Effective professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in my engineering roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes. Very experienced (20+ years) in automotive applications and new product launches.
New start up facility. First Operations Technician hired.
Line Installation
Line Optimization
Trial Runs
Quality Documents
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Effective communication
Teamwork
New product line project QE
Reviewed and evaluated Autocad designs for new line
Bought off on assembly fixtures, check fixtures, and jigs
Helped re-establish Ford Q1 recertification
Eliminated weekly calls with customer engineering on dimensional issues
Ended 3rd party inspection at customer location
Complete PPAP documentation
Management of Change (MOC)
Participated in Audits
Provided leadership for 10 Quality Techs
New product launch QE
Bought off on new assembly line in Japan
Complete PPAP Documentation
Management of Change (MOC)
Direct contact to customer and supplier
Participated in audits
Provided leadership to Quality Techs
Blueprint and GDT reading
Problem Solving
Leadership and supervision of 18 employees
Completed line studies and line optimization
Rearranged the production line to save space and improve production
Implemented Continuous Improvement
Established an inventory system
Direct contact with customers and suppliers
Provided DOE's and problem solving
Worked directly with customer to improve part issues
Leader for Quality Techs
Complete PPAP documentation
Direct contact with customers and suppliers
Participated in audits
Documentation and reporting
Quality control
Database Management
Test data analysis
Raw material testing
Process change documentation
Non-conforming material reports
Inspection methods
Quality improvement plans
Startup and new product launches
Continuous Improvement
Root cause analysis/Problem Solving
Employee supervision
Staff training and development
Knowledge of quality systems
Lean Manufacturing/Kaizen
APQP/PPAP
Complex Blueprint and Design Review
OSHA Training
Six Sigma Greenbelt Training
Computer knowledge
Quality Documentation/MOC
Audits (Layered, TS/IATF 16949, etc)
Autocad
Certified Quality Engineer