Quality Assurance Project Manager
Resume:
Kevin D. Holcomb
***** ******* ****** ( Hastings, MN 55033 ( *********@**********.*** (
Quality Assurance Professional
Quality Assurance Manager ( Supplier Quality Engineer
Offering 20+ years of Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Professional manager with comprehensive experience and visible achievements
in diverse multimillion-dollar manufacturing arenas including: machine
parts, fabricated assemblies, sheet metal assemblies, consumer products,
sand, die and investment castings.
Experienced in supervising engineers, associates and union quality control
inspectors.
Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude, commitment to
excellence and ability to communicate and interact effectively with senior
management, associates and customers.
Big picture focus on company goals producing increased efficiencies in
productivity and cost reduction improvements. Additional strengths include:
Cost Reduction Continuous Improvement Supplier Cost-Benefit
Teambuilding & Process Analysis
Leadership Supply Chain Relationships Process Control
Professional Experience
WATEROUS COMPANY - South St. Paul, Minnesota 1997
to 2010
Manager, Quality Assurance (2003 to 2010)
. Manage the Quality System under ISO 9001-2008.
. Reported directly to the President.
. Administered annual departmental budget of $750,000.
. Developed quality measures and operational goals with senior management
staff for operational reporting requirements and centralized decision
making.
. Contributed to the reduction of the overall Cost of Quality at a
corporate level as related to a percent of sales from a high of 2.7% of
total sales to a low of 1.6% total of sales.
. Recommended, acquired, implemented software and hardware for the Quality
department that benefited the overall organization with efficiencies
related to the transfer of data.
. Facilitated Material Review Board activities and represented the voice of
the customer in determining material dispositions.
. Managed the implementation and facilitation of the Quality Improvement
Process Projects.
< Administered activities on both preventive and corrective action
projects contributing to reducing internal scrap in the Machine Shop
Operations.
. Represented Quality on cross functional teams in both Design and Process
FMEAs.
. Managed development of a new reporting system processing defective
material that transitioned a paper system to an integrated AS/400
supported system.
< Reducing the processing cost of a DMR by 20%.
. Improving inventory accuracies as related to nonconforming material
processing to 100%.
. Facilitated the development of documented part acceptance criteria.
< Standardized on part drawing tolerancing the implementation of
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
. Implemented a formal Request-to-Inspect Process using automated web based
application for QC action.
. Managed and provided technical oversight to union quality inspectors
supporting:
< First Article inspections of new machining processes.
< In process inspections.
< Sample part evaluation for Engineering as part of the design
verification process.
< Request-to-Inspect on an as requested basis.
< Receiving Inspection.
. Facilitated meetings to resolve customer-related material issues.
Engineer, Supplier Quality (1997 to 2003)
. Participated in new and existing suppliers onsite process and capability
assessments audits.
. Developed the Supply Chain Management Team that developed a supplier
rating system. Resulting in continuous improvement of quality, on time
delivery, production planning, scheduling and supplier performance.
. Performed all the project research in support of building a standalone
environmentally sound QC Lab to support sensitive measuring equipment.
< Evaluated all capital and technical considerations.
< Coordinated the actual construction process.
< Increasing equipment life span and reduced maintenance cost over 100%
annually.
. Assisted development of a tool management system that included all
company owned tooling as used by suppliers in their manufacturing
operations.
. Developed and directed the Sample Part Evaluation process.
. Implemented and coordinated a Supplier Corrective Actions Request system.
FINGERHUT CORPORATION - Minnetonka, MN 1996
to 1997
Engineer, Supplier Quality
. Facilitated Material Review Board activities and represented the voice of
the customer in determining material dispositions.
. Implemented and coordinated a Supplier Corrective Actions Request system.
. Participated in new and existing suppliers process and capability
assessments audits.
. Product safety and design enhancements.
LOCKHEED MARTIN - St. Paul, MN 1983
to 1996
Inspector, Supplier Quality
. Interfaced with design engineers in preparation of prototype inspection
procedures and processes at supplier locations.
. Managed and conducted supplier onsite inspections using CMMs, hand tools
and vision systems.
. Coordinated the overall direction of product acceptance programs from
design through first product runs.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Metropolitan State
University, 2005
Precision Inspection and Nondestructive Testing; Chippewa Valley Technical
College, 1983
Professional Development
Co-published and presented two papers: Supply Chain Management and Tooling
Management and Our Own Worst Enemy at the AFS 104th Casting Congress in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Graduate of Dakota County Leadership Academy program, 2008
8 D Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Advanced Quality Engineering,
2006
Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001 Refresher, Waterous, 2006
Certified Project Manager, University of St. Thomas, 2001
Quality Auditor Refresher, ASQ, 2000
Certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, RAB, 1999
Customer-Supplier Partnerships, ASQ, 1999
Facilitator Skills, University of St. Thomas, 1999
Analysis & Reduction of Casting Defects/Foundry Inspection Technology, AFS,
1998
Supplier Certification, Saddle Island Institute, 1998
Supplier Assessment, Basic Statistical Process Control, FMEA: How to
Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Supplier Certification:
Implementing a Supplier Certification Process, Beyond SPC: The Next Level
of Tools, University of St. Thomas, 1998
Successful Acceptance Sampling, ASQ, 1998
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