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Certification
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Paul Koch III

Poplar Grove

Summary

Highly skilled Quality Engineer with a background in various manufacturing environments and familiar with AS9100 standards. Experience encompasses product development, quality assurance, process improvement, and compliance auditing. Strengths include problem-solving skills, ability to lead cross-functional teams and strong analytical judgment. Significant contributions made towards reducing production defects and increasing operational efficiency in previous roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineer

Woodward, Inc.
Loves Park
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained quality assurance procedures in accordance with AS9100 standards.
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure adherence to specifications.
  • Participated in root cause analysis to identify defects and recommend improvements.
  • Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality objectives.

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Thomson Linear
Marengo
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in developing long-term capital expenditure plans for major projects.
  • Designed efficient manufacturing processes to enhance production workflows.
  • Developed and maintained technical documentation for manufacturing procedures.
  • Trained team members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems during the manufacturing process.

Machinist

Thomson Linear
Marengo
12.2020 - 03.2022
  • Created programs, tool lists, and setup sheets for new products on various CNC machines (Siemens, Fanuc, and Haas controls).
  • Collaborated with the Manufacturing Engineering team on root cause analysis and provided recommendations for corrective action with respect to customer complaints.
  • Trained other employees on programming and the setup of CNC equipment.
  • Designed process inspection plans for part manufacturing.

Production Cell Operator

Gleason Cutting Tools
Loves Park
10.2017 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Conducted quality checks on finished products for compliance standards.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining specifications.
  • Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts.
  • Assisted in continuous improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL

Skills

  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Technical training
  • Continuous improvement
  • CNC programming
  • Risk assessment
  • Manufacturing documentation

Affiliations

  • Avid outdoorsman
  • 3D printing as a hobby

Accomplishments

  • Graduated from NIU Magna Cum Laude
  • AS9102 and AS9145 Trained

Certification

  • ASQ Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Solidworks Professional
  • Axeon Certified AS9100 Auditor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Quality Engineer

Woodward, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Thomson Linear
03.2022 - 07.2023

Machinist

Thomson Linear
12.2020 - 03.2022

Production Cell Operator

Gleason Cutting Tools
10.2017 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College

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