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Greg Arrington
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2017-current. Kasai North America. Talladega, AL.
Senior Quality Engineer/KPS Manager
Assure completion of Kasai production system
Quality control of door and injection assembly for Honda, Mercedes, Hyundai and Acura
Leading Quality techs with daily audits and gauging
Utilizing root cause analysis, CARs, 5P, 8D and QC story for corrective action completions
Presenting VBMS daily for multiple projects to Management and Engineering
PFMEA, PQCT, SOS, SIS for TS16949 and ISO 14001 certifications
2013-2017. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. Lincoln, AL.
New Model Engineer
Ensure zero quality spike for NM startups and zero warranty by developing parts and processes
Ensure throughput, part footprint, cell layout, PFD, cycle times to assure processes ready from metal roll forming, arrivals to supplier, material checks, fabrication/stamping, SPC, check fixtures, labeling, part preservation(packaging) and shipping
Utilizing PPAP, PQCT, GD&T, APQP, Microsoft off., Microsoft Project, Minitab, etc.
Control all design and process change points for each part, tracking E-Documents and completing supplier audits per the project schedule
Support suppliers concerns using the NARs System to assure problem solving and to visualize all problem solving tools and technical data
KTMs and PDCAs to ensure project readiness and problem resolutions
Audit supplier parts and processes to assure containment and prevention of defects prior to pre-production and teamwork with process engineering for mass production readiness to schedule
Understand complete build units for new model and mass production engineering support
Monitor supplier GD&T drawing revisions matched design change points for next build
Utilize Catia software and drawings for parts to meet specifications and datum structures
Support new model build trials with root cause analysis and support corrections to maintain project schedules
Support SPC (Cpks) and check fixtures with supplier to assure parts meet production specifications
2010–2013. Yamaha Motor Manufacturing. Newnan, GA.
New Model Project Engineer/Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Supported All department Engineers(welding, injection, assembly, resin coating, electrodeposition/powder coating, facilities) for New Model development and production readiness
Supported Golf Car Welding department programming Fanuc robots and tooling assurance
Experience with weld tests (destructive, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, pull and tinsel tests)
Experience with coating tests (wave scan, colorimeter, thickness checks, adhesion, ASTM B117 salt spray, xenon weatherometer)
Trained first responder, CPR, blood borne pathogens, confined space and CS rescue and accident reporting and accident prevention
1990–2010. Yamaha Motor Manufacturing. Newnan, GA.
Quality Engineer/Supervisor
ISO Quality Auditor
Supervised Quality Control auditors and inspectors.
Implementation team member to become ISO 9001 and 14001 certified
TPM project selected to lead company in achieving Level 2 TPM competing against other organizations worldwide
Utilized DFM, QBD, DMAIC, lean manufacturing for product and process readiness
Two time award winner for cost savings and performance improvements. One project alone saved 350,000 dollars in per year
1988–1990. Southern States Auction. Newnan, GA.
Reconditioning Manager
Initiated cost cutting problem solving that increased monthly profits 60%
Developed system to daily monitor costs and profits
Received awards for most improved and number two most profitable reconditioning out of 17 auctions
1999–2001. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY.
Graduated with Associate’s Degree in Quality Management.
Graduated with highest honors GPA 3.8 on 4.0 scale.
General studies courses from West Georgia College and Southern Union Community College.
Track, Fishing, Tennis, Softball and Football.
Available upon request.