Quality Launch Manager
Resume:
Christopher Joseph Jared
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Davison Michigan
CAREER SUMMARY:
Quality, Engineering, Validation, as well as Launch activity for OEM Automotive tier 1 suppliers meeting design and manufacturing process objectives. Awarded 3 US mechanical patents that has proven my product design / manufacturing problem-solving skills contributing to my ability to manage and lead with full participation at all levels.
EDUCATION:
BA, Management / Organizational Development, Spring Arbor University
Associates Degree, Computer Aided Design, CAD, Charles Stewart MOTT
Auto Body Layout Design, Chrysler Corp, PHILPOT Graduate level 3
SKILLS & TRAINING:
IATF-16949 Certified Internal Auditor-Plexus
Engineering Concepts-Kettering (General Motors Institute)
Team Orientated Problem-Solving Skills-Ford Motor Company
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis-Michigan State University
Value analysis – Value Engineering BOC Group GM
Applied Statistics-Walbro Corporation
Plastic Part Design-Michigan State University
Statistical Tolerance Design-SAE
Advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance-SAE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Magna Electronics Technology: Grand Blanc Michigan
OEM / tier 1 supplier of Camera Systems
Launch Manager – General Motors, Mazda Automotive April 2019 – Present
Responsible for pre and post production launch activities. Assure G3PS and EDI customer prototype orders are met. Complete product gate review task assigned in Windchill database. Schedule pcb SMT and final assembly prototype builds within the plant. Approve customer specific packaging requirements released in OLCT database. Manage and request technical services from our cross functional teams represented from Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and plant personal to execute a safe launch.
Laird Connected Vehicle Solutions: Grand Blanc Michigan
OEM / Commercial tier 1 supplier of Antenna Systems
Quality Manager 2010 - Oct 2018
Responsible for Quality Engineers and deliverables corresponding with our manufacturing plant in Shanghai China, and other global facilities. Managed all BU Quality objectives to VP staff management. Managed OEM warranty and customer concerns. Drove all activities related to AIAG quality standards. Performed Supplier Quality on-site reviews. Reviewed and approved all elements of the PPAP submissions. Managed internal / supplier 8D root cause analysis and corrective actions for robust solutions directed at product and process improvements. Approved site departmental process definitions documented in the Quality Manual. Led all site internal / external IATF-16949 audit activities.
Validation Manager: 2007 – 2010
Validation lab personal, Environmental and Electrical, Design and Production Validation efforts for OEM and Commercial antenna / telematics customers within the scheduled timing. Assured programs tested at our Shanghai China laboratory met all NA customer requirements and expectations. Championed team to design and creates internal electronic processes that tracked efforts in validation testing, along with all part return analysis, prototype and delivery process with proper distribution. Warranty and field return reports to individual customers.
Engineering Manager: Awarded 3 Mechanical Antenna Patents 2002 - 2007
Mechanical Engineering efforts for OEM customers as well as overseeing and aiding in the efforts from our Hildesheim Germany engineering facility. Created a Global Engineering Change Process. Implemented a Program Data Management system to control all design releases.
Cardell: Auburn Hills, Michigan
Design Group Leader: 1996 – 2002
Led priorities for Design Engineers on Insert molded power distribution assemblies. Design responsible for precision stampings used in plastic over molded connectors.
Walbro Automotive: Caro, Michigan
Design Engineer ll: 1992 – 1996
Design of fuel pumps utilizing plastic housings and metal stamped components.
Molmec / Raymond Faster Company: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Design Engineer l:
Design of plastic injection molded body fasteners. 1988 – 1992
AC Spark Plug / Delphi (Contract) Flint, Michigan
Product Detailer:
Detailed drawings of Instrument Clusters . 1979 – 1988
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