1. DANIEL R. MEDRANO
DanielMedranoSr@gmail.com * (805) 637-7369 * Camarillo, California
SUMMARY
Sr. Quality Control Inspector with 30+ years experience of overseeing and coordinating the quality
control activities (internal and suppliers) to ensure quality processes are used to deliver high quality
products to customer.
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Quality Control Inspector IV, Weatherford Int’l, Ventura, CA, 2001–2015
Responsible for using precision measuring instruments, inspection devices and equipment, shop
mathematics including geometry and trigonometry, handbook formulas, various documents, inspection
books, drawings, templates, fixtures, test indicators, comparators, sine bars, etc., to accomplish any first
article inspection.
Worked closely and provided guidance to the Manufacturing and Engineering Departments of any
needed corrective and/or preventive action activities.
Carried-Out work assignments to the highest quality level with no supervision.
Alternate Receiving Inspector responsible for chemical and product certification and inventory
control.
Implemented inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans or other internal control
procedures to ensure the production of products meet or exceed internal and customer
requirements.
Participated in root cause analysis team(s) working on product defects/failures.
Managed and maintained Quality Control Reports (MAG, Load Test, Work Orders, and Torque
Test).
Assisted QA Supervisor in implementation and coordination of the Quality program.
Assisted in developing procedures, work instructions, and other documents relating to Quality.
Implemented quality specifications and standards for raw material, in-process and finished
products.
Implemented activities required to maintain compliance with ISO 9000, ISO 9001, and American
Petroleum Institute licenses.
Mentored Engineering, Quality, and Machine Shop personnel.
Ensured regulatory, published product standards and/or customer requirements were
communicated to appropriate individuals within the organization.
Visited suppliers (internal and external) when necessary on specific quality issues.
Assisted with supplier audits and internal audits.
Quality Control Manager, Weatherford Int’l (formerly Oil Country), 1993–2001
I was responsible for supervising four employees ensuring corporate compliance within the Quality
Control Department. (Position was reassigned to the headquarters in Texas when acquisition occurred.)
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Sr. Quality Control Inspector IV, Rockwell Int’l Rocketdyne Division, Canoga Park, CA, 1978–1992
I was responsible for a wide range of inspection functions in compliance with AS9100, ISO 9000,
program documents, drawings, specifications, quality standards and supporting machine shop and
tooling operations.
Sr. Procurement Quality Control Inspector IV: Inspected customer finished machined parts and raw
castings using layout and table work to ensure parts met all drawing specifications and requirements.
(Promoted in 1986)
Quality Control Inspector III: Inspector of machine parts, table layouts, and table inspections.
(Promoted in 1983)
Mill Operator: Running a Bridgeport cutting machine and horizontal mill to make small parts. (Promoted
in 1980)
Deburr Hand: Grinded parts to smooth and remove all sharp edges.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Subject Matter Expert in Reverse Engineering, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Table Work, and
testing and inspection techniques related to metal fabrication/production for oilfield and
aerospace applications (i.e. gauging, visual inspection methods, calibration, NDE methods, weld
inspection, final testing etc.).
Able to manage and coordinate multiple programs, projects and deadlines.
Understanding of quality engineering and statistical quality management techniques.
Able to implement quality audit process and related techniques.
Able to participate in failure analysis and problem solving activities.
A team player; works well with all levels of management and non-management personnel.
Able to work independently with no supervision.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
FARO, Basic X Arm
FARO, Basic Measure Arm
Total Quality Management
Essentials for Enterprise Excellence
Root Cause and Analysis
Trigonometry
Metrology, Measurement & Calibration
Overview
Supervisor Development Program
SOFTWARE
FARO, V1.0
Vellum
Graphite
Performance Tracking System
Stellent Document Management
ECNet