Edward J. Gard

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Extensive experience in and knowledge of the manufacturing industry with a clear focus on quality and engineering paired with strong educational background and proven leadership and organizational skills. Results-driven professional known for quickly developing trusting relationships allowing for company growth through return business and referrals. Known for applying refined problem resolution abilities to manage new projects while creating a positive work environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management

Bethel College Mishawaka, IN Graduated Summa Cum Laude 2004

Associate of Applied Science in Engineering

Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI Graduated 1998

ASQ Certified Quality Technician Completed 1997

OPEX Green Belt Training Completed 2014

Engineering Certificate (2 year program)

Southwestern Michigan College Dowagiac, MI Completed 1996

Professional Experience

Quality Manager

Plastic Molding Mfg. South Bend, IN June 2018 to November 2018 (Position eliminated, company downsize)

Address customer requirements, requests as well as concerns

Implement corrective actions and audit effectiveness

Work on cross functional teams internally and with suppliers.

Update and create job instructions for in-process inspection

Evaluate product for conformance to specifications.

Provide feedback to suppliers as SQE contact.

Participate in nonconforming material reviews (NCMR's)

Participate in part qualification and first run approval.

Issue quality alerts to raise awareness of possible manufacturing issues.

Provide procedures and work instructions with great detail

Laboratory Automation Calibration Technician

Whirlpool Benton Harbor, MI August 2013 to June 2018

Thermo Chamber trouble shooting and calibration

Electronic and Variable gage calibration

Component fixture gaging and measurement strategies

Drawing interpretation and problem solving

Fixtures/ Lab support

Circuit board construction and testing

Set-up and program Coordinate Measuring Machines

Volts/Amps/Watts Calibration

Supplier Issues-Support

Quality Engineer

AluTech Stevensville, MI August 2012 to August 2013

Investigate internal manufacturing issues

Participate in manufacturing process improvements

Create Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents

Conduct floor process audits to insure product conformity.

Improve inspection methods

Set-up and program Coordinate Measuring Machines

Create procedures and work instructions with great detail

Quality Engineer

Hoosier Molded Products South Bend, IN October 2009 to August 2012

Address customer requirements, requests as well as concerns

Implement corrective actions and audit effectiveness

Update and create Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documents

Conduct floor process and dock audits to insure product conformity.

Update and create inspection logs for in-process inspection

Sort Verification of suspect material

Participate in nonconforming material reviews (NCMR's)

Issue quality alerts to raise awareness of possible manufacturing issues.

Provide procedures and work instructions with great detail

Quality Engineer

Mack Tool and Engineering South Bend, IN March 2009 to October 2009

Responsible for process documentation and reporting production and measurable.

Conducted routine floor audits to ensure jobs are properly routed, inspected and documented.

Held title of AS9001 Auditor

Created visual aids that reduced inspection time by 60%.

Trained employees in gaging, inspection and use of documentation system.

Team Leader in continuous improvement efforts such as 5S and lean manufacturing.

Metrology Technician

Yoh Managed Staffing Troy, MI January 2009 to March 2009

Inspected precision molded components

Served as Opticss/Smartscope Programmer and CMM Programmer

SPC and PPAP

Quality Manager/Lead Quality Technician

Apollo Precision Machine South Bend, IN July 2007 to July 2008

Rewrote existing quality manual and procedures to obtain continued certification as ISO 9001 Management Representative

Responsible for completion of internal and external CARs

Implemented continuous improvement efforts such as 5S and lean manufacturing in the quality department which reduced inspection throughput put times

Coordinated ISO internal audits as well as supplier and third party audits

Conducted first piece, first article (ISIR), in-process, receiving and final inspections

Contract review and reviewed tooling and gauging needs prior to production

Processed operation routings and PPAP approvals

Served as primary resource for internal and external GDT interpretation and requirements

Coordinated Root Cause Analysis and failure analysis.

