Quality
Resume:
CRAIG R. DAVIDSON
Knightsbridge
Shelby
Twp., Michigan 48315
***************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
A quality engineering position where my experience, ingenuity and enthusiam
will be utilized to develop cost effective solutions to engineering
problems and improve the efficiency of a company's manufacturing effort.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
Extensive mechanical engineering experience in the automotive and defense
industries. Areas of expertise include Quality, BIW, full vehicle, cost
estimating, design, processing, machines,
tooling, labor, and assembly. Familiar with PC applications and software
including MS Powerpoint, Excel, Project, Word, Lotus Notes and AutoCAD.
Possess a Tool and Die Maker Journeyman Card.
EXPERIENCE:
INTEVA PRODUCTS Troy, MI 8/12-
10/14
Advance Quality Engineer
Contracted by EHD
. Performed Advance Quality(APQP) activities on door trim, instrument
panels, door latches, and sunroofs for Ford, General Motors,
Chrysler and Volkswagen.
. Involved in program Supplier sourcing, manufacturing feasibility
capability assessments.
CAPARO VEHICLE COMPONENTS Novi, MI 3/12-
4/12
Quality Engineer
Contracted by EHD
. Lead problem-solving activities and improve quality issues of welding
and metal stampings.
JCI(Johnson Controls Inc.) Detroit, MI
2/11-4/11
Quality Engineer
Contracted by QES
. Provided production product launch support for 2012 Ford Focus front
and rear seating systems.
. Analyzed design, processes, tooling, equipment, and product quality
for a successful launch.
ACH(Ford) Dearborn, MI 9/06-
11/08
Supplier Development Engineer (SDE)
Contracted by RGBSI
* Improved Supplier manufacturing performance and quality metrics by
resolving issues to Ford.
FAURECIA
Fraser, MI 3/06-6/06
Liaison Engineer
Chrysler(DCX) Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
* Product launch consultant for '07 Daimler Chrysler Sebring pilot build
quality/validation process.
GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN/QUALITY Pontiac, MI
12/04-7/05
Tool Move Coordinator
Contracted by AILS Corp.
GM Engine & Transmission Plants
* Coordinated Supplier request to relocate components, equipment, tools, or
facilities.
ASC Vehicle Technologies Oak Park,
MI 1/03-12/04
Supplier Quality Engineer(SQE) Contracted
by AILS Corp.
* Coordinated Supplier PPAP activities for module sub-assembly of Hardtop
Interior Trim,
BIW Sheet Metal Structure, and Warranty of General Motors GMT368 Chevy SSR
Truck program.
U.S.MANUFACTURING CORPORATION Warren, MI 9/02-
12/02
Quality Engineer Contracted by
Benchmark Technologies
. APQP PPAP activities for (130) new business quality systems and
supplier development in-house
Axle, Steering, and Differential Assemblies, previously manufactured by
Dana Corporation for equipment, machining, and welding supplied to global
Automotive Manufactures.
GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN/PURCHASING Pontiac,
MI 7/01-7/02
Supplier Quality Engineer(SQE) Contracted
by Aerotek,Inc.
GM Engine & Transmission Plant and Supplier Quality Engineer(SQE)
* Serve as voice of the GM Plants and interface with numerous material and
machining suppliers.
* Experienced with PPAP, APQP, QS9000, 8D, PTR, PFMEA, Process Flow
Diagrams, Control Plans, Capability Studies, and Dimensional Results.
* Analyze plant PRR's and Supplier problems to identify risks, determine
root cause, develop, implement, coordinate and verify corrective action and
resolution of non-conformability.
GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK GROUP Troy Tech Park North(TTP-N) Troy,
MI 7/00-5/01
Validation Engineer Contracted
by Aerotek,Inc.
Analysis Dev. Validation(ADV) group for GMT H2 Hummer Project.
* Created control plans to confirm through analysis, demonstrations,
inspections, and tests that
a component, subsystem, and vehicle meet necessary requirements.
* Interacted with Suppliers in determining procedures and methods to use
in performing and certifying DVP&R test results and Identified
capabilities, risks and alternative test methods.
CRAIG R. DAVIDSON
EXPERIENCE: (CONTINUED)
GENERAL MOTORS TRUCK GROUP Truck Product Central-Validation(TPC-V)
Pontiac, MI 1/99-7/00
Validation Engineer Contracted
by R.C.Eng. Inc.
Product Eng.Integration(PEI)group for the GMT360 Truck project.
* Analyzed BIW assembly system, product design, build sequence operations,
tools, equipment, process capability, dimensional control, risk assessment,
and delivery of quality vehicles.
* Identify BIW build concerns, root cause, resolution of process issues
and implement corrective
action during pre-production phase and drive lessons learned into new
product development.
J. S. McNAMARA CO. INC./GRAND DESIGN Troy, MI 7/97-
12/98
Process Engineer
* Created concept ideas, sketches, and functional system process for
General Motors Truck GMT 355/345,560,800, and 805/360 flex projects
pertaining to auto body assembly(BIW).
* Created process flows, welding information, established dimensional
strategy, cycle time forstations, fixtures, robots, operators, conducted
PFMEA's, DFEMA's, and interacted with Deneb
robotic simulation and design.
KOLTANBAR ENGINEERING COMPANY Troy, MI
8/96-7/97
Process Engineer
* Coordinated manufacturing process on sheet metal assembly (BIW) build of
General Motors
Corporation GMT-360 Sport Utility Truck project.
* Determined manufacturing and assembly operation specifying layout,
process flow, part transfer, machinery, tooling, weld robots and fixturing
for vehicle body structure.
* Developed project plans, process integration, objectives, manpower and
machine timing.
* Ensured design, dimensional management, GD&T, datum and locating
schemes.
GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC. Warren, MI
7/73-8/96
(ACQUIRED CHRYSLER DEFENSE SYSTEMS - 1982)
Manufacturing Process Engineer
9/78-8/96
* Developed manufacturing, CNC machining, and assembly processes.
* Improved efficiency through a cost-oriented knowledge of manufacturing
techniques.
* Initiated problem solving ability through Statistical Process
Control(SPC).
* Utilized Taguchi Design of Experiments (DOE)techniques.
Industrial Engineer
7/73-9/78
* Knowledgeable in processes and manufacturing methods pertaining to
castings, forgings,
machining, stampings, welding, roll forming, heat treatments, component
assembly, plating,
painting and final assembly.
* Successfully developed prototype manufacturing procedures and cost data
for a
production build contract to produce military vehicles.
. Analyzed work flow and conducted time studies, developed method
improvements and new
technology, contributing to optimizing productivity by identifying
potential cost reductions.
CRAIG R. DAVIDSON
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and TECHNICAL CERTIFICATIONS
General Motors University
Supplier Development
Product Vision & Mock Up Analysis
Variation Drivers Product Process(VDP24)
Reliability and Maintainability
C-More
BOP
ADV Planning
PIMREP
E2
Chrysler Institute
Manufacturing Processes
Statistical Process Control(SPC)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing(GD&T)
CNC Programming
Ford Motor Company
Team Oriented Problem Solving(8D)
Macomb Community College
Industrial Technology
Cass Apprentice School
Drafting, Math and Science
Dale Carnegie
Effective Speaking and Human Relations
Kearney & Trecker Corporation
CNC Manual Part Programming
MILITARY:
United States Marine Corps
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