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Lean Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Location:
Norcross, GA
Posted:
June 02, 2017

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John P. Muldowney

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Objective

A key management position where leadership skills in quality assurance, lean manufacturing, business operations and customer service will facilitate growth and positive change in the aerospace/commercial manufacturing industry.

Qualifications Summary

Over 28 years of technical and management experience in the commercial and aerospace manufacturing industries with a history of improving workflow through process improvements, training, and motivation of the work force.

Expertise in the following critical functions:

Supply Chain ManagementOff-shore ManufacturingEuropean/Asian Business RelationsStrategic PlanningContract Negotiation and Review

Risk Management / Mitigation

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) DevelopmentSystem/Process ControlSix Sigma Lean Manufacturing /Kaizen /Toyota Production System

ISO9000/ AS9100 Implementation

Working Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AISC, AWSProject Team Development and ManagementWorking Knowledge of DoD Systems and Terminology

Customer Quality Requirements:

ISO 9000, ISO 10012-1, AS 9100, Boeing D1 9000, FAA Regulation FAR145, 121, DOD Compliance.

Professional Experience

Mirror Image Auto Detail and Restoration, Duluth, GA

(2014 – Present)

Owner

Using entrepreneurial spirit formed a company specializing in classic car restoration and sales

Responsible for marketing and advertising of business

Recruited and trained employees on restoration techniques and OEM parts acquisition

Located desirable classic cars for resale providing additional revenue and customer options.

Gained experience in key business concepts and managing

Siemens Energy Inc. Pittsburgh, PA

(2007-2014)

Supply Chain / Quality Assurance Field Rep

Provide professional Supplier Development / Quality Surveillance to key suppliers of Structural Steel, Plate Fabricating and Equipment Manufactures with in Siemens supply base and coordinate delivery of major capital equipment and services. for assigned projects.

Interpret purchase orders and contracts making certain suppliers are meeting commitments.

Teach aspects of LEAN to workforces so that critical process such as forming, plasma and immersed arc welding or any other fabrication process do not become bottlenecks.

Coordinate all Supplier communications with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, and Contract Services regarding logistics and schedules for strategic suppliers.

Evaluate supplier capability, capacity and resource utilization plans to ensure products and services are carried out according to customer and contract requirements. Report results to project team.

Maintain accurate and detailed records for critical delivery requirements.

Work with supplier and 7000 Partners to develop plans and to meet/exceed delivery requirements.

Coordinate alternate arrangements with equipment manufacturers and fabricators to maintain project schedules.

Lead initiatives to develop strong partnering relationships with key suppliers.

Coordinate and represent Siemens during customer visits to supply base.

Communicate supplier / project results to internal Siemens customers.

Work with suppliers in development of continuous improvement opportunities to improve deliveries and performance.

Was chosen as Lean Manufacturing Advisor for nuclear plant up-rate and life extension project in Sweden

Intergraph Solutions Group / Government, Warner Robins, GA

2003–2006

Sr. Lean Advisor and Program Manager

Responsible for coordination of all, Lean/Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), Transformation and Change Management activities under the direction of

Robins Air Logistics Center / Plans and Programs Directorate’s Commander.

Develop and promote Lean/CPI and Transformation policies and the application of each program within the Aircraft Maintaince and Mission Support Directorates to achieve horizontal enterprise integration.

Plan and help manage the Lean/CPI, Transformation, and Culture Change Programs for the Air Logistics Center which include:

Developing the Concept of Operations along with the strategic and tactical plans for the Center by taking broad guidance from United States Air Force and Air Force Material Command Policy on Lean/CPI and Transformation and developing Robins Air Force Base specific policy and procedures.

Planning next steps for the Center’s Lean and Transformation journey by managing the development, integration, and deployment of strategic initiatives for the Aircraft Maintaince and Mission Support Directorates.

Developing appropriate metrics to evaluate the Center’s aircraft maintaince performance and gauge the effectiveness of Lean/CPI implementation and sustainment efforts across the Air Logistics Center.

Mentor both individuals and groups on implementation of Lean/CPI and Transformation initiatives and tools.

Plan, coordinate and lead Lean events, Executive level off-sites for strategic planning, meetings and training attended by both public and private sector

Provide expert advice on Quality Assurance and Aircraft Maintaince/Mission Support processes with the integration of Lean/CPI and Transformation initiatives and other process improvement initiatives at the Center

Developing Lean/CPI course material and facilitate the training of military, civil service and private industry through class room instruction or group workshops

Led Team in the Application, Training, Documentation, and Validation of the Shingo Prize Criteria (Excellence in Manufacturing Award) in the Aircraft Maintaince Directorate and was awarded the Gold by the Shingo Audit Team.

