Quality Engineer Lean Six

Summary

I have extensive experience in APQP, Supplier Development, Lean Manufacturing, and TS 16949. My expertise covers the following areas:

Lean Six Sigma projects (Black Belt).

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Implementing quality and environmental management systems: ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001.

ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor.

Implementing continuous improvement programs and Lean Manufacturing activities in the United States, China, Mexico, and Malaysia.

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA),

Establishing green field operations.

Investigation of vehicle fires and insurance claims.

Production Management.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products

Advanced Quality Engineer June 2016 to Present

Organized PPAP/APQP for new product launches and introduced them for legacy products. Responsible for Quality portion of product launches including development on PPAP, Control Plans, Dimensional Analysis, Cpk Studies, Work Instructions and PFMEA. Established performance criteria (KPI) for products and people. Provide training in Quality Systems. Rubbermaid Commercial Products (Contracted by Aerotek Staffing) VAVE Quality Engineer, September 2015 to May 2016

Developed a data system to track daily scrap rates and categories and to show impact of process changes. Provided plans for scrap reduction responsible for 2% reduction in scrap. G. H. Davis LLC

Managing Director, 2013-2017

Provided consulting services in cost reduction, quality systems (ISO 9001, TS-16949), lean six sigma practices, supplier development and redesign. Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association

Technical Director

2014-2015

Management of trade association. Eliminate non-value activities, plan and direct trade shows and training events. Editor of Association newspaper and electronic newsletter. Remy International

Director of Quality, Aftermarket

2004-2013

Management Representative for ISO/TS 16949 factories. Established supplier development and product sourcing in China, including design and construction of validation laboratory, selection procedures for potential suppliers, corrective action systems, and various lean six sigma projects totaling $1.26 million in savings. Including cost reductions on Created and audited PPAPs, FMEA, and GP-12. Managed team of 16 direct reports, Dotted line management of 45 internationally.

Led manufacturing and engineering teams in North American plants to reduce waste and warranty costs.

Investigated claims, including property damage, fires, and personal injuries. Deflected $8 million in property damage claims against Remy.

Consolidated World Wide Automotive and Unit Parts labor claims process into single system with documented procedures, and elimination of duplicated efforts. Totaled $40K per year savings. MEMBERSHIPS

Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association

American Society for Quality, Senior Member

EDUCATION

National-Louis University, Evanston, Illinois

B.A. Business Management

Areas of concentration: Organizational Dynamics, Market Research Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia A.A.S. in Automotive Technology Magna cum Laude

Specialization in Engine Repair and Automotive Electronics OTHER CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

PolyWorks Inspection Software (Associated with FARO Portable CMM). ZCAT CMM Programming and Operation

Six Sigma Black Belt

ISO TS16949 Lead Auditor

Mini-Tab Statistical Software

JMP Statistical Software

Full Range of Microsoft Software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, etc. ASE Certified in Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems, Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Electrical and Electronic Systems, Automobile Engine Performance.

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