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Candidate's Name
Supplier Development Engineer | Process Improvement Leader | Quality
Management
Cary, NC Street Address LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE
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A track record leading in diverse industry transformations utilizing
Lean/Six Sigma to deliver bottom-line results while improving customer
satisfaction through increasing productivity, decreasing costs and reducing
risk.
Significant Accomplishments:
. Represented the customer by reviewing and approving PPAPs for part
level quality planning which include effective DFMEA's, PFMEA's, MSAs,
Gage R&R, control plans, etc.
. Enhanced Quality Management System (QMS) by helping establishing a
global quality system and culture specific for Spirit to become a
quality driven organization and the best in class reference for Airbus
Aerospace Industry.
. Facilitated the Risk Management Program for the business and worked
with Kaba Ilco's Staff to incorporate into their budget.
. Led team of (250) people in (3) months to obtain AS9100C and
ISO9001 certification/TS16949 by driving process improvements, root
cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to systems for AAR
Corp.
. Delivered QVE improvement projects on 1 million spend, in joint
venture with supplier/competitor saving over a million dollars in
which Schneider Electric was allocated $466,000 cost savings and ABB
gained substantially on transformers.
. Delivered over $150,000 for Honeywell in annual savings by leading Six
Sigma Green Belt certification project for a cockpit light.
o Earned recognition as the top-quality improvement project out of
five plants.
o Won 2002 Quest for Excellence Award.
Professional Experience:
ETeam
June 2019 to
Present
Supplier Development Engineer for Caterpillar Electrical for Building
Construction Product Division
. Responsible for business unit requirements related to SQEP
Certifications and SPM Reviews.
. Assessing / improve supplier performance via on-site Quality, Cost,
Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits, driving
implementation of Lean, BIQ, & APQP, continuously reviewing supplier
capacity, and assuring production readiness through rigorous review of
supplier PPAP submission.
. Manage key global supplier performance, reducing PPMs with largest
electrical commodity spend.
. Engaging in Key Suppliers to result in the development and
maintenance.
. Leading Continuous improvement projects related to Quality by drawing
upon knowledge of more than one engineering function, technology,
component, system, product or process required.
. Coordinate with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent
Product & Process Development (CPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI),
Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) teams, approve design to
production, engineering changes, deviations, supplier designs,
specification approvals, meeting cost reduction goals, directs Failure
Modes Effects Analysis with supplier manufacturing processes.
. Provide the technical leadership to evaluate worldwide supplier
capability and assure supplier technical development to adequately
meet commodity sourcing plan and deviation design requirements to
prevent line from going down.
. Ensure that APQP activities related to process control are performed
by the supplier.
. Review APQP documentation which includes: FMEA, Control Plan, Process
Flow.
. Ensure PPAP completion and approval prior to delivery of new parts.
. Approve supplier Process Change Notifications (PCN).
. Responsible for the review, approval, and validation of 8D permanent
corrective action plans.
Scalian
Jan - March
2019
Project Management Consultant
Facilitated Safran Engine supply chain requirement being operational with
a Safran supplier based in NY.
. Led and manages supplier performance to contractual obligations and
expectations.
. Supported, Coached, and improved the Supply customers, which decrease
concessions.
. Contributed to improvements on existing processes & identify potential
risk on supply chain.
. Managed supplier performance and relationship for delivery and quality
by attending all escalation calls and following up on weekly
commitments.
. Streamlined communication between supplier and customer teams on
blocking points.
. Facilitated drumbeat with each process to meet customer delivery
requirements and best utilize the production capacity.
. Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, and management to identify
and mitigate risk throughout the program.
Wakefield-vette
Jan. 2018 -
Dec.2018
Quality & Supply Chain Management / System Engineering
Implemented quality organization structure capable of supporting the
strategic initiatives of the divisions and led the efforts to integrate
Wakefield-vette quality for ISO 2015 certification.
. Coordinated with the program business counterparts, engineering and
technical stakeholders, production supplier management teams to ensure
customer requirements are satisfied and manufacturing processes in
application of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and production
Part Approval Process (PPAP).
