Quality Control

Kevin M. Nyaga

***** **** ******, ********, ******* 46797

*****.*****@**.********.***/*****.*****@*******.*** Cell: (260) 402- 7710

OBJECTIVE: Process Engineer {Real Time Process Monitoring Tools, Mix Recipe/Logic optimization, Mixing

Equipment/Rotor Design, Extruders/Pelletizers, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Rams, Hydraulic Mill Drives}

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, (Electives in Business Management, Economics & Geology)

Oklahoma State University, Graduated May, 9, 2007

Masters in Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin, Graduated December, 2009

Michelin North America/BF Goodrich Uniroyal Goodrich

Process and Quality Engineer

April 2007 to Present

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lead the industrialization of new (uncured) tire designs in our manufacturing facilities, providing robust, cost

effective solutions as needed, adapted to the local conditions and ensuring quality compliance to meet defined

customer and plant needs.

Adapt the uncured tire designs and processes based on the central referential taking into account the local plant

constraints (equipment, product standardization).

Analyze dimensional architecture and quality results, develop improvement plans and take steps to improve the

dimensional performance.

Participate in the local quality planning, including feasibility studies allowing the plant to commit to its

production responsibilities.

Coordinate the dimensional start ups and model evolutions with respect to quality and level of service agreed.

Lead projects and teams to resolve dimensional issues and in doing so, mentor the workshop technicians to

ensure pertinent tire performance criteria are considered in shop quality decisions

Feedback to central groups, and participate as required, to enable evolution of study rules

Engage the workshops in the monitoring of current production quality through awareness of performance

problems, participating in any necessary corrections

Contribute to the continuing evolution of the plant processes

Act as plant liaison with the central technical functions during all phases of the tire life cycle to optimize

performance

Qualify and industrialize new product/process or material/process methods. Define the long term orientations

in this domain. (Lead process projects, define specifications)

Define, maintain and deploy the standards, referentials, methods and associated control procedures.

Identify and quantify progress opportunities aimed at improving our industrial performance (capacity,

flexibility, reactivity, productivity, quality) and process or product performance

Provide support and expertise to support the plants and participate with the network for process expertise and

definition of competencies.

Plans and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards.

Develop and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, utilizing knowledge in my

engineering

Devise sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and

reporting quality and reliability data.

Establish programs to evaluate analytical testing, equipment, facilities, precision measurements, accuracy

measurements, and performance testing.

Develop and implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material, and devise methods to

assess cost and responsibility.

Direct workers engaged in measuring, testing, and tabulating data concerning quality and reliability, compile

and write training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.

Specialize in areas of quality control engineering, such as design, incoming material, process control, product

evaluation, systems performance, hardware performance, product reliability, inventory control, metrology,

automated testing, software, research and development, and administrative application.

Assist the plant in initiatives to improve the tire manufacturing process.

Identifying critical areas that directly affect critical to quality parameters such temp, pressure batch mixing of

the polymer blends

Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing facility as it industrializes new technology.

Industrializing new products for customers to suit their needs. Adapting already existing processes to achieve

product requirements of the customer

Apply technical troubleshooting skills to existing processes with production quality problems.

Troubleshooting and calibrating equipment to make sure quality specs are met

Respond to day to day quality issues

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Develop new processes on existing equipment

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Complete projects with a mid to long term focus

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Responsible to supply workshops the means to produce while respecting the specifications (performance, cost,

and timing) and referentials provided by the GQA team.

Define and facilitate the implementation of conditions assuring Process stability and capability

Define local process parameters and associated specifications to be controlled in order to obtain a product in

conformance with specifications

Participate in Product Quality Planning (impact analysis, preliminary capability, FMEA, Quality Plan, training

needs).

Participate, in liaison with the Product Function, in the industrialization phase of new products / processes

pairs.

Monitor current production quality results (before and after cure, tire architecture), define and implement

corrective and preventive action plans.

Participate in preparation of the maintenance plan

Monitor the process performance indicators for capability, productivity, and participate in its continuous

improvement.

Manage the pursuit of continuous improvement in productivity and other cost reductions in areas that range

from specific work posts to corporate systems.

• Regularly study, analyze, present and implement agreed upon recommendations.

• Interface regularly with other managers as required to establish priorities for work to be accomplished.

• Ensure product quality is maintained or improved as a result of continuous improvement activities.

• Work with plant engineers to justify and implement capital expenditure projects.

• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization (operators to plant manager)

• Set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.

Qualify and industrialize new product/process or material/process methods.

Define, maintain and deploy the standards, referentials, methods and associated control procedures

Identify and quantify progress opportunities aimed at improving our industrial performance (capacity,

flexibility, reactivity, productivity, quality) and process or product performance

Strategic engineering support of Technology Plan and Industrial Strategy.

