Oscar Lopez
San Jose,CA
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer with 19 years of experience adept at performing identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Engineer
VMSI, Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2026
- Ensure quality related deliverables are met as defined by the product development process and project plans.
- Provide quality engineering and assurance services and technical expertise to support product quality and overall system compliance.
- Coordinate and manage the corrective and preventive action system (CAPA) for both internal systems.
- Assist with root cause investigations to ensure that efforts lead to improvements and an effective quality system.
- Participation, creation and presentation of performance data for CAPA and management review system meetings.
- Trend analysis for common causes, scrap, and rework tendencies.
- Evaluate products and process changes to assure compliance with regulatory, corporate and customer requirements.
- Participate in MRB to engage with process and yield improvement.
- Monitor RMA return rate and support FA / Process improvement.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
Senior Quality Engineer
Amphenol DC Electronics
03.2010 - 12.2016
- Maintained quality records on internal results, internal corrective action process, MRB activity, RMA process and published Statistical Process reports to DC Management for resolution.
- Worked with manufacturing and quality team to resolve or eliminate any quality issues disclosed through the quality control process.
- Prepared required quality reports and followed up on any and all failure analysis/corrective action needed.
- Performed analytical / technical investigations and submitted root cause and corrective actions for Failure Analysis, CAPA, NCR, and Quality Alert requests.
- Interfaced with customers to resolve quality issues.
- Investigated customers’ quality concerns.
- Participated in various audits.
- Supported the ISO Quality System.
- Participated in New Product Integration (NPI) meetings and collaborated with Sales team on testing parameters relating to customer projects and programs.
- Provided ongoing manufacturing and quality engineering support to improve productivity and resolve issues.
- Oversaw process development and control, designed to improve productivity and profitability while maintaining high outgoing quality.
- Reviewed and analyzed test equipment performance data.
- Ensured manufacturing personnel (Assemblers, Quality Inspectors, and Tooling personnel) are properly trained to perform inspections, measurements, and test.
- Maintained and validated all quality control instrumentation and ensured annual calibrations were performed.
- Ensured that product that does not conform to product requirements is identified and controlled to prevent its unintended use or delivery.
- Provided final disposition and documented the disposition on the NCR (Non-Conforming Report).
- Reviewed Failure Analysis/Test Gaps on products within the supply chain.
Quality Control Supervisor
Lorom West
07.2006 - 03.2010
- Assisted with the corporate and division audits (ISO 9001:2008).
- Facilitated the auditing process to ensure that the Corporation gets ISO 13485 certified.
- Implemented corrective and preventative actions for top manufacturing failures and new products.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained employees.
- Supervised six employees in the Quality Control department.
- Assigned and directed work to QC employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Ensured that all Quality Control Inspectors are properly trained with regards to quality programs and company procedures.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of Quality Inspectors engaged in inspecting incoming materials, In Process and Final Inspections.
- Carried out Quality Control Policies, procedures and directions in the development of and compliance with company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP'S).
- Ensured the free flow of information between departments by identifying and troubleshooting problems in the production process.
- Performed various duties under specific direction of the Quality Department Manager.
Assembly Area Supervisor
NPI Solutions
01.2004 - 06.2006
- Trained, assigned and directed workers to assemble cables based on blueprints provided.
- Tested and inspected parts as needed for assigned work orders.
- Developed and maintained statistical data and weekly efficiency reports.
Quality Inspector
Ktec Electronics
10.2000 - 12.2003
- Measured Super Module to comply with drawing stipulations.
- Inspected Chassis and Electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Maintained focus system, wafer thickness control, MVS, reticle stage, wafer and reticle alignment.
- Worked on System Controller (Ultratech Stepper).
- Verified stage air supply, stage movement in the X and Y direction and operation in open loop.
- Adjusted the chuck vacuum switch.
- Routed and connected the flat cables to the rear of the controller.
- Powered up the controller for a functional check.
- Performed several inspections on the tall controller and plus frame (Ultratech Stepper).
- Checked the dimensions of harness and hoses.
- Tested the Machine’s Vision System (MVS) controller.
- Tested cooler for proper settings (water, temperature levels and pressure).
- Analyzed and interpret blueprint for quality inspection of flat cable, harness, and cables.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration, Concentration in Management
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2018
A.S. - Network Administrator
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA08.2009
Certificate of Competency - Novell Networks
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA08.2006
Certificate of Competency - Unix
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA08.2006
Skills
IPCC 620 Trainer
NASA STD-8739-3 Soldered Electrical Connections Trainer
SAP ERP software
MS Standard Office tools
Blueprint interpretation
Ability and experience using micrometer, gauge, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment
Certification
NASA STD-8739-3 Soldered Electrical Connections Trainer
STRENGTHS
- Possess analytical skills needed to solve problems.
- Goal oriented person that completes projects thoroughly and accurately.
- Ability to work well with employees under my supervision and peers to create a more effective work team.
- Good planning and organizing skills.
- Able to prioritize tasks to attend to the most urgent needs.
- Communicate well with customers, vendors, peers, and supervisors.
- Work well under pressure
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
- Be able to access resources needed to make tasks and/or projects more productive and effective.
- Continue to participate in seminars, trainings, etc., to continue growing as a person as well as a valuable employee.
Timeline
Quality Engineer
VMSI, Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2026
Senior Quality Engineer
Amphenol DC Electronics
03.2010 - 12.2016
Quality Control Supervisor
Lorom West
07.2006 - 03.2010
Assembly Area Supervisor
NPI Solutions
01.2004 - 06.2006
Quality Inspector
Ktec Electronics
10.2000 - 12.2003
B.S. - Business Administration, Concentration in Management
San Jose State University
A.S. - Network Administrator
San Jose City College
Certificate of Competency - Novell Networks
San Jose City College
Certificate of Competency - Unix
San Jose City College