Tim Dunford

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Gastonia, NC 28056

(704) 867 – 9753

ac2cce@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

MacLean Power Services; York, SC April, 2016 to current

Quality Engineer

Analyze and communicate customer issues utilizing the 8D format

Work with current suppliers to ensure incoming products meets all engineering specifications

Perform 5 S on several areas in the facility, including all quality labs and offices

Train all new employees on use of basic measuring equipment, control plans and shop orders.

Perform ISO audits on manufacturing floor

Perform analysis on top 5 scrap items on manufacturing floor.

Wilbert Plastics Services; Harrisburg, NC April, 2014 to March, 2016

Quality Engineer

Complete control of all quality functions for key customer.

Held weekly meetings at customer’s facility to review quality issues

Ensure product meets customer expectation’s using control plans, in line inspections and performing dock audits prior to shipment.

Coordinated new product launches and pilot runs prior to shipping to customer

Reported on customer complaints using the 8D format.

Assist in writing and training operators on work instructions and quality alerts.

Target Corporation; Gastonia, NC November, 2013 to March 2014

Quality Flow Team

Responsible for Inventory accuracy

Perform audits on out of stock products

Worked with teams to improve distribution handling

Transaxle Manufacturing of America; Rock Hill, SC October, 2012 to Sept, 2013

Quality Engineer

Train new line associates using Control plans

Monitor the activity of Quality Technicians on daily tasks.

Perform PPAP to customers.

Complete control of ISIR’s for new suppliers and product changes.

Plant goal is 1000 PPM to all customers, stretch goal to be at 500 PPM by 2013 end.

Hold team meetings on customer complaints with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Supervisor to resolve issues.

Monitor monthly metrics for warranty cost, customer complaints and first pass yield.

Scott Health and Safety; Monroe, NC March, 2011 to Sept. 2012

Quality Engineer

Utilize quality engineering skills (DOE, FMEA, Capability Studies, Cause & Effect, SPC techniques) to resolve / prevent product and process issues.

Act as liaison between our customers and suppliers to ensure that clear specifications and quality standards were understood.

Assist in the planning and utilization of Quality Department resources to complete departmental tasks such as lab testing and support of new material qualifications

Train line associates to perform quality tests

Audit quality tests to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Write procedures for testing and quality system conformance.

Additional Experience

Husqvarna Corporation; Charlotte, NC 2004 to 2010

Quality Engineer

Production Supervisor

Copeland Compressor Corporation; Shelby, NC 1999 to 2004

Quality Engineer

John Deere Consumer Products Division; Gastonia, NC 1995 to 1999

Quality Engineer

United Technologies Automotive; St. Matthew’s, SC 1993 to 1995

Quality Engineer

Ambrake Corporation; Elizabethtown, KY 1991 to 1993

Production Team Leader

Quality Control Supervisor

Education and Certification:

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond, KY

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology

Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt

Training in 5S and Kaizen

Various seminars in supervisor and leadership training

Geometric Tolerance Training

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