Eric W Hatton
*** ******** **. ? Oldsmar, Fla. **677
812-***-**** ? ***********@*****.***
Quality Engineering Profile
Over 8 Years' Technical Leadership Experience in Consumer Products and
Automotive Manufacturing Operations ? Responsible for New Product
Manufacturing Launches and Process Improvement
Analytical, efficient, and detailed-oriented Quality Engineer with over Ten
years experience in the areas of process improvement, new product
development, project management, assembly line support, capital projects,
and procuring equipment. Able to make technical decisions on processes and
equipment. Works well in a team environment as well as on individual
assignments. Excellent technical writing skills. Work closely with
Chrysler and Kia quality engineers and receiving inspection on continuous
part improvement and root cause and countermeasures for defects. Can read
and understand part drawings. Visit customers and sub suppliers to improve
overall quality through quality systems audit, PPAP and PFEMA reviews, and
process audits. Work closely with engineering department and manufacturing
team members during trial stages to ensure a smooth start up start of
production. Tracked sort results at suppliers and in house, developed
problem follow up sheets, and developed one point lessons.
CORE SKILL AREAS
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project, quality tools such as QS
Quality plans SPC, PFMEA, Lean/6 Sigma (kaizen) principles, QS-9000 and
ISO-9000 quality system, Fanuc and Motoman Robotics, Okuma and Fanuc-based
CNC Lathes, All types of Gauging Micrometers, Cylinder Gage, Surface finish
Gage, Calipers and more.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NTN Driveshaft, Columbus, IN 2004 to Present
NTN is an OEM manufacturer of constant velocity joints (CVJs) for the
automotive industry.
Quality Engineer (2004 to Present
Reporting to Quality Division Manager. Responsible
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS:
. Work closely with Chrysler, Dana, Kia and Mercedes Benz quality
engineers and receiving inspection on continuous part improvement and
root cause and countermeasures for defects. Can read and understand
part drawings. Visit customers and sub suppliers to improve overall
quality through quality systems audit, PPAP review, and process
audits. Work closely with engineering department and manufacturing
team members during trial stages to ensure a smooth start up start of
production. Tracked sort results at suppliers and in house, developed
problem follow up sheets, and developed one point lessons.
. Responsible for all models during pre production including low volume
production trials, high volume production trials, start of mass
production, and for the duration of the model. Answered quality
problem reports issued by Chrysler, Dana, Kia and Mercedes Benz in
the 5 why format. Investigate part defect issues to find root cause
and counter measure. Performed weekly quality audits on manufacturing
lines, gage R & R, part capability studies, and helped develop
packaging requirements for new product.
. Was the technical lead on many process improvement and cost savings
projects (kaizen).
. Worked as a team member with Director of Engineering, Production
Staff, and plant Electrical Engineer to improve existing operations in
order to maximize production throughput. .
. National Linen / G & K Services ~ Indianapolis, IN
1988 to 2004
Initially hired for outside Sales Representative and was promoted to
Account Manager, supervising ten routes. In charge of providing clients
with various product options and ensuring timely delivery of services
EDUCATION & RECOGNITION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ~ Business Administration Northeast Louisiana
University ~
Work related training: ~ Toyota Business Practices (TBP) (8-Step Problem
Solving)
Chrysler ~ 8D / Fishbone training, PFEMA / Control Plan training
Toyota ~ Lean/6 Sigma (kaizen) principles training