BRIAN ROMMELFAENGER
Howards Grove,WI
Summary
Quality professional with over 25 years of experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives across roles such as Quality Technician, Quality Engineer, and Quality Manager. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, achieving a 15% reduction in waste and enhancing customer satisfaction through a 20% faster resolution of complaints. Proficient in statistical data analysis, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and DMAIC processes within regulated environments. Committed to exceeding quality standards while achieving operational targets.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician
Mercury Marine
Fond Du Lac, WI
11.2018 - Current
- Proactively developed, maintained, and reported data-driven systems to identify top-impacting process inefficiencies and waste.
- Improve processes and products to reduce common cause variation and eliminate special cause variances through theutilization of Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies
- Ensured the appropriate collection of quality data, analyzed for trends, and drove corrective actions to reduce process waste.
- Provided training to junior quality technicians to ensure adherence to corporate quality standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings, including GD&T symbols, dimensions, and specifications related to product and process characteristics.
Quality Manager
Nemak
Sheboygan, WI
01.2009 - 09.2018
- Devised solid inspection plans through cross functional team development of process flows, control plans, and in-depth potential failure modes and affects analyses (PFMEA) for processes
- Supervised inspectors and technicians to ensure final output is satisfactory
- Tracked trends and lead enhancements that would both challenge and refine the company's product quality through scrap reduction initiatives as well as 5-why shop floor mentality
- Set quality related project timeline and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule
- Oversaw up to four new programs at a time without sacrificing standards
- Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships
Quality Engineer
Nemak
Sheboygan, WI
10.1999 - 07.2010
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates
- Developed training protocols in alignment with company quality standards and TS16949 and ISO 9001 regulations
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors
- Facilitated process improvements resulting in decreased errors
- Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity
- Collaborated with management and inspectors to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes
- Collaborated successfully with cross-functional development teams to design and manufacture new products
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve the competency and efficiency of all staff
- Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques
CMM Inspection Technician
Nemak
Sheboygan, WI
10.1999 - 07.2010
- Developed 1st single point profile verification inspection through integration of Tutor based code program and Pc-Dmis CAD software
- Performed measurement analysis using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to ensure incoming/outgoing material met stringent GD&T requirements
- Developed and initiated corrective and preventive action plans through the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to ensure acceptable levels of quality performance are established and maintained
- Planned and implemented the 5S lean manufacturing procedures and designed methods to organize a work space for efficiency and effectiveness
- Developed and designed efficient gauging devices to ensure quick and accurate inspection of key product features
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Assurance Technician, Supply Chain Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI01.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI01.2009
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
Hartford, WI01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Advanced problem-solving abilities
- Statistical analysis skills
- Knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 & IAFT 16949 quality standards
- Project Development Expertise
- Deadline-oriented
- Verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Efficient multitasker
- Customer service-oriented
- Coaching and mentoring
- Consistently meet goals
Certification
- Transition to Manager (WSB), 11/15
- Reviewing Performance Progress (LTC), 05/12
- Coaching for Success (LTC), 04/12
- Setting Performance Expectations (LTC), 02/12
- Fundamentals of GD&T (ETI), 10/16
- Metallurgy of Die Casting Alloys (NADCA), 05/13
- Die Casting Defects (NADCA), 06/11
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LTC), 10/09
- PC-DMIS Scanning (Hexagon), 03/09
- PC-DMIS CAD++ (Hexagon), 02/08
- KurtSPC Software (Kurt), 09/07
- MM201 Advanced (Hexagon), 10/05
- PC-DMIS CAD (Hexagon), 08/05
Accomplishments
- Developed and Managed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for quick determination and prioritization of waste reduction action items.
- Collaborated with cross functional team in the development of solid quality processes and procedures to achieve no major or minor non-conformances in six consecutive years of ISO/TS16949 third party audits.
- Received certificates of appreciation for valuable contributions in regards to Quality and Delivery on several multi-million dollar new program launch successes in 2018.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Technician
Mercury Marine
11.2018 - Current
Quality Manager
Nemak
01.2009 - 09.2018
CMM Inspection Technician
Nemak
10.1999 - 07.2010
Quality Engineer
Nemak
10.1999 - 07.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Assurance Technician, Supply Chain Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Lakeshore Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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