DREW SPAULDING

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Centerville, OH 45459

abnvvl@r.postjobfree.com

937-***-****

Strong Analytical skills from a varied background, which includes Finance, Purchasing,

SUMMARY:

Engineering and Quality. A Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering have

provided a firm foundation for the career. Other pluses include years of Database Development,

Systems Transition, Problem Solving, Program Management, Language (German and Spanish),

International Experience, and excellent communication skills.

GMI/ KETTERING UNIVERSITY. Masters of Science, Manufacturing Management. June 1999

EDUCATION:

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI. Bachelor’s of Science, Mechanical Engineering, June 1994.

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International Engineering program (1 graduating class for the program)

ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL June 1989

HEF USA- Springfield OH

WORK

Program Manager- Quality and Logistics

EXPERIENCE:

December 2008 Managed quality and logistics activities for a major construction industry customer and a

to present major automotive tier one supplier

Successfully Implemented an MRP system linking the US plant to production facilities

Successfully completed 3 Quality System Audits (ISO9001-2000 recertification, ISO 9001-

2008 initial certification audit, CQI-9)

Supervise 3 employees

June 1990

through

DELPHI/ GENERAL MOTORS – DAYTON OH

November

2008

January 2005 Senior Financial and Systems Analyst – Delphi Global Supply Management

through

November 2008 Developed and submitted divisional worldwide direct material budgets for 3 calendar years.

Budget included up to 18 plants on 3 continents and totaled over $1.2B.

Developed and Implemented a price variance analysis database in MS Access using raw data

directly from SAP and QAD ERP systems. Buyers use the database to explain variances to

budgeted pricing levels on a monthly basis. The system has caught mistakes saving the

corporation over $4M to date and is used to send escalated commodity quantities to

Corporate Treasury for SOX compliance.

Resolved $2.6M in supplier cost recoveries through the implementation of a database to track

and verify the collection of cost recoveries.

Saved over $3M in cost savings project through collaboration with Sales Team.

Support the SAP system conversions for 3 divisional divestitures as a Power User. Activities

included process mapping, data cleansing, data verification and functional integrity throughout

the User Acceptance Testing, Data Loads, and Day 1 activities.

The Kyklos Bearing Inc., which has a budgeted direct material purchase of $78M, was

divested smoothly and timely on May 1st, 2008. Data collection and preparatory work has

begun for the other 2 divestitures, which are scheduled for late 2008/ first quarter 2009.

Maintained and partially developed the divisional metrics scorecard since 2006. Of 26 metrics

currently on the scorecard, I calculated 17 directly by pulling data from corporate systems and

tracking tools.

Developed a Supplier Quality database in MS Access to calculate divisional PPM and 5 other

supplier quality metrics.

Developed a Sharepoint-based Headcount tracking tool that the department uses to track

headcount globally.

Developed and administer the departmental Sharepoint page.

Performed Ad hoc data queries and reports for Sales, Legal, and Divestitures projects

May 2000 Senior Buyer – Delphi Energy and Chassis Global Supply Management.

through

December 2004 Purchased new custom automotive components and tooling, starting with prints and

managing the programs into production with the responsibility for negotiating the best cost,

program timing, quality, and delivery in adherence to corporate objectives and procedures.

Some programs had total purchase values over $5 million. Particular focus on injected

molded plastic components.

Earned a Six Sigma Green Belt by reducing variation in the process of calculating and

negotiating obsolescence claims.

Managed contracts for over 500 parts from more than 50 supplier that were already in

production with responsibility for design changes and resolving any issue that posed a threat

to production or negative cost impacts.

Led several cost reduction projects and negotiations, resulting in over $5 million in cost

savings. Some projects involved driving design, tooling, or supplier changes, where the

responsibility was to manage cost, timing, quality and delivery. Some projects also involved

working directly with Delphi customers.

Developed and implemented a database application to track activities related to financially

troubled suppliers. The database was initially developed for one division, but was

implemented throughout the corporation.

October 1996 to Quality Engineer – Delphi Chassis, Drum Brakes and Components Areas, Needmore/

April 2000 Wisconsin Blvd Plant.

Solved quality problems using Shainin statistical engineering methods, obtaining the Shainin

Journeyman certificate in April 2000.

Customer contact for quality concerns and outgoing PPAP documentation.

Analyzed and distributed product quality metrics- Returned material, containment data

analysis, capability studies.

Assist implementation and maintenance of QS-9000 quality system, especially process

control documentation, preventative and corrective action, and performing semi-annual

internal audits.

Developed and implemented a database application to track quality problems, PPAP

submissions, and corrective actions.

Drove corrective and preventative actions for plant quality problems through product quality

team

August 1994 to Product Engineer – General Motors, Delphi Chassis Ball Joint/ Control Arm Area, Vandalia

October 1996

Product Development Team Leader for Electric Vehicle Ball Joints and control arms

Conducted validation testing and numerical stress analysis using overstress probe and finite

element modeling.

Coordinated cost analysis, appropriation requests, and prototype materials

Implemented local work instructions to help achieve divisional QS-9000 certification.

May to International Co-op Assignment - Delco Chassis Sales office, Rüsselsheim Germany.

September 1993

Analyzed warranty returns, translated technical documents, assisted customer contact reps

SKILLS:

COMPUTER:

Extensive use of SAP, including Power User Access and Business Warehouse (BW)

Extensive Microsoft Access Database development

Extensive use of Microsoft programs: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, FrontPage,

Outlook, Explorer, and Publisher.

Extensive Use of In-house database application software.

Extensive use statistical analysis software

LANGUAGE:

German: Functionally Fluent

Spanish: Basic

TECHNICAL

Six Sigma Green Belt.

Shainin Red X Journeyman.

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

QS-9000 Systems Training, Internal Auditor Training

June 1990 to Co-op Student – Delco Products, Kettering Operations.

August 1992

5 separate, 3-month assignments in Plant Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (2

assignments), Product engineering, and Quality. Designed a common damper intake valve

system; Developed and implemented a pull card system for non-productive materials; Helped to

create database to track plant wide SPC controls; Co-chairman of Delco Student Organization.

March 2000 to Freelance Database Application

September 2001

Development of an MS Access database application for a national industrial equipment company.

The database tracked sales of inventory, repairs to customer owned equipment and generated

invoices for the work performed.

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