Quality Assurance Engineer
Resume:
Douglas Hope
Ringgold, GA *****
Phone: 423-***-**** Email: *********@***.***[pic]
PROFILE
HANDS-ON Technical Manager/Quality/Process Engineering professional with
extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. Background includes
advanced manufacturing techniques, process improvement, troubleshooting,
leading technical efforts, developing new/improved products and defining
strategic plans. Demonstrated creative ability to assess customer needs and
guide the development of product/process solutions from conception to
commercial roll-out. Proven abilities in strategic and innovative thinking,
and the use of statistical methods, TPM and Lean Manufacturing approaches.
B.S, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University. Primary location:
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
QUALIFICATIONS
? LSS Green Belt ? Leading ? Training
? Analyzing ? Facilitating ? Team
Building
? Problem Solving ? Decision Making ?
Resource Management
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Led a company-wide debottlenecking focus. Determined process bottlenecks,
identified solutions and implemented plans to reach the full potential of
production lines. Results: Manufacturing plant capacity increased 33% over
2 years. Production increased 25% improving the company's P&L $4 million
annually.
Managed a company's cross-functional team to develop a product which would
qualify with a potential major customer. Collaborated with technical
engineers, process engineers and sales staff. Defined product requirements
with customer and protocol for qualification. Planned trial conditions, ran
trial material and conducted verification trials at customer locations.
Results: Acquired a new customer which increased sales $12 million annually
and profit $3.6 million annually.
Set target goals to improve product mix, market share and profits for a
manufacturing division. Managed R&D, process assurance, quality assurance
and customer technical service. Spearheaded effort to reduce unit costs by
increasing production line capabilities. Collaborated with sales department
to define customer needs and develop products to meet customer
requirements. Results: The division grew 75% over 2 years, increasing
sales from $51 million to $88 million.
Assisted a customer in adding a post-consumer waste stream into their
products to earn government "green" points for contract acquisition.
Defined customer product requirements and located a suitable post-consumer
waste stream. Determined production needs and produced/tested product in
customer's process. Results: Developed a commercial product which produced
$300,000 in sales the first year with a 35% profit margin.
Douglas Hope
63 Cardinal Road
Ringgold, GA 30076
Phone: 423-***-**** Email: *********@***.*** [pic]
OBJECTIVE
A Mid-to-Upper Level Technical/Process Development Engineering position for
a company in the Chattanooga manufacturing industry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
? Process Consultant/Senior Process Engineer,
> FiberVisions, Covington, Georgia, 2008-Present
In charge of troubleshooting, design, writing procedures, training
and leading punchlist meetings. Responsible for
designing/implementing all die build functions, training on new
BICO line and designing finish preparation/distribution systems.
> Propex, Ringgold, Georgia, 2007-2008
In charge of planning, writing procedures, training,
troubleshooting and identifying
options/solutions for production problems. Responsible for bringing
production line up to production/quality expectations, defining
test procedures and establishing test frequency.
> Thrace Plastics, Xanthi, Greece, 2006-2007
In charge of selling ideas and working with vendors to define
equipment requirements.
Responsible for identifying vendors, assessing purchase options,
selecting equipment, training operators/managers and
troubleshooting.
? Technical Superintendent/New Product Development Engineer, SI
Corporation, Ringgold,
Georgia, 1998-2005
In charge of 15 person technical department, planning/prioritizing
department direction,
monitoring progress and interacting with customers/vendors.
Responsible for customer technical service, quality assurance, process
assurance, new product
development and leading development/commercialization of products.
? Technical Manager, Phillips Fibers/Amoco, Seneca, South Carolina, 1990-
1998
In charge of technical engineering department, safety
policies/procedures committee and ISO
internal audit team.
Responsible for increasing plant output, developing a 3 year capital
plan and managing process
improvement/cost savings projects.
? Process Engineer, BASF Fibers, Anderson, South Carolina, 1985-1990
In charge of technical manufacturing aspects of production,
troubleshooting manufacturing issues,
planning/executing trials and supervising technician.
Responsible for quality assurance and improving yields/capacity.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Name Title Organization Phone Number
Mark Wallace Vice President of Pratt Corporation (C) 317-***-****
Manufacturing
Duane Stephan Fiber Propex (H) 770-***-****
Manufacturing (C) 678-***-****
Manager (ret 2008)
Bill Dawson Vice President TNS Nonwoven (H) 770-***-****
(C) 404-***-****
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