Manager Quality
Resume:
David W. Nuttall
Citizen abj6da@r.postjobfree.com
Knoxville, TN 37934
http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnuttall
Mobile: 865-***-****
Home: 865-***-****
Position Objective
Contribute 16+ years of management expertise to a manager's role with a
high-tech, progressive company where demonstrated skills and experience in
safety, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and project management are
leveraged toward beneficial change and profitability.
Significant Accomplishments
. Successfully managed the integration of five fiberglass Sport Cruiser
boats from Design to Manufacturing, on time and within budget, over
four years of service
. Exceeded departmental Value Analysis Savings annually using DMAIC /
Six Sigma / 5S efforts:
2005 154% of goal, 2006 199% of goal, 2007 111% of goal
. Highest manager rating for Knoxville facility in 2007/08 Sea Ray
Employee Rating Survey 4.4 / 5.0 scale
. Black Belt Certified (Six Sigma.us)
. Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9000 (Ga. Tech)
. Lead the DENSO Manufacturing - Athens Ceramic Products and Fuel
Injector Divisions into QS9000 compliance as reviewed by third party
audit, and then transitioned the QMS to world recognized TS16949
compliance
. Facilitated the field installation, start-up, and continuous Quality
Assurance Program for Oxygen Sensors and Spark Plugs - Required
international travel for equipment review and training
. Implemented a Design of Experiments activity (Semiconductor
manufacturing) leading to the reduction of rework / scrap material by
approximately 30%
. Involved with National Security, Government, and Private Sector
ceramic semiconductor product developments, such as the first set of
'Bifocals' used to improve the Hubble Telescope's imaging system,
missile guidance systems, heart pacemaker devices, and
telecommunication hardware components
David W. Nuttall
600 Werndl Drive US
Citizen abj6da@r.postjobfree.com
Knoxville, TN 37934
http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnuttall
Mobile: 865-***-****
Home: 865-***-****
Summary Of Skills
Experienced manager with concentration in Quality, Engineering, Design, and
Manufacturing who brings value to the organization by developing Strategic
Objectives, initiating Process and Product Improvements, and
strengthening organizations by leading cross-functional teams and
contributing to the bottom line through Value Analysis implementations.
Achievements and specific areas of contribution include project planning,
ISO9000 / TS16949 certification programs, customer complaint resolution,
design-to-market implementation, authoring product specification and test
planning, and training in Six Sigma / KAIZEN / Lean / 5S methodologies.
Professional Experience
2004 - 2008 Sea Ray Boats, Inc., Knoxville, TN
Serving a global market, Sea Ray Boats, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of
quality pleasure boats with over 40 models ranging from 18 to 68 feet in
length.
Engineering Manager, Sport Cruiser Division / Knoxville Facility
Managed the activities of 22 team members across five departments including
Engineering, Bill of Materials, Bill of Labor, Lean Promotions / 5S, and
Information Systems (IT)
. Facilitated Quality Management System through semi-annual ISO9000 audits
with Zero findings, while serving in dual role as Engineering Manager and
Quality Manager 2004 ~ 2006
. Held Quarterly QMS Review Meetings, assuring full compliance, while in
role as Quality Manager
. Controlled annual expense budgets $175K ~ $200K, plus capital budgets
allocated per project
. Oversaw weekly release of facility manufacturing schedule, synchronizing
the output of lamination, fabrication, and assembly, on two shifts, to
realize 44 boats/week at peak production
. Successfully managed the integration of five boats from design to
manufacturing, on time / budget, assuring Design for Manufacturability,
coordinating the facility's production and engineering efforts with Sea
Ray's Product Design and Engineering staff in Florida
. Lean Projects Designed: Battery Cable work station, Fabrication work
station for arches, Assembly Hose Crimping work station
1996 - 2004 DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Athens, TN
DENSO is an automotive OEM manufacturer of Oxygen Sensors, Spark Plugs,
Ignition Coils, and Catalyzed Ceramic inserts, supplying both domestic and
foreign auto manufacturers with high tech engine components
Staff Engineer, Ceramic Products Division 2003-2004
Program Manager for the installation of spark plug production into the
Athens Facility, including managing the Logistics Planning, Start-up, First
Article approval, creation of Quality Metrics, and Product Reliability
Testing
. Spearheaded QA laboratory testing and analyses of Customer and Warranty
returned spark plugs, initiating Corrective Actions for the facility as
applicable
. Facilitated the successful transition from ISO/QS9000 to the Automotive
Quality System Standard TS16949
. Held Quality Management Reviews on monthly basis
Quality Assurance Supervisor, 1997-2003
Accountable for the expansion start-up and Supervision of a second
Reliability Test lab for Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs, including APQP,
Quality Planning, PFMEA / FMEA development, and PPAP testing.
. Managed four salaried engineers and eleven hourly technicians on three
separate shifts.
. Performed equipment review in Japan, coordinated the delivery and start-
up of specialized test equipment, authored quality documentation and
facilitated periodic management reviews and project budget analysis.
. Developed computer analysis program for calibrating Model Gas testing
equipment, predicting the needed adjustment parameters for production
equipment to the DENSO US master test machine, and US master test machine
to DNJP master test machine
. Selected by Senior Management as the QS9000 Facilitator, requiring third
party training as a Certified Lead Auditor (ISO 9000).
. Responsible for Gauge Control Program for Ceramic Division (1997~2002)
Quality Assurance Advanced Specialist, 1996-1997
Responsible for the Start-up and Supervision of a multi-million dollar
Reliability Test Facility for Oxygen Sensors, including APQP Quality
Planning for New Product Introduction to the Ceramic Products Division.
. Facilitated the field installation, start-up, and continuous Quality
Assurance Program for Oxygen Sensors - Required international travel for
equipment review and training
. Established Quality metrics, negotiated in-plant quality evaluation of
material, produced Early Stage Running Control documentation and created
Reliability Testing plans for the manufacturing process.
1992 - 1996 Coors Electronic Package Company Chattanooga, TN
(Now known as AdTech Ceramics - Advanced Technical Ceramics)
CEPC designed and manufactured ceramic substrates with embedded electronic
circuitry for application in the telecommunication, medical, and defense /
military industries
Quality Control Supervisor/Engineer, 1992-1996
Accountable for the Quality and Reliability Testing Facilities for Ceramic
chip bases, hermetic feed through technology and specialized packages used
in pager & cell phone, medical, military and space applications.
. Initiated departmental and plant
wide documentation to ISO 9000
standards
. Conducted First Party Audits, and served as plant representative for
Third Party Audits for specialized ceramic packages - all reviews meeting
100% of audit criteria
. Created Quality Plans for testing to MIL SPEC standards for classified
programs, meeting all customer requirements
. Developed & implemented Design of
Experiments for process
improvement
Education / Certification
Masters of Science, Engineering Management
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace & Ocean Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech),
Blacksburg, Virginia
Six Sigma.US, Certification
Black Belt of Six Sigma Methodology
Computer Expertise
MS Word, Project, Power Point, Excel, and Access Database; Generic AS400
based programs
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