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Objective _______________________________________________________________________________

Striving for growth, through a Managerial position, allowing for utilization of demonstrated program management,

leadership and manufacturing production skills proven by 15 years of experience in high volume automotive

industries.

Profile _________________________________________________________________________________

Motivated, personable, automotive manufacturing quality expert with a 15 year track record of high volume

automotive experience. Talent for quickly mastering technology – highly skilled in quality system development.

Expert at in depth analysis utilizing AIAG Core tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP).

Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive,

confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely presentations, meeting stringent

Automotive OEM and ISO guidelines.

Flexible and versatile. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.

Thrive in deadline driven environments. Excellent team building skills.

Highly analytical decision maker with extensive experience with robotic components and over 14 years

experience working in a skilled trade as a Machinist.

Skills Summary _________________________________________________________________________

1. Project Management 8. Complex Analysis 15. Team Builder

2. Quality Systems Development 9. Product Containment 16. Training Development

3. Product Development Cycle 10. ISO 9001 Auditing 17. Professional

4. Green Plant Start up 11. Gauging Systems Presentations

5. Process Efficiency Optimization 12. Precision Measurement 18. Technical background

6. Managerial Training & 13. CNC Programing 19. Efficient

Experience 14. CMM programming

7. Flexible & Dependable

Professional Experience __________________________________________________________________

program management:

1. Selected as lead for quality system development for new engine plant opening in Alliston, ON

2. International ex pat assignment – responsible for development of quality systems for new Honda engine

plant.

3. New plant start up – APQP (planning / product & process verification & validation / prod. launch / PDCA).

4. Development of quality inspection fixtures for white body (side panel fixture, sun roof aperture fixture, and

the front facia for the 2008 Honda Pilot) while working on the Acura MDX New Model Project within the

automotive industry.

MANAGERIAL / leadership:

5. Organized / led team for mass production launch of Quality Systems & process optimization

6. Supervision & Training of Line Quality associates & CMM Metallurgies.

7. Leads action plan meetings for quality group activities / responsible for team on going projects

8. Responsible for team technical support and associate development

9. Developed quality feedback process for production associates

10. Ongoing relations with parts and material suppliers, communications with line production in order to

ensure operation flow as well as with other quality departments

quality systems:

11. Document development & certification (requirements for ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949)

12. Gauging system development (requirements for ISO 17025, rotation, calibration, gauge R&R)

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13. Quality production processes efficiency optimization based on risk analysis (Continuous Improvement)

14. System development of electronic defect and scrap, tracking, analysis and reporting (QICS)

15. System development for electronic hold systems (QSR)

1. Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for high accuracy & precision measurement equipment

2. Pre production Parts Approval Process (PPAP) for new engine plant startup

3. CMM Program requirements development & implementation (Touch Probe, Scanning Probe and Laser)

Professional Experience Continued _________________________________________________________

PRODUCTION:

1. Developed quality systems for engine machining production & visual management reporting

2. Manage all aspects of day to day quality issues

3. Complex analysis for production equipment, measurement systems and manpower issues.

4. Short & long term counter measure implementation and results auditing

5. Horizontal reflection implementation of counter measures on similar equipment and processes

6. ISO System development / maintenance & auditing (Quality Assurance Procedure, WI, PQCT, Check

Sheet).

7. Reporting on outflow issues, containment, severity ranking, recovery, repair / replacement

8. Reporting on market issues to Chief Inspector

9. Analysis & reporting on production defect & scrap results

10. Management, analysis and summary of production measurement data (SPC)

11. Reporting to all levels of management on business plan development and monthly departmental review

Product cycle:

12. Responsible for all areas of product cycle: New Model, Mass Production:

13. New Model

1. Review of technical specifications for product and process development

2. Design White body quality fixtures for Side panel, Sun roof opening, Rear combi

3. Review of drawings, design changes and MQS’s

4. Process layout for the Weld department using the Laser Tracker machine

14. Mass Production

1. Responsible for production operation in the weld department

2. Process efficiency by reducing cycle time

3. Robotic teaching

4. Scheduling manpower for daily processes

5. Report to management on daily production flow

Employment History _____________________________________________________________________

HONDA OF CANADA MFG. – Alliston, Ontario, Machining Quality, Apr. 2008 to Present

Quality management for engine machining operation

HONDA OF CANADA MFG. – Alliston, Ontario, Weld department July 1998 to April 2008

Responsible of production cycle, Robot Teaching, New model quality fixture development

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MCLEAN ENGINEERING Machinist / CNC Programing April 1995 – July 1998.

Responsible of CNC set up and application in the machining department

Work Placement ________________________________________________________________________

Flexible to relocate for work within Canada.

Willing to take on Ex pat assignments including new plant start ups.

Languages ______________________________________________________________________________

ENGLISH – Native / bilingual proficiency

ARABIC – Native / bilingual proficiency

Education ______________________________________________________________________________

ASHWOOD UNIVERSITY – Willcloyton Pkwy, Humble, TX 77338

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Al WALEED COLLEGE – Baghdad Iraq / Comparative Education offered by the College of Applied Art

& Technology in Ontario. College St. Toronto, Ontario

Technologist of a General Machinist.

Courses & Training ______________________________________________________________________

Leadership / Management

20. Project Management 27. Leading Effective Meetings

21. Leader in Each of Us 28. Cross Cultural Training

22. Team Leader Skills Prep. 29. Time Management

23. Coaching Bringing out the Best in Others 30. Honda Philosophy

24. Giving Recognition 31. Honda Risk Assessment

25. Proactive Listening 32. Handling Emotions Under Pressure

26. Giving & Receiving Feedback 33. Effective Communication

Quality Safety

34. Failure Mode Effects Analysis 41. Workplace Inspection & Hazard Identification

35. Measurement System Analysis 42. Joint Health & Safety Certificate 1 & 2

36. 5 Principles of Problem Solving 43. Accident Investigation

37. Basic Quality 44. Safe Start Modules 1 to 5

38. Geo. Dimensioning & Tolerancin 45. Move Smart

39. ISO Audit

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40. Lean Six Sigma and Balanced Scorecard (ASQ)

Technical

46. CATIA V5

47. CATIA DMU

48. CAMIO

49. AUTO CAD

50. QC CALC

References______________________________________________________________________________

Excellent references available upon request.

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