Quality Engineer

MICHAEL KERNEY

Quality Assurance Engineer

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SUMMARY

Seasoned management professional with 18 years of experience in leading teams in fast-paced, challenging environments. Areas of specialization include: Process Improvement and Development, Lean Deployment, Employee Engagement, and Safety Solution implementation. Seeking a position in a manufacturing environment with the opportunity to lead a team to promote safety awareness, increase profit, and limit attrition.

EXPERIENCE

QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER 2015 – present

CATERPILLAR INC. East Peoria, IL

Analyzed, and identified errors in processes decreasing defects by over 60%

Implemented stop-gaps and quality gates to capture defects

Trained management in Built In Quality practices throughout the Assembly Value Stream

Eliminated 90% of paper (documentation, charting, etc.) saving $65,000 annually

Implemented Right Part Right Time processes to further ‘lean out’ processes

Designed SharePoint master page to condense communication between process partners

Created digital displays for safety talking points, charting, quality issues etc.

OPERATIONS MANAGER 2012 – 2015

CATERPILLAR INC. East Peoria, IL

Supervised a team of 60 UAW hourly employees over multiple shifts

Established production goals and assignments to hourly employees

Provided training, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports

Improved Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) scores in all areas from 2012 to 2015

Updated and improved assembly processes utilizing BIQ principles

Brought Assembly Value Stream to ‘current’ status both in shipping and schedule

Monitored work flow, adjusting as needed to meet customer demands

VALUE STREAM TEAM LEADER 2007 – 2012

CATERPILLAR INC. East Peoria, IL

Worked with Manufacturing Engineering and Logistics to improve safety, promote quality, increase velocity, and reduce cost

Co-authored the build instructions for assembly of D9, D10 & D11 Transmissions

Simplified Mass Air Flow testing on all Track Type Tractors resulting in a forty-five-minute net gain on set up and testing per unit

Trained direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacturing of product

Spearheaded a Rapid Improvement Workshop (RIW) that saved business unit over $150,000

Collaborated with all levels of management to ensure Quality, Safety, and Cost goals were aligned

Collated components, tools, and work stations to meet requirements for 5S standards

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT 2003 – 2007

MCKNIGHT CONSULTING GROUP Peoria, IL

Developed alternative business plans for clients to improve cash flow

Researched demographics for proper alignment of product offerings

Edited client’s business plans and proposals to ensure funding for expansion or new launch

Recommended new business opportunities based on demographic research

Consulted clients on cash-flow and proper bookkeeping

OWNER/OPERATOR 1994 – 2003

TEAL AUCTION INC. Marion, IL

Invoiced, collected Accounts receivable and settled accounts, various bookkeeping duties

Handled advertisements, budgeting, payroll, and transportation

Hired and trained personnel

Invested in training, CDL licensing of key employees

Transported goods to venues for sale

Cemented customer relationships through transparency and honesty

Managed discrepancy documentation for incoming shipments

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATIONS

MBA: Master of Business Administration /Managerial Economics

SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT

2016 – 2017

CERTIFIED ASSEMBLY TRAINER

Western Governors University Salt Lake City, Utah

CERTIFIED BIQ CONSULTANT

TARGETED SELECTION

BBA: Business Administration/Managerial Economics

5S PRINCIPLES

2010 – 2012

BEHAVIORAL AUDITOR

Midstate College of Business Peoria, IL

MASS AIR FLOW

SKILLS

AWARDS/VOLUNTEERING

Built In Quality Consultant

“EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO YOUR FELLOW MAN”

Leading large departments

- Illinois Police Association

Effective communication skills

Volunteer Speaker at the Methodist Atrium Building

Time management

Collaborating with cross-functional teams

MICHAEL KERNEY

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