Kathleen Prato

***** ****** **** 314-***-****

Foristell, MO 63348 Email: acqlb5@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

I am a demonstrated professional with success in cross-cultural domains and a drive for results. I have a track record of consistent achievement/over achievement of goals in highly competitive environments. A self-starter with a record of progression to positions of wide ranging entrepreneurial responsibility.

AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE

Business Development

Project Management & CI

Human Relations

Project Planning & Analysis

Training

Team Management

Lean Manufacturing

Customer Relations

Contracts/Proposals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wainwright – a Division of Modineer 2014 to Present

Sr. Quality Engineer

Oversee quality processes and systems in a major Tier 1 environment, in accordance with ISO/TS16949. Liaison between plant and major customers for all quality related issues, utilizing problem solving disciplines such as 8D and 5 Whys. Launch new projects utilizing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods and documents such as Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FEMA) and Control Plans, conduct capability and gage R&R studies, perform Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, conduct process & product audits, utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other related statistical methods, participate in product / process improvement teams, lead corrective / preventative action teams. Work in conjunction with design engineers for reworks. Track data for QOS and Monthly Quality Reports due to corporate. Responsible for processing invoices that correlate to third party sort charges.

Key Accomplishments:

Through consistent customer communication, significantly decreased sort costs (15K in 2 mos)

Lead process improvement team to address customer complaints more quickly achieving root cause and permanent corrective action

Aerotek (contracted to General Motors), Wentzville, MO 2012 to 2014

Quality Engineer

Review plant Engineering Work Orders and attend weekly Engineering Change meeting to ensure communication to all affected areas of the plant and monitor breakpoints for implementation. Ensure all Torque issues discovered by the plant are remedied. Actively participate in Change Approval Board for plant impact and release of parts and tooling requirements. Work with Quality Engineers and repair personnel to root cause body leaks, water leaks, squeaks and rattles and wind noise issues for the full sized vans (GM610 Chevy Express and GMC Savannah) and mid-sized trucks (Chevy Colorado (2015 Truck of the year) and GMC Canyon) through Red X problem solving. Participate in Production Parts Approval Process (PPAP). Responsible for accounts payable related to plant reworks, temporary work order verification and monitoring to ensure target implementation dates are met.

Key Accomplishments:

Responsible for ensuring all reworks are paid in accordance with work order cost approval (appx $1.5 mil per year)

Chosen above more senior engineers to drive Captured Test Fleet defects to resolution for launch of new mid-size truck, improving processes and product quality.

Global Compliance Audit (GCA) Manager

Supervised three (3) plant auditors in the daily conduct of the General Motors Global Customer Audit and Fast Response processes. Identified engineering related quality issues and communicate to Quality Engineering team. Ensured compliance with ISO 9001-2008 standards through conducting internal audits, Corrective Action and following through, ensuring compliance with Quality Management System. Ensured GM-Global Manufacturing System implementation via regular audits on the shop floor. Utilized customer feedback to support cross-functional problem solving and drive resolution, reducing warranty costs and improving customer satisfaction. Ensured timely feedback of audit defect information to Quality Operations and production teams, driving product improvement. Ensured Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) were completed in timely fashion to assist in error proofing and continuous improvement.

Key Accomplishment:

Consistently exceeded corporate guidelines for daily and monthly audit score.

Trained and correlated hourly audit team, ensuring more consistent in-plant identification of issues, allowing for more timely problem resolution

General Dynamics information Technology, Panama City, FL 2010 to 2012

Senior Quality Analyst – Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)

Assisted in management of the department quality program, ensuring excellence in manufacturing by the Seal Delivery Vehicle Production Team. Acted as quality liaison between Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, quality department and upper management to analyze and determine best practices in prototype design and production. Supervised and coordinated testing and laboratory processing of foreign metals and other substances in accordance with ISO 17025. Ensured, via Critical Design Reviews, that engineer designs met customer requirements such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, ISO standards and did not adversely affect other aspects of the boat. Responsible for the development and circulation of Quality Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Audit Schedules and findings as well as Corrective and Preventive Action in accordance with ISO 9001-2008. Assisted in preparing Division for Base and external audits; ensuring corrective actions are implemented and perform root-cause analysis.

Key Accomplishments:

Trained Engineering team on new standards for Design review, validation and implementation

Led program process revision and implementation

Approved waivers and deviations to design drawings and prototypes

Ratheon Technical Services Corp. Fort Irwin, Ca 2008 to 2010

Quality Manager/ Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Developed, implemented and managed ISO 9001-2008 Quality Plan and Environmental Health and Safety program for the Expeditionary Training Capability Information Systems, (ETC-IS) Fort Irwin. Ensured compliance by all employees on contract through monthly audit schedules and drove process improvement via root cause analysis and Raytheon Six Sigma practices. Automated workflow, streamlined business practices and identified and corrected deficiencies. Coordinated and performed audits of Raytheon and sub-contractors and suppliers. Acted as direct representative of Raytheon to the Department of Defense NTC Quality Assurance representative. Maintained awareness of regulatory changes and disseminates safety-related bulletins, technical changes and literature to work site personnel. Conducted site surveys, planned movement and conduct safety inspections, ensuring compliance with Federal OSHA standards. Responsible for accurate reporting of accidents or incidents in violation of those standards.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and trained Quality Management System and Safety Standards

Conducted annual safety training for approximately 300 RTSC, ETC- IS employees.

EDUCATION

Masters Business Administration – Human Resources Management

B.S., Business Administration cum Laude Graduate

MILITARY EDUCATION

Basic Combat Training Course

Defense Language Institute Basic Russian Course

Signal Intelligence Analysis Course

Primary Leadership Development Course

US Army Total Instructor Training Course

CERTIFICATIONS

RAB ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Certification

LRQA ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor Certification

SECRET Security Clearance, with prior TS/SCI

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