Engineer Quality
Resume:
Chris G. Johnson
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EDUCATION: Cornell University - Master of Engineering in
Mechanical Engineering ~2004
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering ~2003
SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS
Business Management
> My customers know my communication is concise, clear and logical, based
on sound engineering and that I will understand and meet their needs.
> In my various positions I have utilized my engineering background and
experience in manufacturing to quickly resolve customers concerns as
well as discern customer needs and expectations.
Project/Team Management
> I have managed cross-functional teams to develop and manufacture new
products, resolve manufacturing quality problems, and meet quality,
manufacturing and financial goals. This includes managing a team of
Chinese supplier quality engineers to develop Chinese suppliers to meet
stringent industry requirements.
Product Development
> Designed and validated curtain airbags for Honda which surpassed
profit, quality, and manufacturing targets.
> Use 6 Sigma statistical quality tools to meet standards, solve
problems, make quantitative based decisions, and design robust, easy to
manufacture products.
Quality
> I am a Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ Senior Member) versed in Quality
Standards (ISO 14001, TS16949, etc.), problem solving tools (8D, 5why,
etc.), control plans, FMEA, and continuous improvement methods (Kaizen,
Yokoten, Lessons Learned).
EXPERIENCE
Honda Account Manager ~AUTOLIV- Ogden, Utah
July 2011 - Present
Responsible for increasing market share for Autoliv within the Honda
account while reaching internal contribution margin and profit targets.
This was achieved through building strong customer relations, and winning
new projects through technical negotiations and successful quoting
activities. Responsible for the group meeting it's annual Value Engineering
Value Added (VEVA) goals. Win and manage advanced co-development projects
with Honda.
Supplier Development Manager ~AUTOLIV - Shanghai, China
March 2009 - June 2011
Manage Chinese supplier development team to guarantee suppliers can
meet Autoliv's requirements for global suppliers. Utilize Mandarin language
and engineering skills to audit and train suppliers as well as Chinese
Quality Engineers ensuring they meet quality and manufacturing performance
expectations of U.S. and European customers.
Curtain Airbag Design Engineer ~AUTOLIV - Ogden, UT
March 2006 - 2009
Designed the 2009 Acura TL and 2011 Honda Odyssey curtain airbags by
developing components and assemblies that meet Autoliv's and Honda's
stringent performance requirements. Managed the development and
qualification of new curtain airbag concepts in order to meet
manufacturability, and profitability targets. Quickly instilled confidence
with the customer through confident, direct and tactful communication.
Production / Launch Quality Engineer (CQE) ~AUTOLIV - Ogden, UT
June 2004 -2006
Provided Quality engineering through managing containment and problem
solving actions for non-conforming material issues, making shipping
decisions, resolving customer complaints, and ensuring compliance to
Automotive Quality standards. Employed critical thinking, engineering
background and 6 Sigma problem solving tools to improve processes and solve
quality issues.
Research and Development Engineering Intern ~AUTOLIV - Ogden, UT
2002
Applied product development techniques, within the research and development
team, to produce new products and improve current products within the
Airbag industry. Designed and conducted tests that determined viability of
a linear impact test fixture, which would be used to test the effectiveness
of simultaneous passenger and knee airbag deployment. Professionally
completed research, design drawings, and test reports for various projects.
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