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Garrett Weaver

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic Engineering Specialist with a proven track record at Ford Motor Company, excelling in quality initiatives and process verification. Expert in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, I led successful containment strategies that significantly enhanced customer satisfaction. Adept at project oversight and fostering team collaboration to achieve operational excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Specialist-Quality

Ford Motor Company
04.2024 - Current
  • Led quality initiatives with internal departments and external suppliers across key production lines, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.
  • Implemented process verification systems and managed containment strategies to reduce defects improving customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed and contributed to 8D requirements to develop robust solutions to meet both plant and customers needs.

Quality Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supervised and led the successful launch of the midnight shift, overseeing all plant-wide quality and containment operations.
  • Acted as the primary liaison for quality concerns, effectively communicating night shift issues to internal departments and report findings to leadership.
  • Trained and coached hourly employees on quality operating systems (QOS), ensuring adherence to standardize manufacturing processes and procedures.

Project Manager

HOMEstretch
09.2020 - 04.2023
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Created project status presentations for delivery to customers and project personnel.
  • Monitored costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Mount Saint Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH
05-2017

Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (CSSC Black Belt Certified)
  • Quality Operating Systems
  • Process Verification & Validation
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Containment Strategy Implementation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Project oversight
  • Failure analysis

Timeline

Engineering Specialist-Quality

Ford Motor Company
04.2024 - Current

Quality Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
05.2023 - 04.2024

Project Manager

HOMEstretch
09.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

Mount Saint Joseph University
Garrett Weaver