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CATALINA SILVA

Downey

Summary

Systematic Quality Control with an excellent eye for detail and a knack for devising and establishing effective quality procedures, standards and specifications. Talented at clearly specifying quality requirements with suppliers and monitoring procedure performance. Adept at establishing requirements that meet quality assurance objectives and standards. Skilled at reporting QA results and project updates to management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

QO Lead Inspector

Best Formulations
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
  • Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
  • Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
  • Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.

QA/QC Lab Technical II

Prime Matter Labs
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Identified non-conforming components or materials through visual inspections or testing methods.
  • Inspected raw materials used in production processes for conformance with specified standards.
  • Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
  • Evaluated supplier performance by reviewing data on rejections, returns, repairs.
  • Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
  • Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
  • Maintained records of all inspection activities including tests performed, results obtained.
  • Managed supplier key performance indicators and checked materials for compliance with specifications.
  • Determined optimum points to sample products and created protocols to obtain reliable data.
  • Implemented systems for tracking product failures and identifying areas needing improvement.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Analyzed test results and reported findings in detail to management team members.
  • Established and accomplished goals for improvements in profits, quality and delivery.

QA/QC Specialist

Prime Matter Labs
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

QC Inspector Components

CDL
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
  • Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
  • Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
  • Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
  • Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.
  • Verified accuracy of production processes by measuring dimensions, angles, and other parameters using precision instruments.
  • Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards, or quality levels.
  • Provided guidance on the selection of appropriate testing methods for new products under development.
  • Analyzed test results to determine whether products met specifications and tolerances.
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
  • Matched arriving materials with purchase orders, submitted discrepancy forms as necessary.
  • Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components, and materials.
  • Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Selected samples for use as test models.
  • Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
  • Evaluated incoming materials received from suppliers based on established criteria such as color consistency or dimensional accuracy.
  • Collaborated with production team to develop strategies for improving product quality.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.

Packing Handler

CDL
01.2016 - 09.2020
  • Wrapped finished products with protective materials prior to boxing them up.
  • Adhered to proper storage techniques when handling fragile items during packaging.
  • Measured, weighed and counted products and materials.
  • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • Stacked filled boxes on pallets for shipping purposes.
  • Packed items in designated boxes and cartons to fulfill customer orders.
  • Verified accuracy of orders before shipment was released from warehouse facility.

Education

Industrial Engineer -

Instituto Tecnológico De Ensenada
Ensenada, Baja California
08.2007

Skills

  • Quality Standards Determination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quality Systems
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • GAMP Systems Expert
  • Quality Control
  • Employee Training
  • Quality Testing
  • Best Practices
  • Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • System Development
  • Product Testing
  • Document Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Solution Design
  • Complaint Investigation

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

QO Lead Inspector

Best Formulations
01.2024 - 02.2025

QA/QC Lab Technical II

Prime Matter Labs
12.2023 - 12.2024

QA/QC Specialist

Prime Matter Labs
10.2021 - 12.2023

QC Inspector Components

CDL
09.2020 - 10.2021

Packing Handler

CDL
01.2016 - 09.2020

Industrial Engineer -

Instituto Tecnológico De Ensenada

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