Engineer Quality

Scott G. Paul

**** *. ****** ****** /

Muncie, IN 47304

765-***-**** / abl3t7@r.postjobfree.com

Industrial / Quality Engineer

Seasoned professional with comprehensive experience and visible

achievements in manufacturing. Proven track record for implementing

strategies that enhance productivity and profitability. Accomplished in

planning and executing projects from concept through production, with

strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills. Adept at assessing

needs, and facilitating improvement. Experienced with ISO/QS, TQM, PPAP,

APQP process, and possesses an ASQ Quality Engineer Certification and Six

Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Core Competencies

Project Management Cost / Benefit Job Costing

Analysis

PPAP Creation Statistical Process Process Improvements

Control

Quality System Design Product Development Material/Work Flow

Analysis

FEMA Analysis Asset Management Budget Development

APQP Process Break Even Analysis AutoCAD Drafting

Process Capability Production Tooling Engineering Economics

Value Stream Mapping Ergonomics Methods Engineering

Engineering Experience

. Conducted new equipment justification analysis. Implemented Internal

Rate of Return calculations and Time Value of Money to analyze return on

investment. Led projects to justify capital purchases and implemented

new equipment.

. Functioned as Kaizen team leader, researching and implementing continuous

improvement.

. Collaborated with designers on developing bill of materials including

design for manufacturing consideration. Supervised employee accountable

for inputting BOMs and routing into MRP system.

. Formulated standardized work, documenting in "work point sheets".

Verified process with time studies.

. Performed operational analysis in researching feasibility to move from a

two shift operation to one shift. Reached conclusions based on cost,

equipment utilization and capacity, personnel, distribution and energy.

. Guided process flowcharting for a variety of groups including Japanese

visitors, Quality Assurance and PPAP submissions.

. Engaged in a considerable number of "make vs. buy" studies analyzing

cost, capacity, and ergonomic factors. Implemented IIE "Ask the Expert"

service in one study.

. Conducted technical drawings of component parts using AutoCAD Lt. 1998

and 2006.

. Handled quality audits working with suppliers on product quality.

Completed root cause analysis of product quality problems implementing

PDCA, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and Toyota's A3-8 step countermeasure activity.

Key Accomplishments:

. Served as lead for transition from batch production to lean

manufacturing.

. Created labor standards from scratch. Used a predetermined labor

standard formula and applied it to the existing product line. Utilized

method and time studies to verify labor standards.

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. Participated on cross-department team that developed a complete new

facility layout in preparation for plant move. Provided input regarding

site analysis and selection.

. Implemented a company wide "Change Point Management Control" to provide

improved communication to functional areas affected by a change in normal

operations.

. Created Quality Manual, SOPs, and the entire Engineering Department

section of the Quality Management System.

. Developed PPAP submissions.

Career Progression

Bartlett Corp / AutoIntelligence

Muncie, IN

Industrial & Quality Engineer

1998-2010

. Managed 8 employees with HR oversight.

. Worked with new and existing customers on product and process design and

development as part of APQP.

. Daily contact with hourly associates assuring product quality.

. Developed and managed department budget, tracking expenses.

New Venture Gear

Muncie, IN

Manufacturing Engineer

1997-1998

. Assisted industrial, process and manufacturing engineers with

compilation, analysis and costs of all plant machine capabilities and

performance in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.

Billet Construction Management Company

Eaton, IN

Cost Engineer

1994-1997

. Accountable for project cost tracking and analysis, general construction

estimates, budgeting, and review of financial statements.

Credentials

Education

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Purdue University, Anticipated Graduation Date 12 / 2010 - GPA 3.51

Associate of Applied Science, Accounting

Indiana Business College, 1990

Graduation with Highest Distinction - GPA 3.96

Certifications

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer # 56079

ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt # 2183

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Pansophic AutoCAD LT 2006 Minitab Lotus Notes

Peachtree

JD Edwards QuickBooks Pro WordPerfect

Professional Development

Basics of Industrial Engineering - University of Wisconsin

Fundamentals of Cost Engineering - Iowa State University

Toyota Production System Training TQM OHSA 10 Hour Compliance Course

QS 9002, TS 16949, ISO 9001 & 14001 Motion & Time Studies

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Professional Associations

American Society for Quality (Senior Member)

Institute of Industrial Engineers (Senior Member)

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (Member)

References

Available on request

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