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Phone: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEmail: EMAIL AVAILABLEAvailability: ImmediatelyPrefers Street Address hr of notice prior to phone and 48hr of notice prior to In-person interviewSummary:Provided CAPA responses for internal and external customers. Including follow up preventive action validation.Supervised 52 Quality Tech's in a Union environment.Audited manufacturing processes and provided cost-effective improvement recommendations for three manufacturing plants.Analyzed erratic machine performance to resolve production problem processes saving $ 1.3 million in scrap.Experience using statistics for process validation/verification of the equipment and excellent at problem solving.Contributed to resolving a major quality issue during the high-volume pre-Christmas production season for a customer with annual sales of $2.5M.Performed mechanical testing while at International Automotive Components.Participated in Kaizen Events, which lead to co-presenting Lean Training to production personnel.EducationUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln, NEBachelor of Science in Industrial EngineeringColorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, COExecutive MBAProfessional CertificationsASQ: Six Sigma Black BeltManager of Quality/Organizational ExcellenceQuality Auditor, Quality EngineerBiomedical AuditorProfessional ExperienceDayton RogersSenior Quality Engineer Mar 2023- Nov 2023Corrected equipment and developed a pull test that the customer approved.Challenged the measurement method for a drawing that referenced a datum that was not on the drawing.The customer GRR confirmed very poor measurement at 86%.Which lead to the development of a test fixture.Daily managed the line failure with rework and or scrap and created RMA for customer rejects.Worked in at Aircraft manufacturing plantWeld failures due to poor equipment.One of three Laid off due to a business downturn.Abbott Labs (Contracted through Infinite Computing)Quality Engineer June 2021- Dec 31 2022Creating risk management with PFMEAs for production operations of catheters.Very challenging to create one for processes you are only somewhat familiar with but learning more about how medical device companies work and how to excel in that area.Learning and using the IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and where it supports the manufacture of parts for use in the human body was enlightening and where those documents were not available for some parts was very interesting.Toward the end of the contract I was tasked with helping the measurement area get caught up on the projects.Contract ended December 31.Thales Secure ComponentsQuality Engineer Oct 2019 Mar 2020Driving improvements in a unique manufacturing area.Create and revised procedures and work instructions.Used statistics to help drive improvements.Improved the measurement equipment by better calculations and improved files.Solved a persistent ISO 9001 finding.Company lost government contract.Quality Service Group (Contracted consulting) May 2019 Jul 2019Consultant Quality Engineer: Tasked with resolving customer rejection problems in the 100% inspection area (CS2).The 100% inspection morphed into final inspections.I drove the inspection back to the production line responsible for making the products.My recommendations set them on the path to no defects.3 month project completed successfully.Ultra Machining Company, Monticello, MN Feb 2019 Apr 2019Quality engineerSet up inspection plans for parts for Honeywell and Sandia labs and other customer.Prepared documentation for shipments. Resolved inspection rejections for parts.Preparation, review and approval of all quality documentation, i.e. First Articles, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Certifications as required for submission by customer.Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements through the design and implementation of methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.Released due to company restructure.International Automotive Components, Greencastle, IN Sep 2015 Aug 2018Senior Quality EngineerManaged the problems and drove improvements for extrusion molded parts from 35 presses for Ford and Toyota.Validated the molding machine process and products daily, managed 4 suppliers.Supervised 52 Quality Tech's in a Union environment.Project for validation several pre-product launch machines. Identified potential quality problems the mold was revised per my observations.Provided CAPA responses for internal and external customers. Including follow up preventive action validation and FMEA updates. Performed LAPA on machining cells weekly.Project for validation of test equipment performance for a Vison System Inspection capability using statistical methods.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Franklin, IN Apr 2011 Sep 2015Quality EngineerNoteworthy Accomplishments:Conducted Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies to validate measurement capabilities. Evaluated measurement uncertainties for plant ISO 17025 accreditation.Analyzed erratic machine performance to resolve production problem processes saving $ 1.3 million in scrap.Statistically validate measuring and manufacturing processes using Minitab for improvements and implement SPC on processes that demonstrate acceptable GRR results. Also had a project for obtaining metal analysis machines.Provided CAPA responses for internal and external customers Reviewed supplier Control Plans and PFMEAs to identify where controls failed. 3 SuppliersVolex INC., Indianapolis, IN May 1999 Jun 2010Division Project Engineer / Agency LiaisonNoteworthy accomplishments:Served as Key representative before National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), contributing to CaliforniaProject for Obtaining ISO 9001 certification for the office with no findingsProposition 65 litigation settlement agency standards development and other industry standards development activities. Additionally, I researched and submitted products for testing to confirm RoHs and Reach requirements sending results to customers.Developed new products as part of a diverse cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed team.Prepared the office for an ISO 9001 audit, resulting in certification with no noncompliance findings.Spearheaded product development of new power cords for a major customer resulting in $2.3M in additional revenue.Propelled development of two power distribution units utilized in a major customers servers.Provided CAPA responses for internal and external customers including review of Mexican and Chinese CAPAs including corrections before sending to customers.Belden Wire and Cable (Acquired By Volex), Carmel, IN Apr 1997 May 1999Division Quality Engineer / Agency LiaisonNoteworthy accomplishments:Audited manufacturing processes and provided cost-effective improvement recommendations for three manufacturing plants. Provided CAPA responses for internal and external customersContributed to resolving a major quality issue during the high-volume pre-Christmas production season for a customer with annual sales of $2.5M.Guided and assisted with the transfer to a new supplier, generating $257K in annual savings.Instituted quality improvement programs in a wire extrusion plant, which successfully reduced interplant product quality issues from 8.5% to 4%.Valeo Engine Cooling, Greensburg, IN May 1994 - Apr 1997Supplier Quality EngineerNoteworthy accomplishments:Primary liaison for 29 suppliers. Collaborated on advanced planning activities and recommended product/process improvements. Evaluated supplier processes for error proofing and suggested corrective actions.Participated in Kaizen Events, which lead to co-presenting Lean Training to production personnel.Analyzed numerous process oils for unique characteristics to improve processing time, leading to the development of a single-source oil supplier that generated significant cost savings.Implemented the use of AutoCAD LT throughout the plant, which increased the number of qualified individuals capable of developing prints for tooling.Developed and built testing equipment to solve production line issues.Additional Education:Python Programming Language7 Excel courses including Pivot tables and Charts, CNC programingMS Access 3 courses 8 plus hours, Project management 3 courses, 3 Leadership courses. SAP OverviewSAP 2 courses on linkedin Quality Management on Linkedin.Training from Linkedin and Fred Pryor. |
