Miguel S. Gates is seeking a position as a quality inspector where he can utilize over 20 years of experience in quality inspection, process auditing, and production supervision. He has a proven track record of inspecting parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications using a variety of measurement tools and inspection methods such as CMM, optical comparators, and GD&T. Gates' most recent roles include mechanical inspector for Oceaneering Inc. and quality inspector for Ray Machine Inc., where he performed inspections and coordinated work between departments.

1. Miguel S. Gates
2B Center RD Unit B3
Towson, MD 21286
443-826-3467
Email: gatesmiguel@ymail.com
Objective: Secure a position within a company committed to quality and excellence,
Where I can use my skills to produce and expand my personal and
Supervisory skills for advancement
Employment: Oceaneering Inc. Hanover, MD 6/2012 – Present
Mechanical Inspector: Review job documentation for completeness and
accuracy, Perform and record First Article, In-Process, and Final inspection,
Proficient with GD&T, Prepare tags and reports to maintain traceability and
status of work-in-process, Quarantine nonconforming materials and prepare
NCMR documents as required, Ability to read and interpret advanced
engineering drawings, Review NCR’s corrective actions, experience and
proficiency with measurement devices including micrometers, calipers,
gages, comparators, and CMM brown & sharpe including PC-DMIS software,
Ability to coordinate and expedite work between departments to meet schedule
requirements and tight deadlines.
Ray Machine Inc: Middle River, MD 08/2011 – 05/2012
Quality Inspector: Inspection of parts by engineering drawings, In-process
inspection of sheet metal machine parts, first article inspection, final
inspection, AS9102 first article inspection report, CMM PC-DMIS software
experience, calibration using gage pack software, plate lay-out inspection,
optical comparator, rockwell tester, height gage, digital micrometers,
depth micrometers, thread gage, ring gages, digital calipers, bore gages,
pin gages, Deltronic pin gage, data entry, Microsoft, receiving inspection,
Problem solving and reporting issues to management.
Teledyne Energy Systems, Sparks MD, 03/2008- 11/2010
Quality Inspector: Inspection of parts by blue print reading,
In process inspection of batteries Li Ion build, Mercad build,
Pouch cell, and Mn02 Li Ion build, Metallographic sections
Verifying weld penetration on various metals, receiving
Inspection, Verify dimensions to print requirements, Using
CMM Mitutoyo, Plate lay-out inspection, Optical comparator,
rockwell tester, height gage, microscope, digital micrometers,
depth micrometers, thread plug gages. data entry by completing
forms, entering data into Microsoft, problem solving by using
identification sheets, helping managers, and machine
operators solve issues, Calibration of tooling.
Turchan Technologies, Dearborn, MI. 2/2005-09/2005
Production supervisor: Maintain production and meet daily shipments,
Hi-lo driver, Improve in-process inspections using OEE documentation,
Quality control, troubleshoot operations.

2. Sulzer metco, Troy MI. 10/2004-08/2005
Supervisor: packaging of powder for auto industry, assembled cartons,
inspected powders for contamination, Used computer to process documentation,
print labels, and hi-lo driver.
Productivity Improvement Center, Oshawa, ON 03/2000-09/2004
Promoted to process Auditor from Inspection Lead: Coordinate and Lead
UAW employees in third party audit of tier-one suppliers of Ford and General
Motors, Responsible for conduct of audits including conducting test and
formulating recommendations, Support the senior quality Engineer and the
customer’s management by providing immediate feedback in the form of data,
pictures, and alerts to improve manufacturing process, and protect the customer
assembly plants. Monitored Level 1&2 containment for GM supplier IAW GP5,
Lead inspectors for welds on Cadillac rear suspensions and hole locations on
Monte Carlo driver-side knee bolsters, Completed forms, problem identification
sheets, help supervisors, machine operators, and the company president problem
solve, and troubleshoot product non-conformances.
PSI Repair Service, Livonia, MI. 08/1999-02/2000
Quality Control Inspector: Inspection of parts by blue print reading, in process,
Final dimensional, plate lay-out operating optical comparator, micrometers, depth
Mics, digital bore gage, thread plug gages, operating CMM, Magnaflux operator
level 1, dial height gage, digital calipers, indicator mics, laser lead checker, and
rockwell tester.
Education: Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI. 2006-2007
Major: Radiology Technician.
Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI. 1997-1998
Major: Training in welding.
Breithaupt Vocational Center, Detroit, MI. 1990-1992
Major: Certificate completion in Automotive Service.