Robins Air Force Base was the First Public Entity to Ever Achieve This Distinction.

Parker Aerospace, Servo Controls Division, Dublin, GA

2001-2003

Program Manager Supplier Development

Led Product Line Transition Team in the establishment and relocation of five Electro-Hydraulic Servo Valve manufacturing lines to a new manufacturing facility located in Mexico

Introduced Lean manufacturing to key suppliers by developing and presenting comprehensive training workshops. Improved capacity and delivery to support increased order placement for new programs by procurement.

Established performance metrics and risk mitigation plans on critical programs and developed plans for “core” suppliers and exit plans for non-core suppliers.

Achieved a 99% quality and delivery rating to the customer by developing a core supply base to support the piece part production for the Boeing 737 Rudder Retrofit Program

Selected as Facility Lead on Parker Aerospace Group e-business team to design, develop and implement business-to-business system. Improved communications with suppliers on purchase order awards, schedule requirements, quality and product requirements and eliminate the need for normal mailings.

Participated in the development and implementation of a web-based (QMS/SMS) quality management and supplier management system enabling suppliers’ access to real time procurement data resulting in decreased lead time by an average of six days and improved quality ratings.

Developed supplier base through “Rate Readiness Reviews” and validated supplier capability and capacity. Monitored quality and delivery performance of suppliers and reported results to appropriate customers. Identified potential suppliers and sub-tier contractors for procurement and engineering for possible selection.

Parker Aerospace, Dublin, GA 1996-2001

Staff Senior Manager, Product Integrity, and Quality Systems

Managed the functional operation of quality assurance, quality control, and quality engineering for the division. Led corporate/division initiatives ISO 9001, AS9 000, Boeing D1 9000 and other customer requirements.

Ensured requirements of the FAA, JAA and CAAC regulations governing Repair Station operations applicable to Accessories Class 1, 2, and 3 were compiled with.

Provided professional development for individual quality team members. Applied performance management/leadership techniques to assure positive associate relations.

Developed strong cross-functional internal and external audit teams.

Successfully lead division through ISO 9001 third-party registration process resulting in additional business opportunities in Europe.

Developed and executed plan to achieve initial FAA PMA and Repair Station certifications which allowed high volume, high margin repair and overhaul work to be performed at our division.

Launched lean manufacturing and low cost offshore supplier development for the division, which provided the opportunity for significant cost reduction in the manufacturing of Servo Controls Division’s product.

Implemented systems to improve customer communication, failure analysis/corrective action, supplier evaluation, SPC, production control plans, new product development and project planning schedules.

Led successful customer and regulatory audits that achieved a 99% “zero” finding percentage for the past four years, which paved the way for enhanced customer relations.

Chromalloy Georgia, Newnan, GA 1991-1996

Director of Quality

Led the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Departments consisting of three facilities, reporting directly to the General Manager.

Company Liaison with the Atlanta FAA Flight Standards District Office.

Initiated startup and obtained FAA certification of jet aircraft engine component for three overhaul/repair stations which resulted in significant increases in repair capabilities.

Successfully obtained original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certification from Pratt & Whitney for engine component repair of JT8D, JT9D, PW4000,

TF39, General Electric CF6, LM 2500, LM5000 and Rolls Royce RB211 allowing the company to market these repairs.

Lowered customer warranty claims from 10% to less than 1% and reduced production recycle rate of 35% to less than 4% by implementation of continuous improvement activities and process FMEA activities.

Rockwell International, Duluth, GA 1984-1991

Senior Quality Engineer

Directed and trained technical staff of 14 tasked with improving the quality control and inspection process of mechanical and electrical items through receiving.

Performed destructive and non-destructive testing to support engineering investigations.

Isolated and corrected discrepant vendor manufacturing techniques that resulted in a higher yield for solderability and resistance solvents testing.

Received Certificate of Appreciation from the government of Egypt and Nominated for Employee of the Year.

EdUcation

BS Business Admin. (In Process) Middle Georgia College, Cochran, GA Electrical Engineering, Gwinnett Tech, 1984-1985

Mechanical Engineering, Columbus Technical Institute, 1982-1983

Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University, 1980-1982

Professional Development and Training

Siemens Fossil Fuel Power Plant Operations Training, Power Plant Environmental Controls Training, Siemens Project / Program Management Training, Statistical Process Control, ISO9000 Lead Assessor Course, Pratt & Whitney “Lean Manufacturing” Train the Trainer Course, APICS, Supply Chain Management/Demand Flow, Member ASQC.



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