Engineer Quality
Resume:
Ray Larrie
Detroit, MI 48219
*******@*****.***
Career Objective: Position in Quality or Manufacturing
Summary of Qualifications
Seventeen years of proven expertise in quality assurance engineering,
product development and meeting customer deliverables within a
manufacturing environment. Demonstrate technical problem-solving abilities
by utilizing superior communication skills. Successfully implemented Total
Quality Management concepts within manufacturing facilities and at
supplier's sites. Results-oriented through cost-reduction by modifying
quality-driven systems, continuous productivity improvements and the
reduction of non-conforming materials.
Professional Experience
Bridgewater Interiors/JCI Detroit, MI
8/2010 to 6/2011
Supplier Quality Engineer (Seat) (Contract)
. Manage third party containment activities throughout the facility and
off-site for the launch and SOP of the 2012 Ford Focus program.
. Conducted robust testing for high efforts and functionality on seats
and documented the results for evaluation by the team.
. Monitored supplier's components for defects and engineering changes
and communicated the information back to manufacturing.
. Maintain scrap, rework and inspection reports on a daily basis.
. Implemented Lean manufacturing methods to improve productivity
Toyota Boshoku Novi, MI
12/2007 to 2/2010
Supplier Parts Tracking Team Member (Purchasing Engineer) (Seats)
(Permanent)
. Monitor Supplier Development using (TPR) Tooling progress reports,
(PPP) Production Preparation Plans, and other SPTT forms ensuring the
supplier was meeting build phases.
. Manages (ECI) engineering changes from the design group to the
suppliers to have them implemented and to track timing.
. Oversaw the purchasing group to make sure the supplier's received the
(LOI) Letter of Intent and (P.O.) purchase order in order to start
tooling.
. Assisted in the development of the purchasing and engineering (BOM)
bill of materials.
. Communicated with suppliers on a regular basis to discuss quality,
engineering and delivery of components in order to rank the suppliers
as high, medium, or low risk.
Faurecia Troy, MI
5/2006 to 3/2007
Supplier Quality Engineer (Seats) (Contract)
. Drove Problem Solving/Concern/Resolution at Suppliers Sites.
. Responsible for managing the Advance Quality Planning process for
current programs for each build phase.
. Managed the suppliers to maintain a recovery and action plan for
missed PPAP dates and other issues.
. Supported the supplier's readiness to pass the elements for PSO and
Line Speed Demonstration requirements.
. Evaluated supplier's process to categorize as High/Medium/Low Risk
supplier.
Detroit Diesel, Detroit MI
7/2005 to 3/2006
Warranty Quality Validation Engineer (Wire Harnesses & Injectors)
(Contract)
. Inspected quality issues and performed different tests with failed
parts at the plant to determine the root cause for the problem.
. Wrote test procedures for systematic and comprehensive testing of
failed components.
. Reviewed the validation work orders, development of design plans and
product validation plans to make sure they meet all the requirements.
. Coordinated and performed tests according to the design and product
validation plans.
. Tested wire harnesses, terminals and injectors for different type of
extraction forces.
. Communicated and presented warranty issues on the wire harnesses and
injectors in the field to management.
. Overseen the development of a new production clip and monitored the
progress it has made on the warranty problems.
. Scheduled which wire harnesses and injectors should be tested
internally and externally.
. Reviewed the results of the tests with management to determine the
proper action with project engineers and provided assistance to all
areas of engineering.
Daimler Chrysler, Auburn Hills, MI
1/2005 to 6/2005
Supplier Quality Engineer (Seats) (Contract)
. Implemented and completed (PSO) Process Sign Off requirements and
submittal of PPAP dates were completed by using Powerway software.
. Analyzed engineering specifications and manufacturing processes to
develop quality control methods and procedures.
. Planned, scheduled, and initiated follow-up of quality engineering
methods, procedures and systems to improve the product quality in the
manufacturing operation.
. Managed and updated Weld Validation plans for the supplier.
. Made sure the supplier met customer demands through each build phase.
. Help the supplier to meet customer requirements through PV Testing and
APQP.
. Monitored the Quality Alerts and made sure that they were verified and
closed out properly in a timely fashion.
Lear Corporation, (GM-Division) Warren, MI
8/2000 to 6/2004
Corporate Quality Engineer (Seats and Interiors) (Permanent)
. Monitored plant activities for Problem Solving/Root Cause
Development/Containment/ Third Party Sorts and Establish audit plan of
implemented actions supporting Customer concerns.
. Customer Interface & Support at General Motors and Introduced Lessons
Learned.
. Worked with the 6-sigma group on Shainin, Design of Experiment (DOE)
studies and activities at the plants for Continuous Improvement.
. Facilitated the Development & Maintenance of Customer Deliverables for
Advance Program Launch at the manufacturing facilities.
. Monitored Warranty issues and worked with Warranty group to ensure
information is regularly distributed to the plants.
