Robert Gyebi
Lexington,NC
Summary
Results-driven Advanced Quality Engineering professional with a strong background in ensuring product and process excellence. Experienced in conducting root cause analysis, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborative team player with a proven ability to adapt to changing needs and deliver impactful results. Known for reliability, exceptional problem-solving skills, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Quality Engineer
Cornerstone Building Brands
03.2021 - Current
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives for the Insulated Glass Department.
- Collaborate with the Production Management team to design and implement procedures and improvements for daily operations.
- Supervise the Insulated Glass (IG) quality team in their daily quality control functions and quality engineering practices.
- Participate and lead in some plant cost reduction initiatives through Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and engineering project leadership.
- Maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Critical to Quality (CTQ) documents for the glass department.
- Provide engineering support to operations and ensure consistent application of quality techniques.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Streamlined internal communication, fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Conducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the plant.
- Trained operators on proper use of equipment and adherence to quality standards, reducing defects and rework.
- Designed and executed experiments to validate process improvements, enabling data-driven decision-making for operational optimization.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement of process quality and reduced waste.
- Optimized inspection techniques to reduce inspection times without compromising accuracy or precision in measurements.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision Dept.
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues during the production process and provided technical support to the maintenance team.
- Collaborated with the Research & Development engineering team to test, validate, and implement new Night Vision Goggles.
- Gained project management experience.
- Performed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Assurance on products.
- Supported implementing quality systems per AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO Class 7 standards.
- Trained operators, adhered to change control procedures, and updated specification documentation.
- Proficient with process controls and statistical software data analysis.
- Increased process yields by constantly applying continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Reduced defects by executing corrective action and preventive action, and continuously performing failure and root cause analysis.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for material substitution, process improvements, or equipment optimization.
- Conducted time studies to identify areas for improvement within the manufacturing process.
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams to troubleshoot non-conformances and develop corrective actions for root cause analysis findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering/Green Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VirginiaAssociate's degree - General Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VirginiaBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Takoradi University
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Process Design
- Agile
- Cultural diversity
- Product Data Management
- Quality Systems
- Quality processes
- Written Communications Skills
- Verbal Communications Skills
- Prioritization
- Results Orientation
- Minitab
- PowerBi
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Root-cause analysis
- Waste reduction
Accomplishments
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques, reducing field failure rates (FFR) from 15% to 0.19%, resulting in annual savings of approximately $945,000 (2024).
- Spearheaded a Kaizen event that reduced the glass scrap rate from 7% to 3%, achieving yearly savings of $250,000 (2023).
- Designed and implemented new quality control and rework procedures, boosting overall product quality by 8% (2024).
- Reduced defects by 5% through corrective and preventive actions, and continuous failure and root cause analysis (2024).
- Ensured consistent application of quality techniques, achieving a 6% decrease in product defects (2024).
- Coordinated and established a new process for new automated lines (2022).
- Slashed contamination and product defects by 14% in Q3 2019 by designing and modifying tooling in various parts of the production area.
- Led the design and establishment of a process validation plan with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specifications for effective tracking and identification of products, resulting in a 23% yield increase in Q1 and Q2 of 2019.
- Awarded Operational Excellence - 2019.
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (CLSSGB), University of Michigan
Affiliations
- Material Engineering Professional Society (MEPS)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Timeline
Process Quality Engineer
Cornerstone Building Brands
03.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision Dept.
09.2017 - 06.2020
Associate's degree - General Engineering
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Takoradi University
Bachelor of Science - Materials Science Engineering/Green Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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