Quality Engineer

Barbara M. Patrick

**** ***** **** ? Geneva, New York 14489 ? 315-***-**** (H) ? 585-***-****

(C) ************@***.***

Summary

Supplier Analyst/Quality Engineer with vast knowledge of purchasing and

quality expectations in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Recognized by

management as a cooperative team player who requires minimal direction.

Contributes new ideas and seeks viable solutions to organizational

problems. A strong communicator who has gained the respect of others for

working effectively with internal and external customers. Proven track

record for applying solid problem solving skills, exercising sound

judgment, displaying exceptional accuracy and completing assignments ahead

of schedule. Cross functional team member with significant contributions to

numerous product improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Professional Experience

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Lyons, New York

A world leader in diversified manufacturing of motion and control

technology systems.

Supplier Analyst (2002 - 2009)

. Developed, modified and maintained quality standards for products and

processes; effectively met just-in-time objectives along with quality and

cost improvement initiatives.

. Assisted and directed supplier improvements in the delivery of cost

effective quality goods.

. Worked closely with procurement team to research and recommend suppliers

that complied with divisional requirements.

. Developed and maintained excellent supplier relationships.

. Prepared and sent out quote requests; evaluated pricing and supplier's

capacity to meet anticipated needs; generated Purchase Orders and tracked

PO commitments.

. Facilitated effective supplier corrective action activities to improve

product conformance.

. Conducted in-depth reviews and audits of supplier systems. Certified

QS9001/TS16949 Management Systems Compliance Auditor.

. Effectively led process sign off for all new products.

. Directed Lean Kaizen events at supplier locations to effectively manage

supplier continuous improvement projects.

. Contributed to the success of numerous improvement teams including dock

to stock process which improved product flow by 20% and supplier

consolidation program that reduced supply base by 10%.

. Coordinated set up and maintenance of the Quality Systems International

(QSI) system/software.

. Selected by Senior Managers to develop and implement divisional web based

supplier management system that effectively monitored delivery, quality,

scheduling, forecasting and process improvements.

Quality Engineer (1995 - 2002)

. Assessed quality performance using statistical and analytical methods and

key Lean Manufacturing principles and techniques.

. Developed and implemented various methods/procedures for inspecting,

testing and evaluating precision, reliability of products, processes and

equipment.

. Contributed significantly to the development and implementation of

operator instructions and training record management.

. Developed quality system, procedures, inspection plans, performance

trends, statistical plans and cost estimates.

. Gained and maintained the respect of customer base.

. Participated in failure analysis and corrective investigations.

. Directed and managed performance of 3 quality analysts.

. Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data; presented

thoughtful and resourceful recommendations/solutions.

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Parker Hannifin Corporation, Lyons, New York (continued)

Quality Analyst (1983 - 1995)

. Performed daily inspection of production to ensure all standards were

met and analyzed Statistical Process Control (SPC) data.

. Worked hand in hand with support departments and management to ensure

daily production requirements were met.

. Trained new line operators to perform at accepted standards; acted as

resource to others as needed.

. Selected as Quality Work Group (QWG) Team Player/Leader.

Education/training/Development

Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua, New York

- AAS in Business Administration, 1998

Certificates

- Quality Management & Supervisory Skills Certificate - Finger Lakes

Community College

- Certified Lead Auditors - Excel Partnership Inc.

- Dale Carnegie Certificate - 12 week program

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York

- Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC) Program

Parker Hannifin Corporation - Attended various training courses that

includes:

Civil Treatment QS9000 Internal Auditors

How To Manage Conflict Quality Work Groups (QWG)

Interaction Management Statistical Process Control

(SPC)

Positive Power and Influence Targets

QSI Database Management Time Management

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