Daniel J. Lindberg

Technically oriented hands on Quality Manager/ Sr. Quality Engineer /Project Leader/ with a proven track record of over 30 years of progressive management experience in continuous quality improvement manufacturing environments. I utilize an Intuitive management style with strong team leadership and communication skills. Some of my specific skills and knowledge include

Experienced with quality management systems and process optimization. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and resolve quality issues effectively. Track record of leading teams to achieve consistent compliance and operational improvements.

• Achieved 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification 2006
• Achieved 6 Sigma Green Belt Certification 2002
• Assisted in design and production of a new Innovative Personal Jet Aircraft - Cirrus Vision ST50 (2007-2009)
• Took the initiative to program and achieve full operation of two multi-stream continuous auto-analysis XRF instrumentation systems, each valued at over one million dollars each, when those who were responsible were unable to achieve the goal.
• Responsible for design and installation of numerous continuous chemical additions systems which significant enhanced product quality.
• My innovative approach provided ideas that greatly minimized process downtime, resulting in greater equipment utilization and increased product yields.
• Successfully facilitated process improvement teams.
• Produced substantial cost savings activities through personal innovation and initiative.
• Was responsible for producing all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and ensuring they meet ISO9000 requirements.
• Worked directly with ISO auditors to assist in achieving certification. And provided corrective action when required.
• Initiated Statistical Process Control for all chemical processes and monitored Process Capabilities to drive process improvements.

• Worked closely with and built exceptional relationships with vendors/suppliers, while developing specifications and controlling costs.
• Performed annual Chemical Safety, MSDS and SCBA training for all employees entire manufacturing facility.
• Designed, developed and installed chloride control systems for Electro-forming copper plating solutions goal.
• I possess Failure Analysis micro-sectioning/Cross-sectioning setup and evaluation experience.
• Personally, responsible for developing new analytical procedures that became standard for our industry. (Determination of Zinc and Chrome on untreated copper foil surfaces and determination of low chloride (less then one part per million) in copper sulfate production plating solutions.
• Operational knowledge of most analytical laboratory equipment including but not limited to: ICP, AA, TOC, ISE, SEM, EDX, XRF, CPVS, UV-Spec., Auto-titration, pH meters, etc. al.).
• My analytical results were used as the standard when comparing those of co-workers.
• Responsible for researching and purchasing the latest and greatest laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Credited with established highly evolved, credible and respected Quality Control departments.
• I possess a hands-on management approach, which provides me with the ability to identify areas requiring improvement, whether it is with a process or concerns regarding safety.

• 6-Sigma Black Belt (Trained & Certified – 2003) - 160 hr.
• 6-Sigma Green Belt (Trained & Certified - 2002) - 80 hr.
• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) - 8 hr.
• Lean Management Principles - 24 hr.
• Leadership Transitions: Managing Others (ATK 2011) - 20 hr.
• Facilitator Training - 40 hr.
• Facilitating Continuous Improvement Teams - 40 hr.
• How to Supervise People - 40 hr.
• Principles of Effective Supervision - 24 hr.
• Leadership Training - 12 hr.
• Project Management - 16 hr.
• Interviewing People - 8 hr.
• Sexual Harassment/Managers/Supervisors - 10 hr.
• How to Turn you Work Group into a Winning Team - 8 hr.
• Diversity Training - 16 hr.
• Accident/Incident Investigation - 16 hr.
• Managing Safety for Managers/Supervisors - 16 hr.
• Labor Law Training - 3 hr.
• Performance Appraisal & Compensation - 8 hr.
• Pilot Training Ground School - 80 hr.
• Manufacturing Overview - 4 hr.
• Hazardous Waste/Hazard Communication/Safety - 4 hr.
• Hazardous/Safety/Environment Checklist - 16 hr.
• SPC Training - 32 hr.
• 7 Step Problem Solving - 32 hr.
• Intermediate Excel - 8 hr.
• Advanced Excel - 8 hr.
• JMP Statistical Software Training - 24 hr.
• Minitab Statistical Software - 8 hr.
• Tracor Northern – X-ray Analysis Training - 40 hr.
• Spectrace Instruments – Energy Dispersive X-ray - 80 hr.
• Fisons Instruments – 3410+ICP Training Course - 8 hr.
• Perkin-Elmer – Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - 8 hr.
• Scanning Electron Microscopy - 40 hr.