Elizabeth Reid
Saint Louis
Summary
Results-driven Heavy Inspector with 20+ years of GD&T experience, skilled in calibration and inspection processes. Proven ability to implement effective inspection protocols that enhance product quality and compliance.
Results-driven Heavy/Precision/Electrical Inspector III with over 20 years of GD&T experience. Proven track record in First Article Inspection and calibration of metrology equipment, ensuring compliance and quality in inspections.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy/Precision/Electrical Inspector III
Essex Industries
Saint Louis, MO
06.2015 - 05.2026
- Created First Article Inspection Reports (AS9102 Forms 1, 2 and 3) and Inspection plans
- Performed in-process and receiving inspections of purchased, manufactured, modified and chemically processed parts
- Reviewed outside process certifications
- Executed Final Inspections (visual, electronic and dimensional) of product
- Collaborated with Engineering, Production and Quality management to create new work instructions and guidelines for inspection tasks
- Identified causes of nonconformities and worked with Engineering to implement solutions
- Experience calibrating metrology equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug gages, ring gages, pressure gages)
- Interpreted blueprints and determined correct measuring equipment based on application
- Analyzed raw material certifications for compliance to specifications and DFARS requirements, and documenting heat lot codes for traceability
- Previously certified for J-STD solder inspection
Calibration Specialist
Seiler Instruments
Saint Louis, MO
02.1990 - 03.2015
- Calibrated precision instruments to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Developed and implemented calibration procedures to enhance accuracy and reliability of measurement tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on electronic and mechanical systems to optimize performance.
- Analyzed calibration data to identify trends, recommending adjustments to cycle length and verifying product upon gage nonconformance
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayless High School
Saint Louis, MOSkills
- 20 years of GD&T experience
- Trainer and mentor for newly hired Quality Inspectors
- First Article Inspection
- Calibration of gages/metrology equipment
- Dimensional, electrical, visual, final inspection
Timeline
Heavy/Precision/Electrical Inspector III
Essex Industries
06.2015 - 05.2026
Calibration Specialist
Seiler Instruments
02.1990 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Bayless High School