. Developed contracting strategies with purchase order reviews to
coordinate with FAIs.
. Led and managed suppler performance to contractual obligations and
expectations.
. Supported, Coached, and improved the Quality and Supply customers,
which involve local audits, training, RCCAs, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and
mitigation plans.
. Contributed to improvements on existing processes and identify
potential risk on supply chain.
. Managed supplier performance and relationship for delivery and
quality.
. Created a design specification-based outputs summary (Critical to
Quality) of all parts and assemblies.
Scalian (ETIQ International)
Apr. 2016 - Dec. 2017
Quality & Supply Chain Engineer
Facilitated Airbus supply chain requirement (composite & metallic aero
structures), being operational with a major A350 Airbus's supplier based in
North Carolina.
. Added value to the business by partnering with quality, supply chain,
engineering, manufacturing, program teams, operator, operational
manager and leadership to help Supplier adhere to standard Airbus
methods, processes and tools.
. Supported, Coached, and improved the Quality and Supply customers,
which involve local audits, training effectiveness, RCCAs, DFMEAs,
PFMEAs, mitigation plans and implementation of pragmatic and
operational KCs on control plans for effectiveness and achieving
results.
. Partnered with engineering teams to make recommendations on design /
drawing for error proofing and continuous improvements.
. Created a development plan for suppliers to support performance
targets and monitor their performance to meet Airbus goals by
assessing the supplier capacity and capability.
. Identified potential risk of Airbus suppliers and evaluated impact to
supply chain and amend potential issues for stakeholder alignment.
. Facilitated continual improvements in business results and site KPIs
by working with top leadership.
. Participated and or supported Quality management in recommending
processes changes or risks that ensure alignment with strategic
direction, QMS compliance and Airbus requirements.
. Built excellent relationships with key internal and external customers
based on trust and confidence.
. Assisted with qualification programs.
Kaba Ilco Corp. - Rocky Mount, NC
Jan. 2015 - Mar. 2016
Specializing in design and manufacture of Keys, Lock Components, and Key
Machine
Advanced Quality Engineer
Directed advance quality planning and integration activities associated
with design and manufacture of Keys, Lock Components, and Key Machines for
all new program, changes and running changes.
. Led and Strategized the Quality Integration activities for Internal
Audits, PTC, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and Line Release Records.
. Developed procedure, strategies and led Risk Management Program for
the business as the Risk Management Leader.
. Worked with program managers and product teams to set new program
goals and establish reporting guidelines.
. Investigated and resolved Product launch Quality problems and
developed cost-benefit analysis for process improvement.
. Managed the customer interface with OEM accounts.
. Managed the engineering documentation of process from start to finish
using Quality core tools.
. Worked with customer quality issues and provided responses to customer
expectations.
. Ensured compliance to ISO9001 certification/TS16949ISO quality system
requirements and expand the quality system infrastructure for a robust
and reproducible manufacturing process.
John Deere - Cary, NC
Apr. 2014 - Sep. 2014
Specializing in agricultural equipment, lawn & garden products, utility
vehicles, and commercial worksite products.
APQP Engineer
Facilitated advance supplier quality planning and integration activities
associated with PSG's wheeled goods and Attachment & Kits for all new
program, model year changes and CI/running changes by driving alignment
between suppliers and Deere engineering, supply management and PV&V
engineers to ensure a seamless and robust product launch.
. Led the Quality Integration activities on electro-mechanical
System for new product launches and running changes including
supplier change request (SCR).
. Worked with program managers and product council to set new program
goals.
. Strategized DPAR's (Design, Process and Assembly Review) to assure
John Deere requirements including Key Characteristics and PPAPs are
conveyed and the quality expectations set clear for supplier.
. Participated in Electrical Routing Quality assessment (RQA).
. Investigated and resolved Product launch Quality problems
(Limited/Proto type Build Quality issues, Field Quality Audit issues,
EDPR etc.).