. Supported Corporate and Plant Team Members in their systemic
development of Advance Product Quality Planning and Production Parts
Approval Process (APQP, PPAP).
. Developed and participated in customers presentations.
. Ensured regular communication with the customer and communicated the
requirements to the vendors.
. Supported and drove the testing requirements for Development
Validation Plans and Reports (DVP&R).
GM-Powertrain, Warren, MI
2/2000 to 7/2000
Product Line Validation Engineer (Engine) (Contract)
. Worked with Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA) facilitator to create
timing plans, tracking status and reports.
. Participated in DFMEA processes and worked with Design Release
Engineer (DRE), Development Validation Engineer (DVE), Development
Validation System Manager (DVSM) and DFMEA facilitator on timeline
completions.
. Provided technical support to DVSM to define lab
development/validation plans for components and subsystems (Engine).
. Defined lab validation plan for engines using capability matrix and
process resolution forms, track status and reports.
. Managed engine build schedule and content for lab development and
validation testing.
. Established engine tear down priorities and final disposition.
. Worked with reliability engineers to generate reliability growth
predictions based on lab durability testing.
. Provided Analysis/Development/Validation (ADV) Process guidance for
compiling Components/Subsystem for ADV Plans.
. Supported Total Validation Engineer (TVE) to compile and construct ADV
Plan by budget year.
Delphi -Saginaw, Saginaw, MI
1/1999 to 11/1999
Product Line Supplier Quality Engineer (Steering Columns and Chassis)
(Contract)
. Analyzed and interpreted statistical data provided by suppliers in
regard to significant/critical characteristics on parts.
. Reviewed suppliers quality systems.
. Assisted in establishing 5 phases, control plans, FMEA's, DOE support,
Reliability Analysis and engineering print information.
. Provided support for QS-9000, vendor development and certification.
. Provided support in areas of DVP&R plans and new product/technology
development.
. Assisted in preparing reports for internal and external management
reviews.
. Conducted initial meetings with suppliers to review
significant/critical characteristics and methods used to measure
performance.
National Broach & Machine Co., Macomb, MI
3/1998 to 11/ 1998
Quality Engineer (CNC Machines, Gears, Crankshafts and Broaches)
(Contract)
. Updated the Quality, Work Instruction and Procedure Manuals.
. Developed and implemented new form numbers for identification, filing
and traceability purposes for our ISO 9001 quality system.
. Designed a Gage & Calibration System for gages, surface plates, CMM's
and other measuring devices using customized computer software.
. Conducted internal audits to become ISO 9001 Registered and trained
internal personnel on auditing properly.
. Made sure the corrective actions were verified, completed, closed out
and installed into our quality system in a timely manner.
Garrett Tool & Engineering, Livonia, MI
1/1995 to 3/1998
Quality Engineer/Manager (Metal Stamping) (Permanent)
. Updated all work instructions and procedures in the quality manuals.
. Did 1st piece set-up on parts.
. Checked parts using different types of measuring tools.
. Did Gage R&R Capability studies and APQP on parts and assisted in
completing FMEA's and PPAP's.
. Updated control plans and made sure the SPC data was recorded and
managed properly.
. Monitored the Internal Documents and Data Control such as 8-D's, Part
Status Report tags, Part Submission Warrants and various types of
documentation.
. Made sure production workers and other employees were following proper
procedures and processes.
. Made QOS monthly trend charts for customer complaints, On-time
shipments, PPAP's, Ford Q1 compliances and closed out all non-
conformances from internal audits.
. Made sure measuring tools were calibrated.
. Developed Analytical Methods and performed testing on products.
Tiechon Industries, Rochester Hills, MI
3/1994 to 12/1994
Quality Control Technician (Die Casting & Forgings) (Permanent)
. Checked parts using different types of measuring gages and fixtures.
. Recorded certain data on histogram and statistical processing control
charts.
. Conducted final audits on material being shipped to customers and
received by vendors.
. Made sure parts met the blueprint specification.
. Operated a CMM to check specifications and documented dimensional
results received.
. Handled customer complaints.
. Managed non-conforming material for control and disposition.
Computer & Technical Skills
. Experience with Macintosh and IBM personal computers.
. Software packages consist of Microsoft Word 4.1, Office Writer,
Wordperfect 5.0, Spreadsheets, MS-Dos 6, Lotus Notes, Fortran, Access,
Excel, Windows 97,98, XP Power Point, Computer Aided Design and
Drafting in Release 12, Statistical Processing Control
. Knowledge of Blueprint Reading with G. D. & T., CMM & other measuring
tools.
Education
BSME, Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 1997
Two Year Program Drafting Design Technology Wayne County Comm. College
Detroit, MI 1987
QS-9000 & ISO-9001 Internal Auditor Training Omnex Inc. Ann Arbor, MI 1997
PPAP, FMEA & SPC Training at Macomb County Comm. College Warren, MI 1995
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