Peter J. Varga
**** * ***** ***. ***. F 630-***-**** (cell)
Carbondale, IL 62901 ***********@*****.***
Executive Summary
Talented professional with demonstrated success in lean implementation, statistical process control, personnel
management, and business research/analysis. Special interest and training in six sigma processes and continuous
improvement. Ability to rapidly assess and integrate new systems by taking a leadership role to develop and
communicate processes, motivate staff, monitor workflow, and evaluate results.
Education
• M.S. in Quality Engineering and Management December 2013
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
• B.S. in Industrial Technology May 2012
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
• A.S. in Engineering Technology, Emphasis on Mechanical Design May 2010
Morrison Institute of Technology, Morrison, IL
Experience
June 2013 – August 2013
AISIN Electronics Illinois, LLC, Marion, IL
Production Engineering Internship
• Completed two six sigma projects with signed affidavits
• Developed kanban system for tracking the use of spare machine parts
• Championed kaizen events aimed at decreasing machine faults, increasing utilization of workspace, designing
workspace fixtures, and controlling computer systems.
• Created check sheet system designed to evaluate, control, and monitor computer settings
• Materials procurement
• Aided in the addition of a new production line
June 2012 – Present
Southern Illinois Research Park, Carbondale, IL
Graduate Assistantship
• Constructed a comprehensive business plan for the Southern Illinois Airport
• Developed Manufacturing and Market Research for an emerging patent holder
• Generated a database of southern Illinois manufacturers designed to assist with company in-shoring
• Assisted in developing the Student Innovation Incubator program in support of students with small business ideas
January 2011 – May 2013
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, Carbondale, IL
Office Administrator
• Coordinated events, seminars, and meetings
• Acted as a support resource for small business tenants
August 2010 – Present
ASQ (Student Chapter), Carbondale, IL
Vice President
• Organized the Southern Illinois University ASQ quality conference.
• Scheduled factory tours intended to show students the inner workings of a quality department.
• Contacted local quality professionals to speak for students on the topic of quality related to their respective fields
Special Skills
Statistics, Factorial Design, 2k Factorial, DOE, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, NX, Microsoft Office
Awards & Activities
• Member of Saluki CEO Corps, a collegiate entrepreneurial organization
• Hand chosen by professor for consulting work with a large factory maintenance company