Bruce A. Jones

Cell Phone 616-***-****

E-mail: ac70f6@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience 09/2017 – Present Middleville Tool & Die Middleville, MI

Quality Engineer

(Tier 2 Supplier to the Automotive Industry) Manage PPAP process, files and documentation. Control PPAP samples, make and maintain master samples. Perform Process Capability and Gage R & R studies. Internal and External ECN’s. Customer contact and liaison for internal and external issues. Assist in internal TS/ISO/IATF audits. Work with Management, Engineering, and Production to help resolve issues and improve quality systems. Involved with process from beginning to end item. Champion for Preventive/Corrective Actions using 8D, 5P, and 5Y tools. Assist in the entire APQP process.

Work Experience 09/2015 – 09/2017 L&W Engineering Holland, MI

Quality Engineer

(Tier 1 Supplier to the Automotive Industry) Manage PPAP process, files and documentation. Control PPAP samples, make and maintain master samples. Assist in the entire APQP process. Do Process Capability and Gage R & R studies. Internal and External ECN’s. Customer contact and liaison for internal and external issues. Assist in internal TS audits for TS16949. Work with Management, Engineering, and Production to help resolve issues and improve quality systems. Involved with process from BOM to end item. Champion for GM, Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Fiat Chrysler part PPAP.

Work Experience 08/2014 – 09/2015 Tramec Sloan LLC Holland, MI

Quality Engineer

(OEM Supplier to the Trucking Industry) Manage PPAP process and Gagepack database. Maintain Blueprints, PPAP files and documents, control PPAP samples, make and maintain master samples. Assist in the entire APQP process. Do Process Capability and Gage R & R studies. Internal and External ECR’s. Customer contact and liaison for internal and external issues. Assist in internal ISO audits for ISO9001:2008. Work with Management, Engineering, and Production to help resolve issues and improve quality systems. Develop and edit SOP’s, and Internal and External Specifications.

Work Experience 11/2008 – 08/2014 Perrigo Holland, MI

Quality Technician/Group Lead Replacement

(Pharmaceuticals Company) As QA Tech I do Line/Floor Audits, Monthly Area Audits, Corrective Action, Acceptance Sampling, Product Validation Assistance, and various other QA duties using SAP for data entry and manufacturing process. Responsible for following cGMP’s, GMP’s, and SOP’s. As Group Leader for the Packaging Lines I run the entire packaging line to see that production needs are met. Assign and monitor team member’s task and job duties. Use precision measuring equipment, follow process instructions, data collection, and machine operation. Able to Set-up, Run, and do Major/Minor clean of various Compression Machines following FDA/GMP guidelines. Run various packaging machines, labelers, marking systems, sealers, precision scales, and dispensing equipment.

Work Experience 05/2005 – 07/2008 Precision Metals Holland, MI

Quality Manager

(Screw Machine Company) Responsible for Gage Calibration Database, and Gage R&R studies. Coordinate, appraise and manage Statistical Process Control and communicate significant changes and concerns to designated departments and personnel. Champion the PPAP process, as well as assist in APQP. Maintain customer files, blueprints, and PPAP samples. Champion Corrective Action program using 5 why’s, 8D, Fishbone Analysis, as well as other quality troubleshooting tools. Additional responsibilities include fixture checking, quality assurance checks on and off line, data collection, part inspection, Customer interaction and visits.

Work Experience 07/2004 – 05/2005 Challenge Manufacturing Holland, MI

Quality Engineer

(Metal Stamping Company) Manage PPAP process and QSE database for automotive metal stampings manufacturer. Maintain Blueprints, PPAP files and documents, PPAP samples, make and maintain master samples. Assist in the entire APQP process. Do Process Capability and Gage R & R studies. Internal and External PTR’s. IMDS Data entry when required by automotive customers. Certificate of Attendance to the International Material Data System (IMDS) Training by Tetra Tech Incorporated.

