Andrew Mutters
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Relentless Supplier Quality Engineer with 25 years working alongside supply chain participants to maintain superior production resources. Maintains strict adherence to extremely high supplier standards without alienating business partners. Strong technical background to provide effective ideas in today's manufacturing world.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.
- Provided capability assessment and testing for individuals and teams assigned by suppliers.
- Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings between internal teams and external partners to discuss ongoing projects and address any challenges promptly.
- Coordinated corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers, guiding them towards meeting established targets consistently.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring quality issues and implemented effective countermeasures in collaboration with affected suppliers.
- Evaluated supplier proposals, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities to meet organizational requirements.
- Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process optimizations among the existing supplier network.
- Participated in new product development efforts, working hand-in-hand with suppliers to achieve desired outcomes within specified timeframes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
Quality Engineer
Meyer Tool Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2023
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
- Conducted detailed internal audits to ensure adherence to AS 9100 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring a seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies noted.
- Coordinated with customer service to address quality complaints, providing swift corrective actions that improved client trust.
- Improved supplier reliability with thorough assessment and feedback mechanisms, fostering stronger partnerships.
- Conducted regular compliance audits, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards.
- Led training sessions on quality control techniques, elevating team's expertise and minimizing errors in production.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Machinist
Meyer Tool Inc.
04.1999 - 05.2012
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Education
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH06.2025
GD&T Level 3 - Manufacturing Engineering
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH06.2017
Machining Certification - Machinist
Iams Manufacturing Institute
Cincinnati, Ohio04.1999
Skills
- Control Plan Development
- Advanced problem solving
- Inspection Techniques
- Quality Management Systems
- Auditing Techniques
- Process Validation
- Technical report writing
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Supplier Auditing
- Supplier Site Evaluation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Documentation
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security
07.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer
Meyer Tool Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2023
Machinist
Meyer Tool Inc.
04.1999 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Eastern Gateway Community College
GD&T Level 3 - Manufacturing Engineering
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Machining Certification - Machinist
Iams Manufacturing Institute
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