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Jim Abbett

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced Senior Quality Engineer with 33 years of service in manufacturing. Proven and experienced leader focused on empowering people and improving processes. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing principles, quality management systems and continual improvement.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Quality Engineer

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
01.2015 - Current
  • Six Sigma Black Belt focusing on RCCA, PFMEA and C.I. projects.
  • SAE AS13001 DQR for Aerojet Rocketdyne and Pratt & Whitney.
  • NQA-1 Lead Auditor, ISO Internal and External Auditor.
  • Quality planning, FAIR and control plans.
  • Gage application and machine tool assessment.
  • Supplier development and source inspection.

Lead Quality Inspector

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
08.2008 - 01.2015
  • Train and supervise inspectors.
  • Schedule daily workflow to meet production goals.
  • Provide technical support to engineering.
  • Operate fixed CMMs, articulating arms and laser trackers.
  • Complete FAIRs and TDPs.
  • Work with customer and government inspectors.

Quality Manager

GKN Sinter Metals
01.2003 - 08.2008
  • Program and operate CMM.
  • Maintain and audit ISO/QS/TS16949 systems.
  • Train and supervise inspectors and shipping and receiving personnel.
  • Manage workflow to meet production and sales goals.
  • Plan and schedule subcontracted work, deliveries and shipments.

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

GKN Sinter Metals
03.1988 - 01.2003
  • Operate machine tools including grinders, EDM, lathes and mills.
  • Manufacture custom gages and fixtures.
  • Train and supervise machinists and helpers.

Education

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University
2013-2015, Honors

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Trades

Indiana Vocational Technical College
1987-1988, 1990, Honors

Certification - 6 Sigma Black Belt

SSGI
2017

Certification - AS13001 DRPV

SAE
2016, 2019

Certification - NQA-1 Lead Auditor

LMJ International
2017, 2020

Certification - ISO Auditor

Perry Johnson
2002, 2014

Certificate - Calypso

Carl Zeiss
2021

Certificate - PC DMIS

Hexagon
2013

Skills

  • 6 Sigma Black Belt - RCCA, PFMEA, DMAIC
  • Supplier Development and Management
  • FAIR, PPAP, TDP Creation
  • Control Plans and Quality Planning
  • Inspection Software - Calypso, PC DMIS, Verisurf
  • Nuclear and ISO Lead Auditor

Interests

History, Auto Racing

Additional Information

  • Purdue University, Honors
  • MTM Continual Improvement Award 2013
  • MTM Continual Improvement award 2012
  • Raytheon AMDR-S, 2011
  • IVY Tech, Honors

Certification

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
  • AS13001 DPRV (DQR)
  • NQA-1 Lead Auditor
  • Certified ISO Auditor

Timeline

Senior Quality Engineer

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
01.2015 - Current

Lead Quality Inspector

Major Tool & Machine Inc.
08.2008 - 01.2015

Quality Manager

GKN Sinter Metals
01.2003 - 08.2008

Journeyman Tool and Die Maker

GKN Sinter Metals
03.1988 - 01.2003

Certificate - Organizational Leadership

Purdue University

Some College (No Degree) - Machine Trades

Indiana Vocational Technical College

Certification - 6 Sigma Black Belt

SSGI

Certification - AS13001 DRPV

SAE

Certification - NQA-1 Lead Auditor

LMJ International

Certification - ISO Auditor

Perry Johnson

Certificate - Calypso

Carl Zeiss

Certificate - PC DMIS

Hexagon

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