MICHAEL L. WINLAND

*** **** ****** ******, **********, Indiana 46383

Phone - 219-***-****; email - acsmgd@r.postjobfree.com

A hands-on quality professional with experience in Quality Management System implementations/upgrades and using continuous improvement methodologies to improve the bottom line. Expertise includes:

* Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, TS 16949, AS 9100)

* Stamping operations

* Continuous Improvement ( Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DOE)

* Multi-plant operations

* Process Controls Methods (SPC, FMEA)

* Supervised up to 12 direct reports and 200 total

* High and low volume manufacturing

* Mentoring and training of all levels of employees

* Machine shops, electronics, printing, and assembly operations

* Project management

* Foundry and powdered metal technologies

* Self Directed Work Teams

* Batch type operations (heat treating, coating, plating)

* International experience (US, Europe, Asia)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dakkota Integrated Systems – Chicago September 2014 – September 2015

Quality Manager

Company assembles the headliners, front fascia, and rear fascia for the Ford Explorer, Taurus, and MKS all built at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant. Responsible for all plant Quality activities.

Significant accomplishments

On boarded and mentored several Quality Engineers to strengthen the department.

Set up more robust Supplier Quality processes.

Participated in getting our assemblies prepared and approved for 2016 Explorer launch.

Chicago-Wilcox Mfg. Co. March 2011 – September 2014

Director of Quality Assurance and Engineering

Company produces gaskets, washers, shims, etc. for a wide range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial lighting, compressor, and many other applications. Responsible for all Quality Assurance and Engineering activities. Customers include Honeywell, Woodward Governor, Cooper Lighting, Musco Sports Lighting, Fairbanks Morse, and Gardner Denver, among others.

Significant accomplishments

Upgraded QMS to include TS 16949:2009 requirements.

Obtained Self Release status at major aerospace customer.

Streamlined quotation process to better track and reduce turnaround time by 25%.

Self Employed – Home Improvement – Part Time Sept 2008 – March 2011

Avery-Dennison, Performance Films Division April 2005 – Sept 2008

Quality Manager

Company produces film and film laminates used as decorative trim in automobiles and vinyl siding, various printing applications, and aluminum flake used in printing, coating, and painting applications. Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities. Customer base included Ford, GM, Boeing, and Alcoa, among others.

Significant accomplishments

Upgraded QMS which led to only third party audit with no findings in the past 3 years.

In first 9 months, reduced customer return rate by approximately 20%.

Led or participated in various Kaizen events resulting in over $4mm in annualized cost savings.

Self Employed - Consulting – Part Time Oct 2003 - Mar 2005

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Magnequench UG, Inc., Valparaiso, IN.

VP, Quality Assurance Oct 1995 - Sept 2003

Company produced precision machined rare earth permanent magnets for automotive, computer, motors, sensors, and other industrial applications. Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities in 2 plants and the QMS at a third facility. Customer based included Western Digital, Seagate, Bosch, Globe Motors, Hamilton, Sundstrand, and Pacific Scientific, among others.

Significant accomplishments

Directed the implementation of ISO 9001 quality management system at two manufacturing locations. Upgraded one facility to AS 9100 and was in the process of upgrading the other facility to TS 16949 when it was decided to close the facility

By improving in-process controls, reduced Quality Department staffing by 40%.

Coordinated quality activities between sister companies in the US, UK, Switzerland, Singapore, Mexico, and China.

Martin Marietta Ocean, Radar and Sensor Systems, Glen Burnie, MD.

Manager, Supplier Control Aug 1986 – Dec 1994

Company produced Towed Sonar Arrays for anti-submarine warfare for the US Navy, including the production of PWAs and hybrid microelectronics. Responsible for managing Supplier Control functions which involved Receiving Inspection and Procurement Product Assurance Departments. Primary customer was US Navy.

Significant accomplishments

Reduced incoming rejection rate 25% and reduced receiving inspection thru-put time by 30%.

Led Productivity Team in Supplier Quality to achieve $190K of incorporated saving ideas in one year.

Initiated a Vendor Certification Program with cost savings of $50K per year.

Laser Applications, Inc., Westminister, MD. Nov 1985 – Aug 1986

Manager, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering

Company was a job shop using lasers for cutting, drilling, welding, and heat treating of customers’ materials. Responsible for all Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering.

Significant accomplishments

Instituted a MIL-Q-9858 quality system, including manual and procedures for all inspection and calibration activities, in 10 months.

Koppers Co., Inc., Baltimore, MD. Sept 1973 – Oct 1985

Manager, Quality Control 1978 - 1985

Company produced industrial piston rings for heavy duty diesel engines and aircraft piston engines, and shaft seals for aircraft jet engines. Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities. Customer base included Cummins, Caterpillar, Pratt Whitney, and GE Aerospace, among others.

Significant accomplishments

Reduced scrap by 50% by implementing improved in-process control system.

Achieved $875K per year productivity savings as facilitator of Statistical Process Control teams by use of capability studies and implementation of SPC.

Product Engineer 1973 - 1978

Responsible for product design and test. Primary contact with customer's engineering departments for new product design and product improvements for existing designs. Primary contact with our manufacturing department with regards to producability questions and cost reduction proposals.

EDUCATION

BSME from Ohio State University

Six-Sigma Training – In house course

ISO 9000 Lead Assessor Training Course

Design for Six Sigma Training – In house course

Self Directed Work Team Training

Kaizen Training – In house Course

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer in 1985

ASSOCIATIONS

Member of Society of Automotive Engineers

Member of American Society for Quality

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