Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Engineer

Silviu Simiuc

*** **** ****

Toronto, Ontario

M*J 0C2

Tel: 416-***-**** / 416-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***

Objective:

Seeking a challenging position, where my following skills, attributes,

and work experience can be utilized with success

Highlights of Qualifications:

. Experienced Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Engineer with over 20

years of experience in mechanical engineering and automotive industry

. Extensive international experience in quality / manufacturing: Canada,

U.S.A., and Mexico

. Self-motivated, driven with a substantial amount of diversified

experience in automotive industry

. Recognized for consistently creating effective and efficient

engineering improvements

. Possess extraordinary talent producing cost-effective solutions

leading to increased productivity, decreased labor costs, improved

quality, and reduced worker's compensation claims

. Knowledge of GD&T, ISO/TS16949 and ANSI Standards of Drafting,

practices and techniques

. Possess strong organizational, planning, analytical and problem

solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions

. Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking

. Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic coupled with an ability to get

the job done

Areas of expertise include:

Bill of Material (BOM) Process Flow

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S GD&T

Drafting and blueprint reading APQP, FMEA, 8D, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Poke Yoke

Manufacturing and assembly line Gage R&R

development

Quality Improvement ISO/ TS16949

Computer Skills:

. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, Power

Point, Project

. AutoCAD 2010 - 2D & 3D Solid Modeling

. Mechanical Desktop 4 / 5

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

1989

Technical University, Iasi, Romania

ACT. E Inc., Toronto, Canada 2001

Certificates - AutoCAD 2000i, Mechanical Desktop 4 / 5

Silviu Simiuc

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Professional Experience:

Senior Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Engineer - Product Champion

Fenwick Automotive Products - Fenco, Toronto, Canada

2007-present

ISO/TS 16949 registered

. Performed training and implemented process flow, lean manufacturing

tasks, quality processes and procedures for Toronto, Mexico (Monterrey)

and Pennsylvania (Lock Haven) plants

. Participated in supplier PPAP, APQP processes and supplier onsite

review

. Participated in the development of Control Plans, PFMEA's and

corrective action plans

. Performed internal quality control audits every quarter and bring to

notice any inefficiencies in production systems and product quality

. Worked on a special assignment using SPC charting on Final Assembly

Line

. Participated in various levels meetings with promptly input regarding

quality and manufacturing issues

. Raised quality rating with major customers from 80% to 99%, resulted in

Certified Supplier status

. Implemented new processes, which increased production by 25% without

jeopardizing quality

. Assisted in tool design/development and tool validation for assembly

line processing

. Involved in scheduling production, with the target 100% scheduling

attainment reached

. Analyzed manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements

of quality and cost reduction

. Initiated engineering change notices (specifications, drawings, etc)

and communicated appropriately

. Acted as liaison between the company and the customers, registering

Customer complaints, analyzing the complaints, making the Corrective

action and providing the feedback to Customer through fast response

process

Quality Assurance / Manufacturing Engineer

Fenwick Automotive Products - Fenco, Toronto, Canada

2001-2007

ISO/TS 16949 registered

. Defined and developed specifications, work instructions to ensure that

performance output meet all criteria for a robust manufacturing process

. Tested automotive parts such as brake caliper, steering pump, rack and

pinion, master cylinder and certified product reliability of finished

goods

. Launched New Models of Brake Calipers in production, with proper

documentation in place

. Approved reverse engineering of new applications, master sample

specification and data sheets

. Performed calibration of all measurement instruments and Gauge R&R

studies

. Prepared bills of material for new designs and modifications to

existing designs

. Involved in the plastic injection process for the components required

on assembly/installation automotive parts

. Collected and analyzed data and presented daily and monthly reports

Manufacturing Engineer

Fortus S.A., Iasi, Romania

1990-2001

. Worked in sheet metal stamping environment with competency in

progressive press processes

. Designed components, tools, fixtures, for stamping / welding assembling

and stamping press processes

. Reviewed production and operating reports and resolved operational,

manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and

prevent operational delays

. Introduced new processes, interfaced with equipment, tooling and

material suppliers as well as provide operations support as needed

. Established measures to improve production methods, equipment

performance and quality of the product

. Ensured manufacturing compliance with all health, safety and

environmental procedures

References available upon request.

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