Quality Assurance Engineer

Jason R. Gunesch

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An innovative and creative professional with a proven track record in quality assurance accomplishments that have

helped improve the bottom line. Adept at coordinating with all levels of facility, business unit, and corporate staff

to attain quality compliance. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills with a proven ability to effectively

communicate with all levels of management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Automotive Components Huron, OH

Quality Engineer August 2007 – Present

Responsible for APQP activities for Chrysler injected molded and assembled interior components. Instrumental

lead for product quality from the supply base to the end use customer. Performed internal audits to ensure

adherence to quality systems, procedures, and customer driven quality concerns. Participated in external quality

system audits and TS16949 compliance activities. Trained in Six Sigma problem solving methods. Special

Project: Selected by executives to support airlift business from failing suppliers.

Lear Corporation Rochester Hills, MI

Corporate Quality Assurance Engineer December 2005 – August

2007

Investigated and analyzed internal failures and customer complaints. Performed inspections on the products as

assigned. Verified the implementation of solutions to quality problems and external PPM reduction. Performed

internal quality audits at manufacturing facilities. Performed gage R&R and process capability studies. Assisted

manufacturing plants in compliance activities with DCX PSO/ PPAP documentation and process.

Webasto Roof Systems, Inc. TS 16949, Q1, Livonia MI

Quality Assurance Engineer July 2000 – December 2005

Responsible for APQP deliverables to GM, Ford, and DCX new programs as well as support for current

production. Provided thorough analysis of product problems occurring between part supplier and final customer

relating to die stamped and welded sunroofs and roof components. Visited the supply base to ensure APQP

integrity. Prioritized problems on the basis of severity and degree of customer dissatisfaction. Participated on

cross functional business teams to safeguard proper quality planning activities during the development phase of

new products. Supported new product at the customer after SOP. Initiated Control Plans, inspection instructions,

and check sheets. Evaluated and approved supplier PPAP submissions and prepared the internal PPAP. Approved

check fixtures and gage designs prior to project start up. Managed the gage tracking database.

Michigan Production Machining Inc. QS 9000 - ISO 9002, Mount Clemens MI

Quality Assurance Supervisor June 1998 - July

2000

Interfaced proactively and reactively with customers on quality issues relating to powertrain components.

Performed part layout and first article inspection using CMM and optical measuring equipment. Facilitated and

assisted in corrective and preventative actions. Maintained and calibrated measuring and test equipment including

process gauging. Performed process capability studies. Contained, labeled, and dispositioned non-conforming

product. Trained new production employees and quality auditors in QA procedures and systems. Facilitated

problem solving with 110 CNC operators.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, with a focus in Strategic Management, Davenport University

BS, Management, with a focus in Operations Management Pennsylvania State University at Behrend

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