Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer / Technical Lab Manager
Ahlstrom
07.2023 - Current
Managed 6 Quality Lab Technicians on 4 shifts
Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Global Customer support by onsite visits to solve Quality Issues.
Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Create Grade Specifications and maintain Revision Levels
Maintain Customer Complaint Log
Championed Waste Reduction Initiatives
Daily Gemba Walks
Reported out Quality Metrics at Weekly Tier 2 meetings and monthly Town Hall meetings.
Technical Quality Lab Manager
LG Chem / Uniseal
01.2022 - 07.2023
Ownership of both quality assurance and quality control
Manage conformance in manufacturing to specification by measuring and testing during in-house manufacturing
Perform incoming goods control, product inspections witness points to control quality for items from external suppliers
Mentor shop personnel & partners with manufacturing engineering team to consider quality & Lean/Six Sigma when developing quality plans
Work together with cross functional teams to drive quality improvements by specifying needs, communicating about project approach and present outcomes of research done
Consistently apply RCCA methodology; Proactively analyzes data and implements controls to prevent reoccurrence
Manage Lab Technicians across 3 shifts
Train Lab Technicians on lab procedures and ensure annual training is completed
Serve as a member of Management Review Team
Provide disposition of non-conforming material and consult with R & D to create countermeasures
Interface with R & D regarding new products
Review and maintain Production Control Plans and FMEA’s
Review and Submit to R & D any formulas that require correction
Create, Maintain and Review batch tickets for ensure compliance
Audit Final Inspection to verify compliance to Automotive Global Industry Standards.
Quality Process Engineer
GE AVIATION
08.2019 - 12.2021
Ownership of both quality assurance and quality control
Manage conformance in manufacturing to specification by measuring and testing during in-house manufacturing
Perform incoming goods control, product inspections witness points to control quality for items from external suppliers
Lead analytical activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods
Communicated across organization
Presented to senior leaders in specific technical space
Connected the dots across technologies and developed cross-technology solutions
Broaden knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy
Use basic understanding of key business drivers to accomplish own work
Use understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to success of Madisonville
Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures
Explains technical information to others
Develop new solutions under guidance and/or in a team setting or based upon precedents in the organizations
Lead analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods
Work together with cross functional teams to drive quality improvements by specifying needs, communicating about project approach and present outcomes of research done
Mentor shop personnel & partners with manufacturing engineering team to consider quality & Lean/Six Sigma when developing quality plans
Consistently apply RCCA methodology; Proactively analyzes data and implements controls to prevent reoccurrence
Supported Customer and Suppliers by onsite visits to determine needs and technical solutions.
Quality Manager / Project Manager
Service Tool & Die & Plastics
02.2005 - 08.2019
Prepare Proposals and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
Prepare and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors
Prepare estimates for use in selecting Customers and subcontractors
Confer with engineers, tool makers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Consult with customers, suppliers, personnel in other departments and production foremen to discuss Quality Non-Conformances and resolve issues
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects and services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project developed
Set up cost monitoring, reporting systems and procedures
Issue Weekly Project Progress Reports to customers and engineers
Structure and maintains Bill of Material database
Liaison between tool shop and customers on plastics injection parts for automotive, appliance and defense industries
Led Design Reviews before launch of Injection Molding Tooling with Customer and Tool Shop
Analyze blueprints and technical documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
Resolve Invoices and Purchase order issues with Accounting and Customer or Supplier
Contact Suppliers & Customers to resolve issues with defective material
Trained in Precision measuring tools
(CMM, Calipers, Micrometers, Optical Comparator)
Report KPI’s on External and Internal Quality to Owners & Management
Proficient in Root Cause and Corrective Actions utilizing 5 Whys
Presented A3’s to Customer with focus on DMAIC
Developed Quality Plans using APQP from Design Phase through Project Launch
Analyzed data to verify parts are in specification using SPC tools
Updated, Maintained and Submitted PPAP’s to Customers
Updated and Maintained Work Instructions for Production.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Business Management
WGU
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2024
Skills
Quantitative Analysis
Non-conforming materials report
Quality improvement plans
Failure Investigation and Analysis
Root Cause Analysis using 5 Why and 8-D Methodology
Quality system review
ISO 9000 standards
Statistical process control
Lean Manufacturing Tools
Supplier quality management
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Corrective Action Planning
Quality auditing
Performance Metrics
AIAG Core Tools
Customer complaint handling
PPAP Submissions
Training
Microsoft Office
Power BI
AIAG Core Tools
IATF 16949:2016/ ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
VDA 6.3
ISO 19011
VDA 6.3 Auditor Qualification (currently in training)
Geometric Design, Dimensioning, and Tolerances
Minitab
References
References provided upon Request
Certification
IATF 16949:2016 / ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor May 2023 expires May 2028 Certificate #33037
Timeline
Quality Engineer / Technical Lab Manager
Ahlstrom
07.2023 - Current
Technical Quality Lab Manager
LG Chem / Uniseal
01.2022 - 07.2023
Quality Process Engineer
GE AVIATION
08.2019 - 12.2021
Quality Manager / Project Manager
Service Tool & Die & Plastics
02.2005 - 08.2019
IATF 16949:2016 / ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor May 2023 expires May 2028 Certificate #33037
Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Business Management
WGU
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