David Williamson

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Quincy, IL **301

(Home) 217-***-**** (Cell) 217-***-****

Email: acctuc@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

A quality management position where my thirty five years of successfully translating customer requirements into effective

quality systems and in developing personnel in the skills necessary to obtain and sustain new business as required for

organizational growth.

Professional Experience:

Manchester Tank, Quincy, IL (Manufacturer of Pressure Vessels) July 2011 to January 2014

Quality Manager/Quality Systems Manager

Managed two Incoming Inspectors, two Floor Inspectors, one Floater/Calibration Technician, two DOT Inspectors, 1 Code

Compliance Manager and two Team Leads.

• Certifications

• DOT, ASME, Transport Canada, TPED, PED

• Improved measurement capabilities in the Quality Department and was responsible for all measurement equipment in

the Quality and DOT Lab

• Designed and implemented gage calibration program which included writing the entire Gage Calibration Manual and

training of calibration technician

• Gages included calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, thread rings, digital levels, angle finders, pH

meters, annealing furnace, pressure gages

• Designed

• FMEA

• Control plans

• Process flow diagrams

• At customer requests, documented measurement strategies

• Key individual in obtaining the first PPAP Automotive Approval and successfully completed five additional PPAPs for

an automotive customer

• Successfully completed retrofit of outdated tensile puller in DOT Lab

• Researched and purchased FARO Portable CMM. Self trained to use the unit

• Participated in External audits of ASME, TC (Transport Canada), Candu, KGS (Korean Gas Services)

• Redesigned, improved and implemented internal audit plan, audit schedule, audit check sheets which were aligned

with ASME code, and internal quality manual.

• Problem solving

• Utilized 8D for problem resolution

• Reduced external paint defects by 90% by implementing dock audit procedure

• Identified mishandling of tanks in warehouse as root cause

• Discovered low carbon content that were leading to tensile failures. Increased carbon content and problem was

resolved

• Researched cause for paint blow back in Faraday areas caused by Back Ionization

• Found root cause for many defects to be inadequate fixtures. Funds were set aside to build fixtures

externally

Fortis Plastics, Inc., Fort Smith, AR (Plastic Injection Molding-Appliance Industry) August 2010 to April 2011

Quality Manager

Managed one Quality Engineer, one Quality Technician and three Quality Auditors. Maintained Fortis quality standards in

the production of plastic injection molding products.

Re-implemented 8D Problem Solving Activities for both internal and external quality issues

Implemented secondary audit process to meet specific customer quality requirements

Designed and implemented Layered Process Audits to meet specific customer quality requirements

Designed L.P.A. schedule and provided training for teams as well as reporting results weekly to management

Responsible for calibration of all major measuring equipment

Reported weekly Cost of Quality metrics to corporate management

Involved in Hoshin activities to reduce internal scrap

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Mahle Engine Components, Russellville, AR (HHP Camshafts) January 2009 to May 2010

Quality Manager

Managed two Quality Engineers, three Quality Technicians, one Metallurgical Supervisor, three Metallurgical Technicians

and one Gage Calibration Technician. Maintained Mahle quality standards in production of steel camshafts for off highway

equipment.

Selected, installed and implemented plant wide SPC software

Designed and implemented defect training manual based on customer rejections

50% reduction in internal scrap for dings due to poor handling and storage

95% reduction in customer rejections due to part cleanliness

Implemented layered process audits-initial compliance ratio 75%, current ratio 95%

Implemented weekly plant wide quality meetings to review internal/external scrap for all shifts

Member of audit team to conduct supplier quality audits

Identified key machines that were required to meet customer capability requirements motivating production to begin

retrofitting outdated/worn out equipment

Management Representative for TS 16949 Quality Management System

Improved line side gauging throughout the facility

Included on Mahle approved internal auditor roster which allows auditing of other Mahle facilities

Bodine Aluminum Inc., Troy, Missouri (Aluminum Casting Foundry) September 2001 to August 2008

Toyota Motor Manufacturing

Assistant Manager, Quality

Managed an organization consisting of three Group Leaders, three Team Leaders and 15 team members. Maintained

Toyota quality standards and procedures in the production of aluminum die castings.

