Sales Engineer

Daniel

Lee Allen

**** **** **** ****** ***** Address:

Cell Phone: 615-***-**** Lewisburg, TN 37091

***********@*****.***

Skills Set: - Process Quality Engineering, ( production lines )

- Mini-Tab for Statistical Process Control activities

- Supplier Quality Assurance, including QSES audits - Problem

Solving/Poke-yoke based on data/ PDCA

- TS16949 system development and internal audits -

Process Improvement/Kaizen/ Genba Kanri/5Why

- APQP Process and documentation, PPAP, PSW, CP -

Recurrence Prevention / Nissan V-up tools

Work History: Calsonic Kansei North America ( Automotive Electronics

parts - Lewisburg, TN )

2/2011 to present Quality Engineering Supervisor, including PQE and SQA

activities

. Developed process quality program and system documentation

for new model launch of Inverter for the Nissan Leaf

Electric Vehicle, first production line type in USA.

. Responsible for 4 QE's and 1 QA Tech in QA Lab: directing

projects/activities, providing support and employee

mentoring/development

. Direct interaction with Component suppliers including

process audits and identifying improvements. Work with

Nissan Quality plant and field on product issues, warranty

returns for creating countermeasures, Poke-yokes,and

Recurrence Prevention Activities.

. Winner of 2012 Quality Circle plant competition: Airbag

Control Unit Defect ppm reduction

. Use of SPC tools for scrap reduction, process improvement

and problem solving based on data from individual

production lines producing different automotive electronic

parts

on surface mount placement machines, and wave/selective

solder machine processes.

Superior Essex, Inc. ( Magnet Wire

manufacturer - Franklin, TN )

Supervisor: Brian Drake 615-***-****

2006 to 2/2011 Quality / Manufacturing / Environmental Engineer,

Multiple roles due to RIF

. Developed the TS16949 QMS for plant to be certified for

automotive customers

( Only plant in 8 facilities to pass first certification

with no non-conformances )

. US Patent application pending: Dual enamel drain pan for

multiple enamel production

. Certified Six Sigma Green belt and TS16949 Internal lead

auditor with core tools

. Manage 8 person 24-7, quality lab for product testing and

certification

. Responsible for compliance to : Title V Air permit, MACT,

SARA ( TRI ), Sewer,

Storm water permits, and ISO14001 Environmental

certification program

. FMEA, PPAP responsibilities for customers and special SPC

internal projects

. Responsible for process/manufacturing improvements for

equipment set, including OEE,

and driving improvements in scrap reduction and operational

uptime.

Bridgestone Firestone Tire Company, (

Commercial Tire Division ), various positions

2003 to 2005 Process and Quality Engineer : Lavergne, TN Tire Plant

( Technical Service )

. Problem solving and root cause analysis using data

stratification and 4M method.

. Process Improvement: 5 Why's, PDCA, Poke-yoke, Kaizen, 5

S and Lean Manufacturing

. Measure process capability ( Cpk ) and reduce variation

through countermeasures

. Design new product specifications to the LV Plant process

and equipment capabilities

. Design steel dies for rubber extrusion components and

confirm components

. Process control checks: Cut section analysis, component

quality control, waste reduction

. Implement and maintain TS16949 and QS9000 activities for

Technical Service area

. Received a US Patent: # 6612346 in September 2003 for

Nitrogen Flow Stabilizer with Tire Pressure Measuring

Capabilities

1997 to 2003 Product Planning Manager Commercial Tire Division

Nashville, TN

. Responsible for the 5 year Strategic Marketing Plan of all

our Commercial Truck Tire brands for North America,

including Canada: 3 tier, multiple brand strategy

. Designed and Maintained the ( APQP ) system for the

Commercial Tire division,

including the QS9000 and TS16949 procedures.

. Develop FMEA's and PPAP's with manufacturing to meet OE

customer requirements.

. Chairman of the Product Development Committee: Cross

functional development team of

Sales / Engineering / Factories / and Technical Center to

implement the strategic plan.

. In 2003, qualified as an internal system auditor for QS9000

quality management process

. Responsible for New Development of New Products for

Commercial tires in Canada / Mexico and the US markets,

including tire and non-tire technologies

1993 to 1997 National Accounts Engineering Manager : Sales

Engineering Nashville, TN

. Provide Corporate Engineering Support to the major accounts

with the Commercial Division: Ryder Truck Rental / Ruan /

OEM: PACCAR / and other major National Fleets

. Fleet tire testing / Tire Warranty and field support for

tire maintenance programs and education for major accounts

and large fleets.

. Light Truck Tire Engineering Manager: responsible for

Product Engineering and marketing support for the 3 brands

of light truck tire : Commercial and Recreational markets

. Sales Engineering representative for trade shows, major

account presentations, and member of SAE and on the Light

Truck Committee ( S.7) of the TMC Council.

1990 to 1993 Regional Sales Field Engineer ( 8 states in the SE

region : Atlanta, GA )

. Responsible for National Fleet scrap tire and warranty

reviews, including Tire

Maintenance and analysis education programs for fleets

and dealers.

. Conducted truck tire fleet tests vs. competitors, analyzed

tire performance and failure, including root cause analysis

determination, provide cost reduction solutions

. Provided technical support to the Sales personnel and

resolved Fleet & Dealer issues.

. Created a regional sales support magazine, " Tire Talk ",

included facts, industry information, and tire testing

updates. Corporate Engineering adopted this concept.

Additional Abilities and Skills

1) Proficient in all Microsoft Office Programs: Power Point / Word / Excel, for presentations to mgmt./customers

2) Typing: 65 words / minute ( do all of my own reports, graphs,

presentations to Management/customers )

3) Certified TS16949 Internal auditor

4) Spanish and Japanese, basic speaking skills, could be proficient

within 6 months strong study

Education: - University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI " Heavy Duty Vehicle

Dynamics "

- BS in Chemical Engineering: Tennessee Technological

University

. Participated in the 2 year Engineering Co-op Student Work

Program

. Fraternity President of Sigma Phi Epsilon, ( Epsilon Chapter

)

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