Provide support and expertise to support the plants and for all of these domains

ICx Technologies/Flir Systems

Manufacturing Process and Quality Engineer/Product Research and Development

December 2003 to March 2006

Innovation Way, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Polymer research in a Clean room laboratory environment, observe and adhere HSE lab safety and

environmental work practices, policies and Lab protocols, Prepare polymers and other chemicals to support

research, Compile, interpret and report results of tests, Record process conditions and observations accurately

in a laboratory notebook Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment and analytical instruments

as required to ensure efficient operations of the research labs

Assesses and document existing processes {Thin Film/Chemical Vapor Deposition and Explosive Detector

Sensing Elements AFP Polymer Coating}. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to

enhance productivity, safety or product quality. Develop new processes as required. (Cost reduction and

Waste elimination)

Reliability Engineer for Process Equipment: Maximizing the up time of production equipment through problem

definition, root cause analysis, preventative/predictive maintenance management, spare parts optimization,

{Plasma/Dry Etching Equipment and Vacuum Pumps} Operate/trouble shoot and Calibrate equipment.

Chemical compounding: Batch Manufacturing of Auto fluorescence Polymer for sensing elements consumables

and complex Polymer blend formulation used for Explosive detector calibrations and Polymer Characterization

{GC/MS, GPC, LC, TLC, RPA}

Develop and maintain process documentation systems ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated,

in the correct format and can be accessed with minimal difficulty.

Monitor daily production, collecting and analyzing data in order to recognize trends and potential problem

areas. Develops proactive approach to problem solving through the early identification and understanding of

problem areas using SPC Tools and Quality Control Methodologies.

Utilize recognized statistical process control techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and

present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need for the

introduction of new processes/procedures.

Interface with engineering, production, quality control and other associated areas in defining and developing

required processes. TQM (Total Quality Management) using multi functional teams (professional staff and

employees from all departments involved) to solve problems

Interact closely with new product development groups to assist in implementation and scale up of new products

on the production lines.

Analytical skills in Design; Analytical and Logical Thinking, Conceptualization, Data Gathering, Analysis

and Organization Estimation and Cost/Benefit Analysis Hypothesis Development and Design of

Experimentation Pattern Recognition and Modeling Problem Solving Statistical Analysis

Process Capability and conducting Experiments (DOE) with no oversight {Microscope inspections}.

• DOEs to identify Critical To Quality (CTQ) parameters and assign target values. I also conduct series

of experiments (tests) to determine the relative importance of the key variables and to assist in selecting

optimum operating values.

Continuing Education:

Great understanding of Process design and Simulation

PLC’s fundamentals, troubleshooting and programming. { Honeywell, Rockwell and Allen Bradley}

Compliance and Quality Audits, Perform activities that drive compliance, audits deemed necessary to

improve the product, process and quality system.

Lean Management (Lean six sigma) and Continuous Improvement. Lean Tools geared towards the

achievement of world class levels of productivity, quality and customer responsiveness.

Statistical Process Control {STATISTICA},Quality Control Methodologies

ISO9001/QS9001 Audits/Standards; Advanced Product Quality Plans, Design / Process Failure Mode and

Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process, Control Plans (for production),Measurement

Systems Analysis

Cost Reduction and Waste Elimination, applying value stream analysis to improve process efficiency,

establish process flow, to achieve measurable results and breakthrough performance

HAZWOPER Training, OSHA Training, 5S Training, (Clean Room Protocol, Chemical Hazard

Communication{chemical handling procedures}, PSM {process safety management}, PPE{personal

protective equipment})

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) practices and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA). Reinforce

safety awareness and continuous improvement in both health and safety

Computer Simulation Skills

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Intimate knowledge of Simulation software such as Chem Cad, ASPEN

Proficiency in PC based software programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), STATISTICA, AUTOCAD

CNC machine operation and programming, MATLAB, VISUAL BASIC

Other Skills:

Ability to manage and influence others; work with a cross functional team to achieve expected results

(Results oriented)

Willingness and Ability to be rapidly trained. Self starter with ability to work effectively with minimal

supervision

Leadership Interpersonal influence and communication to guide individuals towards the attainment of

goals

Business Expertise Relate and compare data from different sources, identify issues, secure relevant

information to develop sound conclusions

Influence, negotiation Communicate data/arguments and expectations in a way that gains

agreements/acceptance

Get agreement from others in a way that results in clear understanding and commitment

Networking develop and maintain significant contacts with others inside and outside the organization

Openness to Influence seek to understand others points of view

Open to sharing knowledge with others, both to learn and teach

Team building is viewed as frequently performing critical leadership roles on the team. Promotes team

spirit and commitments to common objectives

Ability to adjust communication to a varied audience

Planning and organizing ability

Ability to develop supporting relationships with operations, projects and PIR personnel

Ability to self manage (including prioritizing, organizing and planning work schedules effectively: adjust to

changing priorities; self train as necessary; handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously)

Understanding of regulatory environments and language

Ability to confront and resolve conflict in a manner that maintains cooperation with those involved

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (emphasis on technical writing skills), strong problem

solving skills, able to work creatively and proactively as a member of a team.

Excellent interpersonal effectiveness, Listening skills, conducting effective meeting skills and coaching

skills.

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