TAMMY FOLEY

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Georgetown, Kentucky 40324

859-***-****

abia9c@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Experience

An experienced Quality Engineer with a B.S. degree in Industrial Technology

with an option in Quality. Expertise in reading/comprehending blueprints

and utilizing measuring techniques/tools, including surface plate

inspection, Optical Comparators, Height Gages, CMM, Micrometers and

Calipers. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills working well with

staff at all corporate levels and able to demonstrate independent/team

environment self-motivation. Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel,

Word, PowerPoint, Access) and numerous CAD programs. Trained in Toyota

Production System (PDCA, Problem Solving I & II, Standardization, Coaching

& Performance Management). Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). ).

Highly skilled in PPAP submissions, APQP activities and Project Management.

Core Competencies

TQM/SPC

ISO 9001:2008

ISO14001/TS16949

PPAP/APQP

FMEA

Control Plans

ISO Management Rep

Kaizen

Toyota Production Systems

JIT

Gage R & R

Gage Calibration

Capability Studies

Time Motion Studies

2008 to Elastoseal, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky

2009 A supplier of elastomer o-rings, seals, and gaskets for automotive,

military and pharmaceutical companies.

Sr. Quality Engineer. Reporting to the Chief Operations officer.

Responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining ISO

9001:2008 certification and overseeing all aspects of customer

and supplier quality.

. Responsible for setting up and communicating with 3rd party

auditors.

. Defined quality procedures in conjunction with operating

staff

. Responsible for identifying relevant quality-related training

needs and delivering training

. Worked with purchasing staff to establish quality

requirements from external suppliers;

. Responsible for promoting quality achievement and performance

improvement throughout the organization.

. Responsible for collating and analyzing performance data and

charts against defined parameters

. Responsible for ensuring tests and procedures are properly

understood, carried out and evaluated and that product

modifications are investigated if necessary;

. Supervised technical staff in carrying out tests and checks

. Directly responsible for the implementation and maintenance

of the Quality Management system..

. Worked directly with customers to understand and define

product concerns when appropriate.

. Ensured that all employees have been trained and understand

the Quality Policy, Annual Quality Objectives, applicable

Quality System regulations, Quality Manual and worldwide

complaint reporting requirements.

. Worked directly with scientific personnel to implement

documentation activities appropriate to meet these

requirements.

. Audited the operations covered by the Quality System to

ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

. Work with Document Control and scientific personnel as

required to understand current practices and suggest

modification as appropriate to improve compliance with

applicable regulations.

. Developed part inspeciton methods and sampling plans

2006 to ITW DELTAR, Lexington, Kentucky

2008 A supplier of injection molded automotive components, mostly for fuel

and interior assemblies.

Quality Engineer. Reporting to the Quality Manager.

Responsible for planning, coordinating and

directing quality control programs of the manufacturing floor to

ensure continuous production of

products consistent with established standards.

. Developed and analyzed statistical data and product

specifications to determine present standards and establish

proposed quality and reliability of finished product.

. Directed workers engaged in inspection and testing to ensure

continuous control over materials, facilities and products.

. Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality.

. Developed course of action to resolve production/quality

issues.

. Participated in customer meetings and negotiations with

concerned functional management.

. Reviewed and controlled nonconformance material disposition

and re-inspection of reworked product.

. Provided document control of manufacturing and quality

documents including distribution/removal of obsolete forms

and work instructions.

. Updated sample boards and conducted monthly review of all

data books and sample boards with the Cell Quality Inspector.

. Directed and coordinated quality inspection of parts,

components and material produced by subcontractors and

vendors.

. Participated in surveillance of subcontractors' manufacturing

processes and controlled subcontractor performance systems.

. Directed sampling inspection and testing of received parts,

components and materials to determine conformance to

standards and customer requirements.

. Reviewed quality issues with engineering personnel and

assisted with actions required to correct defects.

. Prepared periodic and special reports concerning departmental

activities, problems, subcontractors' quality systems,

schedules, and rejected items.

. Authority to direct disposition of suspect and rejected

production products.

. Served as a liaison between the customer and the company and

direct contact for customer quality issues.

. Followed and stayed current with TS 16949 procedures.

. Coordinated accumulation of APQP documents and assisted with

PPAP submissions.

. Reviewed capability analysis of control charts including

monthly Pareto analysis of SPC data and review of control

charts.

