistent standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Banister Medical
Pflugerville
01.2023 - Current
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections of components and assemblies, such as surgical instruments and implants to ensure compliance with customer specifications and FDA Rules and regulation.
- Monitored production processes for quality control purposes, ensuring that all work is completed according to established standards.
- Evaluated product performance by conducting tests such as functional testing.
- Utilized a variety of measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges, Visual comparators, toolscopes and other precision tools.
- Maintained accurate records on product inspection results and reported findings to management team.
- Analyzed data collected during the inspection process in order to identify trends or patterns related to product defects or malfunctions.
- Maintained calibration of laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Created documentation for instrument calibration records, including date of calibration, results, technician name.
- Managed calibration schedules for laboratory instruments.
- Ensured proper calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
- Creating First Article Inspection, Final Inspection and In-Process Inspection sheets for new products.
- Prototype Inspection, assisting engineer department on machine programming to ensure correct inspection at every operation in the process.
- Improving/updating Inspection methods for efficiency.
- Review company procedures.
- Training and assisting Machinists and operators on inspection and blueprint reading/understanding.
- Assist Planning department.
QC Technician
SATA USA
Brownsville
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Operating CMM to measure CATERPILLAR parts, including but not limited to Planet carrier models, hub-sprocket (324-2342), housing-st-front (313-6974), 273-4104 and 273-4102.
- In charge of First Part Approvals (FPA)
- Formtracer Operator
- Profilometer usage
- In charge of sorting suspected parts.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet customer expectations.
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
Industrial Designer
Keppel AmFels
Brownsville
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Evaluated architectural and engineering sketches and interpreted layouts to create detailed blueprints using AutoCAD.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers and customers to quickly resolve planning and construction issues.
- Provided insights to assist with value engineering and architectural review processes.
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
- Consulted with design, building and engineering teams to discuss and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Reported to Project engineers each week with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting any delaying issues.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of engineers needed to complete ship building design projects.
- Assisted production department with designs and specifications.
- Assisted Commercial department with Purchase Orders and maintaining communications with vendors.
- Assisted Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments with design specifications.
- Assisted Project Managers with detail designs and material calculations.
- Realized Inspections of equipment purchased following Engineering Department technical specifications making inspection reports.
CNC Machine Operator
SATA USA
Brownsville
09.2017 - 03.2018
Machine operator
Mueller Co Gas products division
Brownsville
08.2015 - 09.2017
Education
Bachelor of Machine tools - Machine tool technician
CONALEP
2012
Mechatronics engineer - Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros
Skills
- CMM operating
- Quality Assurance
- Calibrations
- Blueprint advanced comprehension
- Quality control green belt
- GD&T Advanced
- VSM Value Stream Mapping
- SPC Statistical Process Control
- 8D Eight Disciplines Problem Solving
- CTQ Critical To Quality
- Microsoft office Advance
- 3D modeling
- SolidWorks modeling Advanced
- Mastercam modeling Advanced
- Autocad modeling Advanced
- Inventor modeling Advanced
- CNC Basic programmer and analyst
- Develop blueprints
- Production experience
- Inspection documentation
- Database management
- Process improvement
- Planning and coordination
- Planning & organizing
- Supervision & leadership
- Certified forklift operator
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Banister Medical
01.2023 - Current
QC Technician
SATA USA
10.2020 - 12.2022
Industrial Designer
Keppel AmFels
08.2018 - 10.2020
CNC Machine Operator
SATA USA
09.2017 - 03.2018
Machine operator
Mueller Co Gas products division
08.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Machine tools - Machine tool technician
CONALEP
Mechatronics engineer - Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico De Matamoros