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Farmington, MO. ***** Fred Haislet Home: 573-***-****

Cell: 573-***-****

Fax: 573-***-****

e-mail: abm3dx@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

BSEET degree and strong manufacturing background. Experienced in Kaizen,

SPC, Design of Experiments, and familiar with ISO/QS 9000. Knowledgeable

in Brinell and Rockwell testing, liquid penetrant and magnetic particle

testing, and in AIAG's PPAP, FMEA, APQP, and Control Plans. Focus on team

approach to problem solving; manage by setting up and measuring goals, and

following up to assure achievement of objectives.

Computers AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Access),

Microsoft Project, and Window5 (NFRC Simulation Software).

Statistics Over 30 years of experience in implementation, training, and use

of basic statistical process control procedures.

CAD Programs and Design of hammer and press tooling, using AutoCAD. Experienced

Engineering in trouble shooting for process problems, material flow,

Skills operator errors, etc. Skilled in blueprint interpretation,

specification reading, and GD&T. Thermal performance simulations

for windows & doors using Window5 software.

EXPERIENCE

BiltBest Windows & Patio Doors, Ste. Genevieve, MO 573-***-**** Sept.

2003 - Feb 2010

Design and manufacture of high end aluminum clad and wood windows and patio

doors for residential use. Products sold through a network of distributors

nation wide for homes of approximately $750,000 and up.

R & D Specialist (Nov 2004 - Feb 2010)

Responsible for testing and certification of all windows and doors.

Performed in-house air, water and structural testing and performed

preliminary thermal simulations for product design. Obtained and

maintained all certification and testing documents. Recommended and helped

implement upgrades to improve product performance and/or to achieve

certification. Responsible for maintaining and updating product prints

using AutoCAD. Developed detailed installation instructions for certified

products.

Director of Field Service and Warranty (August 2004 - Nov 2004)

Responsible for coordination and direction of all field service performed

on windows and doors under warranty. Directly supervised two field service

technicians, one assistant and coordinated the use of several sub-

contractors. Worked closely with regional sales managers to resolve

complaints and assure customer satisfaction. Communicated service

technician's concerns and comments to the proper parties to implement long

term corrective action and ongoing product improvements.

Quality Engineer (Sept. 2003 - Aug. 2004)

Responsible for inspecting product on-line and coordinating efforts to

eliminate discrepancies. Also responsible for reviewing any customer

returns or rejected shipments and coordinating repairs, replacement and

implementing corrective actions when applicable.

Little Tikes Commercial, Farmington, MO 573-***-**** 2001-2003 (Feb)

Designer and Manufacturer of commercial playground equipment serving fast

food franchises, park's services, cities, child day care and other similar

businesses.

Quality Assurance Manager (July, 2001 - Feb. 2003)

Responsible for the overall quality system from design through production

and installation. Also responsible for review and disposition of all

customer complaints, problems and warranty claims.

. Implemented a quality system that allowed certification of the

company to ISO 9001:2000 international standards.

. Implemented and maintained problem analysis programs to review,

analyze and record all customer/installer complaints. Analyzed

data to identify root cause and implement permanent corrective

actions through collaboration with engineering and production

departments.

. Through the above program we achieved cost savings and reduction in

customer complaints at the following rates:

. 53% reduction in missing and defective component claims within 1

year.

. 35% reduction in the number of orders shipped that had claims

placed against them within 1 year.

. Reduced overall customer service costs by 48% within 1 year.

. Improved "Pilot" and "Pre-Production" run analysis system to

achieve a zero defect rate for incorrect or discrepant claims on

all new products released during 2002.

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GKN SINTER METALS, Richton Park, IL (Plant Closed) 1999 - 2001 (May)

Manufacturer and added value operations of metal powder products

specializing in fasteners and powdered metal filter products. An

international corporation serving the automotive and industrial markets.

Quality Engineer (1999 - 2001)

Responsible for quality systems for structural products within plant,

including Quality Lab, Gage Control Program, and overall quality systems.

. Implemented database system and ran Daily Quality Meeting to

address and respond to all internal and external quality concerns

and complaints. Database system has been implemented at two other

plants and used as a prototype for a corporate-wide database system

to document, record and manage all quality concerns.

. Reduced customer rejects from 15,525 ppm to 225 ppm in by use of

the above program

. Reduced customer complaints from an average of 2 per week to an

average of 1 per quarter through the use of Daily Quality Meeting,

pre-production planning on new products (APQP) and improved process

capability using Shainin, Kaizen, TQM, 5-S and 8-D disciplines.

