Richard Justice
Watervliet
Summary
Accomplished Quality Engineer with a proven track record at Wolverine Metal Stamping, Premier Tool & Die Cast, enhancing product compliance and customer satisfaction through expert management of quality inspectors and implementation of robust quality assurance processes. Skilled in control plans and process improvement, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to excellence in the automotive industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
Wolverine Metal Stamping
St. Joseph
03.2017 - Current
- Provided leadership as a recognized authority on structured problem-solving teams and special projects to proactively promote and contribute to the continuous improvement of the QMS, and assure continued customer satisfaction.
- Instrumental in developing Control Plans, FMEA, and Safe Launch Programs; Adient DT, U55X, and Tiguan.
- Managed 3 Quality Inspectors.
Quality Manager
Premier Tool & Die Cast
Dowa
05.2012 - 03.2017
- I started at the Aluminum Die Casting plant for a year, then was promoted to Machining Facility Quality Manager. Managed the quality of machined gear boxes for the Ford Focus.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product compliance with customer requirements.
- Maintained records related to product inspections, tests, calibrations and other quality control activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
Quality Manager
Colonial Manufacturing / Empire Molded Plastics
Benton Har
07.2004 - 09.2009
- Managed the Quality Aspects of plastic injection molding facility.
- Automotive and Commercial industries represented.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing / Material Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-1990
Skills
- Supervision of Quality Inspectors
- Control plans
- Failure modes analysis
- Process improvement
- 8D Submission
- APQP Submissions
Certification
- ASQC Member
- Certified ISO 9001 - IATF 16949 Auditor
- CE Credits from Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center; Lean Six Sigma, MSA Core Tool, SPC Core Tools, Value Streaming, 8D Problem Solving.
Affiliations
- Golfing
- Mountain Biking
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Wolverine Metal Stamping
03.2017 - Current
Quality Manager
Premier Tool & Die Cast
05.2012 - 03.2017
Quality Manager
Colonial Manufacturing / Empire Molded Plastics
07.2004 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Purchasing / Material Management
Arizona State University
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