David W. Hoffa, Ph.D., CSTM, CMfgT

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Alexandria, MN 56308

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Objective – Secure a Quality Assurance position that will allow me to use my background in Industrial Technology

to solve problems and increase quality, competitiveness, and the bottom line for a growing organization.

Industrial Work Experience

2008 –

Automation Specialist (Customized Training Representative)

Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, MN 56308

• Grow and service clientele for the Customized Training Center in the areas of

industrial automation and advanced manufacturing

• Develop and deliver customized training classes and programs

• Coordinate intra-agency training projects via the Minnesota Center for

Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (MnCEME)

• Write grants and maintain grant-funded training projects

• Develop curriculum for DOL-funded, six-college Energy Consortium

• Work with industry in the capacity of trainer, project coordinator, and consultant

• Areas of emphasis include robotics/automation, modern manufacturing systems,

quality assurance, statistics

• Establish relationships with automation equipment vendors

2006-2008

Quality Engineer

Accumold, LLC, Ankeny, IA 50021

• Created automated measurement routines for First Article Inspections, Process

Capability Studies, and PPAP projects with importance placed on repeatability

and minimization of measurement uncertainty

• Prepared “best practices” training documentation for Quality Technicians

• Assumed responsibility for Quality Department decisions in the absence of the

Quality Manager

• Supported Engineering, Production, and Business Development departments

• Conducted statistical tests to ensure quality and solve manufacturing problems

• Created an automated, paperless replacement for APQP and EWO projects

• Published major projects in academic journals

• Conducted a global search leading to the acquisition of an automated, multi-

sensor measurement system capable of passing ANOVA-based GR&R with 2

micron tolerances

2002-03

Manufacturing Engineer

Great Dane Trailers, Brazil, IN 47834

• Balanced line and eliminated waste from “Bogie Cell” with Kaizen event

• Applied lean manufacturing concepts on production floor

• Attended Lean Manufacturing Institute with Westech Consulting Group

• Performed 12 time studies of critical processes

• Created operator-driven time study system

2000-01

Shift Supervisor

Automatic Timing and Controls, Lancaster, PA 17601

• Supervised the 2nd shift in the printed circuit board manufacturing area

• Trained 5 new-hires for printed circuit board manufacturing

• Modified test fixtures for enhanced safety

• Created 6 training manuals and brochures (see Publications below)

Academic Work Experience

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David W. Hoffa, Ph.D., CSTM, CMfgT

2006

Assistant Professor, Automation Specialist

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY 42101

• Managing over 100 students and classroom operations for Automated Systems,

Basic Electricity, Industrial Statistics, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing

with an industrial training atmosphere and emphasis

• Raised $750k for new Automated Manufacturing laboratories as the Lead

Author on a Federal grant project

2003-2005

Teaching/Research Assistant

Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011

• Managed over 120 students in Automation Systems and Electrical Fundamentals

(full responsibilities)

• Developed training Handbook for Teaching Assistants in the Industrial

Technology Program

2001-03

Teaching Assistant

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809

• Managed over 50 students in D.C. Circuits and Design (full responsibilities)

• Taught electronics lessons to 25 students in Introduction to Electronics and

Computer Technology

• Directed CMfgT Exam study sessions and proctored the exam

Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 95 XP SPSS

ProModel JMP

Pro/Engineer Photoshop CS

Automation Studio MultiSim/Electronics Workbench

RS View, RS Logix Hardware/software installation and system design

VersaPro

Relevant Coursework

Statistical Quality Assurance Industrial Organization

Quality Assurance Organization and Management

Statistical Methods for Research Production and Operations Management

Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments Safety and Public Health Issues in Modern Society

Lean Manufacturing Institute Introduction to Occupational Safety

Modern Manufacturing Systems

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Quality (ASQ) 2006 –

Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) 2001 –

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE; formerly NAIT) 1999 –

• President of the Industry Division 2006 –

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) 1997 –

Foreign Languages

Possess working knowledge of German (written and oral)

Education

May 5, 2006

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Technology

Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, IA 50011

May 10, 2003

Master of Science in Electronics and Computer Technology

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809

May 12, 2001

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Millersville, PA 17551

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