Monty Keaton
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Quality Engineer/Manager showcasing expertise in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. Demonstrated success in leading quality improvements, and implementing effective corrective actions. Skilled in internal auditing and fostering team development, significantly enhancing quality processes and documentation.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Geiger Automotive
Suwanee, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Communication with the customer for all aspects – complaints, PPAP requirements, special requests, etc
- PPAP submissions to Tier 1 Automotive customers
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
- Communicating any customers’ needs or issues to the factory
- Daily floor audits
- Monitor customer portal for new complaints
- Complete 8D’s in customer portal
- Monitor production activities to ensure conformance to established methods and procedures.
- Complete quality metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Create and update work instructions
- Complete weekly 6S audits
Quality Engineer
SKF
Flowery Branch, GA
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Created and updated all factory process procedures to meet IATF 16949 and ISO9001 requirements
- Member of the factory problem solving team
- Responsible for answering customer complaints
- PPAP Submissions for both Automotive and Non-Automotive customers
- Assist with 5S implementation
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Utilized statistical process control techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
- Conducted training sessions on quality standards and procedures for new employees and team members.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Supported the quality management system certification process for ISO9001 and IATF 16949 standards
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
- Monitored production activities to ensure conformance to established methods and procedures.
- Reviewed customer feedback and complaints to identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
Quality Engineer/Manager
Nile Automotive – formerly GMB Plastics
Cumming, GA
04.2010 - 08.2022
- Communication with the customer for all aspects – complaints, PPAP requirements, special requests, etc
- Communicating any customers’ needs or issues to the factory
- Worked with the Sales/Engineering team for any product ECN’s
- Participated in weekly Management meetings to discuss customer issues, RGA’s, ECN’s, KPI’s, etc
- Responsible for completing all aspects of the PPAP submissions for both new launches and ECN’s
- Programmed the Brown and Sharpe CMM using PCDMIS for PPAP measurements or any measurements requested by the customer
- Utilized customer prints and CAD files to complete any required part measurements
- Worked with the Quality Director to implement IATF 16949 in 2019
- Implemented an internal calibration program
- Checked customer portal daily to monitor for any incoming customer complaints
- Participated in product development meetings, providing input on quality considerations
- Coordinated with external quality auditors during annual audits and assessments
- Conducted internal quality audits and assessments to ensure adherence to quality management systems for ISO9001 and IATF16949
- Developed comprehensive training programs for employees on quality assurance processes, procedures and standards
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality control procedures to ensure product compliance
- Implemented corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformities identified during quality inspections
- Maintained traceability records for all products
- Conducted training sessions on quality standards and procedures for new employees and team members
- Managed the calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment to ensure accuracy
- Oversaw the development of quality control documentation, including test procedures and inspection criteria.
- Worked with the Quality Director to implement a Supplier Manual
- Created Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Process Flow charts
- Utilized statistical process control techniques to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
- Lead and participated in multiple new product launches for BMW and Volkswagen (tier 2)
- Responsible for all types of measurement studies – Capability, Gage R&R, and Attribute
- Designed and fabricated assembly/inspection fixtures that were used in production
- Process layouts using Design Cad software
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product compliance
Weapons final Test
Meggitt Training Systems
Suwanee, GA
11.2008 - 04.2010
- Performed the boresight process on the weapons using the Mitutoyo CMM
- Dimensional and visual inspection of incoming components
- Final testing of weapons
Quality Manager
Continental Plastics
Alpharetta, GA
04.2004 - 11.2008
- Manage and train Quality Inspectors on all 3 shifts
- Communication with the customer for all aspects – complaints, PPAP requirements, special requests, etc
- Communicating any customers’ needs or issues to the factory
- Worked with the Sales/Engineering team for any ECN’s
- Participated in weekly Management meetings to discuss Customer Issues, RGA’s, ECN’s, KPI’s, Corrective Actions, etc
- Responsible for completing all aspects of the PPAP submissions for both new launches and ECN’s
- Document Control Coordinator for all departments
- Created work instructions for Quality Inspection methods
- Created Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Process Flow charts
- Completed dimensional layouts for PPAP using the FARO Arm
- Utilized customer prints and CAD files to complete any required part measurements
- Checked customer portal daily to monitor for any incoming customer complaints
- Implemented production quality checks to meet customer requirements
- Trained Quality Inspectors on the methods and requirements needed to meet customer requirements
- Created work instructions for Quality Inspection methods
- Created Control Plans, FMEA’s, and Process Flow charts
- Responsible for all measurement studies – Capability, Gage R&R, and attribute
- Assist with 5S implementation
- Process layouts using Design Cad software
Quality Control and Calibration Technician
Impulse Manufacturing
Dawsonville, GA
10.2003 - 04.2004
- First piece inspection of welded assemblies
- Calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment
Quality Manager
Instrument Calibration Services
Norcross, GA
10.2001 - 10.2003
- Create and maintain Quality documents
- Write calibration procedures
- Calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment
Calibration Technician
Technical Maintenance Inc.
Norcross, GA
08.1999 - 10.2001
- Calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment
Calibration/ Test Lab Technician
Makita Corporation of America
Buford, GA
10.1990 - 08.1999
- Calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment
- Design and fabricate power tool testing fixtures
- Operated CMM
- Electrical and mechanical testing of power tools
- Write test reports to record all results of the testing
Avionics Specialist
United States Air Force
07.1986 - 08.1990
- Testing, repair and maintenance of avionics systems on the F-16 fighter and the F-117A stealth fighter aircraft
Education
Machine Tool Technology -
Lanier Technical Institute
Gainesville, GA01.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- PCDMIS 2010
- Internal auditing
- ISO 9001 and IATF16949 standards
- Inspection methods
- Corrective and preventive actions
- External audit support
- Quality training development
- Product inspection techniques
- SOP development
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Root cause identification
- Statistical process control
- Control plan development
- Quality processes
- Quality documentation
- Quality metrics monitoring
- Internal audit coordination
- Quality management system
- Measurement system analysis
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Process capability analysis
- Non-conformance reports
Certification
- IATF Lead Auditor Training
- Basic Metrology – Mitutoyo
- Geometric Dimensions and Tolerances (GD&T) Mitutoyo
- Electronics Training – U.S. Air Force
- Professional Military Training – U.S. Air Force
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Woodworking
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Geiger Automotive
10.2024 - Current
Quality Engineer
SKF
08.2022 - 10.2024
Quality Engineer/Manager
Nile Automotive – formerly GMB Plastics
04.2010 - 08.2022
Weapons final Test
Meggitt Training Systems
11.2008 - 04.2010
Quality Manager
Continental Plastics
04.2004 - 11.2008
Quality Control and Calibration Technician
Impulse Manufacturing
10.2003 - 04.2004
Quality Manager
Instrument Calibration Services
10.2001 - 10.2003
Calibration Technician
Technical Maintenance Inc.
08.1999 - 10.2001
Calibration/ Test Lab Technician
Makita Corporation of America
10.1990 - 08.1999
Avionics Specialist
United States Air Force
07.1986 - 08.1990
Machine Tool Technology -
Lanier Technical Institute
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