Robert E. Hudson

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Evansville, Indiana 47725

(812) 868-0491Home 812-***-**** Cell ac8ke1@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Career Transitions July 2018 to Jan 2019

Contract Quality Engineer Daramic, Owensboro, KY

Manufacture of Polypropylene battery separators for the after market

Six month contract to update the quality systems for the

Manufacturing plant.

Update all FMEA’s, develop AIAG format control plans and

Process to match process

Worked with extrusion, extraction, and slitter lines to document

actual process.

Participate in internal and external audits

Prepare weekly updates on the progression of the project.

Fisher Dynamics; Evansville, In July 1017 to May 2018

Quality Engineer

Manufacture of seat structures for General Motors, Welding, painting and assembly,

Daily quality activities for manufacturing quality

oCustomer contact

oManaged Quality Reps at my facilities

oCustomer corrective actions

oReduction of customer quality concerns

oReduced internal quality issues by over 50%

Supplier Quality

oSupplier PPAP’s

oSupplier corrective actions

oSupplier containment activities

Gibbs Die Casting Comac Machining Division, Henderson, KY May 2016 to June 2017

Quality Engineer

Manufacture of machined die cast transmission components. Responsible for the General Motors programs as a tire 1 supplier.

Daily quality activities for manufacturing quality

Process improvement team

Reduction of customer quality concerns

Corrective action program to prevent future defect both internally and at customer

Member of scrap reduction team

Excell USA Vincennes, IN. July 2008 to May 2016

Quality Engineer / Management Representative

Manufacture of blow molded compones using conventional and 3-D molding process. Customers include tier 1 GM (DMAX), Toyota and Subaru, and tier 2 to Mazda, BMW, Nissan, GM, and Chrysler. Responsible for new product launch driving the Program Management portion, along with current production.

Manage the TS System

Lead quality improvement process

Customer visits to improve customer relations

Manage APQP process form inception of program through PPAP

Corrective action program to prevent future defect both internally and at customer

Member of scrap reduction team

McKechnie Vehicle Components, Nicholasville, KY April 2008 to July 2008

Quality Engineer / Supervisor

Manufacture of chrome clad aluminum wheels and wheel for GM, Ford, Chrysler and Toyota.

Responsible for inspection of chrome plated wheel clads, supervise plating inspection, drive corrective actions through data from final inspection. Rewrite inspection standards, work instructions.

Reduced inspectors by 33%

Reduced rejected material being sent to wheel assembly

Increased through put by 50%

Automotive Technology Systems, Lawrenceville, IL June 2007 to Jan 2008

Senior Quality Engineer

Manufacture of interior systems for Toyota Princeton Indiana Plant. Responsible to launch the 200L Sequoia program and current Tundra program door panel lines. Developing APQP documentation, (FEMA, Process Flow, Control Plans) preparing Toyota approval and submitting packages to the customer in accordance to the Toyota SQAM system. Responsible for customer relations for both new product launches and for troubleshooting issues that arise at the customer. Process corrective action both internal and to the customer leading the teams in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions, and entering into the EQPR system.

Lear Interior Systems, Madisonville, KY, Feb. 2006 to June 2007

Senior Quality Engineer

Manufacture of blow molded interior systems, and headliner overhead systems supplying Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Responsible for the Ford and GM programs as a tier 1 supplier and a tier 2 supplier of components to other Lear plants in US and Mexico. Developing APQP documentation, (FEMA, Process Flow, Control Plans) preparing PPAP/PSO books and submitting packages to the customer. Responsible for customer relations for both new product launches and for troubleshooting issues that arise at the customer. Process corrective action both internal and to the customer leading the teams in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Lead the team in bringing the Ford Q1 rating from 750 (red) to 1320 (green), by improving processes, implementing poka-yoke systems on assembly equipment, and developing positive relations with the assembly plants.

Improved Ford Q1 score from 750 to 1320, removing from probation status

Lead scrap reduction teams in blow molding

Guardian Automotive Trim, Evansville, In Nov. 2001 to Jan. 2006

Quality Engineer

Manufacture of injection molded automotive trim, both painted and plated. Supplier to GM, Ford, Chrysler, Visteon, Nissan, Honda, and Toyota with facilities in US, Mexico, Canada, and Europe.

Responsible for the Ford, Visteon, Chrysler (Jeep), Visteon, and Honda (GTI/LTI) programs. Developing APQP documentation, (FEMA, Process Flow, Control Plans) preparing PPAP/PSO books and submitting packages to the customer. Responsible for customer relations for both new product launches and for troubleshooting issues that arise at the customer. Process corrective action both internal and to the customer leading the teams in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Liaison between suppliers and Guardian in troubleshooting quality issues, implementation of corrective actions, and supplier PPAP submissions.

Improved Ford Q1 score from 250 to 1500

Improved Visteon Quality Rating from red to green

Improved quality rating with BMW to remove Guardian Evansville from no quote list

New product launches

Scrap reduction

PPM reduction

Aerotek Engineering May 2001 to Sep 2001

Contract Quality Engineer DBM Technologies, Owensboro, KY

Manufacture of Blow Molded Air Ducts and Fluid Bottles supplied to GM, Toyota, and Textron.

Responsible for the GM program, air ducts for the GM Trailblazer/Envoy platform. Set up GP-12, CS-1, and CS-2 containment area. Track data on defects; follow through corrective actions to improve manufacturing process. Complete all necessary FMEA’s Control Plans, Work Instructions necessary to assure process improvement, and work directly with the customers

Kimball Electronics, Jasper Indiana Nov. 2000 to May 2001

Quality Assurance Engineer

Manufacturer of contract electronic assemblies used in anti-lock braking systems supplied to TRW and used by GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Isuzu.

