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Eric Stern

Shakopee

Summary

Results-driven Quality Technician with extensive experience at Windings Inc. Skilled in product inspection, measuring instruments to identify non-conformance issues, and full ability to inspect to AS9102 and or AS9001 certifications. Driving continuous improvement in quality standards.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Specialist

Pro Fabrication Inc.
Madison Lake, MN
06.2024 - 04.2026
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Utilized measuring instruments and testing equipment for accurate product evaluation.
  • Documented inspection results and identified non-conformance issues for corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality-related challenges effectively.

Cell Coordinator

3M
New Ulm, MN
05.2018 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve project efficiency.
  • Assisted in managing project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Developed and maintained documentation for operational processes to enhance clarity and accessibility.
  • Executed routine data analysis to identify process improvements and support decision-making initiatives.

Quality Technician

Windings Inc.
New Ulm, MN
06.1992 - 04.2016
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Utilized measuring instruments and testing equipment for accurate product evaluation.
  • Documented inspection results and identified non-conformance issues for corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality-related challenges effectively.

Quality Control Inspector

Windings Inc
New Ulm, MN
09.1999 - 04.2008

Pre Inspections to AS9102 Rev C for various MIL STD, J STD, NASA and full understanding of aerospace FAI's. Senior level understanding of material certifications, drawing interpretation, GD&T, and measuring equipment. Including electrical specifications for time durations, voltage, Ohms, Resistance, Inductance, and surge/ hipot testing.

Full training and documentation of measuring equipment for a group of 80 plus employees.

Responsible for locating, setting up, understanding what 3rd party source inspectors need to be successful at material and part qualification, route upgrades, and 100% through put or either military and or NASA products. Including but not limited to the MARS land rover landing systems, and space station conversion of hydrogen into h20 components.

Education

High School Diploma -

New Ulm Public Schools
New Ulm, MN
06-1992

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Preventive actions

Documentation control

Product inspection

Certification

Lead Auditor to AS9102.

Lead Auditor to ISO9001.

Intermediate/Advanced GD&T.

AS9102 Drawing understanding.

Timeline

Quality Specialist

Pro Fabrication Inc.
06.2024 - 04.2026

Cell Coordinator

3M
05.2018 - 04.2022

Quality Control Inspector

Windings Inc
09.1999 - 04.2008

Quality Technician

Windings Inc.
06.1992 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

New Ulm Public Schools
Eric Stern