Tanner Slattery
Hudsonville
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Engineer with a focus on root-cause analysis and effective communication. Experienced in collaborating with teams to implement process improvements that enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Ready to contribute expertise to drive exceptional quality outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Royal Technologies
Hudsonville, MI
10.2022 - Current
- Analyzed customer feedback to drive continuous improvement in product quality.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews (IATF16949 / ISO9001), ensuring a seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies noted.
- Led training sessions on quality control techniques, elevating team's expertise and minimizing errors in production.
Molding Supervisor
Royal Technologies
Hudsonville, MI
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised daily molding operations, conducting mold changes, color changes, and material changes.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in molding techniques and equipment usage.
- Monitored quality control measures, identifying defects and initiating corrective actions promptly through the injection molding process.
Die Setter
Royal Technologies
Hudsonville, MI
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Set up and adjusted molds for injection molding processes to ensure optimal production efficiency.
- Collaborated with production team to troubleshoot issues and maintain workflow consistency.
- Carried out color changes and material changes.
Injection Molding Operator
Royal Technologies
Hudsonville, MI
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Monitored product quality, conducting inspections to meet company standards.
- Performed auxiliary checks to ensure equipment was functioning properly.
- Maintained a 5s mindset ensuring work station and bay was neat and organized.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Business Management
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04-2021
Skills
- Quality processes
- Quality improvement plans
- Root-cause analysis
- Non-conforming material reports
- Lean manufacturing tools
- Lean six sigma
Certification
- APQP / Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan - GRCC - January 2023
- FMEA / Failure Modes and Effects Analysis - GRCC - January 2023
- Problem Solving - GRCC - February 2023
- Root Cause Analysis - April 2023
- Lean Green Belt - Lean Solutions - June 2024
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Royal Technologies
10.2022 - Current
Molding Supervisor
Royal Technologies
11.2021 - 10.2022
Die Setter
Royal Technologies
06.2021 - 11.2021
Injection Molding Operator
Royal Technologies
09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Business Management
Grand Valley State University
Green Belt Six Sigma
Led a Six Sigma Green Belt project that successfully optimized the quality inspection process for back frame gap checking. Successfully eliminated a highly subjective legacy pin-gage system by engineering an innovative, custom gage that mimics the customer’s actual keder strip insertion. This proactive redesign eliminated operator variability, significantly enhanced measurement reliability, and directly aligned internal quality standards with real-world customer applications.