Quality Assurance
Resume:
Karol (Karl) Zielinski
Raleigh, NC 27613
abntfd@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Quality Manager/Engineer in manufacturing, requiring a proactive team leader with relevant knowledge,
training, and experience to ensure high product quality, customer satisfaction and compliance with quality
standards.
Skills Profile:
Extensive hands-on experience in production and quality assurance.
Proven leadership skills and deep knowledge of Quality Management System.
Accomplished at resolving quality issues.
Experienced in employee training.
Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment.
Experienced at working in a global environment with multi-national co-workers and vendors.
Qualifications & Major Achievements:
Effectively implemented ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System from the ground up and ensured
that certification is maintained
Launched new production facility by managing and actively interacting with production personnel,
helping with production machinery set-up; all with the overall goal of assuring product quality
Qualified product with customer and facilitated a market rollout three months earlier than requested,
resulting in substantial savings to Freudenberg
Led Six Sigma Green Belt project resulting in $30,000 first-year savings; contributed to Black Belt Six
Sigma and Design for Six Sigma projects
Initiated and coordinated continuous improvement activities to enhance production process and
reduce off-quality product. Developed and submitted methods for waste reduction. Implemented
COGNEX defect detection system
Reduced customer complaints by 80% over a three-year period, resulting in improved customer
relations
Coordinated APQP activities and prepared PPAP documentation for automotive customers
Audited for ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949
Developed training modules, trained and provided leadership in quality at all levels and areas of the
plant
Determined root causes of customer complaints and implemented Corrective Actions
Monitored and coordinated work with raw material suppliers, performed quality audits, maintained
SCAR system
Developed and managed metrics to ensure product quality standards are maintained
Proposed a new product design contributing to the increase in sales. Collaborated with R&D on product
development
Implemented FDA and GMP regulations
Served as the Management Representative for the Quality Management Steering Team. Formulated
Quality Objectives, Planned and facilitated Plant Performance Review meetings
Coordinated the Application and Product Development Team. Performed testing and managed
laboratory staff
Maintained and calibrated lab equipment
Managed quality department team and quality budget
Elected as the Quality Team Leader by Operations Excellence Team
Work History:
1997 – 2009 FREUDENBERG - North America
- Quality Manager
- Quality Engineer; Production Coordinator
- Quality Assurance Coordinator
1994 – 1997 GENERAL FELT INDUSTRIES, INC., Dalton, GA - Machine operator
Education:
Bachelor of Science LODZ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Lodz, Poland
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY, Wloclawek, Poland
Training/Certifications:
Six Sigma, ISO9001/TS16949 auditor, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, Quality data collection (QDC), COGNEX defect
detection system
Computer Skills:
Mini-Tab, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, PDC/QDC
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