Engineer Quality
Resume:
Larry L. Mees, CQE, CQT
***** ***** **., *******, ** 49235, (C) 517-***-****, Email:
*****@***.***
Summary of Qualifications
Fully proficient in all aspects of quality engineering, including PPAP
development and submission, control plans, flow charts, FMEAs, APQP
requirements, SPC, quality issue investigation and resolution (8D), QS-9000
& TS-16949 implementation, SOP/WI development, and customer and supplier
interaction.
Major strengths include excellent communication skills, strong team player,
attention to detail, computer and internet literate. ASQ certified CQT and
CQE.
Professional Accomplishments
. Successfully PPAPed several product lines being transferred to another
manufacturing facility with no delays or quality issues.
. Successfully maintained zero PPM rating with several customers during
bank build, transfer, and resumption of production of those product
lines.
. Reduced PPM errors by over 90% in less than 2 months during CS-1
supervisory assignment.
. Led design, implementation, and operator training of computer
networked SPC data collection system.
Work History
Contract Employment: 2003-present
Quality Technician - Manpower (Melling Tool, oil pumps), Jackson, MI
07/10-12/10
Contracted to conduct process audits, develop/maintain gage
calibration program, document review/updates, other duties as
assigned.
Quality Engineer - Yoh Co. (Siemens VDO, var. electronic sensors),
Elkhart, IN 02/07-08/08
Contracted to oversee PPAP transfer of over 2 dozen production parts
to new manufacturing facility. No quality issues or delays
encountered.
Quality Engineer - AILS Corp. (Plastic Platers, chrome plating),
Cleveland, OH 08/06-12/06
Contracted to lead investigation and resolution of outstanding 8Ds.
Open 8Ds reduced by 80% in 4 months.
Quality Engineer - Aerotek (Faurecia, car seat assy.), Cleveland, MS
05/06-07/06
Contracted to train and supervise approx. 24 CS-1 inspectors.
Outgoing defect PPM reduced by 90% in 2 months.
Quality Engineer - Plastech (plastic injection molding), Byesville and
Napoleon, OH 09/05-04/06
Quality Engineer - Aerotek (Edscha, door hinge assy.), Jackson, MI
01/05-09/05
Contracted to review/approve supplier PPAPs for new parts launch.
Parts launched successfully and on time.
Quality Engineer - Aerotek (Venture Ind., plastic injection molding),
Hillsdale, MI 06/04-10/04
Contracted to PPAP service parts being transferred in from other
facilities.
Quality Engineer - Viscon (HP Pelzer, carpet systems), Thompson, GA
04/04-06/04
Contracted to develop quality documentation and gage calibration
system in support of new product launch.
Quality Engineer - Aerotek (GM LCC, SSR assy.), Lansing, MI
09/03-04/04
Contracted to primarily investigate and resolve launch quality
issues with retractable hardtop for SSR vehicle launch.
Larry L. Mees, CQE, CQT
13570 Plank Rd., Clayton, MI 49235, (C) 517-***-****, Email:
*****@***.***
Direct Employment: 1992-2003
Quality Engineer - Collins & Aikman, (sound deadener), Marshall, MI
2002-2003
Primary responsibilities included all day-to-day activities
involving assigned programs, including PPAP preparation, sign-off,
and submission, quality concern investigation and resolution (8Ds),
customer and supplier interaction, maintaining documentation, etc.
Quality Engineer - Meridian Automotive, (roll forming & stamping), Angola,
IN 1999-2001
Primary responsibilities included all day-to-day activities
involving assigned programs, including PPAP preparation (capability
studies, gage R & R's, control plans, FMEAs, dimensional layouts,
etc.), sign-off, and submission, quality concern investigation and
resolution (8Ds), customer and supplier interaction, maintaining
documentation, etc. Other responsibilities included training QA and
production personnel, developing and implementing departmental
procedures and instructions, and developing and implementing a gage
calibration recall system.
Quality Engineer - Hudson Industries, (roll forming & stamping), Hudson,
IN 1998
Primary responsibilities included PPAP preparation, sign-off, and
submission, and customer concern investigation and resolution.
Quality Engineer - Pullman Industries, (roll forming & stamping), South
Haven, MI 1995-1998
Primary responsibilities included PPAP preparation, sign-off, and
submission, coordinating the gage calibration program, and tool and
gage approvals. Other responsibilities included training QA and
production personnel, customer concern investigation and resolution,
developing and implementing departmental procedures and
instructions, and assisting in QS-9000 implementation.
SPC Coor. - Pullman Industries, (roll forming & stamping), South Haven, MI
1992-1995
Primary responsibilities included SPC program development and
implementation, SPC data acquisition software network setup and
maintenance, and data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Education
Certified Quality Engineer, American Society for Quality
1998
Certified Quality Technician, American Society for Quality
1992
The equivalent of an Associates Degree in Quality Control due to American
Society for Quality certification as a Certified Quality Engineer and as a
Certified Quality Technician, United States Navy Technical Schools, and
numerous job related training seminars and classes.
Military Service
Nuclear Submarine Sonar Technician, United States Navy
Enlisted as a submarine sonar technician, ultimately achieving the rank of
E-5 (STS2/SS) with the following responsibilities: Operation of all sonar
equipment; repair and maintenance of all auxiliary sonar equipment; and
training junior technicians. Responsible for procurement of all spare and
repair parts, sonar department supplier, tools, etc., while serving as
repair part Petty Officer. Responsible for maintaining and calibrating all
test equipment while serving as test equipment Petty Officer.
Military achievements include: Qualified submarines; qualified all in-port
and at-sea watch stations possible for rank and time in service; and
Commanding Officer Commendation for exemplary professional performance.
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