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Bill Rogers

Leicester,NC

Summary

Dynamic senior manufacturing professional with extensive experience in new project launches with change management, supply chain management, quality and industrial engineering. Seeking a cross-functional leadership role that fosters ownership and personal development. Proven track record in managing multiple new product launches, change management and improvement initiatives, demonstrating strong organizational and planning abilities while effectively balancing priorities. A lean problem-solving mindset driving continuous improvement efforts at both administrative and shop floor levels, utilizing methodologies such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Deviation Management, and Structured Problem Solving techniques. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3

Certifications

Work History

NPL Manager for TS16949 Electronic Suspension System

Continental
05.2021 - Current
  • Ownership of all Business Unit activities with regards to 10+ New Product Launches, changes to current platforms and prototypes to meet milestones.
  • Daily high cross functional interactions with Global R&D, Project Managers, Various Quality & Industrial Engineering functions, Operations, Finance, SCM, Customers and Suppliers.
  • Representing BU project and product maturity status, detailing challenges and achievements using various vehicles of communication adjusted with respect to audience.
  • Organized 50+ Plant Trial Builds to meet PPAP Phases, capturing & mitigating concerns to ensure product deliverables with lessons learned.
  • Facilitated 12+ equipment installations & qualifications.
  • Support and mentor principles of Shop Floor Management Systems to drive improvements with KPI’s.

Sr. Business Development Specialist for TS16949 Hydraulic Brake Systems

Continental
09.2013 - 04.2021
  • 15+ yearly capacity planning and analysis of equipment utilization & performance for new & current platforms.
  • 7-10+ yearly Quotes with new strategic business & changes within current platforms.
  • Develop and publish project activities with analysis of variances with budget KPI’s.
  • Lean Specialist identifying & supporting 5+ continuous improvement projects.
  • Supervision of IE 2 analysts, 1 Supervisor and 5 Tool Crib attendants.
  • Launched targeted marketing campaigns that successfully positioned the company as an industry leader in its niche sector.

Project Engineer for TS16949 Electronic Suspension System

Continental
09.2011 - 09.2013
  • Organize and drive 10+ small and short-term initiatives to improve KPI’s by 5%+ associated with FTY, Output and OEE.
  • Monitor & communicate plant level project deliverables & status.
  • Support any additional activities within Production, IE, QA & SCM.

Sr. Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQT/CQM/OE) for AS9100 Aerospace Manufacturer

GE Aviation
09.2003 - 09.2011
  • Ensure and support daily compliance with organizational & customer requirement and audits.
  • Evaluate and approve numerous new or improvements to Mfg Eng processes ensuring all print requirements are accounted for, within tolerances, specifying correct inspection methods and frequencies.
  • Investigate and eliminate non-conformances with Mfg Eng utilizing various problem-solving tools.
  • Drove standardization efforts across multiple production lines to ensure consistent product output meeting stringent specifications.

Quality Technician (ASQ CQT) & Material Controller Coordinator / Planner

Rockwell Automation
12.1997 - 09.2003

For ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer of machined belt driven products such as pulley, sheaves, bushings and gears.

  • QA Technical support for 30+ machining work centers with product inspections ensuring conformance with raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
  • Support root cause analysis and audits.
  • Planning 10+ production scheduling of machining work centers & resources to customer demands.
  • Order raw material using MRP ensuring adaptability to fluid customer needs with dynamic scheduling.

Education

Master of Science - Quality Control

Kennedy Western University
08.2006

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Western Carolina University
08.2001

Associate of Science - Mfg Eng Technology

Haywood Community College
09.1996

Skills

  • Leadership in teams
  • Manage multiple project launches and change management activities simultaneously
  • Lean principles execution leading structured problem solving and process improvement initiatives
  • Strategic planning with high cross-functional teamwork
  • Customer relationship management with launches and compliance
  • Conflict resolution and employee management
  • Interdependent skills to work effectively and independently
  • Data analysis with SAP and Excel

Certification

ASQ CQT

ASQ OE-QM

Lean Admin

Pursuing Shop Floor Management Systems

Timeline

NPL Manager for TS16949 Electronic Suspension System

Continental
05.2021 - Current

Sr. Business Development Specialist for TS16949 Hydraulic Brake Systems

Continental
09.2013 - 04.2021

Project Engineer for TS16949 Electronic Suspension System

Continental
09.2011 - 09.2013

Sr. Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQT/CQM/OE) for AS9100 Aerospace Manufacturer

GE Aviation
09.2003 - 09.2011

Quality Technician (ASQ CQT) & Material Controller Coordinator / Planner

Rockwell Automation
12.1997 - 09.2003

Master of Science - Quality Control

Kennedy Western University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology

Western Carolina University

Associate of Science - Mfg Eng Technology

Haywood Community College
Bill Rogers