Engineer Quality

Meredith J. Van Valkenburgh

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Abstract:

• Experience: Team Player, Quality orientated, Troubleshooting/Root cause, Creative Problem solver,

8D, DOE, SPC, GD&T, welding, reading: print, charts,& graphs and data sheets, using quality tools,

ISO/TS16949 and AIAG methodology i.e. APQP, PPAP, PSW, PSO; who is inventive, intuitive, thinker

with customer focused, product/process improvements and solutions driven goals.

• Excellent Interpersonal skills with: communication, leadership, sales and presentation skills

• Ability to interface with professionals in multiple departments and cultures

• Excellent analytical mindset and logical problem solving skills

Education and Training:

MS, Quality – thesis, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

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BBS, Management, Operation Production Management, EMU, Ypsilanti, MI; 1991

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APQP/Control Plans certificated, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

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Warranty Analysis certificated, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan

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Injection Molding, G.E. Plastics, Kostal of America, Novi. MI

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Aviation Electronics theory and equipment, certificated, U.S. Navy – Naval Air

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• Continuing Education: Microsoft Office, AutoDesk’s AutoCAD Fundamentals, Minitab, Quality

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of quality practices and procedures i.e. PPAP, APQP, and ISO/TS16949

• Proven quality performance with expertise in automotive and aircraft quality

• Excellent communication skills, particularly in the area of establishing relationships and rapport

• Outstanding troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Extensive knowledge of electronics, electrical, electrical mechanical and mechanical devices

• Willing to travel or relocate as necessary

Experience:

Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Detroit, MI Automotive Tier 1 assembled parts Sept 2013 – Oct

2013)

Quality Engineer, Independent Contract (short term contract)

• Process Quality Engineer – Automotive Interment Panels.

• Answered Quality Concerns, 8D, to OEM

• Investigated root cause of failures 8D

Bayloff Stamped Products, Belleville, MI Automotive Tier 2 supplier of stamped parts June 2013 –

Sept 2013

Quality Engineer, Independent Contract (short term contract)

• Assist Quality Manager in general duties and quality functions

Generate Work Instructions

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Data entry and analysis

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Inteva Products LLX/EHD, Adrian, MI Automotive, Tier 1 assembled parts June 2012 – Sept

2012

Quality Engineer contract, (90 day contract

• PPAP coordinator, new products and product line (interior trim and plastics, Interment Panels)

• Reviewed PPAP submissions and commodities for correction and compliance, working with new

suppliers

• Worked with design engineers, suppliers and assemblers to resolve problems.

Meredith Electronics, Belleville, MI Consumer electronics June 2006 – June

2012

Entrepreneur, Owner Operator (contract/work offer from EHD)

• Performed repair and updates to laptops and desktop computers and hardware

• QC of finished projects

Lear Corp./Aerotek, Troy, MI Automotive Tier 1 supplier, seating July Sept 2004

Supplier Quality Engineer: Contract (involved in an auto accident, long recovery and economy crash)

• Executed quality audits of customers’ manufacturing process and documentation for PPAP

• Analyzed and made recommendations based on quality and safety issues

• Determined degree of risk involved in executing PPAP and PSOs on time

• Reviewed suppliers’ PPAPs to identify inadequacy or discrepancies

Delphi/Aerotek Automotive, Columbus, OH Automotive, Tier One supplier, IP May – July 2004

Quality Engineer: Contract (90 days contract)

• Developed quality documents i.e. Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEA (Process Failure

Mode and Effects Analysis) by conducted on sight review

Kostal of America, Novi, MI Automotive, Tier 1, 2 and 3 supplier, electronics Sept 1997 –

Feb 2003

Quality Engineer (new manager who wanted his own team)

• Traveled to suppliers and customers in response to quality issues

• Analyzed and identified quality issues and initiated corrective action, 7/8Ds and containment

• Reviewed PPAP/PSW information and sample prior to submissions

• Audited suppliers’ facilities and suggested changes

• Supported project and product launches, including ‘A’ surface components

Sub Assembly Inc. (ASI) Ann Arbor, MI pc board house Sept 1996 – Sept

1997

Supervisor, Production/Machine (better opportunities and compensation)

Populated printed circuit boards both surface and through hole

• Programmed and set up through hole and surface mount equipment for production.

• Applied instructions and set up production lines

• Conducted root cause analysis to the component level.

Military: National Defense

Aviation Electronic Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (E 6 P 1): U.S. Navy

• Conducted classroom and on the job training

• Supervised an Avionics Shop (Aircraft Electronic Repair and Overhaul).

• Conducted root cause analysis to the component level.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• PSW/PPAP (Production Part Approval • MS in Quality

Process) • APQP training

• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects • Quality Auditing

Analysis) • AIAG Methodology

• ISO/TS16949 compliance • APQP (Advanced Product Quality

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) Planning)

• Corrective Actions 7/8Ds

• Injection Molding Basics

• BBA in Management

Leadership

• Collaborative approach to working with both internal and external partners as well as with suppliers,

but also remain willing to push back as needed to mediate to for assure joint success

• Chaired a Downtown Development Authority (City of Belleville) and a church committee

• Managed two Avionics (electronic equipment)repair facilities (Butler Aviation and Universal Airlines)

• Administered an entrepreneurship (Home electronics sales and service employed up to 12)

Planning

• Coordinated: labor, materials and equipment to accomplish tasks

• Developed presentation materials for presentations

• Planned for financial endeavors and long term acquisition

• Developed plans for production or assembly of products

• Prepared for leading many departments in a cooperative effort to improve quality

Customer Relations

• Employed interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers and supplier

• Exercised professional demeanor and diplomacy with challenging customers; achieved customer

satisfaction and maintained company loyalty.

• Possesses confidence and patience to effectively communicate with others from all cultures and

economic and educational levels.

• Secured trust by cultivating product and general knowledge and expertise.

Automotive

• Inspected PPAP, PSW and Sample materials prior to acceptance into production.

• Inspected PPAP, PSW and Sample materials for correct GD&T

• Participated in product launches at a assembly plants

• Assisted in the generation of: Process Flow Charts, Control Plans, and PFEMAs

• Assisted in the development of new systems at OEM

Auditing

• Conducted on site reviews of suppliers, review supplier PPAP and timing

• Executed audits of processes to revealing any needs in the processing

• Reviewed standards, methods of testing and evaluating of products

• Traveled to customers and suppliers as necessary

Root Cause Analysis

• Analyzed and investigated nonconformities, attempting to address, correct or eliminate root causes

• Examined and identify what behaviors, actions, inactions, or conditions need to be changed

• Investigated the causes of failed using many dynastical tools

Troubleshooting

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and subsystems down to the component level

• Innovative, analytical, and big picture thinker, reputable strategies that drive process efficiency and

improvements.

• Analyzed and tested: electronics, electrical, mechanical and electrical mechanical

• Incorporated the use of many tools: statistical analysis tools, test and measuring equipment.

Areas of Expertise:

Team Building and Leadership, Supply Chain Project Management, Performance Analysis,

Management, Personnel Training,

Production and Inventory Management Cost Savings,

Strategic Planning, Problem Solving,

Process Improvements, Supply and Transportation Logistics,

Production Scheduling and Resource International Operations,

Allocation, Vendor Relations

Customer Relations,

Sales and Operations Planning

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