TREVER D. MEHL

**** ****** **** • Freeland, MI **623 • 989-***-****

• E-mail: i9kwp3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging and fulfilling position in the engineering field where my drive for excellence, acquired skills, and diverse engineering experience will help contribute to the organizational success.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Customer and Supplier interface experience in multiple sectors including Automotive, Military, Marine, Agriculture, and Industrial related segments.

• Quality Engineer and Supervisor experience in Machining and Assembly environment.

• Global Supply Management experience in launching new Die Castings and Machined products.

• Dual-function Product Engineer and Project Manager for 8 years on new Global product launches.

• Involved in program implementation and flawless launch execution up as high as 1.8 Billion in lifetime revenue.

• Six Sigma Green Belt and Shainan Red X Apprentice Certified.

• Product Engineer experience from design concept through prototyping, validation, and into production.

• International travel & team leader experience: China, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Germany, Poland, France, & Canada.

• Passionate problem solver coupled with a drive for perfection proven in each job assignment.

• Strong skill set in problem solving, lean manufacturing, poke-yoke prevention and detection mythology, value stream mapping, Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple cross-functional teams to meet customer specific deliverables and deadlines.

• Versed in the proper application and use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor processes and adjust as necessary based on data.

• Literate in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Capability Studies, and Gage R&R’s.

• Supervised Quality Technicians, and mentored other Product Engineers, College Interns and Co-op Students.

WORK EXPERIENCE

MERRILL TECHNOLOGIES GROUP September 2011 – April 2012

Project Manager/Defense

• Responsible for manufacturing planning, and low volume production of Military Defense SCWS (Stabilized Commanders Weapon Station) weapon system.

• Major responsibility to track, expedite and oversee to assure on-time delivery of 300 plus individual purchased components.

• Coordinated and scheduled 50 plus internally machined and fabricated components, including final weapon system assembly.

• Assist purchasing manager in vendor sourcing and launch to assure compliance of Military Specifications.

BUSCHE December 2010 – August 2011

Quality Engineer/Supervisor

• Responsible for Quality performance of CNC machining and assembly plant consisting of 68,500 sq.ft.

• Supervise and Manage over three direct report Quality Technicians.

• Responsible for 66% YTD reduction in customer complaints versus 2010 plant performance.

• Experience interacting with customers and suppliers on a daily basis regarding non-conformance scrap issues, quality concerns, PPAP submissions, and new program launches.

• Prepare and internally audit plant for first TS-16949 audit which took place June 2011. End results were 100% compliance with zero minor or major non-conformances, and no recommendations.

• Experience in implementing QS-9000, ISO-9001, and TS-16949 standard requirements and principles into operations via creating work instructions, calibration instructions, corrective actions, FMEA’s, control plans, and operation processes.

• Responsible for PPAP Dimensional Layout inspection, compiling, and summarizing data for end customer.

• Experienced on multitude of measuring instruments which include calibration, programming, and designing.

• Perform capability studies in specific cells which resulted in high scrap fall-out. Formulated action plan and assigned owners to open items to improve process, and report out verification results to organization.

• Standardized work training operators across all shifts, and Quality Technicians to assure quality to customer and mitigate-reduce overall scrap fall-out.

NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE (Delphi Steering Systems) April 2007 – December 2010

Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer – Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Castings, & Machining

• Lead and provide technical recommendations utilizing Advanced Part Quality Planning (APQP) process to ensure manufacturing feasibility and top of the line quality.

• Drive supplier collaboration up front prior to tooling kick-off to reduce and minimize cost.

• Research, access/audit supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems and develop selected die cast and machining suppliers to support our Global Operations.

• Maintain and grow relationship with Supply base to grow and excel together in the industry.

• Bestow culture upon Supply base that quality comes from consistent discipline to follow robust systems and processes.

• Implement new technology, processes, materials, and lean principles in conjunction with supplier to become leaders in industry at lowest cost possible.

• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and to provide technical support.

• Implement and monitor the part qualification and certification process with selected suppliers.

• Responsible for supplier’s continuous quality improvement process utilizing A3 reporting structure.

• Lead supplier team to solve complex quality issues with irreversible corrective actions using 5-WHY or 8-D methodologies.

• Daily communication with suppliers and customers to ensure quality issues are contained and resolved within 7 days.

• Responsible for review and approval of suppliers PPAP/PSW including Capability Studies and Gage R&R’s.

DELPHI STEERING SYSTEMS January 1999 – April 2007

Product Engineer – Hydraulic & Manual Rack & Pinion Gear, Halfshafts, & Power Steering Hoses

• Collaborated with Sales and Marketing as a System Engineer on Strategic new global business pursuits.

• Product Engineer & Project Manager on new pursuit product launch projects on hydraulic, manual, electronic-hydraulic assisted power steering systems and components, and Driveline Halfshafts from concept through entire product life including aftermarket service.

• Directly responsible for interfacing with Customer and providing technical support to manufacturing plants.

• Develop technical solutions to meet/exceed customer technical specifications and assist in system integration.

• Design each individual components include building up to final saleable assembly by developing product drawings dimensions, tolerances, material properties, and product specification notes which assure robust product performance including reliability, durability, ease of assembly and serviceability.

• Complete all design verification (DV) and product verification (PV) per program timeline.

• Address product warranty issues and provide technical solutions.

• Coordinate/optimize/track cross-functional efforts to meet program imperatives and milestones.

• Prepare, manage, and lead risk management plans. Utilize escalation process as appropriate to assure adherence to program imperatives. Reviews and presented project status to Executive Management Team.

TRAINING/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Quality Engineer of Month awards ● Received three Record of Invention awards

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification ● Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance certified

• Shainan Red X Apprentice certification ● APQP, MSA, SPC, PFMEA and Control Plan certified

• Corrective Action certification ● Lean Manufacturing training

• Dale Carnegie graduate ● Design for Six Sigma training completed

• Lou Tice – Investment in Excellence graduate ● Faro Laser Tracker Ion certification

• Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Minitab, Encompix, and Made to Manage

EDUCATION

Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics Minor, December 1998

Cumulative G.P.A. 3.32/4.00

REFERENCES

Professional and personal references are available upon request.

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