JAMES R.

STOUT
11003 Ivan Ave., Saint Ann, MO 63074
(h) 314.739.2799 * (c) 314.239.4254 * E-mail js10ee738@westpost.net
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROFESSIONAL
Resourceful, accomplished Quality Assurance Professional with extensive expertis
e in inspections, audits, testing and analysis to cut costs, streamline processe
s and maximize profitability. Exceptional leadership capabilities with the knowl
edge of the design and implementation for critical process improvements and qual
ity assurance enhancements. Ensure compliance to company specifications, workman
ship standards and Quality System requirements.

Quality Assurance * Cost Reduction * Blue Print Analysis * Procedural / QA Docum

entation
Calibration Management * Performance Auditing * Production & Process Improvem
ents
ISO 9000 Certification / Certificate of Specialized Quality Control Technology *
Tolerance Measurement

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Extensive knowledge and experience in Quality Assurance, unifying department a
nd production managers in providing 1.0 AQL Level inspections / audits, process
components, incoming, production parts and final assembly. Successfully implemen
ts updates to ISO procedures and work instructions.
* Generates & executes written test plans, read & interpret blueprints and ident
ify & report problems.
* Skilled in performing quality reviews, maintained records and submitted confor
mance certificates, assuring compliance with ISO 9001.
* Develops and maintains calibration program, reduction in calibration costs by
20%.
* Executes integration, functional and data testing, maintain focus to continuou
sly improve customer service.
* Setup Brown & Sharp CMM with MM4 Software. Successfully measures tolerances +/
- .0001 to +/- .030.
* Develops and implements key Quality Assurance policies and procedures to revit
alize productivity.
* Manages resistance and hi-potential testing on electronic parts.
* Directs quality operations, quality manual, final and receiving procedures; me
asured tolerances, utilizing varied instrumentation.
* Comprehensively manages Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), from pre- thr
ough post-production for a leading designer and manufacturer of solutions for th
e telecommunications, data-communications, computer, general electronics, networ
k equipment, aerospace, defense, automotive and medical equipment. Extensive exp
erience with PFMEA, APQP, and PPAP, internal auditing QS 9000 and TS16949SPC.
* Inspects aircraft production parts and tooling, mill fixtures, masters and ins
pection gages. Verifies part specifications, blueprints, submitting Supplier Cha
nge Request for any discrepancies.
ACHIEVEMENTS
* Develops and maintains calibration program, reduction in calibration costs by
20%.
* History of reducing calibration expenses and tool repair by as much as 20% in
just one year.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
ADECCO ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL / BIOMERIEUX, St. Louis, MO * 2010
Quality Technician
KEYSTONE PARTNERSHIP / FKI LOGISTEX, St. Louis, MO * 2006 to 2009
Quality Engineer
SYNERGETICS, INC., O'Fallon, MO * 2005 to 2006
Quality Control Inspector
MST / WATLOW ELECTRIC, Columbia, MO * 2004 to 2005
Quality Control Inspector
AEROTEK / WATLOW ELECTRIC, St. Louis, MO * 2004
Quality Control Inspector
LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, Earth City, MO * 2001 to 2003
Quality PPAP Specialist
POLSTER TOOL ENGINEERING, INC., Manchester, MO * 2000
Quality Assurance Technician

EDUCATION
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, St. Louis, Missouri
ISO 9000 Trained / Certificate of Specialization Advanced Quality Control Techno
logy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Certification in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Motorcycle Technician Program (675 hours)
Harley Davidson Technology Program (150 hours)
Harley Davidson Early Model Program (150 hours)
Harley Davidson Late Model Program (300 hours)