Quality Engineer
Resume:
MARK RICHARD HUBAKER
Avon Lake, OH 44012
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Engineering professional with over 15 years in Quality Engineering and Quality Management. Experienced
in automation, automotive & component assembly, Tier 1, Tier 2, supplier integration, and facility
operations. Expertise in process development, quality systems and management, automotive systems, plastics
and metals, fabricating, welding, robotics. Background includes Steel Purchasing, Steel Coating Strategies,
Factory processes and Precision Machining. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
Process Development Quality Systems Management Structured Problem
Solving
Supplier Quality TS-16949, ISO, APQP Gauging Systems
CAREER PROGRESSION
Swagelok Corporation-Quality System Management Willoughby Hills, OH 4/2011-Present
Senior Quality Engineer – Manufacturing and Quality Systems – Petroleum, Aerospace, High purity.
• Manage, create, and develop Quality and Inspection Plans for manufacturing.
• Develop and implement all aspects of PQP over multiple manufacturing platforms.
• Create gage, document, measurement and setup processes for each product on each platform.
• Participate in development of ‘smart gage’ measurement equipment and processes.
• Direction of site resource Supervisors, Inspectors, and Technicians.
• Support and assurance of Quality Procedures on the manufacturing floor.
• Encourage and apply feedback from manufacturing personnel for quality improvements.
Hi Quotient Solutions Cleveland, OH 4/2005-2/2011
Provided lead engineering services in research of steel coating strategies for Ford Motor Company.
Directed quality audits and implemented process improvements for AK Steel processing companies.
• Documented ~$4M annual savings to Ford Focus through zinc coating diversity.
• Documented TS-16949 / ISO-9001 compliance for steel processors-eastern US.
• Implemented six-sigma discipline to reduce or eliminate quality rejections.
• Presentation of potential weak areas to supplier management staff.
• Designed and implemented advanced technology error proofing inspection systems using
ultrasonic and laser measurement equipment integrated with bar coding / IT systems.
Gerstenslager Corporation Wooster, OH 4/2003-4/2005
Senior quality engineer and quality manager responsible for pre-launch of stamped components
and assemblies for the GM SSR program. Direct activities of 3 technicians to complete all articles of
PPAP for submission and approval. Create inspection criteria and documentation for dimensional
accuracy of purchased and manufactured components.
• Obtained PPAP approval for 33 components for General Motors.
• Interfaced with customer and GM assembly plant for continuous improvement.
• Managed corrective actions and directed 3rd party inspection / sorting as required.
Shiloh Corporation Wellington, OH 3/2001-3/2003
Senior quality engineer responsible for PPAP approvals, customer on-site sorting, customer
requests for quality data and continuous improvement. Measurement and data presentation of
incoming coiled steel for improved throughput and scrap reduction of press lines.
• Manage all customer corrective action requests and concerns for 100% supplier rating
• Manage on site customer sorting, as required
• Manage quality issues with GM, Ford, Chrysler and associated Tier 2 customers.
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General Motors Corporation Doraville, Georgia 6/1996-1/2001
Quality Engineering Management for the Interior Systems Group responsible for all quality
concerns involving vehicle interior components including electrical, seats, carpet, overhead,
trim, restraints, SRS, instrument panel, fit, function and appearance. Quality initiative
included direct interface with the body shop, design/release engineers, and supplier
representatives.
• Implemented trim changes for appearance and JD Power improvement
• Implemented IP fastener consolidation resulting in an annual saving of $1M
• Root cause and correction of SRS component to avoid a recall
• Root cause and correction of seat heater component to avoid a recall
• Implemented body shop engineering changes to improve trim assembly and fit/appearance
OTHER EXPERIENCE
The Lincoln Electric Company Cleveland, Ohio 7/1976-1/1996
Progression from technical sales (Iowa) to field service support, application engineering, Manager of
robotic applications.
Reclaimed lost business through product engineering for $350,000 increase in sales.
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Solved equipment design problem that opened new market areas for increased sales.
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Designed robot interfaces that opened new sales for equipment and consumables.
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Responsible for welding automation and vision systems applied to metal fabricating lines.
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Responsible for design and integration of new automation into existing fabrication systems.
Developed application parameters, programming, and control software with laser based vision
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systems for real time weld path and weld procedure guidance of robotic systems.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics Case Western Reserve University
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND AWARDS
• Shainin Statistical Engineering and Problem Solving – General Motors – Lordstown, OH.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing (greenbelt status) – ASQ/General Motors – Doraville, GA.
• Extensive PPAP experience.
• Advanced GD&T Training – Wellington, OH.
• Extensive experience with metal stamping and mechanical / hydraulic press lines.
• Quality Engineering Recognition Award– GM / American Sunroof Corporation.
• FMEA & Control Plan training – Phoenix – Indianapolis, IN.
• Launch Recognition Award – General Motors – Interior Systems Group.
• Past Chairman Recognition Award - American Welding Society D16 Technical Committee
for Robotic Welding Standards.
• OSHA Certification - General Industry Safety & Health.
• International Travel Capability – valid U.S. Passport.
• Experience with advanced Metrology and product measurement techniques. Utilization of
methods / measurement with Infinity, QCCALC, Minitab, Jenoptik, basic CMM, Contracer.
• Experience with precision machining concepts of high performance exotic alloys – Tsugami,
Index, Nakamura, Mori Seiki, Okuma, Hardinge, Cincinnati (Centerless Grinding).
• Proficient with “ARAS / Innovator”, Microsoft Office, and implementation of Quality
Control in manufacturing processes. Basic experience with Solid Works.
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