Test Engineer / Quality Engineer /Supplier Quality Engineer/Quality Assurance / Quality Control | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Kaizen Practitioner | ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management Level 3 | Silesian University Of Technology (SUT) Bachelor (Honours) Degree: Management | The Chartered Quality Institute Practitioner Member (PCQI) | Internal Auditor | IATF16949 Core Quality Tools Trained |
15+ years of experience in Quality and Manufacturing Saving Water and Energy Industry
Who I Am
'Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Testing and Manufacturing are my passions which I explore every day to improve my skills and knowledge. As a Quality Engineer Saving Water and Energy Industry I was responsible for overseeing the Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities relating to the Assembly, Automation and Logistics processes. Managing process improvement initiatives like Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma or 5S. I provided Quality support, including absence cover to the Quality Manager.
I am a qualified, responsible person and believe my education and employment background are appropriate for QE position in Water and Energy Saving Industry. I am independent, result-oriented and open-minded person eager to learn new things and striving for continued excellence. I love to learn and work hard to improve myself and my surroundings.
As an active member of the International Water Association (IWA) and proud follower of The American Water Works Association (AWWA-US), my role encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at advancing global water management practices. I participate in collaborative projects that address key water challenges such as scarcity, pollution, and access to clean water.
Today, I would like to help you reduce Water and Energy usage, save our planet and protect water resources for next generations. Would you like to join me?'
Robert Kurek'
My Qualifications
June 2024 - Present
Skills: Technology Specialist
Responsible for: Production Release Support,
• Purchased Goods Inspection,
• Process Improvement initiatives,
• Manufacturing of components
• Improvement of assembly processes
• Quality Assurance
March 2024
Skills: Quality Engineer
Responsible for: FMEA documentation and support
• RCA lead / support
• 8D reporting
• Customer / Supplier Technical Support,
• Customer Complaints, Customer Returns,
• Internal / External Communication, Investigations,
• Production Release Support,
• Purchased Goods Inspection,
• Process Improvement initiatives,
November 2023
Skills: Test Engineer - Test / R&D Department
Responsible for:
Testing pre-production units and reporting to Test Manager
January 2022 - May 2023
Mission: Help customers to deliver top quality Saving Water & Energy Water Flow Regulators
Skills: Root Cause Analysis · Kaizen · 5S · 5 Why · Ishikawa · Design / Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA / PFMEA) · 8D Problem Solving · Lean Six Sigma, Minitab Statistical Analysis Software Training - Six Sigma Statistics, APQP (IATF16949:2016) - Advanced Product Quality Planning, FMEA (IATF16949:2016) – Failure Modes Effects Analysis, MSA (IATF16949:2016) – Measurement System Analysis, PPAP (IATF16949:2016) Production Part Approval Process, SPC (IATF16949:2016) – Statistical Process Control, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Internal Auditor ISO9001, Kaizen - Continuous Improvement, 5S Training,
September 2018 - January 2022
Skills: Internal Auditing, Managing Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Implementation of ISO9001
September 2009 - September 2018
Skills: Team Leadership · Team Management · Teamwork, Motivation Team Tasks, Benchmarking, Individual Trainings, Work Planning, Appraisals.
Learning and Living
January 2018 - June 2021
Management Apprenticeship, The ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management (Combined Qualification) is ideal for individuals looking to take their first step into line management and for those who already have some management responsibilities. This combined knowledge and competency based qualification will build and develop new skills to enhance their management career. The qualification also forms part of the ILM Level 3 Management Apprenticeship.
January 2015 - June 2016
Communication with a Team, Introduction to a Team Leading. The Level 2 qualification in Team Leading offers a highly flexible approach to learning. Designed for practising or aspiring team leaders who wish to develop their team leading skills and knowledge. The ideal starting point for your career journey.
October 1999 - Julay 2002
UK Framework Levels: RQF Level 6 / SCQF Level 10 / CQFW Level 6, The Silesian University of Technology (SUT), located in Upper Silesia (Poland), is one of the most prestigious technical universities in Poland, with over 70 years of tradition in education, research and science.
The Management and Marketing (MAM) specialty was created to provide students with the most up-to-date knowledge, practical skills and competences in this area. Studies at the MAM specialization are a good choice for people who want to learn how to solve engineering problems creatively. The specialization prepares students for professional work in the field of broadly understood organization of production and operational processes. Moreover, for students who are planning scientific development it creates opportunities for comprehensive education combined with research work and practical implementations.
Quality Engineering, Management and Manufacturing, Quality Assurance,
Quality Control / Test Engineer
Specialised in Water and Energy Saving Flow Regulators
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