James David Sickels, Jr.

Quality Engineer II

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Scottsville, KY 42164

270-***-****

ac0xgr@r.postjobfree.com

Knowledgeable:

●Automotive Industry documentation (FC, CP, PFMEA, PPAP) ● Manufacturing Equipment and Processes

●Computer Operation/Office Software ● Engineering & Scientific Principles

●Measuring and Test Equipment ● Blue Prints/Schematics

●Root Cause Analysis ● 8D ● Ishikawa ● 5-Why

●ISO/TS-16949 ● VDA 6.3

●Minitab ● SPC ● Gage R & R

Work History:

Quality Engineer II – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake - from Feb. 2016 to Present.

Full Time position.

Providing support to Heavy & Medium Truck Industry Brake Manufacturer...Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake…in Bowling Green, KY.

Quality Issues, Corrective Actions, APQP, PPAP’s, and duties as assigned. Trouble-Shooting / Functional Studies, Dimensional Analysis, Initiate / Oversee Tool Repair, Corrective Actions, Provide Data for Customer PPAP's, Coordinate Process Changes to Customer, and Customer Interface.

Supplier Quality Engineer/Consultant – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake - from Sept. 2015 to Feb. 2016.

Contract position through Aerotek:

Providing support to Heavy & Medium Truck Industry Brake Manufacturer...Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake…in Bowling Green, KY.

Supplier Quality Issues, Corrective Actions, PPAP’s, and duties as assigned.

APQP, Supplier PPAP's, Establish Receiving Inspection Criteria, Coordinate Process Changes from Supplier, Supplier Visits, Trouble-Shooting / Functional Studies, Dimensional Analysis, Initiate / Oversee Tool Repair, Review Corrective Actions,

Quality Engineer/Consultant – Nemak USA, Inc. - from July 2015 to Sept. 2015.

Contract position through Aerotek:

Providing support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer...Nemak USA, Inc.…in Glasgow, KY.

Quality Issues, Customer Corrective Actions, and duties as assigned.

Quality Engineer/Consultant - Precision Die Casting - from June 2015 to July 2015.

Contract position through Aerotek:

Providing support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer...Precision Die Casting…in Russellville, KY.

Quality Issues, Customer PPAP’s, and duties as assigned.

Quality Engineer/Consultant - Metalsa Structural Products – from Mar. 2015 – May 2015.

Contract position through Aerotek:

Providing support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer...Metalsa Structural Products…in Hopkinsville, KY.

Collect, Review, and Chart data to address Quality Issues and improve Manufacturing Process.

Quality Engineer/Consultant - Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. – from Nov. 2014 – Feb. 2015.

Contract position through Aerotek:

Providing support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer...Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc in Berea, KY.

Addressed Corrective Actions, Trouble Shot Non-Conformances, and provided Support to the Quality Team.

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James David Sickels, Jr.

Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer/Consultant – NACCO Materials Handling Group – from Sept. 2013 to April 2014.

Contract position through Employment Plus:

Provided support to Lift Truck Manufacturer…NACCO Materials Handling Group…in Berea, KY.

Created Production Process Flow Charts and wrote Production Control Plans for 3 “different” Assembly Lines without the aid of a DFMEA…using only existing Work Instructions and Line Observation.

Quality Engineer/Consultant – Unipres USA Inc. – from April 2013 to May 2013.

Contract position through EHDtech:

Provided support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer…Unipres USA Inc….in Portland, TN.

Helped with Documentation used to move Production Tooling from in-house facility to Sub-Suppliers.

Quality Engineer/Consultant – Webasto Sun Roofs – from Aug. 2012 to Dec. 2012.

Contract position through 3P Partners:

Provided support to Automotive Industry Manufacturer…Webasto Sun Roofs…in Lexington, KY.

Helped with Production Scrap Reduction using Assembly Line Observation, Data Collection/Analysis, DOE’s, and Personnel Inquiry; Worked with Quality and Production Department to improve/update Control Documents, Standardize Work Instructions, answer/implement Corrective Actions, and resolve TS16949 infractions.

CEO/Owner – Pet’s Supplies Glasgow – based in Glasgow, KY – from July 2010 to Present.

This is a retail business that provides maintenance products for pets. Involved in all operations, either directly or indirectly, (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Inventory Control)…to ensure Customer Satisfaction...when not on assignment as a Quality Engineer/Consultant.

Quality Engineer II – AKEBONO Brake – Glasgow (ABG) in Glasgow, KY – from Sept. 1999 to Nov. 2008.

ISO 9001:2000/TS16949 certified company with approximately 500 employees. Manufacturer of Brake Calipers

and Friction Pads for the Automotive Industry. Customer base: OEM, OES, and After Market Sales.

APQP, Supplier PPAP's, Establish Receiving Inspection Criteria, Coordinate Process Changes from Supplier, Supplier Visits, Trouble-Shooting / Functional Studies, Dimensional Analysis, Initiate / Oversee Tool Repair, Review Corrective Actions, Provide Data for Customer PPAP's, Coordinate Process Changes to Customer, and Customer Interface.

Quality Engineer - Methode Electronics, Inc. (Automotive Controls Division) in Golden, IL from February

1993 to August 1999. QS 9000 and ISO 9000 certified company with approximately 400 employees. Manufacturer

of Electro-Mechanical Switches for the Automotive Industry. Customer base: OEM, OES, and After Market Sales. Trouble-Shooting, Corrective Actions, Customer and Supplier Interface.

Education:

Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL / Bachelor of Science Degree - Industrial Technology

Southeastern Community College - West Burlington, IA / Associate Degree - Automated Manufacturing Technology

U.S. Air Force / Honorable Discharge / Satellite Communications Technician

Summary: Previous work experience in the automotive industry has provided me with extensive knowledge of many types of manufacturing processes and an intimate understanding of the equipment, materials, documentation, testing, inspection, inventory control, and employee skills required to safely produce products that meet or exceed Customer expectations.

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