Engineer Quality
Resume:
Jason J. Mann
Rochester, NY *4621
Phone: 585-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full-time Quality Management or Quality Engineering position.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Results driven manager with a consistent track record of creating business value and exceeding
standards and expectations through the use of continuous process improvement, six sigma, lean manufacturing, and continuous
learning. Agent of change with demonstrable leadership skills in leading the deployment of quality initiatives through process
improvement plans, quality problem solving, training, and mentoring. Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt. Ten years of management and
quality engineering experience. Outstanding business acumen, communication, negotiation, organizational, administrative,
visioning, developing people, relationship management, project management, work ethic, integrity, customer focus, team
building, and collaborative skills combined with analytical abilities.
LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACKBELT: Rochester Institute of Technology - 2011
Followed the DMAIC process and used Blackbelt tools to reduce cost and improve quality on highest volume product line.
Project resulted in 32% reduction in cycle time and 74% reduction in COPQ.
EXPERIENCE:
Surmotech Inc. Victor, NY May 2011 – Jan 2013
Director of Engineering
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the Engineering organization, including 4 Engineers and two technicians; responsible for 3 shift operation
• Led successful on-boarding of 4 new customers which resulted in over $200K in additional revenue in 2012
• Led two Kaizen events which resulted in over $100K in cost savings
• Led the implementation of the Aegis Manufacturing Operations System
• Led the selection and qualification of capital equipment (stencil printers and oven)
• Decreased overall internal PPM by 22%
• Developed and implemented Production Readiness Review process
Vuzix Corporation Rochester, NY Feb. 2009 – May 2011
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the Quality Engineering organization
• Led the implementation of a ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and ITAR compliancy program
• Led three Kaizen events which resulted in over $200K in cost savings
• Implemented formal CAPA system and Implemented supplier performance management system and supplier report cards
• Decreased PPM by 23% and Increased overall product yields by 17%
• Managed and led 12 key supplier audits
• Developed and implemented First Article Certification program
Gleason Corporation Rochester, NY June 2005 – Feb. 2009
Manager, Global Supplier Quality
Key Accomplishments:
• Implemented Global Supplier Performance Management system in SAP (includes 8 manufacturing sites globally)
• Managed Supplier Quality Engineering Groups at each manufacturing location globally
• Decreased supplier PPM globally by over 18% in 2005, 21% in 2006, 24% in 2007 and 23% in 2008
• Conducted 24 key supplier audits (2005-2009) and qualified 14 new global suppliers (2005-2009)
• Identified key resources in local plant operations and gaps in resources needed to grow local supplier quality organizations
• Developed and implemented First Article Certification program in 2008
MKS Instruments Rochester, NY Jan. 2004 – June 2005
ENI Product Division
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the Supplier Quality Engineering Team and inspection group (incoming, in-process and final)
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• Decreased supplier PPM by over 37% in and decreased cycle time for by over 21% (2004-2005)
• Implemented 12 poke yokes as irreversible corrective actions at suppliers (2004-2005)
EGW Associate assigned to Delphi Thermal Harrison Lockport, NY June 2002 – Jan. 2004
Supplier Quality Engineer/Advanced Quality Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the APQP team responsible for the launch of WCAR program with 2 PPM and 98% FTTQ and Delta program with
1 PPM and 99% FTTQ
• Decreased PPM for Value Stream Extensions by 24% (2002 to 2003) and decreased cycle time by an average of 22%
• Developed PFD’s, PFMEA’s and PCP’s for Value Stream Extensions, with emphasis on continual improvements
• Tracked supplier performance and reduced PRR’s by 32% (2002 – 2003)
• Developed and implemented 9 poke yokes in 2002 and 17 in 2003 as long-term corrective actions at suppliers
Corning Incorporated Corning, NY Jan. 2001 – May 2002
Supervisor/Manufacturing Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the engineering process development team improvement efforts, increased productivity by 45% and decreased
cycle time by 20% through Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control and
Design of Experiments
• Developed PM schedule which decreased downtime of production department by 60%
• Developed and documented manufacturing SOP's for reservoir filling area
MANUFACTURING LEAD
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the engineering team (NPI) responsible for the manufacturing integration of product lines (3) and increased yields
from 36% to 82% and throughput by 55%
• Managed the project team responsible for the transfer of POS DCM from EPP Facility (NY) to BPP Facility (PA)
• Led the product development team in interfacing with plant resource and all phases of manufacturing (NPI)
• Identified inputs for capacity models: operator times, cycle time, and yield improvement plans
• Identified, developed, and trained production teams on techniques such as Continuous Flow Manufacturing, Lean
Manufacturing, safety stock optimization, process control implementation, testing and line measures
Xerox Corporation Rochester, NY Dec. 1997- Dec. 2000
Product Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
• Managed the product development team in the design and development of HP and Canon compatible toner cartridges (HP
5000, Canon FX-3 and FX-4), all projects launched 20-25% ahead of scheduled deadline and within budget
• Supervised employees (14 Engineering Technicians) in Printer Cartridge Compatibles Lab
• Performed Root Cause and FMEA analysis on defective toner cartridges and reduced PPM by 27% (2000)
Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
• Decreased component part cost by 22% on all projects (1997 – 1999)
• Performed Supplier Quality Audits on current product projects, decreased defective PPM by 47% (1997 – 1999)
• Performed FMEA’s and Root Cause Analysis on defective assemblies at third party vendors (suppliers), reduced defective
PPM by over 50% on specific product projects (assemblies) with high defective PPM (1998) – 17% above target.
• Managed the Fuser Roll Bearing Remanufacturing Project which yields and annual savings of over $1.5M (1998 -1999)
EDUCATION:
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt May 2009
MS Manufacturing Leadership GPA: 3.80/4.0 Nov. 2008
Supply Chain Management Certification Mar. 2007
BS Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.67/4.0 Nov. 1998
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Jason J. Mann
HONORS/ACTIVITIES:
• Eagle Scout - Boys Scouts of America 1990 • Certified ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor
• Tau Kappa Epsilon • Certified Quality Auditor – ASQ
• ASQ – member • Certified Nuclear Lead Auditor (10CFR50)
• ASME – member • Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• PMI - member
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