Julian Laws
* ********* ******. ? Milan, OH *****
Cell 915-***-**** ? E-mail: ***********@*******.***
Career Objective
My career objective is to earn an executive management position within an
innovative and progressive organization, which strives to provide superior
products and services, meeting and exceeding all customer expectations.
Summary of Qualifications
. Professional work experience in dynamic, technically driven,
automotive acoustic improving textile, contract electronics, and
plastic extrusion manufacturing industries.
. Successfully helped in the development and implementation of ISO/QS
9000 and TS-16949 Quality Systems Certification programs in multiple
facilities and industries.
. Excellent skills in communication and collaboration, an experienced
team-builder.
. Enthusiastic, personable and professional in manner and appearance.
. Fully bilingual in Spanish, excellent written and verbal communication
abilities, with a complete understanding of the Mexican culture and
work practices.
. Over 15 years in Customer Service experience.
Professional Experience
JANESVILLE ACOUSTICS (December 2011 - present)
Norwalk, OH
Quality Engineer
. Work with the Quality Manager to implement processes and corrective
actions that allow our manufacturing team to produce quality products
that meet or exceed customer expectations.
. Responsible for entering data into the Chrysler and GM database
(Covisint) in a timely manner.
. Conduct Layer Process Audits based upon company required frequency.
. Work with Program Managers from the start of a program to ensure safe
launches, then help maintain high quality after parts are in
production phase.
EPIC Technologies (March 2000 - August 2009)
Norwalk, OH
Quality Engineer (from 2000 to 2009)
Norwalk, OH
. Responsible for product, process, customer-specific, and supplier quality
of mid to high volume, high mix, PCBA electronic assembly and box build
manufacturing facility.
. Responsible for development of all Quality related documentation i.e.;
Quality Alerts, Process flow charts, Work instructions, Control Plans and
Inspection criteria.
. Successfully have led Corrective/Preventive Action problem resolution
efforts through the use of irreversible error-proofing measures.
Corrective/Preventive actions typically included the use of multi-
disciplinary cross-functional teams, disciplined in problem-
investigation methodologies such as; Global 8Ds, Pareto analysis, P-
FMEA(s), Cause and Effect Diagrams, Attribute and Variable SPC
Techniques and Control Charts.
. Responsible for reviewing supplier quality concerns and issuance of
SCAR..
. Certified lead-auditor who has regularly led Internal Quality Audits
of multiple manufacturing sites, to assess company-wide performance
and/or continued compliance to documented Quality Systems and
International Quality Standards such as ISO/TS -16949:2002
. Routinely work with Program Teams on all NPI, transfers and EOL
activities. Including DFM/DFT reviews, APQP document development,
Medical standard IQ, OQ, PQ Validations, Key/Critical Characteristics
Identification and SPC collection implementation.
. Experienced in electronic PCBA Assembly processes such as;
SMT - Siemens SIPLACE, fine pitch, BGA, Pb and Pb-free processing,
convection and vapor phase reflow ovens, Through Hole, Agilent AOI
and 5DX X-ray/Fine tech repair stations, Wave Systems -Electrovert
and EPM systems, ICT and Functional testing and R&R validation, Box
Build Custom Assembly cell development
Program Manager (03 to 05) El Paso, TX and Cd. Juarez,
Mexico
. Traveled extensively in North America, Canada and Mexico collaborating
with customers, suppliers, and counterparts in strategic business
development and quarterly business reviews in multiple environments
and cultures.
. Applied Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Design for
Manufacturability (DFM) methodologies to all new circuit board
launches.
. Consistently managed multiple Project/Program implementation deadlines
by prioritization and key resource allocation.
. Leader of the cross-functional, Customer Focus Teams staffed by
representatives from disciplines across facilities, i.e. test, materials,
quality, inside sales and process and manufacturing engineering
departments.
APTC Plastics/Sofanou Inc. of Texas (Sept 93'-Feb 00') El
Paso, TX
Quality Assurance Supervisor
. Supported Quality Director in development, implementation and
management of ISO/QS 9000 Certified Quality System in a high volume
extrusion/plastic injection molding organization Certification
experience included use of UL and AQA - ANSI/RAB Accredited
Registrars.
. Regularly interacted with executives and/or major suppliers and
customers in key or critical situations. Typically in facilitators
function defining processes and/ or investigating the root-cause(s) of
non-conforming product/process failures.
. Assisted Executive Management in development of short-term and long-
term financial planning objectives for inclusion in corporate Business
Plans.
. Developed Internal Technical Specifications for Tier 2 supplier to the
Automotive Industry.
. Read, interpreted, and designed internal training plan for newly
released International Quality Standard - ISO 9000.
Education/Management Training
SIA Glboal ISO/TS 16949 Certified Internal Auditor June 2013
. "Synchronous Flow Management / Theory of Constraints Management
Training", R.B. Vollum & Associates - Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
- March 2000
. "Introduction into the Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies ANSI/IPC-
A-610", IPC - December 2000
. "The Global 8D Process", FORD Technical Education Program, FTEP - May
1998
. "AIAG Quality Tools Training: PPAP, APQP, Control plan and FMEA,
Statistical Process Controls, Measurement System Analysis" - May 1998
. "QS 9000 / ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Training Course", Accredited by ANSI-
RAB National Accreditation Program for training of Quality System
Auditors - University of Texas at El Paso - July 1997
. QS 9000 / ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training", Division of
Professional and Continuing Education - University of Texas at El Paso
- October 1996
. Lorain County Community College - (Currently Attending); credits being
earned toward Associates Degree in Computer Networking and Maintenance
. El Paso Community College - (1994 - 1996); Credits earned towards
Industrial Engineering Degree with an emphasis on Quality Engineering
References:
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