Manager Engineer
Resume:
Scott Ferguson
Casa Grande, Az. 85194
Home 520-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
Objective
I am seeking a Manufacturing, Engineering Support or Quality function in
which my experience, training, and personal abilities will have valuable
applications.
Summary of qualifications
Successful experience as a Quality Director/Manager CI Director,
Manufacturing Manager, Process Reliability Engineer, Engineering R&D
Technician and Freight Traffic Specialist. Proficient in ISO 9001 and
14000 implementing systems for 3 companies.
I am a skilled communicator and administrator able to coordinate complex
projects requiring interaction with all levels of personnel.
Proficiencies in troubleshooting problem areas and implementing viable
corrective action systems and Team oriented problem solving are my
strengths.
Received my BS in Mechanical Engineering-April 2006
Fluent in Spanish
Professional experience
State Seal Company - 9/2012 to Present
Quality Director
. Management of AS9100C Quality system -recertification audit in 2013.
. Implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts
. Responsible for Supplier development and Supplier Improvement programs to
include managing of 8D/Corrective Actions, Supplier Approval audits and
implementation of Supplier scorecard program
. Developed all current KPI's (Key Process Indicators) to include Customer
performance metrics On-Time Delivery/DPPM), First Pass Yield for
Production, Supplier Performanc metrics, Nonconformity Pareto analysis.
. Member of the Raytheon Missile Systems PPV Audit Team
. Responsible for all Department of State D-Trade applications and
correspondence for ITAR shipments Internationally
MTD Products - 7/2005 to 8/2012
Quality Director Southwest Division Hand Held products
. Responsible for Quality Systems in Nogales assembly operation, Plastics
operation, machining operations in Tempe Az, Warranty and customer care.
. Development and qualification of International supply base to include
South American and Asian sourcing. This includes Supplier Quality Audit
process, Supplier improvement initiatives and Operational support.
. Lead Lean department (Continuous improvement) and ISO 9001:2008
certification and surveillance with great success.
Senior Project Engineer
. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of EPA and CARB emissions
compliance audits for all hand held products built in Nogales
. Design, develop and testing of new products to include regulatory and
safety requirements relative to country of destination Ul, CSA, ETL, ANSI,
TUV).
. Responsible for 8 engineering lab technicians to include Field, lab and
emissions testing.
. Lead development team in qualifying Asian sources for complex fuel and
ignition systems (i.e. digital modules, ECU, carburetor and fuel delivery
systems.
Quality Engineer
. Responsibilities including developing and implementing incoming audit
plans for purchased finished goods to include durability, field and lab
testing.
. Coordinated and managed all corrective actions within the MTD Southwest
division.
. I was assigned the task of repairing and reimplementation of ISO 9001-
2000 Quality Management System.
. Coordinated and tracked new product releases from Engineering pilot stage
to production ensuring Finished Products were ready for retail market on
time.
Walbro Engine Management (T.I. Automotive) 5/98 - 6/2005
Quality Manager (4 years)
Production Manager (3 years)
* Served as Quality Manager responsible for ISO 9000 requirements,
Statistical analysis, and Customer satisfaction.
* Scheduled and planned all Die Casting and Machining operations resulting
in 7 Million dollars in annual sales.
* Organized and planned Common Sense Manufacturing and 5S Disciplines plant
wide while serving as CSM (Lean) Manager.
* Developed Automated processes to reduce Labor costs by 35%.
* Member of the Corrective Action Team developing fail-safe systems using
8D and Automotive 5P methodology (Honda Systems)..
Zenith Sintered Products (10/97 - 4/98)
Manufacturing Superintendent
* Responsible for 4 shifts (108 employees) working in a seven day a week
schedule.
* Responsibility of four 100 ton, two 440 ton, two 500 ton, and 3 800 ton
presses (Cincinnati and Elmco type)
* Accountability for 18 million dollars annual customer requirements to
include General Motors, Chrysler, Briggs and Stratton, Tecumseh.
* Implementation of Continuous Improvement Teams and Kaizen projects.
McCulloch Corporation (3/1988 - 10/1997)
Engineering Lab Manager (2/1997 - 10-1997)
. Responsible for all new product development and testing
. Developed certified UL laboratory resulting in $120,000 savings for
internal certification
Process Reliability Engineer (4/1996 - 2/1997)
* Assist in developing new processes as well as improve existing ones using
Statistical methods.
* Implemented and monitored the Calibration database for the McCulloch
Corporation.
* Assisted in SPC training and introduction to manufacturing.
* Act as an engineering liaison between corporate headquarters and other
manufacturing facilities.
* Assisted Supplier Quality on Vendor Certification Audits using ISO 9000
methodology.
* Member of the Engineering Change Request Board
Quality Assurance Supervisor (4/19/92-4/1996)
* Oversaw quality assurance operations for three manufacturing facilities
including a metal stamping/heat treating facility and engine test cells
operating under E.P.A. regulations.
* Perform quality audits of assembly procedures and methods to ensure
compliance to specifications.
* Monitored and evaluated all pilot production runs of new product.
* Team Captain of the Return Analysis program involving failure analysis.
Provided graphic reports for use in tracking corrective action
improvements.
McCulloch Corporation
Engineering Lab Tech. Sr.
* Fabricate prototype engines for development evaluations and testing.
* Use laboratory facilities to conduct dynamometer testing of engines to
obtain power development and cooling specifications.
* Evaluate experimental carburetors as they apply to new product designs.
* Conduct engine durability and life testing, evaluating wear patterns and
failure modes.
United States Air Force (1/84 - 3/88)
* A tour of outstanding service, developing skills in leadership, training
and communication, as well as air and surface freight operations.
* Prepare and register bills of lading for various government shipments,
both surface and air. Inspect surface vehicles prior to their use for
transporting hazardous cargo.
Education
* Serve as mobility squad leader for Military Airlift Command mission in
the European theater.
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree-Kennedy Western University (Apr 2006)
Continuous Improvement certification from Simpler
Fluent in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Coursework in military specialty including in Airborne Hazardous Materials
Handling.
Community College of the Air Force-(1/85-6/86)
Coursework in General Studies including Statistics and Conversational
Spanish. Pima Community College-(1/93 - 1/94)
Numerous seminars (Managers role as coach-Criticism and Discipline skills
for Managers, Emotional Intellegence)
National Task Force on Continuing Education-(4/94 - 12/94)
Professional memberships
Member of NADCA (North American Die Cast Association)
Member of American Society for Quality
Dale Carnegie Leadership Training (Highest Award for Achievement Honor)
MTD Senior Leadership training (Baldwin-Wallace University)
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
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