ARNOLD J. LAUSEVICH

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218

414-***-****

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BACKGROUND SUMMARY

QUALITY ENGINEER with extensive experience in quality, test and product development in the automotive industry. Diverse experience includes military ordinance, custom metal fabrication, and construction equipment manufacturing. Audited environmental and manufacturing processes to meet ISO standards. Skilled in:

ISO/QS 9001:2000 ISO/TS 16949:2002

ISO/IEC 17025 ISO 14001

Design & Process Validation Testing Lean Manufacturing / Value Stream Analysis

Warranty Recovery Analysis Six Sigma Green Belt-Statistical / Reliability Analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Huf North America, Milwaukee, WI 2004 to 2012

Global Manufacturer of automotive security and mechanical hardware for the domestic and international automotive market.Huf develops and manufactures complete solutions for Car Access Security and Immobilization (CASIM) for the automotive industry and has grown from the tradition of a family business to become a leading partner in the industry with locations worldwide.

Quality Warranty Analyst Engineer

Statistical analysis of internal and customer warranty trends.Support of manufacturing and quality improvement development programs as well as customer related projects & the application of statistical problem solving techniques.

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI 1995 to 2004

Manufacturer of mechanical & electro-mechanical locks, keys and related products for the automotive and transportation industry. Producer of precision zinc die castings for the transportation, security and small engine industries with annual sales of $196.5 million.

Corporate Quality Engineer

Responsible for the support and development of advanced product quality and engineering planning process documentation, including test plan development for product design and manufacturing process validation. Additional responsibilities included test fixture and gauge cost estimation, test equipment procurement as well as the management of product warranty, reliability and recovery analysis.

Minimized program time by tracking advanced engineering documentation required for customer review and approval. Processed over 120 programs for approval and release with no slippages. Maximized initial program cost release revenue.

Managed warranty cost reduction efforts with Ford Motor Company resulting in a cost savings of $138,000.

Reduced labor cost by 30%, as the direct result of value stream analysis in the Milwaukee test lab facility. Transferred duplicate test procedures to the Juarez, Mexico test facility.

Increased warranty department efficiency 20% by value streaming the process and introducing (5S) work environment techniques.

Increased existing and new product sales by 10% in 2003, by providing quality perspectives in planning, reducing risk and meeting new customer expectations.

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AMRON CORPORATION, Waukesha, WI 1989 to 1994

Division of Nasco International, Incorporated. Manufacturer of small ordinance munitions in support of the defense industry.

Quality Engineer

Responsible for the monitoring, administration and control of key quality process characteristics as established by engineering and government standards. Supported engineering document process control systems as required to meet first article government engineering documentation submission standards.

Reduced scrap by 50% by applying statistical process controls on five specific product lines.

Introduced a pilot program utilizing SPC data for Amron/Government product buy-off. Reduced the amount of time for product approval and program initiation efforts.

Implemented a professional SPC program for employees. Trained 94% of all operators.

Established a gauge control system for all in-process inventory. Realized an estimated $50,000 savings for 1994.

COMPO, CORPORATION, Milwaukee, WI 1983 to 1988

Custom metal fabricator utilizing heavy plate steel, light stainless steel and aluminum.

Quality Manager

Responsible for quality systems management including hiring and training employees, working with customers to meet requirements, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Successfully established inspection department comprised of in-process inspection, testing and final inspection.

Achieved General Motors Certification: Targets for Excellence.

EDUCATION

AAS, Mechanical Technology, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI

SPECIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification- Huf NA

ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certified Internal Auditor- Plexus Corp.

ISO 17025 Internal Auditor Certificate- Perry Johnson, Inc.

PSW Data Entry Certificate- Ford Motor Co.

Analytical Warranty Systems Certificate- Ford Motor Co.

AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Quality (ASQ), Senior Member

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Senior Member

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