John Christopher Colwell
White Lake,MI
Summary
Results-oriented Materials Engineer with proven project management capabilities, skilled in navigating complex approval processes and resolving product issues efficiently. Demonstrated expertise in fostering effective communication and collaboration and resolution with cross-functional teams. Served three years as a Quality Representative, driving quality assurance initiatives and the execution of team plans to address customer issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Engineer
Macauto USA
Troy, MI
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated and managed the interior fabric approval processes for interior, wind deflectors, and other interior components for Macauto, working with the Macauto team, other auto suppliers, and OEMs such as Ford, Honda, GM, Chrysler, and other automakers.
- Responsible for reviewing and submitting all required material specifications for automotive components required by the OEM to achieve full approval for performance and color.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams from suppliers, OEMs, and Macauto contacts to ensure timing milestones were met in order to meet production start dates.
- Reviewed test packages and samples before presentation and review for sign-off by the OEMs to ensure accuracy and acceptability.
- Management and inventory monitoring of AAR samples, and master samples as needed.
- Problem-solve any timing and logistical issues that may arise during the developmental timeline.
- Served as a Quality Representative for Macauto from 2015 to 2018. This entailed responding in person and/or remotely to address quality concerns and issues.
- Working with our global team and customer to complete the 8D report, including the development of the root cause analysis, and providing any and all support to the customer until final corrective action and issue resolution are achieved.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08-1993
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Test analysis
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Quality process expertise
- Management Experience
Accomplishments
Earned Black Belt from American and Korean Tae Kwon Do schools currently 3rd Degree Black belt served as Instructor for Farmington Hills class YMCA 1997-2008
American and Korean Tae Kwon Do Schools 2007 Black Belt of the year
Numerous local and National sales awards from Allegiance Telecom for Monthly, Quarterly sales achievement
Affiliations
- Coordinated marketing for the American and Korean Tae Kwon Do schools Open Tournament from 2007- 2016 including using the internet to promote our tournament and growing an email database of participants and attendees for marketing purposes.
- Amateur Astronomer
Timeline
Materials Engineer
Macauto USA
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Michigan University
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