Engineer Quality

WILLIAM J. GALE

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Freeport, Illinois 61032

Residence: 815-***-**** E-mail: ***********@****.***

Cell: 815-***-****

Objective

A Quality Engineer/Manager position that will benefit from my

qualifications and experience, to inspire growth, foster teamwork and

motivate innovation in a challenging manufacturing environment.

Profile

Quality Engineer/Manager with 15+ years of progressive experience in a

manufacturing environment. Responsibilities encompass installation and

maintenance of a certified ISO 9001:2000 quality system, the management of

daily activities in the quality department consisting of APQP, PPAP, FMEA,

SPC, Inspection, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities.

Thorough knowledge of both preventative disciplines and detection processes

that are prevalent in successful quality programs. A self starter and team

player with excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

Core Strengths & Expertise

( Engineering Management ( Product Engineering (

Certified Greenbelt

( Training & Mentoring ( ISO Compliance (

Continuous Improvement

( Mechanical Design ( Lean Manufacturing (

Technology Proficient

Professional Work Experience

TALECRIS BIOTHERAPEUTICS- Rockford Illinois

2008-Present

Quality Supervisor

. Perform internal audits to FDA and GHA standards.

. Assure daily processes conform to Talecris Biotherapeutics, FDA and

customer SOP's.

. Create and implement error reduction methods.

. Complete staff observations and training verification to confirm

adherence to performance standards.

Key Accomplishments

> Reduced overall center error rate from 5% to 2%

GREENLEE TEXTRON, a division of Textron - Rockford, Illinois

2006-2008

Manufacturer of Tools for Electrical, Data Communications, Utility

Construction & Installation Applications

Quality Engineer

. Primarily led and mentored 6-Sigma and Continuous Improvement

projects focused on improving processes through waste reduction and

optimizing product performance.

. Managed supplier quality including first article and corrective

action activities.

. Performed internal and supplier audits for compliance to ISO

9001:2000 standard.

. Developed and maintained a PPM based supplier improvement program.

. Created quality plans and initiatives for new product launches.

Key Accomplishments

> Implemented and developed Supplier Product Audit Program as

internal quality program which eliminated waste and PPM levels.

Presented internally as well as to suppliers.

> Utilized six sigma tools for presentation of standards in waste

reduction by eliminating redundancy in ordering processes for

material planners, buyers and quality personnel. Saw $25K in

soft savings.

> Led teams in problem solving using the Greenbelt program.

WILLIAM J. GALE 815-***-****

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EHR ENTERPRISES, INC. - Rockford, Illinois

2005-2006

Manufacturer of custom metal fabricated components

Quality Manager

. Managed daily quality department issues including PPAP, FMEA,

internal and external engineering changes, and SPC analysis.

. Analyzed internal and external quality concerns to determine the

systemic root cause and develop action plans to implement permanent

corrective action.

. Attended customer visits pertaining to quality concerns to improve

communication and strengthen relationships. Addressing quality

concerns (CRRs) and APQP.

. Identified key process characteristics for each department and set

up goals and objectives to measure those processes and measure

improvements.

Professional Work Experience continued...

TEXTRON FASTENING SYSTEMS - Rockford, Illinois

1988-2005

Manufacturer of standard and custom fasteners to the automotive market

Quality Engineer/Analyst - Precision Formed Products Division (2002-

2005)

. Led cross functional teams in implementing brainstorming techniques

while training employees in problem solving tools such as 8D, 7

Step and 5-Why analysis.

. Issued detailed reports to customers defining root cause,

corrective action, preventative measures, and mistake proof

activity.

. Participated in APQP for new products while implementing lean

manufacturing practices.

R&D Lab Technician - Technology Center (1997-2002)

. Set up and perform design application testing involving drive to

strip ratio, pre load, proof load, seating torque, ultimate

torque/tension relationships and clamp retention.

. Programmed and operated Instron Tensile Machine, Environmental

Ovens, and state of the art data acquisition equipment.

. Created statistical analysis reports on the performance of new

products under test conditions.

Technical Auditor - Synteck Division/RHP Division (1988-1997)

. Programmed and operated DEA Swift CMM and established inspection

procedures for synergistic assemblies and components.

. Provided training in SPC, heat treat, mechanical & optical layout

inspection as well as involvement in implementing PFMEA's and ISO

9000 standards.

Held various positions in Quality and Inspection prior to 1988

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Quality Control 2006

Kennedy Western University Thousand Oaks, California

Associate of Science Core Requirements - Quality Engineering

2004

Rock Valley College Rockford, Illinois

Seminars/Certifications

Greenbelt Certified - 2008

ASQ CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) - 2008

Geometric Dimension and Tolerance

Understanding, Documenting and Implementing ISO/TS 16949:2002

Community Involvement

United Way Volunteer- Crisis Hot Line Intervention

Youth Sponsor - Park Hills Evangelical Youth Ministry

Crime Stop Volunteer

Interests

Reading, Camping, Fishing

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