ROBERT J. DODDS

1345 West 67th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102 | 216-973-8483

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ROBERT J. DODDS

1345 West 67th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102 | 216-973-8483

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Metrologist

Calibration Standards | Engineering & Research Support | Quality Assurance

An accomplished Senior Metrologist withover 10 years ofexperience performing controlled environment calibration testing in various disciplines, supporting engineering and research, and ensuring compliance and quality assurance.A strategic planner with an ability to streamline processes in order to increase efficiency, productivity, and accuracy and a creative problem solver capable of resolving potential issues in order to mitigate risks. An articulate professional and respected leader with the goal of encouraging other metrology-minded individuals to utilize Lean Six Sigma methodolgoies in order to make continual improvements in quality and efficiency and achieve operational excellence.An ambitious, dedicated professional with long-term goals of attaining a Director-level position, or higher, in order to lead a cultural organizational change which creates future success and furthers the mission of the organization.

SKILLS:
  • Metrology
  • Calibration Standards
  • Quality Assurance
  • Controlled Environment Testing
  • Root Cause Analysis
/ LEADERSHIP:
  • Project Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Team Training & Leadership
  • Effective Issue Resolution
  • Articulate Communication
/ SOFTWARE:
  • MS Office
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • MI 6000B & 6010B OS
  • LIMS Mudcats, Gage, & Fluke
  • Automation Programming

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree, Organizational Supervision, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 2016

Associate’s Degree, Applied Science (Metrology), Butler Community College, Butler, PA, 2006

Fall Protection Certification, 16-Hour Course, Guardian Fall Protection, 2015

Fluke Calibration Training,Course #TWB 1031, Met/Cal Procedure Development Web-Based Training, 2014

Certified Calibration Technician, Certification #65209658, American Society for Quality, Cleveland, OH, 2013

Lean Six Sigma Training, Green Belt Course, University of Pittsburgh, 2011

Certification for Measurement Uncertainty Analysis,Quametec Institute of Measurement Technology, 2008

Current Level-1 Security Clearance

Professional Experience

HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS/ATS-JV, INC.,Cleveland, OH2015– Present

Metrologist (NASA Glenn Research Center Electrical Primary Lab)

Support engineers and researchers by performing calibrations on-site and in a controlled environment in various disciplines, including electrical, temperature, humidity, and dew point.

Accomplishments:

  • Ensure the accuracy of research and data in order to help achieve the Metrology Team’s goals and NASA contractual-driven metrics.
  • Increase efficiency and productivity by implementing process improvements and conducting ongoing training of on calibration procedures, low-level measurement techniques, and new equipment.

KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS, INC./TEKTRONIX, Cleveland, OH2012 – 2015

Senior Metrology Technician (Standards Lab)

Performed calibrations and ISO/IEC 17025 demonstrations on over 100 different low-level measuring electronic TME including Fluke 57XXs, Agilent 3458As, Fluke 8508As, as well as ILC/PT measurements for resistance standards from 10 μΩto 10 TΩ. Updated control charts of DC voltage references and resistance standards and performed auditing of calibration reports.

Accomplishments:

  • Improved performance and productivity by training coworkers and new employees on calibration procedures, low-level measurement techniques, and new equipment.
  • Ensured quality and accuracy by performing QA audit engineering testing of new products in a controlled environment.

OHM-LAB, INC., Pittsburgh, PA2010 – 2012

Quality Manager/Metrologist

Performed accredited high voltage calibrations to 150 kV DC, 100 kV AC @ 60 Hz, resistance standards from 10 μΩ to 10 TΩ, and current shunts to 1000 A DC.

Accomplishments:

  • Ensured accuracy and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards by conducting internal audits.
  • Mitigated risks by completing and filing non-conformance, corrective, preventative action reports, and root cause analyses.

INNOCAL/THERMO-FISHER SCIENTIFIC, Vernon Hills, IL2009 – 2010

Metrologist

Performed calibrations in acontrolled laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025 standards and suggested replacement instruments to customers.

Accomplishments:

  • Enhanced quality by performing quality checks including monthly confidence checks of temperature, electrical, humidity, pressure, and air flow standards and ensured compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards by completing calibration certificates.
  • Created the Uncertainty Budget for Electrical Measurements.

KEITHLEY INSTRUMENTS, INC., Cleveland, OH2008 – 2009

Metrology Technician (Standards Lab)

Performed calibrations on over 100 different models of low-level electronic TME and calibrated and controlled inventory of torque TME.

Accomplishments:

  • Improved efficiency and productivity and ensured compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards by updating control charts and creating defined procedures.
  • Participated in a zero deficiency ISO 17025 audit for two months, with minimum exposure to the lab.

OCS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Cleveland, OH2006 – 2008

Calibration Technician

Performed on-site and controlled environment multi-discipline calibrations of customer instruments.

Accomplishments:

  • Increased accuracy by performing multi-discipline calibrations in a controlled laboratory and ensured compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards by completing calibration certificates.
  • Improved customer satisfaction and retention by providing user training and consulting with clients to determine needs and address concerns.