Work Experience 09/2003 – 06/2004 Stone Plastics & Mfg. Inc. Holland, MI

Quality Engineer / Program Launch Coordinator

(Plastic Injection Molding Company) Manage PPAP and APQP program launch. Maintain Blueprints, PPAP files and documents, PPAP samples, Internal Change Notice (ICN) database, APQP database using File Maker Pro software, tracking sheets for APQP and PPAP. Manage APQP job books; all aspects of PPAP process, Raw Material certificates, Manage ICN database, Manage Gagepack 2000 gage calibration database. Assist in the entire APQP process, responsible for Process Capability and Gage R & R studies. Certificate of Achievement for Internal Auditor Training and Audit by Management Solutions Group. Certificate of Attendance to the International Material Data System (IMDS) Training by Tetra Tech Incorporated.

Work Experience 09/2002 – 06/2003 Screw Machine Specialties Grand Haven, MI

Quality Consultant

(Screw Machine Company) As Quality Consultant my responsibilities include but are not limited to, setting up the Calibration System to comply with ISO9000 standards. Help improve the PPAP process and to organize and maintain the Quality Laboratory. Assist in data collection process for PPAP required documentation, Gage R & R studies, and Process Capability studies.

Work Experience 12/1992 – 08/2002 Donnelly Corporation Holland, MI

Quality Assurance Technician

(Automotive parts supplier/thin film coatings company) Responsible for writing procedures, specifications (internal and external), certificates of compliance, defect corrective action reports. Modification of Internal and External documents. Involved with customers, as a contact and as a resource for any quality issues or concerns. Maintain LAN (local area network) within the product line. Maintain various data collection databases and software for statistical process control. Testing and documentation for gage R&R, Design of Experiment, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Laboratory Test Request, and Design Production Reliability Verification. In charge of restructuring the Calibration systems to comply with ISO-9000 requirements. Have qualified production and testing equipment for customers and processes. Written request for production equipment as well as laboratory test equipment. Programmed and operated DV-CMM several hours per day 3-4 days per week. Saved the company over 11 thousand dollars by using an alternate light source for detecting air/tin side of glass substrate. (Letter of recommendation available)

Work Experience 03/1997 – 10/1998 Donnelly Corporation Holland, MI

Team Leader

(Automotive parts supplier/thin film coatings company) As Team Leader my responsibilities included but were not limited to, Production Management, Schedule Completion, Scheduling Production Certifications, Managing Training, Monitoring Punctuality, and cross shift communication.

Education Associates Degree – Business Management Seeking

Power Point – Advanced Certificate

Advanced Access for Windows 2.0, Certificate

Advanced Windows for Workgroups, Certificate

Advanced Statistical Process Control, Certificate

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Certificate

Workplace Organization, Certificate

Quality Technician Refresher Course, Certificate

Personal Negotiation Skills – Presentation Skills, Certificate

Short Run SPC, Certificate

Lean Sigma – Yellow Belt Certificate

Professional Memberships

Member of the American Society of Quality Control since 10/92.

Saugatuck Township Fire Department – Volunteer Fire Fighter since 2001 (Up to Date in First Aid/CPR)

National Career

Readiness Certificate https://myworkkeys.act.org/mwk/emCertDetails.do?event=go&realm=17740116&certId=79F9Z91M2GJJ

Certificate ID: 79F9Z91M2GJJ Level: Gold

Interest and Hobbies

Devoted Christian, serving the Lord is top priority in life. My wife and I became Foster Parents in 1998 and an Adoptive Parents in 2000. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, and camping.

Software Knowledge

SAP, BAAN, MANMAN MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Works, FileMaker Pro, DOS, Lotus Notes, GAGEtrak, Anstat WIN & DOS, Statistica, SPSS, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Audio/Video editing software, numerous other programs and software packages. Operating Systems knowledge: DOS 3.2 – 6.2, Win 3.1, Win 3.11 for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, and Windows Vista, Windows 7&8.

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