Developed calibration process and procedures

Trained Team Leaders and team members on measurement procedures

Selected and purchased inspection equipment

Developed and documented dock audit process and trained personnel

Reviewed non-conformance and audit reports with top management

Redeveloped and implemented annual calibration of all major QC inspection equipment

Quality Engineer

Utilized statistical process control to monitor manufacturing process parameters and to ensure incoming materials met

Toyota metallurgical and dimensional standards. Primary contact for automotive customer Production Part Approval

Process (PPAP) compliance on all new products. Provided on-site problem solving and corrective action reviews at major

customers.

Toyota certified quality trainer for measurement skills

Participated in Toyota Problem Solving Methodologies

Internal Auditor

Trained management and employees on the quality audit process

Developed internal audit plans and schedules then executed the audits and reported results

Process Engineer Assistant

Coordinated improvements between Process Engineering and Quality departments

Optimized machine parameters and regularly verified they were maintained

Provided technical review of dies and components for early signs of wear or damage

Illinois Valley Plastics, Washington IL (Plastic Injection Molding) November 1995 to September 2001

Quality Manager

Managed all internal manufacturing quality and supplier quality activities for this injection molding company. Supervised

five quality inspectors. Introduced SPC in production and enforced its use by suppliers. Implemented calibration program,

customer quality problem resolution, internal auditing for ISO-9001, quality reporting, PPAP, gage R&R and purchase of

inspection equipment.

Led transformation from status as a disqualified supplier to Caterpillar to full certification

Led the successful certification to ISO-9001

Instrumental in implementation of automated batch tag system

Led the redesign of all SQA activities and supervised implementation

Improved the speed and productivity of quality inspection process without compromising quality to the customer

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Morton Machining and Manufacturing, Morton, IL (CNC Machine Shop) August 1994 to November 1995

Quality Assurance Manager

Directed all quality functions for this key supplier to Caterpillar including first article, process and product audits, receiving

and final inspections, metrology methods, calibration, CMM programming and employee training.

Redeveloped company quality manual

Updated metrology procedures and equipment to meet customer high precision requirements

Introduced improved in-process audit techniques to pro-actively identify potential quality issues

Personally trained plant personnel for audits, CMM operation, calibration and gage use and maintenance

Continental Sprayers, St. Peters, MO (Plastic Injection Molding and Assembly) March 1993 to August 1994

Chief Inspector

Responsible to upgrade existing metrology tools, methods and training. Achieved a breakthrough in dealing with chronic

injection molding process control problems through the effective use of metrology in support of SPC methods. Trained

operators and inspectors to sustain the gains achieved. Developed and implemented management reports and statistical

data analysis.

Wainwright Industries, Inc., St. Peters, MO (Automotive Metal Stamping) September 1990 to March 1993

Quality Technician/Calibration Technician

Developed and implemented improvements to the existing metrology system to meet requirements of Automotive and

Aerospace customers. Implemented a calibration program and maintained SPC charts of metal stamped parts. Involved

in Ford Q1 Certification.

Mark Andy, Chesterfield, MO (Printing Press Manufacturer) May 1988 to September 1990

Quality Technician/Calibration Technician

Responsible for documentation and compliance for incoming inspection of all materials. Participated in supplier

certifications, supplier quality improvement projects, production quality problem solving, ensuring dimensional integrity of

machined parts and development/implementation of ASTM compliant paint test procedures.

Thermal Science, Fenton, MO (Paint Manufacturer) July 1984 to March 1988

Quality Manager

Maintained stringent quality system documentation required for this manufacturer of nuclear industry customers.

Implemented in-house repair and maintenance of all gages resulting in a $10,000 cost savings.

Harris Broadcast Electronics, Quincy, IL (Radio/TV Transmitters) September 1979 to June 1984

Mechanical/Electrical Inspector

Responsible to check drawings for accuracy and utilize approved drawings to assure assembly quality. Inspected all

production line products for quality of wiring, soldering, termination and layout.

Education and Qualifying Experience

Quality Control – Florissant Valley College

Toyota Certified Trainer – QC Fundamental Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Course

Certified Internal Auditor – QS-9000

Certified Internal Auditor – ISO-9000

Certified Hardness Tester Technician

Applied Statistical Quality Training

Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

RABQSA-Certified ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Training with ISO/TS 16949:2009 Automotive Emphasis

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