. Coordinated PSO and Run-at-Rate visits.

. Communicated with customers regarding concerns, APQP, Part

Number Control Plans and PPAP.

. Utilized root cause analysis techniques.

. Knowledgeable in SPC, measuring equipment and gage

calibration.

. Developed and implemented a 5S program.

2004 to TSUSHO AMERICA, Georgetown, Kentucky

2006 A wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation, which

was founded as a trading and supply-chain

specialist of the Toyota Group.

Quality Representative. Reported to the Quality Manager. Responsible

for advanced quality

planning techniques (SPC, FMEA's, Control Plans, Capability Studies,

Gage R&R, Product

Validation, etc.) throughout the product life cycle. Also responsible

for analyzing and investigating the

root cause of external and internal non-conforming product.

. Updated controlled documents and ensured that relevant versions of

controlled documents were available at all times.

. Working knowledge of QS9000, Process FMEA and Control Plan

Systems.

. Conducted internal audits at planned intervals to determine

if QMS conforms to the requirements of the International

Standard (100% compliance).

. Monitored the status of Corrective Action Requests and

conducted follow up audits to ensure effectiveness of

actions.

. Responsible for Supplier Quality and worked with suppliers to

improve performance.

- Implemented process control and quality plans.

. Prepared all PPAP Submission packages, including developing

PFMEAs, Control Plans and PFDs.

. Developed various documents, including Operator Instructions,

Packaging Instructions, Gauging Instructions, First/Last In-

Process Checklist and Work Cell Layouts.

. Responsible for GD & T print changes and gage

calibration/certification.

. Worked with Manufacturing and Maintenance Departments to

troubleshoot activities involving processes, dies, secondary

equipment and gages.

. Served as Kaizen Leader, promoting continuous improvements

and 5S activities/training.

. Participated in and coordinated internal APQP activities,

including development of schedules and status reports.

2002 to AMERICAN WIRE PRODUCTS, Frankfort, Kentucky

2003 One of the nation's largest suppliers of wire mesh rack decking and

rigid/folding wire mesh containers.

Quality Technician. Responsible for improving customer satisfaction

and decreasing costs through

the elimination of quality problems with active participation in the

quality process.

. Promoted an environment that was proactive with regard to

solving quality problems.

. Conducted first piece approvals and documented results.

. Collected, analyzed, interpreted and summarized data in

preparation for generation of statistical and analytical

reports.

. Maintained computerized collection and tracking of relevant

data.

. Kept appropriate records of research methods and results.

. Worked with Manufacturing in the prevention/identification of

quality problems and provided solutions when necessary.

. Conducted internal quality audits to ensure compliance to

QS9000 standards.

1993 to KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, Danville, Kentucky

2002 KSD ensures that deaf and hard of hearing children and youth in

Kentucky have educational opportunities to develop their potential

to become educated, life-long learners.

Student Development Assistant/Teacher. Responsible for supervising

the daily activities of 15-20

students and tutoring students where/when necessary.

. Maintained accurate and detailed reports of students'

progress and communicated progress to parents on a weekly

basis.

. Conducted PowerPoint presentations on various topics

throughout the year.

. Installed basic independent living skills in high school age

students.

. Taught high school students in Computer Applications I & II

(PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access), Web Page Design I & II

(HTML Codes, Layout) and Multimedia I.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology with an option in

Quality

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky - 2002

Registered for Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Villanova

University- 2010

CERTIFICATIONS: ASQ Certified Quality Technician

National Association of Industrial Technology Certified (NAIT)

ISO14001/TS16949 Certified Internal Auditor

PROFESSIONAL

TRAINING: Core Tools Training (PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA)

Paint Defect Analysis Training

Toyota Production Systems Training (TPS)

OSHA/Safety Training

GD & T Training

5S Training

CPR Training

COMPUTER

SKILLS: Trans4M, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Auto

Sketch, Mastercam, Solid Edge CAD software, Trans4M, Stat

Ease, Peachtree

PROFESSIONAL

MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Quality - 2003 to Present

RECOGNITION

& AWARDS: Received Letter of Commendation from Plant Manager at Toyota

Tsusho

Recognized for outstanding work on safety and reduction of scrap

Recognized for outstanding work on development and

implementation of 5S program

LANGUAGES: American Sign Language (ASL)

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