OBJECTIVE: Seeking Quality Manager position using my extensive and varied
background in manufacturing, quality and safety to assist organizations
to succeed and grow.
EDUCATION:
Continuing Education Coursework in Electrical Engineering
Penn State University, Dubois, PA
Continuing Education Coursework in GD&T, Management and Leadership
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
EXPERIENCE:
Quality Engineer Metaldyne Sintered Components Ridgway,
PA 2012
Review customer blueprints and assist team in developing a manufacturing
plan.
Develop quality planning for new products. IE: Product layout, PPAP,
FMEA's and control plans.
. Perform the disposition duties for the Material Review Board
operations for non-conforming product.
. Aid and assist production as necessary to resolve manufacturing issues
and problem-solving resulting in removal of 100% outsourcing of visual
inspection operation.
. Perform layered auditing as a method of continual improvement.
Quality Lead Manager Randstad Engineering Contracted to GE
Transportation Emporium, PA 2012
. Manage the Quality System for a National locomotive repair company.
. Perform safety audits and advise on status of system.
. Manage calibration of equipment.
. Manage the raw material, in-process and out-going inspection
laboratory.
. Prepare documentation and conducted monthly quality meetings.
Quality Manager Allegheny Coatings
Ridgway, PA 2011
. Managed the Quality System for a local corrosion resistant coating
application company.
. Managed internal audit process.
. Participated in the planning and development of new product and
processes.
. Interacted with customers in the resolution of customer concerns and
complaints.
Acting Quality Director/Quality Manager KDH Defense Systems
Eden, NC 2010
. Obtained ISO registration/certification audit process, one month ahead
of schedule.
. Completed and passed full system unscheduled ARMY systems audit.
. Managed restart of quality manufacturing process for new military
contracts, including hiring and training of new inspectors for new
processes. (80 employees)
. Designed the manufacturing and inspection process flow for product.
. Managed the installation and implementation of ISO Quality System.
Plant Operations Manager/Quality Manager KDH Defense Systems
Johnstown/Waynesburg, PA 2009
. Management responsibility for manufacturing location for manufacturing
needs.
. Directed and performed the retraining of manufacturing and inspection
personnel.
. Counseled and dismissed employees regarding manufacturing
activities, attitude issues and attendance issues.
. Hired necessary personnel to fulfill manufacturing and quality
needs.
. Developed the manufacturing process using lean manufacturing
techniques such as cell techniques.
. Managed machine and building maintenance operations.
Quality Supervisor / 5S and Safety Facilitator Carbone of America
St. Marys, PA 2004 to 2009
. Maintained and directed the Quality Assurance System in compliance to
ISO 9001:2000, governmental, corporate, and company requirements.
. Began process to update Quality System from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO
9001:2008 version.
. Planned and managed internal, third party and customer audit,
evaluated results from audits and established corrective/preventive
actions, conducted follow-up audits for audit closures.
. Reduced audit man-hours by 25% by converting element based ISO
9002:1994 to process based ISO 9001:2000 methodology.
. Managed corrective and preventive action programs in response to customer
complaint, issued RMA's for returns.
. Performed data analysis for problem solving using various software
formats including Minitab.
. Aided and assisted manufacturing supervisors in problem solving
issues, process improvement programs and machine evaluations.
. Performed personnel job performance evaluations and when necessary
performed appropriate disciplinary actions.
Self-employed as Quality Systems Consultant PM and Thermistor
Industries St. Marys, PA 2001 to 2004
. Consulted with clients regarding the ISO Registration and Certification
process.
. Directed registration and certification programs at client's businesses.
. Installed software package and developed a multi-level documentation
system to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 registration audit
for clients.
Quality Technician/Application Engineer Keystone Thermometrics
Corp. St. Marys, PA 1977 to 2001
. Customer Service Representation and Sales Engineer.
. Customer Service Sales visits, including travels throughout numerous
states, Canada and Europe.
. Reviewed and interpreted customer drawings and governmental
specifications.
. Designed thermally sensitive electronic products for the automotive,
appliance, and HVAC industries.
. Created manufacturing instructions, control plans, inspection plans for
assembly, SMD and thru-hole products.
. Performed employee-training operations in manufacturing techniques
appropriate to each product.
. Designed prototype products, developed vendors and performed supplier
audits.
. Supervised the manufacturing of assembly products from prototyping to
production (40 personnel).
. Responsible as a Management Representative during third party ISO
registration audits.
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft( Office Products, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint,
WordPerfect, AutoCAD, Lotus 123, Minitab, blueprint reading and technical
writing.
CERTIFICATIONS:
CDL Class B with
Air Brake, School Bus and Passenger Endorsements
ASQC Certified Technician SPC Certificate Participative
Management Certificate
GD&T Certificate AutoCad Certificate Quality
Engineer In Training Certificate