LIZ CAROLINA VALBUENA TORRES
DAWSONVILLE
Summary
Results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Specialist with KAMSTRUP WATER METERING LLC, skilled in quality inspections and data analysis. Successfully developed and implemented quality assurance policies, enhancing compliance and driving process improvements. Adept at team collaboration and detailed reporting, ensuring high standards and continuous quality enhancements in production processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
KAMSTRUP WATER METERING LLC
CUMMING
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on water metering products to ensure compliance standards.
- Assisted in training junior staff on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
- Participated in cross-functional meetings to discuss quality metrics and improvements.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to company quality guidelines.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing QA results including recommendations for corrective action when necessary.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through data analysis techniques such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles.
PRODUCTION/QUALITY ASISTANT
KAMSTRUP WATER METERING LLC
Dawsonville
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Conducted quality inspections on water metering devices and components.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures.
- Participated in root cause analysis for product defects and failures.
- Participated in internal audits as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of quality control systems and procedures.
- Documented non-conformances using appropriate software tools.
- Conducted regular inspections of products to identify any defects or discrepancies.
Education
Master of Science - BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ZULIA
VENEZUELA07-2014
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ZULIA
VENEZUELA08-2009
Skills
- Quality inspections
- Data analysis
- Root cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Detailed reporting
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Finished product inspection
- Quality improvements
- Non-compliance assessments
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year, Kamstrup Water Metering. Dec 2019
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Quality training courses 2023 - 2025
- 8D problem-solving
- DMAIC basics
- Five Whys
- Overview of root cause analysis
- Quality improvement fundamentals
- Root cause analysis with corrective action
- A3 problem solving
- Introduction to COQ
Timeline
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
KAMSTRUP WATER METERING LLC
08.2023 - Current
PRODUCTION/QUALITY ASISTANT
KAMSTRUP WATER METERING LLC
11.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Science - BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ZULIA
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ZULIA
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