Responsible for the TRW account, working with the corrective action group. Prepared 8-D’s to be sent to the customer, bimonthly reports on open issues and on sight presentations reviewed open issues. Work with suppliers to develop corrective actions that affect the quality of our product being shipped to the customer. Processes include SMT, through hole, wave solder, reflow, and inline testing.

Fedders Corporation, Effingham, Illinois October 1998 to Oct. 2000

Quality Assurance Engineer / Supervisor

Responsibility for daily quality functions in fabrication, Paint, and welding departments. Supplier quality for all fabricated materials, and received steel. Supervise Quality Technicians in both daily inspections, and implementing quality improvements within the fabrication area, and assembly department.

ISO facilities representatives for the Effingham plant, train auditors, and plan the monthly compliance audits.

Implemented new method of verifying paint thickness that eliminated a 300K yearly negative variance, and created a 10K monthly positive variance.

Currently implementing an automated torque-monitoring program, which will drive the screws and verify correct torque while feeding the screw. Estimated annual savings of 100K.

Developed a program of identifying scrap, and reducing scrap cost by 25%.

Arvin North America, Franklin, Indiana April 1998 to October 1998

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer / Assistant QA Manager

Responsible for in-process quality of Automotive Exhaust Systems as a tier one supplier to GM, Chrysler, Mazda, and Toyota. Supervise layout inspectors, floor auditors, and weld inspectors to maintain the quality of systems being supplied the customer.

Implemented an expansion program to modernize the quality department with a new LK CMM, with a complete office-remodeling project.

Chairman of the department employee involvement team.

QS9000 plant representative

ACCO Controls / FKI Automotive, Blytheville, Arkansas March 1994 to March 1998

Quality Assurance Engineer / Plant Quality Manager

Responsible for in-process quality of Automotive Control Cables supplied to Ford, GM, Chrysler, Mazda and Saturn as a tier one supplier. Supervise Quality Auditors on two shifts and one Gage Technician. In Process includes primary operations, molding, secondary operations and final assembly. Evaluate all discrepant material both in-house and at customers. Plant visits for both courtesy calls and investigating quality related issues, as well as new start-ups. Prepared all 8-D corrective actions to be sent to he customer, and related items.

Implement employee involvement with in the Quality Group

Reducing PPM by identifying specific problem areas

Work with customer base to reduce nonconformity

Reduced gaging variation by modifying the way we build gages and fixturing

Member QS9000 implementation team.

Hazelton Industries, Princeton, Indiana July 1992 to March 1994

Quality Assurance Manager / Engineer

Responsible for all matters relating to quality in the Wiring Harness Industry including but not limited to incoming material, in-process monitoring, and final inspection.

Responsible for establishing and implementing all quality systems.

Responsible for all IOSHA compliance related maters including training and hazard communication.

Chairman of Safety Committee

Implemented plant safety procedures and training

ISO9000 program and implementation

Implemented a documented plant QA program

Potter & Brumfield Inc., Princeton, Indiana July 1985 to July 1992

Quality Specialist

Perform first part inspection of gaging, new products and problems for a leading manufacture of relays and solid state controls with industrial and automotive applications. Use precision measuring devices. Check and approve new and reworked tooling.

Calibrate and maintain mechanical measuring equipment and gages; maintain records. Exercise troubleshooting skills for making repairs and adjustments to equipment. Instruct others in the use of gages and other measuring devices.

Troubleshoot production problems, design gaging for products. Work with engineering, purchasing, and vendors on new and problem parts. Perform Repeatability and Reproducibility accuracy studies on gages and equipment, and capability studies on machinery.

Developed new system and gage for testing pressure on contact rings, used throughout the electronic switch industries.

Redesigned milling system for relays used in the railroad industry. Resulted in productivity increase, quality improvement, and a 50% labor savings.

Modern Made Food Products, Evansville, Indiana May 1982 to July 1985

Senior Laboratory Technician

Test and evaluate bakery and coating mixes used in commercial, wholesale, and industrial food processing. Performed chemical and physical quality assurance evaluations, maintained corporate quality assurance records. Wrote and filed relevant paperwork, and trained, recruited quality assurance technicians.

Faultless Caster, Evansville, Indiana July 1977 to May 1982

Quality Control Inspector

Responsible for capability analysis of machinery to engineering specifications, using blueprints, optical comparator, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. Inspected casters for furniture and industrial applications from fabrication through final assembly. Started as a production worker and was promoted to Quality Control Inspector in three months biased on competitive examinations.

Served a two year documented apprenticeship to achieve the ranking of a class A inspector.

Professional Affiliations:

ASQ: Member since 1984, served two terms as Chairman of the Evansville – Owensboro Section 915 and attained a level IV status. This is the highest rating possible and the first time for our section.

Valley Management Association: Member from 1986 to 1984, served as President 93 – 94.

Professional Certification: ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

ISO9000 Training: Attended BSi Lead Auditor course successfully passed the written exam qualifying to apply as ISO000 auditor through the RAB or IQA.

Education: Associate Degree in Business Administration 1984, Lockyear College, Evansville, Indiana.

Various technical courses including Statistical Process Control, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing,

Functional Gaging and Inspection, and Auto Cad, six sigma, Kimball Quality Technician training.

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