Kevin Wright

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: kevin.wright@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: kevin-wright-qc

Summary

Six years of experience meticulously inspecting, testing, and sorting manufactured goods to ensure adherence to stringent quality standards. Proficient in conducting precise sampling and weighing procedures, contributing to a 15% reduction in material waste and product defects within manufacturing environments.

Adept at utilising various inspection tools and methodologies, maintaining detailed records, and implementing corrective actions to uphold product integrity and operational efficiency across diverse production lines.

Experience

Senior Quality Control Inspector, Irish Manufacturing Solutions -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2020 – present

• Led a team of 3 inspectors, overseeing daily quality checks for electronic components, resulting in a 10% improvement in first-pass yield.

• Developed and implemented new inspection protocols for incoming raw materials, reducing non-conforming material incidents by 20%.

• Performed comprehensive visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators.

• Authored detailed inspection reports and collaborated with production teams to address root causes of defects, enhancing overall product quality.

Product Sampler & Weigher, Emerald Foods Group -- Kildare, Ireland

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Executed accurate sampling and weighing of food ingredients and finished products, ensuring compliance with specified batch requirements and regulatory standards.

• Managed inventory tracking and documented material movements, contributing to a 5% reduction in discrepancies.

• Operated and calibrated precision weighing scales and sampling equipment, maintaining strict adherence to hygiene and safety protocols.

• Identified and segregated non-compliant samples, escalating issues to quality assurance for further investigation.

Education

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Higher Certificate in Quality Management -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2015 – June 2017

Skills

Inspection & Testing: Visual Inspection, Dimensional Inspection, Functional Testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) principles, First Article Inspection (FAI), In-process Inspection, Final Inspection, Defect Analysis

Sampling & Weighing: Statistical Sampling, Material Weighing, Sample Preparation, Calibration, Batch Control, Inventory Management, Traceability

Quality Tools & Standards: SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram, ISO 9001, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Equipment Proficiency: Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges, Optical Comparators, Weighing Scales, Spectrophotometers (basic), Testing Jigs

Documentation & Reporting: Inspection Reports, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Data Entry, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)