Thea Stockmann
Arnold
Summary
Skilled Electronics & Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive experience in product testing, quality, and technical documentation. Proficient in applying quality principles to solve complex issues and ensure compliance with industry standards, including ISO and military specifications. Strong background in visual inspections, soldering, and using tools like AutoCAD for drafting and replicating technical drawings. Proven track record of supporting production teams, providing training, and enhancing productivity through streamlined processes. Certified in J-STD-001 and adept at ensuring high-quality craftsmanship, meeting customer requirements, and maintaining accurate quality records.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electronics Quality Assurance Specialist
Arnold Defense & Electronics
10.2024 - Current
- Measurement & Data Analysis: Skilled in measuring product materials, parts, and processes to assess quality and reliability.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Proficient in reading blueprints, technical documents, and contract specifications to verify accuracy of product parts and proper use of fixtures and gages.
- Precision Instruments: Experienced in using micrometers, calipers, comparators, height gages, thread gages, pin gages, multimeters, megohmmeters, and radius gages to ensure the accuracy of product parts.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensures parts, materials, and finished products meet customer requirements and specified standards by reviewing blueprints, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Sampling & Reporting: Determines sample sizes based on established plans (e.g., MIL-STD-1916), completes inspection reports (e.g., receiving inspection, first-piece inspection), and verifies documentation such as material certifications and certificates of conformance.
- Documentation & Records Management: Maintains accurate quality records to demonstrate conformance to specified requirements and support effective operation of the quality system.
- Attention to Detail: Diligent in completing inspection reports, ensuring proper documentation storage and review for compliance.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Works closely with Purchasing, Management, Production, and Quality teams to support the understanding and application of the quality system.
- Inspection Method Development: Develops and applies standards and methods for receiving inspection, including testing and evaluating incoming parts.
- New Part Inspections: Generates inspection reports for new parts in accordance with company procedures.
- Analysis & Evaluation: Analyzes inspection results and product specifications to ensure that dimensional requirements meet quality standards and assesses their impact on product reliability.
- Process & Procedure Review: Reviews quality procedures to ensure compliance with drawing requirements, applicable standards, and company quality policies.
- Certified in J-STD-001 and adept at ensuring high-quality craftsmanship, meeting customer requirements, and maintaining accurate quality records.
AutoCad Draftsman
Arnold Defense & Electronics
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Design Support & Component Selection: Supports design decisions by providing detailed documentation and assisting in component selection for projects.
- Productivity Enhancement: Increased productivity by developing and maintaining a library of common detail drawings for quick reference and reuse.
- Electrical Drawings & Diagrams: Prepares drawings, wiring diagrams, and connection specifications for electrical projects, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Measurement & Documentation Improvement: Enhances design documentation by taking precise measurements of components to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Works closely with production teams to resolve product design issues and ensure seamless integration of components.
- Assembly Drawings: Drafts detailed assembly drawings for design components, ensuring correct alignment and ease of assembly.
- Certifications & Software Proficiency: Maintains certifications in J-STD-001, AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2021, and Fundamentals in AutoCAD Electrical 2020.
- Instruction Manual Development: Utilizes Microsoft Word to create clear, concise instruction manuals, helping reduce component waste and minimize rework on the production floor.
Electronics Quality Lab Technician
Arnold Defense & Electronics
05.2019 - 10.2024
- Electronics Problem Solving: Applies electronics principles to identify and solve product and equipment issues, ensuring functionality and quality.
- ISO Compliance: Reviews quality-related procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with ISO standards, maintaining high quality assurance levels.
- Product Testing & Certification: Thoroughly tests products to meet ISO certification and military specifications, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards.
- Visual & Quality Inspections: Conducts visual inspections to ensure quality craftsmanship and verify compliance with testing and soldering requirements.
- Quality Documentation Management: Maintains accurate quality records and documentation to ensure effective operation of the quality management system.
- Technical Documentation Interpretation: Reads and interprets electrical schematics, military drawings, wiring diagrams, and other technical documentation.
- Drawing Replication & Conversion: Produces and converts technical drawings and schematics into editable AutoCAD files for future revisions and use.
- Solder Certification Maintenance: Maintains J-STD-001 solder certification to meet both military and commercial requirements.
- Production Training Support: Assists production personnel by providing training on product testing procedures and technical processes.
- Small Production Run Support: Contributes knowledge and expertise during small production runs, assisting production personnel in resolving technical challenges.
- Prototype Assembly & Testing: Assembles and tests prototypes/samples of new customer products to ensure compliance with test and solder requirements.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Works closely with engineers to evaluate, coordinate, and solve problems, determining the best solutions for both new and existing projects.
Senior Operator
Arnold Defense and Electronics
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Maintained J-STD-001 solder certification for both military and commercial standards.
- Performed skilled assembly operations, including assembly of components and wire harnesses.
- Collaborated with supervisors and upper management to identify solutions for equipment updates and project challenges.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints, and technical documents to ensure accuracy in assembly.
- Set up and operated machinery such as punch presses and saws to support production processes.
Assistant Manager
Johnnie Brocks
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and guiding customers to appropriate merchandise.
- Managed store opening and closing procedures, including inventory control, staff supervision, and operational efficiency.
- Trained and supervised new employees, fostering team-building activities and promoting a positive work environment.
- Merchandised products to align with promotional themes, seasonal campaigns, and holiday displays.
Sales Associate
Johnnie Brocks
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and guiding customers to appropriate merchandise.
- Managed store opening and closing procedures, including inventory control, staff supervision, and operational efficiency.
- Trained and supervised new employees, fostering team-building activities and promoting a positive work environment.
- Merchandised products to align with promotional themes, seasonal campaigns, and holiday displays.
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2017
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification
- AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT 2021 Certification
- Fundamentals in AutoCAD Electrical 2020 Certification
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Insider Threat Awareness
Timeline
Electronics Quality Assurance Specialist
Arnold Defense & Electronics
10.2024 - Current
AutoCad Draftsman
Arnold Defense & Electronics
12.2020 - 10.2024
Electronics Quality Lab Technician
Arnold Defense & Electronics
05.2019 - 10.2024
Senior Operator
Arnold Defense and Electronics
05.2016 - 05.2019
Assistant Manager
Johnnie Brocks
03.2012 - 04.2016
Sales Associate
Johnnie Brocks
10.2008 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Photography
Saint Louis Community College
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