Kenneth Ritter
Powell,OH
Summary
Experienced and dedicated engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful several-year track record in industry. Excels with strong communication, teamwork and adaptability ensuring successful outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineering Lead
Hirschvogel incorporated / Walor
Columbus, Ohio
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided technical guidance to engineering colleagues in the completion of assigned tasks and company protocols.
- Maintained a high level of communication between various departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Established goals for engineering team members and monitored their progress towards meeting those goals.
- Performed quality assurance tests on products prior to launch.
- Created and maintained detailed records of engineering activities, processes, and results.
- Coordinated efforts between multiple teams within the organization to meet deadlines for product launches.
- Created Internal documents to be used for inspection records.
- Customer contact for APQP and PPAP activities.
Training Manager
Hirschvogel Incorporated
Columbus, OH
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Developed training materials, including manuals, guides and handouts.
- Collaborated with department heads to design effective learning strategies that support organizational goals.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee training activities within the organization's database system.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts, vendors and third-party training providers to support learning and development strategy.
Senior Quality Engineer
Hirschvogel Incorporated
Columbus, OH
06.1993 - 11.2020
- Managed a team of Quality Inspectors responsible for monitoring in-process material inspections.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues related to non-conforming products.
- Evaluated customer feedback and complaints to identify areas of improvement in product quality.
- Performed auditing activities to verify adherence to established quality standards.
- Investigated customer returns and complaints utilizing problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why Analysis.
- Assisted with internal audits conducted by external agencies or third parties.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of company standards and protocols during inspections.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on quality systems, tools, methods and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-1992
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
Bay Village, OH06-1986
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Failure Investigation and Analysis
- Inspection Processes
- SOP Development
- PPAP Submissions
- Process control documentation
- SAP
Affiliations
- Stay active with golf, working out and being outdoors..
Accomplishments
- Achieved highest test scores among all participants in international global training methods while at Hirschvogel (2013 - 2019)
- As Training Manager, received Top 3 training program recognition from Tooling-SME in 2022
Certification
- Certified Lead Auditor (ISO/TS16949)
Timeline
Quality Engineering Lead
Hirschvogel incorporated / Walor
11.2022 - 08.2024
Training Manager
Hirschvogel Incorporated
11.2020 - 11.2022
Senior Quality Engineer
Hirschvogel Incorporated
06.1993 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Affairs
Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
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