Employment History

American Showa, Inc., Sunbury, Ohio

Quality Engineer, June 2008 to Present

Responsibilities include Supplier Quality Development related to 4-Wheel

shock absorber/strut manufacturing with Honda of America as a primary

customer. Interface extensively with Suppliers in the areas of product

development and non-conformance. Suppliers include steel coiled spring

and bar producers, powder metal and sintered parts makers, fasteners and

valve manufacturers.

Support the areas of Customer Quality Relations, Warranty and

investigations, internal/external FMEA training, and internal process and

inspection audits.

ArcelorMittal Marion (formerly Dofasco-Copperweld Inc., LTV-Copperweld

Tubular Products Group), Marion, Ohio

Senior Quality Engineer, January 2003 to June 2008

Responsible for the initiation of new product projects, and monitoring

tasks of a multi-disciplinary team through most phases of APQP. Direct

all activities, compile and review all documentation for PPAP submissions

(compliant to AIAG Standards) as a Certified ISO/TS16949 Tier 1/Tier 2

Steel Tubular Products Supplier.

Other responsibilities include the review of Customer Specific

Requirements and Material Specifications, supervision of Inspection and

NDT Personnel, Champion of the "Rapid Response Team" in leading all

nonconforming material dispositions, IMDS reporting and submissions,

monitoring Process FMEA and implementing actions, generating Control

Plans (Pre-Launch and Production) and Operator Instructions, overseeing

Gauge Calibration and Control (AIAG MSA), initiating Return Orders,

writing and reviewing Work Instructions applicable to Gauging and Product

Inspection, and participate regularly in employee training applicable to

measuring and testing.

Proficient in the use of CEBOS MQ1 Quality Management System Software,

Minitab Statistical Software, SAP (R3), AS400, and Outside View Business

Systems Software, as well as Microsoft Office.

Cooper Compression (formerly Cooper Energy Services), Houston, Texas

Senior Quality Engineer, March 2001 to October 2002

Organized and directed inspection methods and practices of Aftermarket

warehousing, machining, and assembly operations in the distribution of

OEM products to the oil and natural gas engine and compression equipment

industry. Overall support in the areas of receiving, stocking, and

shipment of components, as well as the evaluation and disposition of

customer returned product. Interfaced extensively with Customers and

Suppliers on product non-conformance and issuance of internal and

external corrective actions.

Accomplishments included the initiation and implementation of a

Nonconformance Reporting program, developing and tracking a gauge

calibration and recall system, as well as the achievement of Green Belt

status in support of Six Sigma practices.

LTV-Copperweld Tubular Products Group, Marion, Ohio

Quality Assurance Technician, September 1998 to March 2001

Responsibilities include the direction of plant PPAP activities and of

the submission process, participated in APQP, Control Plan development,

and FMEA. Oversaw the control of non-conforming material, process

inspection and dock auditing activities in manufacturing automotive steel

tubular products. Implemented facility calibration and control of all

measuring and testing equipment, capability studies and statistical

process control to comply with QS 9000 (AIAG) requirements, utilizing

licensed software such as GAGEpack, SQCpack, and setup and testing of

WinSPC.

Certified as NDT Level I in the discipline of Electromagnetic testing

(Eddy Current) and QS 9000 Internal Auditor. Established written

operating procedures applicable to Nondestructive testing equipment

calibration and verification, dimensional inspection and testing methods,

and equipment calibration instructions, as well as providing employee

training.

IB-Tech, Incorporated, Bucyrus, Ohio

Assistant Manager - Quality Control, March 1998 to September 1998

Assisted in the startup of the assembly operations of mechanical power

seat frames as a supplier to Honda of North America. Participated in an

extensive training program provided by parent company, Imasen Electric

Corporation, in the elements of automotive electrical components,

fabrication, and assembly operations. Appointed to Honda's "Guest

Engineer" program and primary consultant in troubleshooting automotive

seat installation problems during the launch of the 1999 Acura TL model

production at the Marysville, Ohio facility.

Marion Power Shovel Company (Bucyrus International, Inc.), Marion, Ohio

Quality Control Supervisor, August 1995 to January 1998

Responsible for overseeing all inspection operations in the areas of

receiving, burning, welding, heat treating, machining operations,

assembly, and gauge calibration control. Trained and certified as a

member of the Internal Audit Team in the preparation of obtaining and the

continuance of ISO 9001 Certification.

Metallurgical Laboratory Technician, November 1992 to August 1995

Metallographic analysis and mechanical testing of materials in support of

heat treating and field failure analysis. Review of Supplier material

test reports (i.e. steel forgings, castings, plate, and pipe) for

compliance to Marion and ASTM specification requirements. Responsible

for service, calibration, and control of portable Brinell hardness

testers and measuring microscopes, organizing outside agencies for the

calibration of test equipment.

McDonnell Douglas - Douglas Aircraft Company, Columbus, Ohio

Quality Engineer - Metallurgical Process Control, May 1989 to November 1992

Accomplishments include the establishment of the Quality Assurance

Process Control Laboratory's metallurgical function by activating testing

equipment, implementing laboratory work instructions, and ensuring

procedural compliance pertaining to thermal processing equipment

surveillance, control testing, and certification. Other duties included

various tests of incoming raw materials and fastening hardware,

qualification of drivmatic riveting equipment, and providing technical

support to areas of fabrication, machine shop, and assembly operations of

aircraft components.

BMY / Wheeled Vehicle Division - Harsco Corporation, Marysville, Ohio

Quality Assurance Metallographer, February 1987 to May 1989

Performed basic Metallography, routine product reliability testing of

incoming material components, and process control testing in accordance

with Military, Federal, ASTM, SAE, and GM specifications for the assembly

of Military trucks.

Rockwell International, NAAO, Columbus, Ohio

Quality Assurance Technical Analyst, May 1983 to February 1987

Acceptance testing of incoming raw materials, fasteners, and fastening

systems. Conducted investigations of fastener related problems,

primarily blind riveting. Prepared technical reports highlighting

laboratory evaluations, and recommendations to support Product

Inspection.

Education

Franklin University - Columbus, Ohio

Attended classes in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in the Social

Sciences.

Terra Technical College - Fremont, Ohio

Completed one year in the Marketing Technology.

Bettsville High School - Bettsville, Ohio

College Preparatory curriculum - graduated with honors.

Contact this candidate