JIM PERWAIZ

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive Tier-1 Lean Quality Improvement & Prevention, Validation and Product

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Development experience-Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Lean/Six-Sigma

methods, Value-Stream Mapping, Problem-Solving, 5-Whys, Root-Cause Analysis,

FMEA, Control Plans, Design/Process based Mistake-Proofing, 5S, TPM and PPAP.

Strong Program Management experience-launch, tooling, timing, costing, engineering

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change control, customer and supplier deliverables and JIT Plant process/assembly.

Solid Leader/Owner; Exceptional Drive; Proactive and Team Player.

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EXPERIENCE

Quality Engineer, (June 2013 – Present)

Associated Materials Inc., Kinston, NC

Lead product quality improvement; manufacturing process capabilities; improve plant

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KPIs; root-cause investigations and robust corrective actions; implement and sustain

standard work/methods. Ensure compliance with all government and industry standards.

Champion and drive Kaizen projects to improve quality and productivity.

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Manage and mentor team of quality technicians to ensure quality improvement.

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Quality Engineer, (Nov 2010 – May 2013)

Moen Inc., New Bern, NC

Reduce PPM and PFMEA RPNs>100; use plant based design/fixture error proofing; led

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disciplined problem solving activities (A3) on shop floor; implement rapid permanent

corrective actions and robust verification (data based).

Identify, manage and successfully complete prevention-based projects; lead & facilitate

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kaizen events to visibly improve quality and process controls on the shop floor.

Perform advance quality planning activities to continuously improve processes and new

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product quality. Conduct quality audits on systems, products and processes.

Quality Manager (Dec 2009 – Oct 2010)

Russel Metals Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Champion all quality control and prevention activities; streamline ISO 9001 quality

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system; problem solving, 5-Whys, mistake-proofing, 5S, FMEA and PPAP/ISIR.

Lead and drive continuous improvement (>25%) projects through design and process

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changes. Reduce product cost and enhance quality. Improved process capability.

Develop and execute lean manufacturing processes for metal (flat & tube lasers; press

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brakes) and laminate (routers) processing machines. Value-stream mapping and TPM.

Quality/Engineering Manager (Dec. 2008 – Dec. 2009)

Jodale Perry Corporation, Morden, Manitoba, Canada

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JIM PERWAIZ

3200 Carey Rd, Kinston, NC 28504 919-***-****

Lead all Quality/ISO 9001 related activities such as G8D, Control Plan, Problem-solving,

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DFA/DFM, PPAP, 5S, Supplier development, Poke-Yoke and Continuous Improvement.

Lead all engineering activities for Roll-Over Protective Structures and complete cab

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assembly that included new product/process designs, structures, sheet metal,

mechanisms, headliner-roof assy, wire-harness, upholstery and regulatory validation.

Manage and implement OEM Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) cab programs for

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tractors, commercial mowers and utility vehicles to meet company targets for retention,

growth and profitability. Mentor and motivate direct report staff.

Lead Engineer (Feb. 2003-Oct. 2008)

Faurecia Automotive Seating, Troy, MI

Launched complete front & rear seat systems, Chrysler JS 2007-09 & GM Malibu 2004

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programs, from initial design concept through production that included structural systems

(frames/tracks/head restraints/cables), occupant classification system/sensors, SAB,

electrical systems/wire-harness assembly, heating, trim, foam and studio styling.

Executed system architect development that included Quality Planning, FMEA,

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study/package drawings and layouts, Control Plans, DFA/DFM, DVP&R/testing

(structural/safety/vibration/durability), BOM, material selection and benchmarking.

Supervised project, design and test engineers to ensure that their deliverables meet all

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design, timing, and cost requirements by giving them clear and complete directions

regarding design concepts, APQP, key characteristics (SC/CC) and requirements.

Reduced design & development cost and timing by leading offshore engineering

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resources.

Provided key input for future innovative product development concepts and formulated

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primary fit, form and function requirements.

Senior Engineer/Program Manager (Oct. 1998-Feb. 2003)

Ford Division, Lear Corporation, Dearborn, MI

Released complete front and rear seat systems (P225, MY00-03; Cal-1, MY02; S197,

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MY05), from initial design concept through production and post-production that included

structural systems (frames/recliners/cables/ISOFIX/tracks/head restraints), electrical

systems/wire-harness assembly, heating and cooling, trim, foam and studio styling.