. Reviewed and approved PPAPs for part level quality planning which
include effective DFMEA's, PFMEA's, MSAs, Gage R&R, control plans,
etc.
. Generated and maintained program readiness tracking report and
provided guidance to suppliers regarding quality processes and testing
requirements.
AAR Corp. - Goldsboro, NC
Oct. 2010 - Sept. 2013
Aerospace Cargo Systems for commercial and military aircraft.
Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineer
Developed and implemented quality organization structure capable of
supporting the strategic initiatives of the divisions and lead the efforts
to integrate quality needs into the development of short and long range
strategic business goals by participating with leadership team in the
advancement of AAR Cargo organization including certification of AS9100C.
. Implemented the internal audit process and lead the efforts to
integrate quality needs into the development of short and long range
strategic business goals applying metrics to the balance score card
using PEAR (Process Effective Assessment Report).
. Developed strategies for supplier quality programs and initiatives for
automated systems; including leading risk identification and
mitigation efforts with high-risk suppliers.
. Provided quality leadership with customers, Airbus and Boeing, to
ensure processes and products meet functional appearance and
reliability requirements to promote high quality standards.
. Facilitated Airbus IPCA (Industrial Process Control Assessment) to
reach production status by serving as a liaison between the customer
and the production departments to ensure that manufactured, or
purchased, products meet all the functional, appearance and
reliability requirements to promote the high quality standards which
ensures that suppliers have necessary information and facilities to
deliver quality products to client.
. Assisted engineering in developing DFMEA and PFMEA for new product.
Coordinates Process Development discussions between suppliers and
engineers to ensure manufacturable and cost effective designs.
. Reviewed supplier and sub-tier supplier acceptance documentation to
assure compliance with contract quality requirements for Boeing and
Airbus. Support FAI for completed inspection package approval.
. Led Supplier Deviations investigations with (20) R&D engineers, to
evaluation and execution of Supplier Change Management, working with
suppliers to ensure that process controls are in place to prevent
nonconformities, to continuously monitor supplier's key manufacturing
processes and quality management system for improvement opportunities.
. Participated with in periodic Business and Relationship review
meetings with top (10) Suppliers to maintain supplier profiles and
provide key oversight in the development of Approved Supplier List and
supplier scorecard by using Oracle.
. Conducted monthly review for planning processes with buyers on top
spend suppliers for the impact on supplier quality and on time
delivery metrics to capture Cost of Poor Supplier Quality for cost
avoidance opportunities. Ensured down-stream processes followed the
framework of global strategies.
Schneider Electric - Knightdale, NC
Dec. 2007 - Jan. 2009
$23B Commercial and residential energy business
Supplier Quality Engineer/Process Improvement Specialist
Resolved supplier-critical issues escalated by plants or Product
Departments in partnership with quality managers, design engineers, and
buying teams. Project Coordinator across multiple business units for each
lean implementation. Managed supplier performance audits and assessments
by KPI attainment.
. Defined new global product introduction activities and established
strong partnership with the supply chain infrastructure using T sys T
Ethernet into Model 6 intelligent MCC involving return process with
industrialization leads from France, Korea, China, Mexico and the US
to achieve "first on the market" status for product which increased
sales.
. Developed suppliers by conducting workshops and training needs for
each value stream using Six Sigma, best practice, and Lean
Manufacturing strategies PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, Gage R&R, CAR, and 8D to
optimize cost, quality, and processes.
. Participated in APQP teams to develop and implement quality systems to
ensure processes and product meet company needs. Created Project
Quality Plans for Medium Voltage Projects.
. Arranged conceptualize opportunity for new product development by
instituting supplier scorecard for the business team to streamlining
quality and delivery performance plan to resolve cost of poor quality
and waste quickly to achieve performance target and prompt closure of
Supplier Corrective Action Reports.
. Innovated overview to understand part verification aspects and
evaluated risk factor of foreseeable use and misuse for spare parts on
drives.
Trion Fedders - Sanford, NC
Mar. 2006 - Oct. 2007
Industrial/commercial & residential indoor clean air equipment including
clean room, & medical air monitoring filtration.
