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Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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My professional career spans a variety of assignments in multiple

environments. During this time, I have encountered and solved a diverse

assortment of technical problems. I have consistently demonstrated

aptitude for managing personnel, solving complex problems and communicating

the results. I enjoy taking the initiative of actively seeking

opportunities beyond what is required in order to benefit the business. I

have repeatedly proven my ability to quickly learn, adapt and perform in

difficult situations. I am looking forward to tackling new challenges.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dana Holding Corporation - Heavy Vehicle Technical Center; Kalamazoo, MI.

Senior Materials Engineer, December 2008 - present.

Serve as the primary Materials Engineer for the Heavy Vehicle / Off Highway

Group. Perform failure analysis on a variety of components (including

gears, shafts and housings) to improve design, and solve warranty and

manufacturing problems. Collaborate with suppliers to develop

manufacturing processes. Conduct materials evaluation for product design.

Support manufacturing facilities with materials engineering assistance.

Present information in a technical report format.

Key Accomplishments

. Developed a system to manage lab priorities, direct technician work

and monitor metrics to evaluate performance. This process resulted in

increased efficiency and elimination of requests older than 90 days.

. Managed the metallurgical Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP) for

two new major product launches involving over thirty critical new or

re-designed components.

General Motors - Powertrain Division; Bay City, MI. August 2000 - December

2008.

Production Supervisor, January 2006 - December 2008.

Manage the activities of technicians across multiple product lines in a

union environment. Responsible for ensuring safety, quality and

housekeeping procedures are followed. Plan production to ensure schedules

are met. Directed implementation of GM's Global Manufacturing System.

Key Accomplishments

. Led teams through 25-50% manpower reductions while maintaining

previously scheduled productivity

. Implemented Team Leader (TL) concept and developed them in two areas

Supplier Quality Engineer / Supervisor - Inspection, March 2004 - January

2006.

Responsible for establishing the quality of incoming automotive components

from 65 suppliers. Document problems with supplied parts and ensure

corrective actions are adequate. Work with suppliers to develop more

robust quality systems. Supervise hourly inspectors responsible for

auditing final products.

Key Accomplishments

. Developed system to ensure product is released from final audit areas

efficiently

. Championed casting supplier scrap reduction program

. Implemented process to sort vendor defects prior to value added work

being performed

Quality Engineer, August 2002 - March 2004.

Responsible for quality of products in a high volume automotive component

manufacturing environment. Act as single point customer contact at the

plant level. Ensure QS-9000 requirements are followed. Supervise hourly

inspectors.

Key Accomplishments

. 60% reduction in defective PPM

. Championed scrap reduction program that lead to a 40% reduction in

departmental scrap

. Lead team through two successful QS-9000 audits, including a re-

certification audit

Manufacturing Metallurgist, August 2000 - August 2002.

Analyze material defects to determine their cause and publish reports

detailing the results. Validate metallurgical aspects of products, with

emphasis on heat treating and induction hardening work done in house. Work

with suppliers to ensure parts meet print requirements. Maintain laboratory

compliance with QS-9000 / ISO-14001 standards.

Key Accomplishments

. Led lab staff in re-writing procedures to be compliant with QS-9000

requirements.

. Developed and implemented audit system that ensured all incoming parts

were checked for conformity to blueprint metallurgical requirements at

least once per year.

. Created several software programs for staff use that allowed for

improved efficiency

General Motors - Powertrain Division (contract through Aerotek Scientific);

Saginaw, MI.

Test Engineer, February 2000 - August 2000.

Responsible for a variety of validation tests, including development,

setup, operation and maintenance of new and existing tests. Provide

interpretation of post-test evaluation of components, including

metallography, fractography and image analysis. Analyze data and produced

reports that gave a clear, concise summary of test results. Responsible

for coordinating and supervising the work of four technicians.

Key Accomplishments

. Eliminated two-year backlog of unfinished tests and unwritten

reports.

. Handled the logistics and prepared equipment for the lab's move to

Wixom, MI facility.

EDUCATION

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA.

B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering (Minor in Physics), 1999.

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