Scott Smith
@scottsmith
Attentive Quality Technician specializing in compliance and efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Quality Technician with extensive experience in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. My expertise lies in ensuring adherence to conformance specifications while promoting increased efficiency and productivity. I have a proven track record of reviewing material certifications, conducting thorough inspections, and implementing corrective actions to enhance quality processes.
Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including Quality Engineer and Contract Compliance Specialist, where I developed solutions to internal process issues and served as the primary point of contact for quality inspections. My technical skills include CMM programming and the use of advanced inspection tools, which have enabled me to maintain high standards in quality assurance.
I am passionate about continuous improvement and committed to delivering exceptional results. My goal is to contribute my skills and knowledge to a team that values quality and efficiency in their operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contract Compliance Specialist
Cogitic Corporation
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Reviewed incoming material and service certifications against purchase order, contract with customer, and military and commercial specifications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Served as the primary point of contact for customer-driven quality inspections, including by government representatives.
Quality Engineer
Cogitic Corporation
Jan 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 5 months)
Reviewed incoming material and service certifications against purchase order, contract with customer, and military and commercial specifications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Prepared final inspection paperwork for review by government representative. Audited internal processes to the Cogitic QMS to identify and resolve process and QMS issues.
Quality Inspector
Cogitic Corporation
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)
Performed comprehensive inspection of incoming, first article, in-process, and finished United States military-use parts according to documented specifications. Completed CMM programming (start to finish) of automatic and manual CMMs using MCOSMOS software.
CMM Programmer
Philips
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 (5 months)
Wrote work instructions for daily verification of multiple OGP Vision Systems. Developed and qualified complete CMM routines for daily verification of multiple OGP Vision Systems and new medical device parts in development.
Quality Technician II
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018 (10 months)
Wrote work instructions for inspection of parts on the Keyence Vision System and assisted in creating an in-house calibration system and database. Worked directly with suppliers to identify and correct issues with incoming parts.
Quality Technician
CEA Medical Manufacturing
Oct 2013 - Aug 2017 (3 years 10 months)
Wrote work instructions for inspection of parts on the CMM and OGP Vision System. Performed first article inspections, GR&Rs and capability studies. Performed weekly in-process audits on production floor and worked with team members to perform yearly internal QMS audit.
Lead Assembler
CEA Medical Manufacturing
Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 (3 years 6 months)
Assembled medical devices to FDA standards per manufacturing instructions. Organized employees for good work flow through the production area.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Harrison High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Harrison High School, focusing on foundational academic subjects. Developed essential skills for further education and professional development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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