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Diana Serna

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Collaborative Quality Assurance Inspector proficient in verbal and written communication skills. Expertise in resolving test failures and providing technical resolutions without compromising product. In-depth knowledge of metal heat treating processes. Outstanding recordkeeping and analytical capabilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Engineering Technologist

H&S Heat Treating
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Planned, monitored, and solved quality processes to meet efficiency and utilisation requirements, constantly working towards reducing company costs
  • Performed pyrometrical analysis (temperature uniformity surveys [TUS], system accuracy tests [SAT], furnace atmosphere analysis) on all furnaces
  • Reviewed customer, internal, and supplier rejections
  • Initiated and followed up on corrective and preventive action and recommended a course of action
  • Responsible for preparing PPAP submissions and system Audits
  • Reviewed non-conforming reports and made changes accordingly.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Hy Grade Precast Concrete
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Designated to approve or reject finished parts, pre-pour, post-pour, and follow-up inspections where the initial inspection resulted in a deficiency
  • Exceptional blueprint reading
  • Ensured all documentation supplied by the Quality Department was reviewed for accuracy prior to release
  • Participate as required in cross-functional team activities
  • Represent the "voice of the customer" in part on quality issues.

CAD Technologist

Greenstone Structural Solutions
01.2018 - 08.2018
  • Modelled 3D panels and buildings in Solid Edge ST9
  • Developed customised design concepts and designed various architectural elements, including doors, floors, columns, kitchen hoods, etc
  • Communicated with architects, builders, designers, and engineers about building design and structural integrity
  • Onsite inspection, review of projects, and participation in weekly team meetings

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Niagara College
Welland, Ontario
2016 - 2020

Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Design

Humber College
Etobicoke, Ontario
2008 - 2012

Skills

  • AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge ST9,
  • Mathcad, MS Office, Visio, Adobe Photoshop
  • Brinell, Rockwell & Vickers testers
  • SSI Unit for Temperature Uniformity Tests
  • Hand Measuring Equipment, Hand Cutting Saw, CMM
  • Product Development
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Technical Specifications
  • 3D Modeling
  • Project Management
  • Detail Drawings
  • 2D and 3D Design
  • PLC Programming
  • Engineering Standards Expertise

Accomplishments

  • Professional selling reinvented by Base Over APEX, Canada
  • Heat Treating Quality Specialist by Metal Heat Treating Institute, Canada.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Quality Engineering Technologist

H&S Heat Treating
11.2021 - 07.2023

Quality Assurance Inspector

Hy Grade Precast Concrete
04.2019 - 12.2019

CAD Technologist

Greenstone Structural Solutions
01.2018 - 08.2018

Mechanical Engineering Technician

Niagara College
2016 - 2020

Bachelor’s Degree - Industrial Design

Humber College
2008 - 2012
Diana Serna