Gary LoPresto

P.O. Box ** Pittsford, MI *****-*081

517-***-**** (home) 517-***-**** (cell)

abhag5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Experienced and degreed Quality Engineer seeking full-time employment.

Strong desire to use 24 years of acquired skills and knowledge to benefit a

growing organization.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Deco Plas Inc. Most

Recent

ISO/TS16949 Coordinator / Quality Engineer. Develop and control quality

related documentation in accordance with established ISO/TS principles.

Support the development of plant wide quality operating systems & effective

customer/supplier relationships.

Hillsdale Automotive LLC - an Eagle-Picher Company

1986 to July 2008

Manufacturer of precision machined and assembled powertrain and chassis

components to the automotive industry, including dampers for noise,

vibration and harshness applications, slip yokes, knuckles, flanges, pumps,

and other components for engine, transmission and chassis applications.

Quality Engineer / Customer Liaison

2008

Assist in relocation of production lines transfer between two

facilities. Create exit and entrance PPAPs, develop quality systems at

new location. Work with customers (GM, ACH, Toyota, Honda, Chrysler,

and Ford) to provide a smooth transition and assure product quality.

Assist with APQP process, Lean Manufacturing, and Product Launches.

Develop processes for successful implementation of ISO/TS16949.

Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Supervisor

2006 - 2008

Work with foreign and domestic suppliers to assure product quality.

Review and approve supplier PPAP and audit supplier facilities to

Hillsdale Quality Standard. Supervise Metrology, Gaging, and Incoming

Inspection departments. Address production quality issues. Conduct

Process, Product, and ISO/TS16949 internal audits.

Customer Liaison / Quality Engineer

1999 - 2006

Insure communication between customers and manufacturing facilities.

Identify and investigate actual and potential problems. Facilitate

problem solving and continuous improvement activity. Conduct

ISO/TS16949 internal audits, and Hillsdale Quality System audits.

Employee Involvement Facilitator / QOS Coordinator

1994 to 1999

Facilitate team building, group dynamics, cause and effect analysis,

problem solving, employee empowerment, agenda setting, and effective

meetings. Train employees in the E.I. process. Facilitate continuous

improvement activity.

Quality Auditor 1991

- 1994

Maintain and repair gages. Monitor and maintain quality standards

through established manufacturing and quality procedures.

Machine Operator

1986 - 1991

Operate a variety of complex machines including multi-station

rotaries, grinders,

and CNC lathes in the manufacture of high tolerance automotive

components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering: Quality Control - Warren National

University

Certification

ASQ Certified Quality Technician - 1994

AIAG Certified QS 9000 Internal Auditor - 2000

AIAG Certified ISO/TS16949 Internal Auditor - 2003

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