. Additional responsibilities included local network computer

support, QS-9000 document control, QS-9000 System implementation,

process engineering, precision layout performance and training.

Also performed production scheduling and general plant management

duties in the absence of plant manager and/or production manager.

CORNELL FORGE COMPANY, Bedford Park, IL 708-***-**** 1992 - 1999 (July)

Manufacturer of precision steel forgings with 13 production cells, plus

secondary operating equipment, with annual sales exceeding $28 million to

over 135 customers.

Quality Assurance Manager (1997 - 1999)

Responsible for overall product quality from quote to shipping, including

supervision of Quality Assurance staff of 17. Evaluated and dispositioned

customer concerns/complaints, and instituted corrective action.

Selected, defined dimensions and facilitated Kaizen project that reduced

scrap and rework rate from 28% to less than .5% within three days, saving

$65,000 annually.

Performed statistical and financial analysis demonstrating that

substitution of an external straightening process would reduce reject rate,

and installed process for largest customer:

reject rate dropped from 35% to virtually 0% at no additional cost;

improved delivery performance, and eliminated customer rejects;

increased production capacity and streamlined internal processing.

3. Evaluated, developed, and implemented Preferred Vendor program to

enhance quality, improve pricing and speed delivery from vendors for

heat treating processes.

Process Engineer (1995 - 1997)

Responsible for tooling design, developing blueprints, ordering

tooling, and resolving in-process problems for forging hammers and

presses.

4. Worked with vendor to design die sinking process to allow forging

specific part to tolerance of less than 1( draft, generating additional

business from customer.

5. Worked with vendor to develop die material and sinking process;

increased tool life from 4,000 pieces / tool to over 80,000 pieces / tool,

improved piece quality, and significantly reduced cost / piece.

6. Developed and implemented secondary operation locating design, which

virtually eliminated scrap rate of 20%.

Quality Assurance Manager (1992 - 1995)

Responsible for overall product quality from quote to shipping. Also

responsible for evaluating and dispositioning customer concerns/complaints

and instituting corrective action.

7. Rewrote company Quality Assurance Manual to ensure continuity in

company-wide systems and procedures.

8. Achieved Certified Supplier status from largest customer (over 20%

of revenues) through effective implementation of consistent quality

programs: became sole supplier for product line, and given

precedence in bidding on new business.

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JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, INC., Chicago, IL 773-***-**** 1990 - 1992

Press forging company producing primarily for automotive industry.

Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

Coordination of forge plant operations for pre-production, in-process, and

post production activities. Also responsible for SPC, gaging, inspection,

and quality concern resolution.

Developed and implemented gage control system to test, approve, certify,

and control all internal gages, resulting in faster setups and improved

part quality.

MODERN DROP FORGE COMPANY, Blue Island, IL 708-***-**** 1978 - 1990

Quality Control and SPC Supervisor (1985 - 1990)

Developed and implemented SPC program in all areas of plant. Handled

customer complaints and in-house quality control problems. Trained

personnel in techniques and use of SPC and personal computers in

plant area. Coordinated, trained, and performed Design of

Experiments using various statistical methods.

10. Enhanced SPC software to include regression analysis, allowing for

first ever prediction of adjustment and tooling repair during production.

11. Performed DOE to establish optimum process parameters, which reduced

tooling wear, increased productivity, and reduced part variation, leading

to enhanced secondary operation performance.

Layout Inspector (1982 - 1985)

Performed pre-production, in-production and post-production inspection of

parts, gages, and tooling.

Final Inspection Supervisor (1981 - 1982)

Supervised final inspectors, magnetic particle inspectors, press inspectors

and grinders. Responsible for final out-going quality of parts.

Press Inspector (1980- 1981)

Visual and physical inspection of parts in cold coining department and

supervised press inspectors. Responsible for product quality leaving cold

coining department

Hot Inspection Leader (1980 - 1979)

Responsible for Pre-production inspection of tooling set up and in-process

inspection of all parts produced in the forge shop. Supervised several Hot

Inspectors and was responsible for the quality of product leaving forging

department.

Hot Inspector (1978 - 1979)

Performed visual in-process inspection of forgings. Also performed

magnetic particle and liquid penetrant inspection when required.

AVS SECURITY, Blue Island, IL (Company Closed)

1974 -1978

Installer / Repairman

EDUCATION

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, IL

BS (Electrical Engineering Technology), 1974

Hobbies include:

Making country home furniture

Camping

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