Juan Montgomery
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Development
Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama
Lincoln, AL
06.2018 - Current
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Designed inspection plans and methods for execution by personnel at remote locations, verifying accurate implementation and data collection.
- Resolved supplier quality control issues through collaboration with third-party leadership.
- Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
Quality Engineering Associate
Aerotek
Hoover, AL
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Manage supplier quality and related activities which affect Honda.
- Assist Suppliers in the development of their operational characteristics through situational appraisals and creation.
- Understand how supplier quality affects the vehicle and market and implement plans for continuous improvement of supplier processes.
- Utilize efficient problem-solving strategies to identify root causes.
- Manage Parts Quality issues including (at the spot) problem-solving response, containment, problem investigation, root cause analysis, driving and evaluating temporary and permanent countermeasures and ensure long-term countermeasure effectiveness.
- Utilize Honda drawings and standards to verify part accuracy.
- Aid production by establishing containment of escaped part problems.
- Manage supplier change points to ensure no negative impact to CBU(Complete Body Unit) quality or Honda process.
- Use (at the spot) investigation to understand issues and to gather facts about the problem.
- Generate technical reports to capture investigation and to communicate issues to other HMA departments.
Polish Team Lead
WKW Erbsloeh NA
Pell City, AL
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
Paint Line Supervisor
WKW Erbsloeh
Pell City, AL
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
Process Improvement Manager
WKW Automotive
Pell City, AL
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments.
- Managed change among staff to achieve buy-in and cooperation and overcome resistance.
- Evaluated corporate business processes to align outcomes with strategic goals and corporate vision.
- Gathered and analyzed large amounts of data to determine improvement projections.
Senior Quality Engineer Technician
WKW Automotive
Pell City, AL
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
Education
No Degree - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
Bessemer, ALSkills
- Quality Production
- Tech Support
- Inventory Optimization
- Basic Repairs
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Design Principles
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Use Testing Equipment
- Quality Assurance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Issue Resolution
- Quality Standards
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Inspection Methods
- PPAP Submissions
- Lean Manufacturing Tools
Timeline
Supplier Development
Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama
06.2018 - Current
Quality Engineering Associate
Aerotek
07.2014 - 06.2018
Polish Team Lead
WKW Erbsloeh NA
02.2013 - 04.2014
Paint Line Supervisor
WKW Erbsloeh
06.2012 - 02.2013
Process Improvement Manager
WKW Automotive
12.2011 - 06.2012
Senior Quality Engineer Technician
WKW Automotive
08.2010 - 12.2011
No Degree - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute