Quality Engineer

BRADLEY J . BAGWELL

**** ***** **.

Kokomo, IN **902

765-***-**** ~ *********@*****.***

Qualifications and Professional Synopsis:

Extensive Leadership experience in Developing, Implementing and Monitoring Quality and Operations Systems for a Global Manufacturing Organization. Expertise in Developing and Leading Training Programs and Processes to promote Continuous Learning. Demonstrated Strategic Planning, Training, and Development experience across numerous countries

and cultures. Proven Technical Expertise, along with exceptional Analytical Thinking, Quality Systems Management,Problem Resolution, and Communication Skills. Ability to exert Tremendous levels of Influence throughout the organization by working with all levels of Internal and External personnel, aligning Division and Company objectives to Exceed Goals.

Proven track record of achieving Success within challenging and dynamic Environments, spearheading Organizational Initiatives, and driving Performance/Process Improvements, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control programs.

Areas of Expertise and Relevant Certifications:

ISO TS 16949 ~ ISO 9000 & QS 9000 Lead Assessor ~ 6-Sigma Green Belt

Shainin Red-X ~ Multi-Country / Multi-Cultural Leadership ~ Quality Systems Management

Process Implementation ~ Financial Management ~ Strong Analytical Skills

Lean Manufacturing Systems ~ ASQ Certified Quality Engineer & Quality Auditor

Quality Assurance/Control ~ Team Facilitation ~ Project Management

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

BAGWELL EVENTS, LLC (Kokomo, IN) – Owner/Operator: 2008 to Present

Full P&L responsibility for 6 Brand Names under the Bagwell Events, LLC company name

22% Growth through increased revenues, identify unnecessary overhead spending, and streamline processes

25% increase in Repeat and Referral Business through focus on Business Development – Identify potential customers, educate customers on products and services offered, and creates custom solutions to customer needs

10% Increase in on-time delivery through improved Inventory Control processes

Full Payroll and Tax responsibility to company staff, ensures accurate benefits, deductions, and compensation

Conduct internal and collaborative Market Analysis to determine proper strategies to grow business

Cost Allocation – service, delivery, and labor needs, purchases of new equipment, and maintenance on current assets

Develops relationships with outside suppliers to sell their products for additional revenue-producing opportunities

HOWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER - ELECTED OFFICIAL (Kokomo, IN) 1993 to 2008

Howard County Plan Commission; Team Lead for Reviewing and Approving Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Construction Plans to ensure Safety and Quality for Business Owners and Residents of Howard County

Executive Secretary on the US 31 Coalition Board of Directors; Ensure Proper Planning and Financial Management for Property Owners, Government Offices, and Residents for Major Highway Re-routing and Construction

City of Firsts Automotive Heritage Board of Directors; Approval and Oversight of Planning and Financial Management

Howard County Drainage Board; Liaison between Property Owners and Government with all County Drainage Issues

Region 4 Workforce Development Board (Chief Elected Official for the 14 County Regional Board); Focus on Maintaining Low Unemployment Rates

GENERAL MOTORS / DELCO ELECTRONICS / DELPHI ELECTRONICS (Kokomo, IN) 1984 to 2008

Operations Manager, Global Systems and Service Parts (2003 - 2008)

Developed common operating systems for all manufacturing locations by evaluating best practices at 18 manufacturing locations in 9 countries, consolidating best practices, and implementing those best practices at all manufacturing locations.

Managed a cross-functional team to evaluate criteria for establishing a Low Volume, Past Model manufacturing operation. Resulted in the consolidation of Past Model manufacturing from 7 locations into a single operation within an existing manufacturing location, including the establishment of a manufacturing area for Delphi Medical's

production.

Manager, Customer Quality Improvement (2002 - 2003)

Managed the customer return process to lead the customer return elimination effort.

Scheduled Delphi Executive visits to targeted customer assembly pla nts to build relationships and drive the importance of the effort.

Manager, Customer Support Engineering (1999 - 2002)

Managed a team of Customer Support Engineers assigned to all North American Truck Assembly Plants, Hummer Assembly Plant, and Harley-Davidson Assembly Plants.

Directed the problem resolution efforts as quality issues arose to eliminate the cause, contain the problem, and prevent similar problems from occurring at other assembly plants, including Car Assembly Plants.

Manager, Quality Systems and Quality Science Training (1994 - 1999)

Managed the development, implementation and monitoring of a global quality system, including the evaluation, selection and implementation of an electronic document management system for all global manufacturing locations, Engineering sites and Sales offices in over 12 countries.

Delphi participant on AIAG Team developing APQP and PPAP requirements as well as lead into QS9000.

Managed a team of Quality Science Trainers responsible for training in Quality Engineering, Shainin, and specialty training classes.

Quality Engineer, International Business Unit (1990 - 1994)

Managed the development of Quality Engineering activities for the newly established International Business Unit.

Evaluated customer quality requirements and prepared International manufacturing locations for customer visits /

quality audits.

Supplier Quality Engineer (1986 - 1990)

Audited assigned suppliers' quality systems to assure quality products are provided to Delphi's manufacturing locations. Assigned suppliers included semiconductor suppliers, from wafer fabs to final assembly, and aluminum and zinc die casters.

Quality Engineer, Central Quality Engineering (1984 - 1986)

Implemented a quality monitoring system in the Air Control manufacturing area.

Developed sections of the Workmanship Standards Manual.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Indiana University, Indiana

Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, Indiana

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