Engineer Quality
Resume:
Portland, MI *****
***********@*******.***
Daniel F. Peterle
SUMMARY OF
EXPERIENCE
. Experience with several manufacturing and assembly
processes such as hot forming, super plastic forming,
stamping, plastic mold injection, plastic welding, end
forming, swedging, vacuum heat treat, machining, laser
cutting and welding.
. Customer Launch experience with several Automotive,
Heavy Truck, Aerospace and Defense OEM's including Ford,
GM, Chrysler, Nissan BMW, Northrop Grumman, Pratt
Whitney Canada, Bombardier, Freightliner and Navistar as
well several tier one suppliers (Benteler, Tenneco,
Bosch, ACH, Ebersp cher, Titan X, Tusas and Dutch Aero).
. Familiar with Ford Covisint, Ford GPIRS system, GM
Supply Power / GQTS, Northrop Grumman Oasis, Bombardier
and Pratt Whitney Canada Portals
. Strong working knowledge of GD&T, Measurement Systems
Analysis and process control.
. Knowledgeable in Problem Solving, Root cause analysis
and Corrective action.
. Active involvement in APQP, PPAP/FAI, and Sub-supplier
development and PPAP/FAI approval
EDUCATION
2007 Bachelor of Science, Quality Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
2005 Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
2002 Associates, Manufacturing Tooling Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
TRAINING
Manufacturing Principles- Grand Rapids Community College
Advanced Lean Manufacturing- Grand Rapids Community College
PPAP (4th edtion)- Grand Rapids Community College
Core Tools for Quality- Grand Rapids Community College
GD&T- Level 1- Grand Rapids Community College
Lean Manufacturing- Grand Rapids Community College
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ
Six Sigma Greenbelt, ASQ
Certified Quality Auditor, ASQ
EXPERIENCE
September 2010 to Barnes Aerospace
Present Lansing, MI
Manufactures and maintains complex components and
assemblies for aircraft engines, airframes and land-based
industrial gas turbines.
Quality Engineer
. Prepares First Article inspection packages for
customer approval
. Perform review of contracts, purchase orders,
drawings and specifications
. Prepares inspection method sheets describing operator
required inspection to ensure customer requirements
are met
. Assists in risk analysis assessments during the
quoting phase
. Completes corrective actions for customer and
internal escapes in order to prevent reoccurrence.
. Investigate internal and external quality problems to
reduce scrap and improve delivery
. Conduct internal audits to verify internal quality
systems
. Knowledge of Digital Product / Model Based Definition
. Knowledge of AS9100 Rev C requirements
. Acting Supplier Quality Engineer for Barnes Aerospace
Lansing Division
o Supplier NCR reduction
o New supplier auditing and approvals
o Maintain approved supplier database
April 2008 to Mann and Hummel USA Inc
September 2010 Portage, MI
Designs and manufactures automotive components including
complete air induction systems, intake manifolds, surge
tanks and washer reservoirs, oil and fuel modules and
filter elements for all major North American and European
OEMs, as well as most Asian car manufacturers.
Quality Engineer
. Participated in first global launch of AIS sound
induction tube for 2010 Ford Mustang GT. Received
outstanding contribution award for success and speed
to market for launch of new technology.
. Request & monitors all layout activities to ensure
conformity to requirements and timing.
. Prepares & maintains control plans & inspection
instructions.
. Compiles and coordinates all required AIAG PPAP or
customer specific product approval documentation
. Participates in design review, feasibility, FMEA
Development and error proofing
. Responsible for gauge design and implementation to
ensure customer requirements are met.
. Lead cross functional teams to solve internal and
external quality problems
. Tracks and follows up on supplier quality pre-
planning
o Responsible for supplier PPAP approval
o Determines supplier dictated critical to quality
and pass thru characteristics.
o Reviews supplier corrective actions for
effectiveness
. Member of a team which earned GM supplier of the year
award
May 2004 to Pridgeon and Clay Inc.
April 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
Value-added manufacturer and supplier of stamped and fine
blanked components for the automotive industry
Process Engineer
. Using cost justification, accurately and efficiently
select the required components, automation, and
controls for machine building/automation.
. Review/participate in the actual packing of product
within the manufacturing environment to implement
leaner methods such as pack at the press, pack into
customer totes in secondary and stamping operations,
and pack at wash operation.
. Incorporate sensors and other measurement technology
into new and existing processes to improve quality
and/or productivity.
Quality Engineer
. Solve quality related issues via problem solving and
process improvements
. Participate in new project planning, PPAP
submissions, and production launch.
. Develop PFMEA's, including risk prevention number
reductions, control plans, process flows, and PPAP's.
. Perform timely review and disposition of non-
conforming material.
. Champion effective corrective action for customers
and internal concerns (root cause, corrective action,
verification, and prevention).
. Develop and maintain customer relations
. Provide assistance to error-proof processes and
systems through 8-D and 5-Why problem solving.
. Present quality and process key metrics on a monthly
basis
. Support supplier quality activities
. Maintain the employee suggestion system
. Own quality-related goals and drive improvement to
key metrics
. Completed Six Sigma greenbelt project resulting in a
savings of $37,617.
May 1998 to Meijer
Present Lowell, MI
Grocery Team Member
. Team Member of the Month-2003.
. Orientation and training of new employees
. Organize and maintain inventory levels.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society -2yrs
. Vice President-Society of Manufacturing Engineers
(SME)
. Dean's List-Grand Rapids Community College-3yrs
. Dean's List- Ferris State University- Summer 2004
. Recipient of the following scholarships:
o Michigan Merit Scholarship
o Lou Bare Memorial Scholarship
o Ferris State Transfer Academic Scholarship
o GRCC Foundation Scholarship
o ASQ Joseph Juran Scholarship
o Scott Anderson Memorial Scholarship
o GR Spring and Stamping Scholarship
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