Engineer Manager
Resume:
LEONARD A. BROWN
Concord, North Carolina 28027
***********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Consulting, teaching, tutoring and mentoring position in statistical
techniques designed to assure improvement in manufacturing process and
product design improvement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Engineering Group Manager (Quality and Dimensional Engineering) with a
successful career at General Motors. Strong background in Statistics in
the Automotive Industry, including leadership skills in consulting,
teaching, tutoring, and mentoring in applied statistics.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
> Chaired the GM-Ford-Chrysler Operation Teams that developed initial
versions of two key Automotive Industry documents, both of which were
formally published by AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) in 1990
and 1991 respectively: the Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Manual,
and the Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual (distributed to over
30,000 first, second, and third tier automotive parts suppliers
throughout the US). All automotive parts suppliers are required to
utilize techniques defined in these reference manuals for formal
approval of parts and associated gages.
> Instituted SPC in machining operations at NDH Bearings Division of GM
in 1979 - SPC was in its infancy at this time in the Automotive
Industry.
> Instituted SPC "from scratch" in GM's Pontiac FESM (Front End Sheet
Metal - Fenders and Hoods) Stamping Plant in Pontiac, Michigan.
> Designed and implemented two highly successful statistically-designed
experiments (DOE) in GM's Pontiac Fiero Car Assembly Plant in Pontiac,
Michigan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
1964 - 2008
ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER, Exteriors Commodity (2003 - 2008)
Managed Engineers responsible for datum strategies and GD&T on all Exterior
parts: Fascias, Headlamps, Taillamps, Spoilers, Moldings, etc.
. Managed Engineers responsible for dimensional and statistical analyses
. Led DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Teams to achievement of all objectives
resulting in significantly improved taillamp designs on future
vehicles
. Led development of comprehensive training plan for all Dimensional
Engineers resulting in consistency, improved efficiency and quality in
the key deliverables among all Engineers in the Department (65
Engineers)
ENGINEERING GROUP MANAGER, Dimensional Validation Group (1995- 2003)
Managed Engineers responsible to validate vehicle dimensional requirements
. Taught Engineers efficient techniques in assessing gauging adequacy;
resulting in a 65% improvement in gauging accuracy and repeatability
. Tutored direct-report Engineers in appropriate techniques for
collecting, analyzing, summarizing and reporting vehicle validation
data during major new vehicle launches;
resulted in higher quality launches with more efficient problem
identification and resolution
LEONARD A. BROWN 704-***-****
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QUALITY DIRECTOR, Doraville Car Assembly Plant, Doraville, GA (1993 - 1995)
Responsible for creating a Plant Total Quality Management (TQM) process
. Developed Audit and Continuous Improvement processes throughout the
Plant; yielded average process improvements of 38% in first year
. Directed and mentored 125 direct employees in product/process
improvement
. Improved processes by an additional 20% over the next year
MANAGER MIS GROUP, Warren, MI (1988 - 1993)
Responsible to develop accurate Corporate Warranty forecasting system
. Developed an accurate system for forecasting Corporate Warranty -
significantly improved identification of areas where warranty efforts
needed concentration
. Asked to chair, and did chair, the GM Corporate Statistical Review
Committee (CSRC)
. Facilitated training in Dr. Deming philosophy to Corporate Management
PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, Pontiac Fiero Assembly Plant, Pontiac, MI (1984
- 1988)
Responsible to run Final Process Line and coordinate SPC throughout Plant
. Led UAW-Management Business Team resulting in significant Union-
Management relationships. Reduced plant grievances from 1500/year to
less than 100
. Managed 166 direct-report employees; improved Final Line efficiency by
17%
SENIOR RELIABILITY ENGINEER, Pontiac Pressed Metal Plant, Pontiac, MI (1983
- 1984)
QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER, NDH Bearings Division, Clark, NJ (1970 - 1983)
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Applied Statistics
Oakland University - Rochester, Michigan
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Rutgers University - Newark NJ
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
General Motors Institute - Flint, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
A.S.Q Certified Quality Engineer (C.Q.E); A.S.Q. Certified Reliability
Engineer (C.R.E.); Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) registered in the
State of Michigan; GM-Certified DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt; GM-
Certified DFSS Black Belt
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member: A.S.Q. (American Society for Quality); A.S.A (American Statistical
Association);
I.M.S. (Institute for Mathematical Sciences); Biometric
Society; N.S.P.E. (National
Society of Professional Engineers); N.S.B.E. (National
Society of Black Engineers)
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