Ryan Richards
Bay City
Summary
I am pursuing a career in Manufacturing Process Quality. Also, business management and coordination.
Earned a duel A.A.S. in Manufacturing Tooling and Welding Technology. Trained in Machining Processes, Welding Processes, Inspection, Fabrication and Blueprint. Trained in CNC setup and programming, as well as G-Codes, fixture design and 1G, 2G, 3G, and 6g, welding.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer Propulsion
General Motors Global Propulsion headquarters
01.2014 - Current
- Commodities covered during 2014 to current consists of Lube and Vent, Air Induction, Fuel Delivery, and Boosted applications. During this time, I was responsible for robustly executing the Global Supplier Quality Launch process to ensure suppliers meet all launch metrics and support a successful launch. Drive supplier organization to meet program metrics (PPAP, R@R).
Material Group Leader
General Motors Flint Assembly
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for 30-50 hourly employees with the task of supporting the production line with material. These tasks include Sequencing of parts to delivery of material. Also responsible for day-to-day operation including payroll and discipline of the employees. Assisting the launch team with PPAP and pilot builds with the organization of K2XX material.
Operation Coordinator/BTAB
General Motors
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Responsible for conducting business transfers from one supplier to another. Working with suppliers as well as the various branches of GM such as the Plants, SQE, DRE, and purchasing ensuring all required steps are followed to ensure a successful transfer while conducting required testing with the timing allowed. Also responsible for Operations. Working with supplier that are experiencing tool breakage, capacity or any other issues causing a disruption to supply chain. Coordinating changeovers, capacity studies, throughout and managing their supply to keep our plants running with the required stock.
Divestiture Tooling analyst
General Motors
12.2005 - 12.2012
- Responsible for moving tooling from troubled suppliers throughout North America as well as gathering tooling information such as process sheets Bill of Materials or any other information that might pertain to the tooling. Other major duties include arranging trucking and shippers for the tooling and any other info requires such as customs paperwork. Updating engineering systems were also included in my responsibilities. Assisting new employees in GM and Aerotek procedures and paperwork. November 2009 I was assigned to Business transfer Coordinator in ns group. Active role includes working with suppliers to ensure a smooth seamless transfer of business by evaluating banks developing milestones and ensuring quality standards is upheld. Other activities include “Constraints”. Working with suppliers to overcome capacity issues due to such things as overcapacity or maintenance problems.
Assembly Leader
Proto-Techniques
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Responsible for overseeing and assembly of prototype automotive components, from hand fitting parts to welding components. From sub-assemblies to final parts. Each assembly containing over 300 separate mig welds from 10mm-300mm in length. All welds were checked for proper penetration and angle. Responsible for developing weld sequences and processes. Ordering of materials and welding supplies as well as inventory of projects.
Education
A.A.S. - Manufacturing Tooling and Welding Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIManufacturing Tooling
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIWelding Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI12-2003
Skills
- Engineering change management
- Supplier relationship management
- Effective communication
- Control plan development
Timeline
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer Propulsion
General Motors Global Propulsion headquarters
01.2014 - Current
Material Group Leader
General Motors Flint Assembly
12.2012 - 01.2014
Operation Coordinator/BTAB
General Motors
12.2010 - 12.2012
Divestiture Tooling analyst
General Motors
12.2005 - 12.2012
Assembly Leader
Proto-Techniques
01.2005 - 12.2005
Manufacturing Tooling
Ferris State University
Welding Technology
Ferris State University
A.A.S. - Manufacturing Tooling and Welding Technology
Ferris State University