Engineer Quality Control
Resume:
Alden P. David
abild8@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Industrial Engineer/Quality Control with diverse manufacturing experience.
Respected for the ability to perform process analyses and utilize Design of
Experiments to provide recommendations, produce reports, revise procedures
conduct "brainstorming" sessions and educate and train appropriate
production staff. Focused on reducing cost, improving efficiencies and
making ergonomic improvements. Areas of expertise include:
Video Time and Motion Studies Lean Manufacturing
Statistical Analysis Kaizen
Design of Experiments (DOE) Communications
Cause & Effect Analysis Report/Documentation
Selected Accomplishments and experience
. Attained a 67% reduction in packaging manpower saving $176,000 in yearly
labor costs by implementing the use of automated box sealing equipment.
. Achieved a 85% reduction in defects saving over $50,000 in yearly failure
costs by leading a cross functional team and using problem solving
methodology and new equipment with a six month ROI.
. Introduced DOE to the Division's process analysis methodology and
determined critical Injection Molding process parameters that resulted in
zero defects.
. Successfully improved efficiency in production throughputs using Video
Motion and Time Studies.
. 5+ years utilizing Design of Experiments software for optimizing
processes.
. Extensive IS09000 experience.
. Extensive experience in project management as well as supervisory and
fiscal responsibilities.
Professional experience
Ricoh Electronics, Inc., Irvine, CA
Industrial Engineer III (2002-2009)
. Established work measurement methods and analyzed work sampling
studies and time studies to develop standards for labor utilization.
. Analyzed work force allocation, facility layout, and operational data.
. Implemented packaging automation that eliminated manual box sealing
and a vacuum lift system for high stacking box palletization.
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Ricoh Electronics, Inc. continued
. Tasked with eliminating QA failures of spot welds critical for product
safety; utilized process analysis and DOE to control the process,
resulting in zero failures for the last 5 years of production.
. Performed continuous improvement activities such as: Lean
Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S and Value Stream Mapping.
. Solved production and related problems efficiently, carefully studying
the product requirements, using mathematical methods to meet those
requirements.
Inspection Section Manager II, (1990-2002)
. Responsible for the overall control of in-process and final quality of
the assembly production and the quality of incoming materials and/or
parts from outside suppliers through the utilization of systems,
inspection equipment, specification and inspection standards.
. Interacted frequently with subordinate supervisors and employees,
customers, suppliers and other Managers to achieve Departmental,
Divisional, Group and Company objectives.
. Developed procedures and helped in the effective implementation of
quality systems, leading to successful ISO 9000 registration.
Engineering Technician II, (1984-1990)
. Provided engineering support on the production floor for wire harness
assemblies.
. Established a cooperative relationship with internal departments and
suppliers to solve quality issues.
. Developed and improved process sheets, reworked procedures, and
implemented design changes to allow for ease of manufacturing of product.
EDUCATION
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Alpha Pi Mu - Industrial Engineering Honor Society
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