Coordinated Measuring Machine and wrote CMM programs for product approval

Quality Technician – BAP QA Department

Bosch Automation Products Buchanan, MI March 1995 to July 2007

Responsible for issuing and closure of Supplier Corrective Actions

Played a key role in continuous improvement efforts such as 5S and lean manufacturing

ISO 9001 internal auditor and participated in supplier assessment audits

Conducted first piece, first article (ISIR), in-process, receiving and final inspections

Wrote department procedures to maintain ISO compliance for ISO 9001

Conducted internal as well as coordinated external tool calibrations

Responsible for reviewing validity of Engineering changes as well as implementation

Served as primary resource for internal and external GDT interpretation and requirements

Conducted Root cause Analysis, 8D, 5y’s, fishbone, and disruption management

Coordinate Measuring Machine and wrote CMM programs for product approval

CNC Machinist

Bosch Automation Products Buchanan, MI March 1993 to March 1995

Mazak Lathe/Mazak AJV Machining Center

Maintained responsibility for new machine set-up as acquired

Wrote programs for Computerized Numerical Controlled mills and lathes

Demonstrated innovation through introducing new tooling and machining methods which reduced manufacturing times

Designed and created setup sheets and documentation which reduced set-up times

Trained new and existing employees in programming and machining methods

CNC Machinist Technician

Master Metal Engineering South Bend, IN June 1992 to March 1993

Setup and Operation; CNC Okuma LB-8, LB-10 and LB-15 lathes

Supervisor of CNC Department

Micro Machine Company Portage, MI October 1991 to June 1992

Managed departmental production scheduling

Maintained company/employee relations including responsibility for hiring and discipline

Training new and existing employees in programming and machining methods

Oversaw manufacturing issues and continuous improvement

CNC Lathe Programmer and Operator

Querry Corporation (subsidiary of Hess Engineering) Edwardsburg, MI July 1987 to October 1991

Programmed and operated CNC Mazak M-5 Lathe

Provided direct leadership over the CNC Department

Ordered new tooling and perishable tooling

Quoted job run times and tooling requirements

CNC Programmer and Operator

Hess Engineering, Inc. Niles, MI June 1983 to July 1987

Programmed and Operated CNC Mazak M-4 lathe, CNC Mazak Slant Turn, Dual Turret lathe, CNC Bridgeport Series 2 mill and G&L CNC Boring mill

Lead person of CNC Lathe Department consisting of up to eight employees

Transferred from this position to Head Lathe Department at sister plant (Querry Corp.)

TRAINING RECORD

1. Certificate of Attendance-Mazatrol M32 Conversational Jun-95

Mazak Corporation

2. Two Year certificate-Engineering Technology Jun-96

Southwestern Michigan College

3. Certificate of Completion-Precision Metrology with CMMs Jun-96

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

4. Certificate of Completion-CMM Fundamentals Jun-96

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

5. Certificate of Completion-Geopak 2100 Jul-96

Mitutoyo Corporation

6. Certificate of Completion-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Dec-96

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

7. ASQ Certified Quality Technician Oct-97

American Society of Quality

8. Quality Technician Review Course Nov-97

Indiana University at South Bend

9. Associate in Applied Science Degree-Engineering Technology May-98

Southwestern Michigan College

10. Certificate of Accomplishment-Internal Auditing for QS9000 May-98

Omnex, Inc.

11. Certificate of Accomplishment-Gage R&R Feb-00

Mitutoyo Corporation

12. Certificate of Accomplishment-Gage Calibration Feb-00

Mitutoyo Corporation

13. Certificate of Completion-Microsoft Access 97 Level 1 Aug-00

IKON Technology Services

14. Certificate of Completion-Internal Auditing Mar-01

Indiana University at South Bend

15. Certificate of Accomplishment-Design and Process FMEA Aug-01

Indiana University at South Bend

16. Certificate of Completion-Calypso Basic Apr-01

Zeiss Corporation

17. Certificate of Accomplishment-Supplier Management Oct-01

Indiana University at South Bend

18. Certificate of Completion-Calypso Advanced Apr-02

Zeiss Corporation

19. Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts-Organizational Mgmt. Program May-04

Bethel College, IN

20. Certificate of Completion-Corrective and Preventive Actions Feb-05

Eastern Michigan University-Center for Quality

21. Lean Manufacturing Dec-09

Ivy Tech. University

22. Certificate of Achievement- TS16949:2009 Internal Auditing Jul-11

Intertek, Kentwood MI

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