Quality Supervisor / Engineer and ISO 9001/ISO14971 Management
Representative
Coordinated all ISO 9001-related and FDA activities for this. Facilitated
coaching, training, and mentoring quality department staff. Directed team
of corrective action specialists to drive continual improvements by
assigning tasks to the appropriate areas of responsibility and target
specific dates for implementation for complete follow-up of all audit
action item plans.
. Achieved a 15% reduced manufacturing lead-time for filters used in
biotechnology industries for vaccine and GMP phase manufacturing by
leading weekly continuous improvement teams using the DMAIC and Good
Manufacturing Practices approach.
. Audited clean room sister facility in China, developed action plans
for quality improvements, delivered training, and oversaw corrective
action teams which successfully decreased rate of filter leaks by 30%.
. Developed new database that linked NCR, FPY, CAR, and RMA defects to
accurately prioritize improvements based on highest-cost defect.
. Maintained Trion's quality operating system and obtained ISO 9001-2000
upgrade and registration.
Liebert Emerson Network Power - Ironton, OH Mar. 2003 - Mar.2006
World leader in mission-critical power and cooling technology
Quality / Manufacturing Engineer
Oversaw production scheduling for $1MM+, developed customer quotes for new
parts and investigated and resolved quality issues. Pursued 100% rolled
throughput yield in each value stream. Took products from prototype
development to full production, performing process engineering, tooling and
program development, and capital equipment specification, justification,
purchase, and installation.
. Saved $75,000 annually by establishing production standards including
workflow evaluation and line balancing for 6 product lines with 45
operators that included all OEM power projects and HVAC.
. Reduced startup errors 75% by establishing quality metrics, audit plan
and FMEA.
. Worked with receiving, purchasing, and design engineering to increased
cash flow 8% by initiating consolidated material inventory based on
annual usage into 3-bin Kanban System and MRB inventory.
. Evaluated current designs for cost reduction and approved design
changes through use of Agile, coordinating design-engineering efforts
across 3 sites.
. Implemented a changeover part in a 4-month span, quickly ramping up
from zero to 40 Cingular cabinets per week to achieve "first on the
market" status for product.
. Resolved quality issues that delivered $100,000+ in changeover savings
to key customer (Nortel).
Honeywell / Grimes Aerospace - Urbana, OH
Mar. 2001 - Mar. 2003
Designer and manufacturer of avionics light applications.
Manufacturing Engineer
Effectively performed all capability studies and SPC for commercial
aircraft lighting applications. Documented production procedures for new
and existing processes. Applies statistical methods, GD&T, Poke Yokes and
go/no-go gauging for future requirements.
. Delivered a 50% reduction in scrap, drawing upon lean manufacturing
strategies to refine floor plan using transportation and spaghetti
(workflow) diagrams to clarify non-value procedures.
. Planed sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the
fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect
product performance.
. Implemented and delivered monthly cost savings report on operating
equipment efficiency by using value stream mapping, leading to a 75%
reduction in processing time $40,000 in annual cost reduction.
. Instrumental in improving on time delivery (OTD) rating from 68% to
94% through team facilitation by daily meetings.
. Assisted in providing reproducibility information for DOE lead free
solder project and helped document reproducibility best practices.
. Resolved technical problems of significant impact to performance by
working with Chemist and suppliers to resolve plating issues.
. Coordinated and implemented new engineering principles, theories,
advanced technologies (composites) and concepts for process
improvements by using DMAIC processes.
Education & Training:
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering (1999)
Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Ohio
Associate of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Stark State College - Canton, Ohio
Professional Development
Global Supply Chain Management Training in Grenoble France (2007)
Core Competencies:
|Six Sigma Greenbelt Certified (2002) |Global Business Case |
|ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Auditor Cert, |Development/Presentation |
|(2006) |Product Innovation and Launch|
|Staff Training and Development | |
|Root Cause Analysis Skills |Vendor Negotiation |
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