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Ryan Frazier

@ryanfrazier

Senior Quality Specialist in steel manufacturing, using data analytics and root-cause investigations to reduce defects and improve inspection accuracy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a senior quality role in steel manufacturing where I can use SAS/SQL data analysis, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional collaboration to cut defects, strengthen inspection accuracy, and resolve customer claims.

I’m an Analytical, resourceful, and meticulous Quality Specialist with over 25 years of experience in steel manufacturing. I drive product and process improvements by reducing defect rates and improving inspection accuracy through data analysis, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration.

As a Senior Quality Specialist – Hot Rolling Mill / Technical Services Liaison, I serve as the primary mill liaison to Technical Customer Service for product quality inquiries and process capability evaluations. I implemented a measurement-based product evaluation system that reduced defect hold rates by 90% while maintaining product quality standards, and I analyze Hot Strip Mill and downstream process data to identify defect origins.

Previously, I led review and disposition of nonconforming material in a Cold Rolling Mill producing 2.7 MTPA. I developed and implemented a standardized inspection program and trained 20+ inspectors, improving defect identification accuracy by 25% and reducing unnecessary material holds by over 50%, while partnering with operations, maintenance, and process technology to resolve quality issues.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Quality Specialist

Current

ArcelorMittal Calvert

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Served as the primary mill liaison to Technical Customer Service for product quality inquiries and process capability evaluations. Implemented a measurement-based product evaluation system that reduced defect hold rates by 90% while maintaining quality standards and used hot strip mill data to identify defect origins.

Root Cause Analysis product evaluation SAS SQL Power BI Hot Strip Mill Quality

Senior Quality Specialist

ArcelorMittal Calvert

Jan 2014 - Jan 2025 (11 years)

Led review and disposition of nonconforming material for a cold rolling mill producing 2.7 MTPA of steel products. Standardized inspection and trained 20+ inspectors, improving defect identification accuracy by 25% and reducing unnecessary material holds by over 50% through defect trend analysis and cross-functional investigations.

Quality Specialist

ArcelorMittal Calvert

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Reviewed and dispositioned galvanized and related steel products to ensure compliance with quality standards and prevent release of nonconforming material. Trained inspectors to improve consistency and collaborated on automated defect hold criteria, and re-inspected strip material to support containment actions and root cause investigations.

Steel Product Quality Evaluation Automated Defect Hold Criteria Hot Dip Galvanizing Process Knowledge Quality Standards

Quality Inspector

AK Steel

Jan 2000 - Jan 2012 (12 years)

Performed inline inspections of galvanized, aluminized, electrocoated, and cold rolled steel products to verify compliance with quality standards. Partnered with Operations and Maintenance during real-time production investigations to identify causes of quality issues and support corrective actions.

Electrocoated Coated Steel Knowledge Quality Standards