Quality Engineer

Gerardo Torres Loya

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

*** ***** **** ****** ***. # 4 Rutherfordton NC 28139 828-***-****

acehva@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

. Process improvements, AIAG Core Tools, SPC, DOE & Problem

solving,.

. Achieved cost reduction targets by implementing Six Sigma

& Lean Manufacturing Techniques

. Participated in six successful launches of automotive

industries in Mexico and USA.

. Managed engineers, technicians, data clerks and operators

in different areas of a high volume manufacturing plant.

. Participated as Lead auditor/Management Representative in

preparing and achieved ISO/TS-16949:2002, ISO 9001:2000

certifications in two manufacturing plants.

. Quality management systems implementation, maintenance and

improvement.

AREAS OF STRENGTH:

. Quality Management System (Third Party, Internal, External

& Layered Audits)

. Core Tools (PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, APQP)

. Process Improvement by using Six Sigma and Lean

Manufacturing tools

. Problem Solving (K.T., 8D)

. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma

. Supplier Development

. Statistical Process Control

EDUCATION:

Instituto Tecnol gico Regional de Chihuahua, M xico. 1981.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering with a major in

Electronics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Timken Corporation

Principal Quality Engineer

Rutherfortdton NC

December 2011 up to date (salary 83K/Year)

. Lead Auditor for AS-9100C QMS, responsible scheduling

and Corrective / Preventive actions implementation

and effectiveness verification.

. Responsible for Layered Process Audits and Corrective

/ Preventive actions implementation

. Process variation and process capability Analysis and

action plans implementation

. Scrap reduction, risk analysis (PFMEA's and MSA)

Precor Strength LLC

Sr. Quality Engineer

Whitsett NC

September 2009 to Dec 2011(Salary 76K/ Year)

. Responsible for Supplier development and supplier

certification

. Perform functions pertaining to discrepant material,

including working with other functional areas within

the facility and off-site location to contain and

correct the immediate situation, drive to root cause,

and prevent future non-conformances

. Investigate customer issues regarding our product

quality and facilitate appropriate resolution.

. Maintain log of customer quality issues and records

of investigations and resolution.

Collection, organization and meaningful analysis of

quality data in ways to support root cause analysis

and improvement plans and implementation.

Berger Safety Textiles LP / Narricot Industries LLC Continuous

Improvement Manager / Q.A. Manager

South Hill and Boykins VA. August

2002 to December 2008(Salary 65K /Year)

. Responsible for Quality Control dept in a Seatbelt Plant.

Achieved ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO-9001:2000 & ISO/IEC17025

certifications

. Improved 10% First Quality Yield and reduced Customer

complaints in 50% in one year.

. Management representative for ISO/TS16949 & ISO9001

successfully implemented

. Responsible for Implementing all documents needed for the

Quality Management System

. Continuous improvements projects and Lead auditor in TS-

16949

. Responsible for QC Lab certification under A2LA (ISO

17025:2002) Norm.

. APQP for Airbags, run at rates AIAG core tools.

TRW Automotive Six Sigma Black Belt

Washington, MI

March 2001 August 2002

. Responsible for process improvement project

implementation and cost reductions.

. Responsible for teaching Six Sigma to green belt level.

. Coach and mentor Green Belts projects on process

improvement Projects.

. Monitor cost reduction objectives and present results to

upper management

. Support manufacturing processes from design phase to

start of production with quality and manufacturing

issues..

TRW Automotive/Aguirre Safety Technologies (TRW / MIIM J.V.)

Manufacturing Engineering Mgr.

Detroit, MI

Dec. 1998- March

2001(Salary 53K / Year)

. Developed documents for Production Parts Approval Process

(PPAP), in a side curtain and rollover airbags

manufacturing facility.

. Trained workforce in lean manufacturing principles.

. Developed plant measurables for Quality Operation System.

. Participated in launching of new side curtains

manufacturing lines.

TRW Occupant Restraints ALPS (Accelerated

lean production system) Project Facilitator

Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico

Dec. 1996- Dec. 1998

. Managed a cost reduction program and implemented some

elements of Toyota Production System such as; Poka

Yokes, One Piece Flow, Five S's, TPM and 8 kinds of

waste.

. Reduced model changeover from 2 hours to 20 minutes by

using Single Minute Exchange of die Technique (SMED).

. Achieved an overall cost reduction target of 40% of

Compressible cost on a high volume manufacturing plant

without sacrificing product quality and efficiency.

TRW Occupant Restraints

Maintenance Superintendent

Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico

1992-1996

. Trained workforce on Total Productive Maintenance

techniques in order to reduce downtime from 1 hour to 20

min. per shift.

. Developed and reduced yearly maintenance department

budget.

. Equipment troubleshooting and support technicians with

equipment problems.

. Managed five engineers, sixty-seven technicians, five

lead technicians and four data clerks.

. Developed maintenance measurables for Quality Operation

System such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness and

Reliability and Maintainability Indexes.

. Responsible for mistake proofing index and audits for

error proofing devices.

. Coordinated the design of mistake proofing devices for

every manufacturing operation in the plant.

Motion Control Technology (Warner Electric)

Manufacturing Services Manager

Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico

1990-1992

. Responsible for production equipment, buildings, tool

crib and environmental issues.

. Implemented a computerized maintenance management system,

including spare parts control and conducting

environmental surveys.

. Responsible for 4 engineers, 15 technicians and 3 data

clerks.

. Responsible for equipment and machinery installation and

facility startup.

Tableros de Yeso de Chihuahua

Plant Superintendent

Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico

1987-1990

. Responsible for performance in a gypsum wallboard plant.

. Responsible for production, engineering and maintenance

departments.

. Responsible for equipment and machinery installation and

facility startup.

Packard Electric Mexican Operations

Maintenance Supervisor

Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico

1985-1987

. Responsible for production equipment, buildings, tool

crib and environmental areas.

. Implemented predictive and preventive maintenance system,

including spare parts control, conducted environmental

surveys.

. Developed process letters, capability studies for

equipment.

Computer skills: Microsoft office 2000, Microsoft Projects, Auto Cad

light, SPC Software and Minitab.

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish.

Six Sigma: Six Sigma Black Belt: certified by Rath and Strong.

(August 2002)

Immigration Permanent resident (Green Card)

Status:

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