Brian M. Antemann
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Mooresville, NC 28115
Accomplishments:
Lead Six Sigma project that reduced assembly defects from 5% to <1.2%, saving $600000/year
Developed calibration program that resulted in $26000 annual cost savings
Created control plans, work instructions & PPAP to support inspection and manufacturing processes
Successfully managed 6-10 Quality technicians, inspectors & document control personnel
Skills & Knowledge:
Use of all types of inspection gauges, tools and equipment
Opti-Flex Vision System w/ Quadra- Check 200 Software
Computer Literate: Windows 7/10, MS Office; Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
ISO-9001-2008 & TS16949 Quality Plan development
Small group training
APQP, document development, PFMEA
PPAP documentation & submission (Level 3 & 4)
Process visual aids, customer point of contact
Evaluation of product returns
CAPAs (Corrective & Preventive Action)
Work Experience
Consulting Quality Engineer 2/2015 - Current
Staff replacement for temporary positions
ISO & TS Quality Plan Development
Inspection plan development
Control Plan & PFMEA development
Process layered auditing
Calibrated tool & fixture auditing
Completed PPAP submissions
Updating control Pans to reflect ECNs (Engineering Change Notices)
New product review and document development as required
Contract opportunities
Contract Experience: Quality Engineer
Wilbert Plastic Services
Manufacturer of plastic injection molded products
oPPAP Document Development
oPPAP Submissions, Level 3 & 4
oPoint of Contact for specific customers
oProcess & material analysis
o Contract: 10/17 – 2/18
Consolidated Structural Plastics
Manufacturer of plastic injection molded products & Metal components
oNonconformance investigations: 8D responses
oPPAP submissions; automotive, trucking
oDocument development
oPoint of Contact for nonconformances for assigned customers
oIssue RMAs (Return Material Authorization)
o Contract: 2/17 – 7/17
Matcor Metal Fabrication
Quality Engineer 09/2013 – 12/2014
Manufacturer of processed metal products
Developed Control Plans for multiple products
Developed PFMEAs and PPAP submissions
Performed Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5why) for defect resolution
Submitted PPAP packages to customers
Created Dimensional and process deviation requests
Supplier Quality investigations & point of contact
Coordinated ISO-9001-2008 & TS16949 program development & internal audits
RMA management
Data analysis & layered process audit reporting
SensoTronics, LLC, Charlotte, NC 5/2010 to 6/2013
Manufacturer of Medical Diabetic Equipment, syringes and Meters
Quality Engineer
Created 16 procedures and 70 Work Instructions, including all the receiving inspection instructions
Responsible for the preliminary validations for a prototype portable export cutter room
Coordinated quality system auditing and trained receiving inspector
In-process auditing of assembly area
Finished goods auditing
Maintained control of measuring and test equipment to include calibration scheduling and document control
Responsible for mechanical precision inspection and resistance testing on selected components and subassemblies
Directed DOE (Design of Experiments) for production process evaluation
Established AQL sampling technique management per ANSI/ASQ Z1.4- 2003 Standards
Chaired the MRB (Material Review Board) & control of nonconforming product
Assisted with ISO-13485 FDA audit.
CANAC Kitchens U.S. Limited, Statesville, NC 03/2006 to 04/2010
A Division of Kohler Co. (Kitchen, dining room cabinetry and automotive components)
Quality Engineer
Coordinated Root Cause Analysis for product failure
Developed Operational / Quality procedures for machine processes
Improved data collection and product failure analysis
Performed gage calibration & Gage R & R
Created spreadsheet, & PPAP documents
Received goods auditing
Six Sigma Project leadership and small group training
Quality system review and improvement recommendations
Supplier & customer point of contact
Weekly metric reporting
Northeast Corridor Maintenance Services Co., Boston, MA 01/2001 –11/ 2005
Maintenance and repair of Acela High Speed Trains
Quality Assurance Engineer
Partnered to develop ISO 9001-2000 compliant Quality Plan
Successfully directed all facility quality and record keeping activities
Coordinated with all levels of management
Authored procedures and work instructions as required by process changes, equipment updates, and safety requirements.
Developed calibration program, selected vendor, reduced turnaround time by 60%.The annual cost saving of $26000.00
Supervised and conducted internal audits of procedures that increased effective repair methods and reduced labor cost
Performed receiving inspections and Material Requirements Review in accordance with ANS sample plans
Responsible for final acceptance of received components and supporting documentation
Developed and coordinated Material Review Board
Communicated with vendors to facilitate repairs and corrective measures
Coordinated with engineering and purchasing to establish quality requirements and inspection standards
Conducted Facility Safety inspections; advised on compliance issues
Coordinated personnel training:
Safety and regulatory compliance; OSHA, FRA, FDA
Gauging and inspection tool usage.
Education
Northeastern University Boston, MA
BS Operations Management
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
AAS Business Administration, Industrial Management
Additional Courses
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Internal Auditor (ISO 9001-2008).
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Learning Korean, Level 1,2,3
Professional Associations
American Society for Quality (Senior Fellow)