Shad Kirby
Clinton
Summary
Hardworking quality control inspector offering several years of manufacturing and production experience. Detail-oriented and systematic professional knowledgeable about compliance standards. Adheres strictly to documentation guidelines and reporting requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Inspector
Thyssenkrupp Presta
Terre Haute
06.2017 - 08.2025
- Conducted quality inspections on automotive components to ensure adherence to standards.
- Documented inspection results and non-conformities for product evaluation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Trained new inspectors on quality control procedures and safety protocols.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability.
- Ensured proper handling and storage of materials to maintain quality standards.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
- Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Assessed finished items for defects and ordered reworks to eliminate irregularities.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while inspecting materials or products.
- Inspected packaging for completeness, correctness and damage prior to shipping out orders.
- Recommended corrective actions to minimize rate of product defects.
- Collaborated with other departments on improvement projects related to quality assurance initiatives.
- Measured product dimensions to assess compliance with specifications.
- Identified root causes of defective parts through analysis of data from internal audits, inspections, tests.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Assisted in the development of new processes or procedures related to quality assurance activities.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Participated in continuous improvement projects aimed at improving overall product quality.
- Tested and items to determine proper functionality.
Education
Princeton Community High School
Princeton , IndianaSkills
- Quality control
- Inspection documentation
- Measurement techniques
- Structural analysis
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Thyssenkrupp Presta
06.2017 - 08.2025
Princeton Community High School