Engineer Quality
Resume:
Edmund A. Federowicz
Columbus, Ohio 43232
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Cell: 614-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Professional with over 25 years of
experience in all aspects of the quality field and expertise in the
automotive industry. Certified Quality Engineer with extensive background
and experience in troubleshooting and problem solving. Experienced in blue
print reading and GD&T. Computer literate with proficiency in Excel & Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication. Willing to travel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hi-Stat Manufacturing Lexington, Ohio March 2008 to
April 2010 Tier one and tier two supplier of sensors and switches to the
automotive industry.
Quality Engineer
. Worked directly with the customer to respond to quality concerns, and
any other issues.
. Directly involved in the shutdown of the Sarasota facility and re-
opening in OH.
. Involved in the Chrysler PSO approval, product validation and approval
of sensors.
. Responsible for the PPAP process, including the warrant, FMEA, control
plans, flowcharts, reviewing dimensional reports, MSAs, capability
studies and acquiring all the lab and functional results.
General Products Corporation Columbus, Ohio Aug. 2007 to
Feb. 2008
Tier one supplier of machined axles for Ford and a tier two supplier of
machined pistons.
Quality Engineer
. Tasks included concerns, R&R studies, PPAP, FMEA, flowchart and control
plans.
. Involved in improving capability to reduce scrap and rework.
. Involved in improving both internal and external PPM's.
. Dropped PPM's from 15,000 to 2,300 saving between $20,000 and $30,000
monthly.
Highlands Diversified Services London, Kentucky Aug. 2002
to Aug. 2007
A stamping, welding, powder coat painting and assembly facility for the
automotive, communications, office equipment and appliance industry.
Quality Engineer / Sr. Quality Engineer / Acting Quality Manager
. Worked with the quality engineers to help manage all programs.
. Worked with customers, suppliers, fixtures, dies, assemblies, people
and processes
. Responsibilities included APQP problem solving and "Pokey Yokes" on
the lines.
. Responsible for the PPAP process, including the warrant, FMEA, control
plans, flowcharts, reviewing dimensional reports, MSAs, capability
studies and acquiring all the lab and functional results.
. Scheduled, managed, reviewed and maintaining the Internal Quality Audit
system to meet the QS9000 and TS16949 requirements.
. Involved in the monthly yield & Pareto charting allowing us to focus on
appropriate areas of concern. Responsible for customer and supplier
concerns. This involved the use of 8D and 5 Why analysis.
. Experienced with running the CMM when needed.
MVS-Shadyside Shadyside, Ohio June 1994
to July 2002
An tier one and tier two stamping, welding and assembly facility to the
automotive industry.
Quality Engineer
Responsible for the quality aspects of several key programs.
. Worked with customers, suppliers, fixtures, dies, assemblies, people &
processes.
. Involved in the APQP for upcoming programs.
. Involved in all phases of problem solving for key programs.
. Responsible for the PPAP process, including warrant, FMEA, control
plans, flowcharts, reviewing dimensional reports, MSAs, capability
studies and acquiring all the lab and functional results.
. Supervisor of 5 quality technicians.
. Responsible for customer concerns using 8-D's and problem solving for
key results.
VDO Yazaki Corp. Winchester, Virginia
July 1993 to June 1994
An instrument panel and gage supplier to the automotive industry.
S.Q.A. Engineer
. Served as a technical resource for the development of the supplier
base.
. Aided in supplier research, qualification and selection.
. Develop the supplier to bring about supplier improvement.
. Involved in supplier performance monitoring and along with 8D
acquisition & review.
Augat Wiring Systems Montgomery, Alabama Nov. 1991 to
July 1993
A tier one wiring harness manufacturer to the automotive industry.
Quality Engineer
. Primary responsibility was to champion projects from start-up to
launch.
. Determined manufacturing feasibility.
. Responsible for the PPAP process, including warrant, FMEA, control
plans, flowcharts, reviewing dimensional reports, MSAs, capability
studies and acquiring all the lab and functional results.
. Reviewed and approved routing packages, B.O.M.'S and I.S.I.R's.
. Involved in Design of Experiment and equipment reviews.
Speed Queen Co. Madisonville, Kentucky Aug. 1989 to
Sept. 1991
Stamping, welding, painting and assembly manufacturer of commercial laundry
equipment.
Quality Engineer
. Responsible for gage design, development and purchasing of quality
control equipment.
. Evaluation of capability studies and layouts for recommending changes
to part or specifications.
. Supervision of one quality control employee.
. Resolution of problems and implementation of solutions for production
concerns.
. Prepared the monthly quality reports for the operation review.
. Managed the quality department during the quality control manager's
absence.
OEM / Erie Erie, Pennsylvania Aug.
1987 to Aug. 1989
A tier one injection-molding manufacturer to the Automotive Industry.
Assistant Q. A. Manager
. Responsibilities included establishing, revising, and teaching the SPC
program.
. Coordinating Quality Circles to develop a quality philosophy throughout
the company.
. Responsible for equipment calibration, first article inspection and all
sample submissions.
. Involved in writing and revising the companies Quality Manual.
. Supervision of 13 employees in the quality control department.
Accuform, Inc. Erie, Pennsylvania Aug. 1981
to Aug. 1987
An injection-molding manufacturer of electrical components.
Quality Assurance Technician
. Responsible for all inspection procedures using calipers, micrometers,
toolmakers scope, comparator, a CMM and all types of blueprints.
. Involved in the design and implementation of SPC.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Major, 1979
Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Statistical Methods and Applications
Statistical Problem Solving
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Problem Solving for Key Results Training (PSKR)
APQP Training
Fred Pryor's, "How to Supervise People"
Advanced Supervision Training
Introduction to Six Sigma
Professional Associations:
Certified Quality Engineer through the American Society of Quality
Excellent references upon request
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