Introduction - Results-oriented Quality Engineering Lead with self-motivated drive and an excellent eye for detail.
Experienced in creating and implementing effective Quality Management Systems to conform to internal and external
customer’s specific requirements. Experienced in OE automotive, munitions, strict Government manufacturing
requirements, and Quality standards such as ISO 9001: 2015 and IATF 16949. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage
multiple projects to meet project deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leader
BBB Industries
Joplin, MO
04.2020 - Current
Quality Engineering and Supplier Quality, Lead and manage multiple Quality functions to include Warranty Dept.
Material Receiving Inspection, Quality Auditors, Quality Inspectors, and
Quality Engineers
Successfully developed and certified BBB Industries QMS to ISO 9001:2015 and
IATF 16949:2016 requirements to acquire multiple multi-million-dollar
contracts with new automotive and agriculture OE customers
Manage multiple improvement opportunities and continuous improvement
projects to reduce Cost of Quality in remanufacturing of Turbo Chargers
Manage Quality capital projects to meet external and internal customer’s
requirements
Initiate and lead corrective action items to resolve product, process, and
customer non-conformances using 8D Methodology
Certified ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor
Manage and lead projects in development of supplier’s QMS to meet
customer’s expectations and specifications
Managed improvement projects in areas of process capability studies, OEE
calculations, manufacturing process improvements, and manufacturing
feasibility
Plan and lead all internal and external audits to include customer, supplier,
product, process, ISO 9001:2015, and IATF 16949.
Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality, Engineer/Receiving Inspection, Department Supervisor
Day & Zimmermann Kansas LLC
Parsons, KS
01.2018 - 04.2020
Lead Quality and Supplier Quality Engineer for multiple government
munitions program
Lead and owned all activities for Supplier APQP, PPAP, and Supplier
Quality Management
Performed root cause analysis and developed internal and external
corrective actions
Implemented Quality inspection requirements and reported results
detailing errors, failures, and non-conformance
Created, updated, and owned technical writing of CDRL's and SDRL's for
multiple munition programs
Served as liaison between company's senior management and suppliers to
identify quality issues and corrective actions
Conducted supplier quality control, product, and process audits verify
compliance with customer’s requirements
Implemented quality controls for newly developed production line.
Project Manager/Engineer
EFCO Corporation
Monett, MO
08.2015 - 08.2017
Facilitated, lead, and manage multiple Continuous Improvement Teams
to directly influence the bottom line by applying Lean and Six Sigma
principles
Lead all activities for Supplier APQP, PPAP, and Supplier Quality
Management
Managed multiple implementations of new equipment capital projects
Developed and lead multiple improvement project teams.
Health Care Specialist
United States Army
Vicenza
08.2006 - 04.2011
Deployed to Afghanistan as Medical Technician to an Infantry Platoon
Team leader and trainer for 8-10 Medical Personnel in medical activities
and daily operations
First aid and trauma trainer for deploying units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Missouri Southern State University
May 2015
Certified ISO 9001 - undefined
2015
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
<ul><li>Lead auditor with emphasis on IATF 16949:2016, BSI – 2021</li><li>Certified in IATF 16949:2016 requirements, BSI - 2020</li><li>Six Sigma Green Belt Certified</li></ul> - undefined
Certification
Lean Six Sigma and PDCA
PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control Plans
ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 implementation
Material, product, process, and quality inspection
Quality Management System development
Management and leadership
Project management
8D Root Cause Methodology
Automotive OEM standards and requirements
Supplier management, development, and sustainability
APQP, PPAP, and First Article Testing
Certified Lead auditor ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949
Additional Information
Developed and implement new QMS to acquire ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certification.
Implemented process and product improvements reducing warranty returns from 30% to 3.5% and contributing to
savings of over $500,000 annually.
Successfully developed, audited, and approved multiple suppliers for multiple military munitions programs.
Implemented effective supplier incoming inspection teams, processes, and standards for multiple employers.
Successfully implemented effective quality controls on multiple startup production lines.
Successful implementation of IATF 16949 contributed to winning Automotive OE business resulting in 7 million
dollars per year in annual sales.
Timeline
Leader
BBB Industries
04.2020 - Current
Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality, Engineer/Receiving Inspection, Department Supervisor
Day & Zimmermann Kansas LLC
01.2018 - 04.2020
Project Manager/Engineer
EFCO Corporation
08.2015 - 08.2017
Health Care Specialist
United States Army
08.2006 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Missouri Southern State University
Certified ISO 9001 - undefined
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
<ul><li>Lead auditor with emphasis on IATF 16949:2016, BSI – 2021</li><li>Certified in IATF 16949:2016 requirements, BSI - 2020</li><li>Six Sigma Green Belt Certified</li></ul> - undefined
Lean Six Sigma and PDCA
PFMEA, DFMEA, and Control Plans
ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 implementation
Material, product, process, and quality inspection
Quality Management System development
Management and leadership
Project management
8D Root Cause Methodology
Automotive OEM standards and requirements
Supplier management, development, and sustainability
APQP, PPAP, and First Article Testing
Certified Lead auditor ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949
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