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Darrin E. Johnson
Objective To advance into a leadership role with an organization,
where I can utilize my Quality and supervisory
experience.
Skills Excel, Project, Q-DAS, SAP, PLM, Certified ISO/TS16949
Auditor, Training in Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, FMEA),
Trained in GD&T
Experience ThyssenKrupp Presta Cold Forging, LLC Danville, IL
Nov. 2004 -Sep. 2009
Quality Engineer / Program Manager / Sales
Representative
Responsible for Product Quality, all aspects from
Supplier to Customer.
Responsible for supplier PPAP approval and customer
PPAP submission
Experience with APQP and P-FMEA
Lead the 8D process for Customer Complaints.
Trained and Certified in Core Tools
Assist in implementation of 5S and Continuous
Improvement.
Reduced PPM and Customer Complaints. Half of target of
5 CC and 90 PPM.
Coordinate product changes from Development Group, to
Production group.
Certified Internal Auditor in TS16949.
Solectron LaVergne, TN
Aug. 2001 - Oct. 2003
Process Quality Engineer
Utilize Lean Mfg. Practices of Load Balancing to
develop Cells and processes.
Utilized Continuous Improvement principles to improve
processes and simplify Product Procedures
Determine issues using Root Cause Analysis, provide
customer with solutions.
1 of 2 persons to be entrusted by HP to perform Audits
on their behalf.
Coordinated Successful Transfer of product line to
Louisville site, with HP approval for full production
after one Audit.
AeroTek LaVergne, TN
July 2000 - July 2001
Project Engineer (contracted to WhirlPool Corp.)
RAC division, Member of Engineering Launch Team
Establish component cost savings of $100K while
maintaining the Quality standards required.
Developed Alternate Suppliers with lower cost or better
JIT support.
SpanDeck Inc. Franklin, TN
Mar. 1999 - July 2000
Purchasing Agent / Mfg. Engineer
Develop and Implement JIT system for procurement of
metals
Reduce cost of raw material supplies.
Evaluate current and potential suppliers for cost and
quality targets
Develop new suppliers
Established direct cost savings of $80,000+
Evaluate, Modify, Design new/existing components
Marion Pepsi Marion, IL
May 1997 - Oct. 1998
Facilities Mgr / Sup S&R / Pre-Build Foreman
Supervise Maintenance of grounds of Crisp Enterprises
Implement Preventative Maintenance Procedures
Oversee and Coordinate Site Improvement Projects
Supervise 3rd shift Shipping & Receiving personnel
(45+).
Train and Develop new hires, both hourly and salaried
for shift
50% Increase in On-Time Production
Develop / Implement New Procedures and Training for 3rd
Shift Route Loading
Author of 3rd Shift Handbook, a guide to Shift Goals &
Teamwork
Education 1991-1996 Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Interests Spending time with my family, golfing, camping, and
coaching youth baseball.