Leticia Silva
Marengo
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance leader recognized for strong problem-solving capabilities and meticulous attention to detail. Successfully led teams in achieving compliance and operational excellence while mentoring members in quality assurance best practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Schleifring Medical Systems
Elgin
10.2006 - Current
- Oversee day-to-day assignments of departmental quality inspectors such as incoming material inspection, testing, in-process quality checks, troubleshooting and final product release
- Coach, mentor and motivate quality inspectors to improve quality control process.
- Develop and implement quality assurance processes to ensure product conformance to customer requirements.
- Hold accountability for any relevant records and quality documents. Ensure all is complete and accurate.
- Perform investigations of nonconformance material and create Supplier Discrepancy Reports.
- In charge of evaluation and repair of customer return products.
- Work collaboratively with members of operations department to improve processes and optimize productivity.
- Participate in conducting internal audits of the quality management system to identified non-conformances
- Assist in preparing for certification by external Audits such as AS9100, ISO 9001
- Participate in the process of calibration of tooling
- Attend and contribute to team meetings as requested
Quality Inspector
NTN Bearing Corp
Elgin
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed visual inspections of components for defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
Quality Inspector
Connector Service Corp
Elgin
1992 - 2003
- Inspected, audited, and tested the thickness of plated parts using X-ray machines, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and computers.
- Formulated data entry of incoming and rejected materials
- Performed a monthly inventory.
- Participated in the training of new employees.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration And Technology
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL01-2006
Skills
- Inspection techniques
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Defect tracking expertise
- Quality auditing
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
Schleifring Medical Systems
10.2006 - Current
Quality Inspector
NTN Bearing Corp
06.2006 - 09.2006
Quality Inspector
Connector Service Corp
1992 - 2003
Associate of Applied Science - Office Administration And Technology
Elgin Community College