Quality Engineer
Resume:
Calvin E. Bradbury
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Successfully led and managed three APQP and product-launches with a total of 65 suppliers and OEMs Aggressively represented corporation regarding metal, composite, castings, electrical, chassis, tooling, subassembly, assembly, quality issues resolution with suppliers. Defined and led over 500 third-party audits for compliance to requirements. Created over seven systems for third-party accreditation review and approval. Provided quality support for interpretation of third-party certification and approvals. Prepared and conducted training for over 200 direct/indirect employees, customers and vendors. Provide Quality Engineering Support and Analysis to the automotive (Ford & GM) and aerospace industries (Lockheed). Comprehensive knowledge of TS16949, QS9000, ISO9000, AS9000, and TE standards, including implementation and auditing (RAB-certified lead auditor). Ability to provide over 20 years quality floor support for the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems. Proficient in the use of quality tools and processes including MSA (gage R&R), SPC, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving.
RELEVANT SKILLS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS / EXPERIENCE
Consulting & Contract October 2012- Present
Most of the work was system implementation and continuous improvement as well as floor representation, along with Supplier Quality, procedure writing, problem analysis, root cause determination, corrective actions, statistical analysis and applications.
R&E Automated (Navistar Defense LLC) September 2011- October 2012
Global Quality
Represent Navistar Defense Global Quality in various STS programs. Activities include customer, supplier and government interface, problem solving, creating and revising “Process and Final Inspection Reports”.
Effectively interface with supplier's management in support of program/product issue resolution.
Present vehicles to government entities with appropriate documentation of processes and sign-off before vehicles are shipped to theatre.
Train, manage and oversee various organizations involved in vehicles prior to being shipped to theatre.
Troubleshoot in support of root cause investigations.
On-site, hands on analysis of activity of Navistar and customer concerns.
Consulting & Contract February 2007 –August 2012
Various companies including, Lockheed Martin, B.F. Goodrich, Rolls Royce, Parker Hannifin, Gulf Arama.
Most of the work was system implementation and continuous improvement as well as floor representation, problem analysis, root cause determination, corrective actions, statistical analysis and applications.
Bertrand (Martinrea/ ThyssenKrupp-Budd) February 2005 – February 2007
Supplier Quality Manager
Quality management for sites in Canada and Mexico as well as four sites in Michigan and two in Tennessee. Created and tracked program management process to support OEMs. Key products include: sheet metal stampings, assemblies, chassis modules, and frame components, composite autobody panels, pickup boxes, gray and ductile iron castings, bumpers, side impact beams and air bag components.
Successfully selected and evaluated suppliers. Significantly reduced tooling and in-coming inspection cost by utilizing Six Sigma methodology while working with suppliers to improve product quality and process/systems controls. Successfully led and managed APQP and product-launch meetings between 65 suppliers and OEM customers
Defined and led supplier audits for compliance to requirements at all corporation sites. Provided quality support for interpretation of third-party certification requirements and approvals.
Also responsible for prototype, pre-launch and launches, SPC, FMEA, APQP, Control Plans and Continuous Improvement.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. April 1995 – January 2005
Lead Auditor
Led professional teams and participated in over 500 third-party international and domestic audits to International Quality System Standards requiring comprehensive knowledge of TS16949/QS9000/ISO9000//AS9000/TE /Six Sigma and its implementation, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, Continuous Improvement, and Military Specifications.
Created procedures and provided quality support including interpretation and updates to requirements.
Ford Motor Company May 1994 – April 1995
Quality Engineer (Consultant)
Ford Motor Company, EFHD
Lead program meetings with suppliers and customers to negotiated requirements.
Reviewed and approved components for customer and regulatory agencies.
Performed destructive/non-destructive testing, test analysis, warranty, customer relations activities and procedure creation.
Responsible for manufacturing review/production quality to ensure product is manufactured to customer requirements for multiple plants.
Managed and trained over 70 direct/indirect employees regarding acceptable wiring requirements.
Swan Brothers Ltd. May 1993 – April 1994
Consultant
35% productivity increase while reducing cost by 15% of a 100MM business.
Created, re-organized and re-defined the system and staffing using Lean and six sigma methods.
Created procedures for manufacturing and provided quality support.
Prepared and conducted training courses requirements and needs assessments.
Rohr Industries August 1988 – May 1993
Program Quality Engineering Manager
Managed floor operations in Israel, Europe and domestically for aircraft engine nacelle building and mating.
Successfully created acceptance criteria for sheet metal stampings and assemblies, wiring modules and frame components.
Successfully selected and evaluated suppliers for tier product selection for Airbus A340 and A320 nacelles.
Lead problem solving support for engineering and quality issues.
Verified and reported supplier program status internally and to the customer.
Lockheed Aerospace Corporation August 1980 – August 1988
Quality Rep.
Effectively interface with supplier's management in support of program/product issue resolution Represented Corporation by reviewing all quality aspects of manufactured components of the C130, C5 and C140 aircraft.
Successfully verified engineering requirements to include functional usage of sub-assemblies and assemblies.
QA Supervisor
Formally trained and managed 20 inspectors representing over 300 manufacturing employees regarding acceptance of drawings, wiring, sheet metal assembly, and customer acceptance.
Quality Engineer
Managed supplier engineering changes, volume increases and quality/warranty and field issues through the life of the program.
Conducted process audits to ensure supplier processes are robust to product acceptable product quality.
Solved process/design problems with suppliers using effective problem solving techniques.
Verified supplier program management and readiness in respect to new part releases and engineering changes.
Ford Motor Company April 1978 – January 1980
Quality Engineer
Managing supplier engineering changes, volume increases and quality - warranty - field issues through the life of the program.
Conducted process audits to ensure supplier processes are robust to product acceptable product quality.
Solved process and design problems with suppliers using effective problem solving techniques.
Verified supplier program management and readiness with respect to new parts releases and engineering changes.
Verified and reported supplier program status internally.
Effectively interfaced with supplier's management in support of program/product issue resolution.
EDUCATION
• Western Michigan University - Six Sigma Green Belt
• Western Michigan University – Bachelor of Science 2014
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