KRISTOPHER ROSHER
Holly
Summary
Quality Engineering Manager with proven expertise in quality assurance and continuous improvement at Dana Corp. Specializes in root cause analysis and supplier auditing, ensuring compliance and optimizing operational processes. Successfully developed and implemented quality strategies while overseeing inspections to maintain high quality standards. Experienced in risk identification and executing initiatives that enhance quality outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineering Manager
Dana Corp.
Auburn Hills
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported all quality concerns through customer and supplier visits, audits, and corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive test plans for new products and processes to ensure compliance.
- Managed New Business APQP/PPAP Process, MSA, Gage Control SPC for effective quality assurance.
- Maintained Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and facilitated RPN reduction initiatives.
- Supervised part testing in Test Lab with oversight of 15 direct reports.
- Reviewed supplier documents to verify conformance with established standards.
- Created and maintained SOPs, Work Instructions, and Operator Training programs.
- Ensured adherence to applicable industry regulations across all quality initiatives.
Plant Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer
Profil
Waterford
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Directed shop floor operations, ensuring process compliance and efficient production management.
- Troubleshot machine issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain productivity.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures and work instructions for operational consistency.
- Facilitated operator training programs to enhance employee skill sets and performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and workflows.
- Assisted in management review processes to evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Guided employees in understanding and adopting new skills relevant to their roles.
Quality Manager
MNP Corporation
Madison Heights
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Addressed all quality concerns through customer and supplier visits, root cause analysis, and audits.
- Ensured compliance with audit systems: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 17025.
- Conducted Layered Audit program and ensured Control Plan Compliance.
- Developed and maintained SOPs, Work Instructions, and Operator Training materials.
- Managed Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and RPN reduction initiatives.
- Led Continuous Improvement Process to enhance QOS and key quality metrics.
- Oversaw Shop Floor Operations, ensuring process compliance and resolving machine issues.
- Supported New Business APQP/PPAP processes, including MSA and Gage Control SPC.
Asst. Quality Manager / CMM Operator
Michigan Rod Products
Howell
01.2009 - 03.2015
- Addressed all quality concerns, executing customer and supplier visits to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ensured compliance with audit systems: IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 17025.
- Conducted layered audits and managed control plan compliance to uphold quality standards.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operator training programs.
- Managed process control plans, PFMEAs, and facilitated RPN reduction initiatives.
- Directed continuous improvement processes, focusing on key quality metrics and QOS.
- Oversaw shop floor operations, ensuring process compliance while troubleshooting machine issues.
- Supported new business initiatives through APQP/PPAP processes, MSA, gage control, and SPC.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Flint, MITotal Quality Management, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving, Team Management, 1st Line Supervisory Management, Metallurgy
Macomb Comm. College
Skills
- Quality assurance and control
- Root cause analysis
- Supplier auditing
- Test planning
- Continuous improvement
- Process control
- Project management
- Employee training
Certification
- OMNEX - Core Quality Tools
- NIKON - CMM Operator
- AIAG - Lead Auditor of Quality
- Tax Preparer
Awards
GM Supplier of the Year 2012-2021, GM Supplier Quality Excellence 2018-2019, FCA Outstanding Quality 2016
Timeline
Quality Engineering Manager
Dana Corp.
01.2024 - 04.2025
Plant Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer
Profil
08.2020 - 01.2024
Quality Manager
MNP Corporation
01.2015 - 08.2020
Asst. Quality Manager / CMM Operator
Michigan Rod Products
01.2009 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Total Quality Management, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving, Team Management, 1st Line Supervisory Management, Metallurgy
Macomb Comm. College
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