VINCENT E. PRICE

**** ******* ****

Anderson, South Carolina 29621

864-***-****

ablfuf@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

. Electrical Engineer with experience in quality, development and test

processes for the Electronics, Hybrids, Ceramics and Automotive

manufacturing industries.

. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and Quality Systems,

including ISO9001, QS9000 and TS16949.

. Additional skills include the design and installation of electrical

distribution systems, instrumentation and nuclear power generation.

. Certified Quality Engineer - American Society for Quality

. Shainin Red X Apprentice - September 2007

. Computer Skills - Windows XP; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Access, Project; SAP

. German Language - Basic Understanding

EDUCATION

BS, Electrical Engineering, 1988 - State University of New York at Buffalo.

Specialization - Digital and Microcomputer Electronics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Robert Bosch, LLC - Anderson, South Carolina

1998 to 2009

Manufacturer of hybrid electronic control modules used in the automotive

industry.

Test Engineer

. Performed failure analysis of anti-lock brake and transmission control

modules. Evaluated returned product, performed root cause analysis to

identify product defects or failures in the manufacturing process,

provided 8D reports to customers.

. Created and implemented corrective actions; ensured products and

processes met customer specifications and Bosch quality standards.

. Analyzed test data to identify and screen latent failures prior to

shipment; adjusted test limits as required.

. Worked with electronic component suppliers to identify and resolve

quality deficiencies.

. Realized $1.8M in cost savings by utilizing Shainin problem-solving

skills to analyze and eliminate false failures in the Vehicle

Simulation Test process.

. Served as Project Leader for the consolidation of Bosch's worldwide

production of ceramic (LTCC) substrates to the Anderson facility.

. Served as Development Review Coordinator; alerted appropriate

departments to new components, test steps and manufacturing processes.

. Reduced costs and minimized down-time through the coordination of

new/alternate component transitions; expanded local supply base,

qualified alternate suppliers.

. Served as Trainer for basic and advanced level training classes on ABS

module operation to engineers, technical and non-technical staff.

. Worked closely with design group to salvage obsolete material through

revision of BOM's; resulted in approximately $1M in cost savings.

AVX - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 1991 to

1998

Manufacturer of ceramic capacitors used in the automotive, computer,

telecommunications and medical industries.

Process Engineer

. Responsible for functional testing, equipment troubleshooting and

packaging of ceramic capacitors.

. Designed and implemented procedural and equipment-based enhancements

which reduced manufacturing costs, increased yields and improved

product reliability.

. Directed the activities of three Engineering Technicians; reported to

the Engineering Manager.

. Utilized cash flow analysis to justify and implement cost savings

proposals; reduced corporate expenditures by $1M.

. Relocated test phase of the manufacturing process to two facilities in

Mexico to maintain a competitive edge in the world market.

. Designed and implemented a computer program based on the IEEE-488

standards which interfaces instrumentation to personal computers;

reduced labor and improved equipment utilization.

. Implemented the T.O.P.S. (Team Oriented Problem Solving) process to

track, analyze, identify and correct unfavorable trends in the

manufacturing process.

Carborundum Company, Electric Products - Niagara Falls, New York 1988 to

1990

Manufacturer of electronic gas ignition systems, resistive ceramic

components for use in the defense, medical and other industrial products.

Quality Engineer

. Developed and formalized a quality assurance program designed to

achieve approval as a government supplier.

. Designed and implemented automated test equipment to confirm proper

operation of circuit cards.

. Performed quality tests on materials received and shipped; evaluated

customer returns for credit.

. Provided facility-wide technical assistance and troubleshooting

expertise on personal computer operations.

. Reported to Quality Assurance Manager.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy 1977 to 1983

. Maintained and operated a shipboard nuclear reactor plant and

associated electronic support systems.

. Responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of closed

circuit television systems.

. Received Good Conduct, Navy Expeditionary, Humanitarian Service and

Sea Service medals.

MEMBERSHIPS

Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Palmetto Chapter, ASQ

. Served as Treasurer (2003-2004 and 2007-2008) and Chairman (2006-2007)

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