PAUL A. MUELLER

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Adrian, MI 49221 Cell: 517-***-****

acgfsr@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

A Senior professional with over 20 years of industrial / manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include quality

management for all phases of product life cycle, along with engineering support for manufacturing operations.

My objective is to use my professional background and leadership experiences in a manufacturing and/or managerial capacity

to provide innovative solutions to customer and internal concerns. It is my goal to enhance product quality with the focus of

strengthening corporate profitability through the elimination of process inefficiencies.

Professional Experience

May 2012 – September 2014

TAC Manufacturing, Inc.

Provider of automotive shift levers, key sets, steering wheels, and steering wheel lock assemblies for Toyota, Ford, and Subaru

Operation employed over 800 associates in parts production, assembly, and support activities.

Q uality Manager

Jackson, Michigan

Led a diverse team of Quality Engineers and technicians in all aspects of new program launches for Ford, Toyota, and

Subaru. Work involved all ar eas of PPAP preparation and sub-supplier development. Directly interfaced with customer

engineering teams for the review and approval of required documentation. Directed the corrective action process addressing

customer line complaints and internal nonconformance. Insured the timely response to customer concerns and updates on web

based reporting systems. Supported parts production tool approvals specifically related dimensional analysis and customer

notification. Administered internal change management process and documentation. Validated Assembly line equipment.

November 2011 – May 2012

Independent Medical Device Contracting

Provided quality system development services for 2 medical device start-up companies. Specific roles were establishing

quality system documentation processes, and process mapping for developing business activities. Trained incumbent quality

staff on ISO and FDA standards and reporting requirements.

March 2008 – November 2011

Xoran Technologies, LLC

Designer and manufacturer of 3D scanning imaging systems used in Otolaryngology and

Dental practice. Business included the development of proprietary software enabling

the compiling and generation of 3D images from medical devices.

Director of Quality

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Led all aspect of quality testing and device approvals, including regulatory submissions to the FDA. Implemented FDA

compliant CAPA program to address customer complaints. Administered records retention of quality documentation,

including ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR part 820 standards, SOP’s and work instructions. Established departmental budgets

aligned with the established business objectives.

December, 2000 – March, 2008

INERGY AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

Global manufacturer of blow molded HDPE fuel systems for automotive applications.

Adrian -Tier I supplier to General Motors and Chrysler LLC facilities

Q uality Engineer

Adrian, MI

Lead 6 Sigma problem solving initiatives (Shainin Red X) related to process concerns, customer identified issues, and quality

defect elimination. Scrap reduction initiatives specifically demonstrated 20% reduction in internal scrap losses. Direct company

liaison with General Motors and Chrysler LLC operations, providing support during all phases of program development, led

customer concern resolution teams. Successfully voided or reduced the severity of over 50% of customer nonconforming events.

Reduced external containment costs at customer facilities by over $50,000 in 2007. Maintained quality management system

documentation, including submissions of required customer part approvals. Compiled and evaluated quality performance data to

identify areas for improvement initiatives. Directed continuous improvement plans (based on data assessment) successfully

increasing line efficiency 15% in assembly operations.

January 1997 – December, 2000

ADRIAN STEEL COMPANY

Metal stamping and forming operation manufacturing storage systems, ladder

racks, and cabinetry for service vehicles applications.

Q uality Manager

Adrian, MI

Supervised the quality staff of 6 technicians covering 3 operating shifts. Developed quality management process for facility,

including leadership in securing QS-9000 certification (accomplished in 9 months). Developed cost of quality tracking system

which demonstrated 30% reduction in product quality loss in 1999. Lead daily quality activities including product assessment,

process monitoring, and improvement initiatives.

Implemented first structured safety initiative for facility. Plant wide safety training and peer safety committee developed to

promote new processes and provide feedback.

Dec. 1992 – January, 1997

LAIDLAW WASTE SYSTEMS

Solid and industrial waste disposal facility

Operations Manager

Adrian, MI

Supervised all daily production activities for landfill operations, including staffing assignments. Coordinated facility safety

program and operator skill assessment and training. Company representative for state (DEQ) and local

(County Drain Commission) regulatory site inspections. Company liaison for local township (Palmyra) council meetings.

Personal Accomplishments

Adrian Kiwanis Club

Member1993 - Present

President 1998/99

Adrian Kiwanis Foundation - 2000-2005 / 2006 to present

Adrian Public Schools Board of Education

Member1999-2002

President 2001/2002 school year

Adrian Area Little League

Board member 1999 to present

President 2005-2007

Education

Education

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science Mining Engineering

Morgantown, WV

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