Project Manager Quality Control

Matthew I. Clacher

**** *** ******* ****, ********* Al, 35674

Cell 256-***-****

*********@*****.***

Dear Sir or Madam:

This letter is to thank you for the opportunity to review my resume.

I look forward to meeting with you to demonstrate the scope of my abilities

and how they will fit your needs precisely.

The enclosed resume outlines the education and hands on training that I

obtained through the years of experience in Quality Engineering as well as

my other jobs beforehand. I feel that I can be an asset to your team. I

deeply care about my job tasks and possess the drive to get the job done.

What my resume does not reveal is my professional demeanor and appearance.

In a working environment, these qualities are of the utmost importance in

dealing with customers as well as co-workers. In me, you will discover a

reliable, detail oriented, and extremely hard-working individual; one who

will serve as a model to encourage other staff members to demonstrate the

same high standard of professionalism.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I believe I can be a useful and

valuable member of your team. Please contact me at 256-***-****.

Sincerely,

Matthew I. Clacher

OBJECTIVE: Multi-skilled individual seeking to obtain a challenging

position in the manufacturing industry that will enable me to utilize my

experience, training, and proficiency to provide opportunities for growth

and advancement.

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

Seven years of Quality Engineering experience. Over nine years of

increasing responsibilities in manufacturing, product development, quality

control, Warehousing, distribution and product procurement; with

specialized expertise in developing and implementing successful

developmental procedures, training procedures, identifying defective

products, and product frequency flow control. Throughout my career, I have

been frequently selected for positions of increasing responsibility where I

have reduced costs, improved performance and revenue without affecting

quality. I am a dedicated professional with excellent qualifications

relating to mechanical engineering, researching and testing. Efficient and

detail orientated with superb time management skills, extremely motivated,

enthusiastic, and self-accountable with a positive attitude interfacing

effectively with all levels of management and associates from diverse

backgrounds. I have an excellent ability to learn and work quickly and

accurately in fast-paced situations. I am able to lead teams to meet

expectations on time and within budget, exceeding goals. Results oriented,

effective team leader with a proven ability to proactively identify and

solve problems.

HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS

. Seven years of Quality Engineering experience

. Seven years of teaching and developmental research

. Developed and implemented Resource Tracking

. Developed and implemented new Quality Assurance Directives

. Researched and developed alternative weapon designs for the M-240 Machine

gun

. Developed strong relationships with customers, reducing PPM and

assisting in problem solving / resolution with the OEM

. Developed process for evaluating Metalizing and coatings defects

. Designed and implemented several technical evaluations

. Ten years of dedicated service to the United States Air Force

. Six years of conducting internal audits and efficiency reports

. Microsoft certified, Proficient in Access, PowerPoint, Word,

Excel, Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, DOS, ISO 9000, TS 16949,

ISO 9001

. Developed Access training databases for tracking quality control

measures

. Developed part approval / part submission warrants packets for

final customer approval

. Created training manuals, lesson plans and conducted training

for military security and weapons manufacturing personnel

. Developed technical documentation and schematics

. Nine years of Asset Oversight, and Quality Control Experience

. Created training manuals, lesson plans,

. Developed Gauges to validate the assembly process and keep the

process within the specified tolerances

. Seven years of experience with defect control of the Vacuum

Metalizing/ Thermal Spray process

EXPERIENCE

. Experienced in working with the coating and metalizing process

of injection molded products

. Provided PPAP for new program launches for Nissan, and Toyota

. Implemented procedures that eliminated backlog of test work

through personal involvement and field testing

. Managed Quality control from the OEM automotive manufacturing level

. Developed, Documented and Inspected Quality Control programs

. Implemented all design and process quality related functions

through ANQP process which include Risk Analysis, QFD, Control

Plans, DOE's, FMVSS Testing, GR&R, PPAP's, FEMA's SPC,

Capability Analysis and additional tools related to the APQP

process

. Experienced in developing operational budgets and implementation

cost control measures

. Coordinated all testing of all metalized /coated components for

reflectivity using FMVSS/CMVSS standards for finalized PPAP

. Coordinated and evaluated warranty concerns by developing and

implementing countermeasures to prevent flow out between

multiple plants

. Experienced in certifying products and ensuring quality control

measures are met

. Improved daily UPH (Units Per Hour) by developing and

implementing new processes that reduced man hours and overall

expenses

. Cross-trained associates in different departments to support

high volume workloads

. Counseled and coached associates regarding job performance, and

methods of performing job tasks

. Experienced in the testing requirements for metalized / coated

components (Environmental, Temperature related, Moister)

(Scratch Test Adhesion, KOH Testing, Film Thickness Testing)

. Implemented different strategies in workforce planning that

contributed to exceeding and maintaining operational needs

. Experienced in evaluating the Runoff of injected molded /

metalized and coated parts to ensure proper customer quality

(Production Validation)

. Successfully launched several programs with the same need dates

and meet all goal requirements on time

. Experienced in compiling and analyzing data related to

manufacturing defects and quality concerns

. Certified to develop and teach any program in a lesson plan format

. Experienced utilizing precision measurement equipment

. Experienced in the areas of CAD, manufacturing, Quality Control,

Gauge Design, Fixture Design, Inspection, and research and

development

. Managed a staff of 30 + employees

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL)

Quality Engineer/ Quality Control Engineer/ Supplier Compliance/ Research

and Development/ New Launch Development

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

July 2011, Present

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (TMMTX)

Quality Engineer/ Supplier Compliance/ Project Manager/ Site Coordinator/

Research and Developmental

San Antonio, Texas

August 2009, July 2011

FNH USA/ Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal

Quality Engineer/ Process Engineer/ Research and Developmental/ New Launch

Development

Columbia, South Carolina

March 2007, April 2009

United States Air Force USAF

Security Forces/ Combat Arms Instructor/Supervisor/Scheduler/Safety

NCO/Information Security Manager/ Risk Management NCO/ Quality Control

Compliance NCO/ Hazmat Compliance NCO/ Logistics NCO/ Merchandizing

Procurement Manager/ Project Manager

San Antonio, Texas

April 1998 - April 2007

EDUCATION TRAINING

The University Of Iowa

Bachelor of Science Engineering

Iowa City, Iowa

2003 - 2008

Community College of the Air Force CCAF

CCAF Diploma

San Antonio, Texas

2003 - 2007

United States Air Force

Specialized Training Instructor, Logistics, Firearms, Law Enforcement

Texas/ Guam/ Nebraska

1998 - 2007

United States Air Force

Training instructor school

San Antonio, Texas

2003 - 2007

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