Quality Engineer

Adolfo Alcocer

Cincinnati, Ohio ***** ******.*******@*****.*** 513-***-**** LinkedIn

Quality Improvement Professional

Proven leader with 10+ years of management experience in engineering and continuous quality improvement. Innovative approach to quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA) and implementation of corrective action plans. Prepare and present statistical reports and documentation updates to Senior Management. Ensure strict compliance and adherence to operating procedures and best practices. Adept at identifying opportunities to implement new guidelines and protocol leading to improved resource productivity and efficiencies. Native proficiency in Spanish and full-professional proficiency in Italian. Core Competencies include:

Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing Engineering

Client Services & Guest Relations

Production Part Approval Process

Lead Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Staff Leadership & Training

Computer-Aided Design & Drafting

CERTIFICATION & TRAININGS

Critical Thinking for Problem Solving (2010)

Six Sigma Green Belt, (2009)

Chrysler Group LLC., Mexico City, Mexico

Human Sciences Diploma, (2008)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, (2007)

Universidad La Salle, Mexico City, Mexico

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Eurostampa North America Inc. – Cincinnati, Ohio

Quality Manager, 2012 to Present

Strategically define, execute and deploy Quality and Tactical plans in collaboration with Leadership.

Oversee the total quality management system, including quality assurance, quality control and continuous improvement efforts. Direct the implementation of complex projects according to committed scope and schedule requirements. Capture statistical feedback from thorough analysis of systems while managing ISO: 9001 certification efforts and maintenance.

Manage the department budget and adhere to strict guidelines of the Quality Department, leading to improved team productivity and resource efficiencies.

Enhance employee knowledge of internal tools, such as 8D’s, Kaizen Events and Six Sigma.

Identify trends and recommended strategies to successfully reduce client claims and internal non-conformances, along with overhead costs by an average of 50%.

3M Company, Mexico City, Mexico

Technical Service Engineer, 2011 to 2012

Delivered technical expertise and leadership to AOEM and Tier Plants for multiple manufacturers.

Orchestrated mitigation plans for operational challenges and investigated opportunities for improvement. Presented technical trainings to new and existing resources on automotive manufacturers throughout the industry, including Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Honda, Volvo, Daimler, Freightliner, Bombardier, Magna and Keystone. Managed monitoring efforts to measure production outputs and develop new key metrics to guide senior management.

Collaborated with senior team members to identify problems and troubleshoot complex scenarios involving design, material and process concerns, leading to a prioritized roadmap of defined work.

Reduced material overhead by 5% by developing a unique abrasive technology and through the utilization of statistical techniques to increase automotive abrasiveness by 12% throughout Mexico.

Enforced observance of company best practices and protocol. Led resources to identify new opportunities to improve products and reduce costs while implementing fabrication procedures.

Chrysler Group LLC. – Mexico City, Mexico

Product Design Engineer, 2007 to 2011

Guided all design, manufacturing and quality efforts and decisions for the exterior lighting components of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM brands.

Performed lighting component assembly, warranty definition and cost reduction decisions for the Chrysler family of vehicles. Performed root-cause analysis and developed mitigation strategies to improve future project efforts. Collaborated with key leaders to review product design for feasibility and completeness, resulting in solid engineered products.

Key Contribution:

Generated documentation for new designs and outlined initiatives to manufacture components that surpass quality standards.

Presented the future of exterior lighting components for the Dodge Ram family of vehicles. Recognized by management for exemplary work.

Enhanced manufacturing reliability and cost-effectiveness by designing products in accordance to functional requirements, exceeding market standards.

Reduced customer warranty claims by 15% by analyzing the configuration of headlamp bulbs.

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