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Craig Lundgren

Quality Management Professional
North Branch,MN

Summary

Adaptable Quality Leader with over 25 years of experience in managing and enhancing product quality throughout the development lifecycle, from design to production. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. Strong communicator with a customer-centric approach, skilled in the integration of APQP, NPD, and manufacturing processes. Adept at developing and refining quality management systems (QMS) and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, with extensive experience in ISO 9001, complex data analysis, and statistical problem-solving methodologies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quality Engineering Manager

Reell Precision Manufacturing
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead site-wide Quality functions, including new product development, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement a strategic Quality Plan aligned with business objectives.
  • Manage a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors, fostering professional growth.
  • Maintain and improve the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
  • Utilize data analytics tools, including Python and Power BI, to enhance quality reporting and decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, supplier qualification processes, and environmental compliance.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with international teams in The Netherlands, Mexico, and China


Key Accomplishments

  • Led successful ISO 9001 recertification.
  • Reduced quality reporting time by 90% through automation.
  • Facilitated supplier relocation and qualification, ensuring seamless transition and compliance.

Site Quality Manager

Nilfisk
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed all quality aspects for suppliers, production, customer relations, and new product development.
  • Led a team of 15+ quality professionals, establishing department goals and objectives.
  • Maintained ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications and implemented process improvements.
  • Developed supplier quality processes, including a risk-based Corrective Action (CAPA) management system.
  • Spearheaded data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics.


Key Accomplishments

  • Reduced customer complaints by 60% and nonconforming material costs by 55%.
  • Led global alignment with quality initiatives across multiple international sites.
  • Core team member for complete production plant re-layout to accommodate a new production line.

Quality Manager

Global Traffic Technologies
08.2015 - 10.2020
  • Managed supplier quality, warranty and reliability analysis, and on-time delivery improvements.
  • Led international product certifications, including compliance with EU and Middle East standards.
  • Developed new product quality assurance processes integrated with Agile software development methodologies.
  • Automated quality reporting using VBA, R, and Tableau.


Key Accomplishments

  • Achieved record-low product defect rates.
  • Developed new configuration management and employee onboarding processes.
  • Developed new product development process integrating hardware design and software development.

Senior Quality Engineer

Parker Hannifin
08.2013 - 08.2015

Quality Manager

Ingersoll Rand - Trane
08.2005 - 08.2013

Education

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
05.2001 -

Skills

QEMS Management & Compliance

Certification

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Timeline

Quality Engineering Manager

Reell Precision Manufacturing
08.2023 - Current

Site Quality Manager

Nilfisk
04.2021 - 08.2023

Quality Manager

Global Traffic Technologies
08.2015 - 10.2020

Senior Quality Engineer

Parker Hannifin
08.2013 - 08.2015

Quality Manager

Ingersoll Rand - Trane
08.2005 - 08.2013

Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering

University of St. Thomas
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota
05.2001 -
Craig LundgrenQuality Management Professional