Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
DAVID BERNARD STEELE
New Hope MN, 55428 email: *******@*******.***
* ************* / ******* *******
Over 15 years of Quality experience, from Quality Technician to Quality
Manager.
Expert at implementing ISO 9000 and QS 9000 Standards.
Superior process streamlining and improvements of Quality standards.
Excel at production environment analysis and problem solving.
Specialize in statistical analysis and capability studies.
Coordination and supervision of line staff, production workers and
department.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Technology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Minor: Computer Science
ASQ, CQE completed Six Sigma Green belt
1 QUALITY ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
Quality Assurance Engineer
VEA Nortrak Inc.
07/09-06/13
Cheyenne, WY
> Participated in new product launches ensuring selected suppliers are
capable of meeting requirements.
> Headed supplier evaluations and audits
> Collaborated with cross-functional resources, providing data analysis
and strategy development
> Played a key role in the assessment and development of Nortrak
suppliers.
> Drove continuous improvement in supplier quality with assigned
suppliers.
> Performed on site supplier readiness evaluations.
Quality Assurance Manager
Gear Wizard Inc.
04/08-05/09
South Holland, IL
> Developed lean manufacturing utilized 5S system.
> Monitored and optimized manufacturing processes troubleshoot problems,
improved efficiency by 11%.
> Ensured quality by measuring, analyzing and controlling improved
processes by applying six sigma methodologies.
> Wrote and submitted proposals for cost reduction and productivity
improvements.
> Extensive use and application of Total Quality Management principles.
> Reorganized plant wide calibration system, implemented schedule for
inventory of 300 measuring devices and maintained all certification
records.
Quality Assurance Manager
Schmid Tool & Engineering Co.
05/07-02/08
Franklin Park, IL
> Managed daily workflow of eight inspectors in fast paced lean
manufacturing facility.
> Monitored and optimized manufacturing processes troubleshoot problems,
improved efficiency by 15%.
> Ensured quality by measuring, analyzing and controlling improved
processes by applying six sigma methodologies.
> Wrote and submitted proposals for cost reduction and productivity
improvements.
> Extensive use and application of Total Quality Management principles.
> Reorganized plant wide calibration system, implemented schedule for
inventory of 300 measuring devices and maintained all certification
records.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Aerotek, Engineering CE
08/06-01/07
Flexi-Mat Inc. Plainfield, IL
> Review processes and practices to educate other on procedures to build
quality.
> Reported data and analyzed process to drive improvements in quality and
productivity.
> Test and measured finished products, components, and assemblies for
functioning.
> Improved projects and continuous improvement specialists to track
projects, and take corrective actions as needed to help keep them on
track.
> Reported on progress of improvement projects using six sigma methods to
evaluate the effectiveness of the projects in meeting company goals.
> Performed failure mode and root cause analysis for nonconforming
components and products
> Products manufactured were pet beds.
Quality Assurance Manager
Globe Turbocharger Specialties, Inc. Reno, NV
12/03-05/06
> Utilized material review board (MRB) procedures
> Designed developed and evaluated production processes including Quality
Control improvements.
> Analyzed and interpreted operational production data ensuring performance
of daily expectations.
> Developed training material on Quality techniques as Design of
Experiments and Statistical Process Control.
> SPC analysis of customers' specifications of completed work product.
> Developed lean manufacturing utilized 5S system for reducing quality non-
conformances by 26%.
Quality Assurance Engineer
7/00-10/03
Ron-Vik, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
> Inspected and calibrated testing equipment and created and verified
processes to determine non-conforming product.
> Experienced testing and evaluation of supplier's products and services.
> Experienced with Statistical Process Control Charts on a daily basis to
monitor non-conformance product.
> Experienced in record keeping and file organization using MS office
software.
> Experienced with JIT and kanban inventory systems.
> Implementation of (FMEA) to reduce day-to- day manufacturing problems.
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