Launched major cost-save VA/VE rear seat latch system MY00.

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Led project, test engineers and designers to meet all engineering deliverables.

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Managed the Cal-1 program launch-push suppliers; tooling kick-off, tracking and PPAP;

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material and build coordination/delivery; Ford Plant Support-Nova Audits, Aims Issues.

Developed launch plan, preparedness and APQP deliverables status monitoring.

Product Applications Engineer (Mar. 1997-Oct. 1998)

Chrysler Business Team, Breed Technologies, Sterling Heights, MI

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3200 Carey Rd, Kinston, NC 28504 919-***-****

Managed Minivan seatbelt program from concept design through production and launch.

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Prepared program proposals/plans; costing and timing estimates.

Integrated seatbelts with seats, electronic controller, and wire harness assy. Developed

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safety restraint mechanisms-buckle pretensioner, retractors, and ATL, Hall-effect sensor,

latch-plates to meet customer design goals and objectives.

Implemented VA/VE and mistake-proofing projects. Interfaced with customer assembly

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plants for launch, production and quality issues.

Restraint Systems Engineer (Mar. 1996-Mar. 1997)

Product Engineering, Quality Safety Systems (Toyota supplier), Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Resolved quality/performance issues by directly interfacing with North American and

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Japanese customers. Delivered presentations to customers and suppliers on program and

technical issues. Interfaced with Toyota Technical Center, Japan and USA.

Performed VA/VE analysis, DFMEA, and developed solutions to manufacturing and

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performance issues. Provided engineering support to production cells.

Designed safety restraint mechanisms-buckles and retractors, latch-plates, D-Rings,

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brackets, safety fasteners and seatbelt assemblies for the Toyota Sienna minivan.

Cooling Systems Engineer (1993-Feb. 1996)

R&D Engineering, Siemens Electric Limited, London, Ontario, Canada

Designed optimized electric cooling and HVAC systems for customer programs-Ford,

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Chrysler, BMW and VW. Systems Design AQP Team Leader for production CATIA

models, FMEA, DOE, DV/PV tests, PPAP and customer interface.

Performed structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) of shrouds, axial fans and

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motor components using the SDRC I-DEAS software.

Developed and implemented the prototyping program which involved NC programming,

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CNC machining, CMM verification and CAD/CAM data exchange. This program

generated yearly savings of more than $175,000.

Coordinated the cooling systems design cycle reduction program.

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Research & Teaching Assistant (1990-1992)

Heat Transfer Laboratory, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Utilized finite element analysis (FEA/CFD) techniques-FIDAP, Fluent and I-DEAS for

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fluid-flow, stress and thermal analysis.

Developed the Unsteady Flow Inducer Wind Tunnel for radiator cooling studies.

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Acquired and analyzed airflow/pressure/temperature data using ILS-a computer based

data acquisition system.

Tutored CADKEY, Computer Graphics, Solid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat

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Transfer to undergraduate students.

Project Engineer (1984-1986)

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3200 Carey Rd, Kinston, NC 28504 919-***-****

Structure, Testing & Propulsion Section, SUPARCO, Karachi, Pakistan

Designed and tested rocket components such as separation rings, control surfaces, lugs,

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flanges, welded attachments, etc. using the Finite Element and Experimental Stress

Analysis Techniques according to ISO/Military specifications.

Established the Precision Machine Shop capable of manufacturing pressure

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vessel/military vehicle prototypes for design and manufacturing evaluations. Responsible

for feasibility studies, project planning, selection and procurement of machine tools

(CNC machining centers, lathes, etc.) and shop layout design.

Supervised machine shop personnel, technicians and draftspersons.

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EDUCATION

M.E.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (1987-1989)

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The University of Western Ontario (UWO)

London, Ontario, Canada

B.E.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (1979-1983)

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Bosphorous University

Istanbul, Turkey

TRAINING

Mistake-Proofing and Robust Design. Statistical Design (DFSS).

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Green-Belt and Lean Manufacturing (Yellow Belt). Project Management.

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Design for Assembly/Design for Manufacturing (DFA/DFM).

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8-D Root Cause Analysis, Service Efficiency and Warranty Analysis.

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PUBLICATIONS

Five technical publications-list available on request.

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AWARDS

Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Ministry of Colleges & University.

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Outstanding Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Mech. Eng, UWO.

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INTERESTS

Avid interest in volunteer work–Rotary International, ASHA Detroit, Big Brothers.

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