Manager Engineer

Bruce G. Messerly

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Warren, Pennsylvania 16365

Home: 814-***-**** (first) or Cell: 814-***-****

e-mail: acq3tm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Supplier Quality/Quality Assurance

EXPERIENCE:

Noramtec Consultants / Alstom Transportation 2014 - 2014

Supplier Product quality Development Engineer

Responsible for reviewing supplier submitted data and historical status for pre RFQ gate review. Participate in gate reviews and follow up with suppliers for further information when required. Perform FAI’s and source Inspections.

Interface between supplier and engineering to resolve issues, Contract completed

Dell Services / GE Transportation 2012-2013

Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsible for reviewing and managing NCI’s corresponding with PA’s, DE’s,

Suppliers and working with in the GE team to assure NCI’s are complete, parts are correct and problems are addressed and acceptable under 6 Sigma.

Contract completed.

Adecco Technical/ GE Transportation 2008 - 2012

Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract)

Responsible for reviewing and managing NCI’s corresponding with PA’s, DE’s,

Suppliers and working with in the GE team to assure NCI’s are complete, parts are correct and problems are addressed and acceptable under 6 Sigma. Contracts completed

ALSTOM Transportation 2007 – 2008

Supplier Quality Engineer

Visiting suppliers to ALSTOM Transportation to verify product quality, authorizing Shipments, performing first article acceptance audits, assist in problem solving and qualify new suppliers and processes. Laid off due to a cut back in Sourcing Dept. and Economic downturn.

Adecco Technical/ GE Transportation 2006 - 2007

Project Supervisor /QTA/MTA

Working with Tom Sonney in building 10 Station 3, overseeing the construction of phase two of the Lean line. I also helped with the materials presentation and quality in-process inspection changes. When the construction was completed I oversaw the assembly and testing of the Air Float Air Bearings while continuing with my quality and materials duties. I served as the 3rd shift Trmp.QTA for a short period of time. I was also responsible for the implementation of the Fume sucker welders and working through the startup issues. Contract completed

Independent Consulting/Systems Auditing: 2001 - 2004

Quality Mgmt. Systems Consultant/Auditor

Organized and developed 3rd party sort room procedures and policies according to the host company’s product and quality requirements. Create lesson plans and present training as required according to the contract. Plan and conduct system audits to the standard being used at the host company. Create and /or review quality documents for creating and implementing a quality system according to company practice policy and procedure.

Independent Consulting/Systems Auditing: 2001 - 2004

Write and / or oversee the implementation of a quality manual, procedures, and work instructions. Conduct internal auditor training and oversee implementation of audit system. Aid and train client in achieving certification to the chosen standard.

Corry Contract Inc. 1998 - 2000

Quality Assurance Manager

Developed and implemented a quality system compliant to ISO 9002 Standard. Conducted training for internal auditors, managed the internal audit system, initiated a supplier checklist and audit system to verify the supplier's ability to meet Corry Contract's needs, conducting onsite supplier audits and tracking their performance, Initiating basic SPC, run charts and verification of flat layout dimensions prior to laser cutting process. Initiated tracking of rework and trend analysis to reduce and control cost of quality in the paint department and moving

back to the weld and machine departments. Working with Purchasing to simplify and improve the purchasing and procurement processes. Wrote and implemented procedures, paint inspection specifications and quality plans to satisfy both ISO and Customer requirements some as stringent as nuclear safety requirements. Interface with customers on concerns and corrective actions. Overseeing seven inspectors and interfacing with them to solve problems and improve processes.

Weber Knapp Company 1996 to 1997

Quality Assurance Coordinator/ Management Representative

Developed and implemented quality system compliant to ISO 9001 Standard.

Conducted training on ISO orientation / interpretation, internal auditing and procedures for a two plant operation. Conducted a search for the best registrar for Weber Knapp, and. Initiated Internal audit scheduling and recording system, Corrective action, preventive action and customer complaints documentation, and facilitation of top management review meetings. Selected and contracted with the registrar for the Pre-assessment Audit and the Assessment Audit, resulting in Weber Knapp becoming registered to the ISO 9001 Standards of the RAB, DAR, RVC & NACCB. ( Hired to design and implement ISO 9001 program)

Bureau Veritas Quality International (NA), Inc. 1995 to 1996

Quality Systems Engineer (Temporary)/ ISO Auditor (Contract)

Brought existing systems procedures up to date

Rewrote existing and authored new administrative procedures

Designed and/or redesigned forms and letters to meet new requirements (1994 ISO 9000 Standards) and/or the new Environmental Standards (BS7750/ISO14000)

Implemented electronic control of master control manual and administrative procedures within Novel Network System.

Talked with clients and answered questions about ISO Standards

Conducted onsite assessments of quality systems to the ISO Standards involving extensive travel. (Closed associated office and absorbed people)

Dahlstrom Manufacturing Co. Inc., Jamestown NY: 1989 to 1994

Department Manager, Finishing Division 1993 to 1994

Set production schedules according to customer requirements, visited customer and potential customer sites for marketing and/or quality issues, supervised the production floor personnel and manpower requirements, determined preventive maintenance and material needs, authorized purchase of materials and out side maintenance services. Oversaw the downsizing of the finishing operation after the loss of a major customer to relocation. (Division closed & sold)

Quality Manager, Finishing Division / ISO 9000 Coordinator 1991 to 1993

Designed, developed, and implemented Divisional Quality Systems for ISO 9000 compliance for registration to the standard. Conducted all training of divisional personnel for introduction to the ISO standard and its requirements. Instituted incoming inspection and testing program for paints used in manufacture. Initiated run charts and reduced rework to parts per million AQL.

Calibration Lab. Manager 1989 to 1991

Implemented and conducted Internal Audits for quality system gauging to conformance. Setup and implemented gage lab for calibration of all critical equipment used in manufacture, conducted gauge R&R studies. Conducted training for entire organization on proper use, handling, and reading (Vernier Scale) of hand held measuring devices. Conducted training in basic blue print reading in conjunction with gage training.

Crossett Trucking, Warren, PA. 1987 to 1988

Dispatcher / Operations Coordinator

Recorded order processing and dispatch of product to customers. Monitoring of problems incurred during order processing and delivery.(laid off)

Segal and Son Steel Supply Co., Warren, PA 1985 to 1987

Warehouse Ferrous Plate Manager

Managed all warehouse operations for ferrous plate processing. Responsible for inventory control, order processing, personnel assuagement, cutting and processing of specialty orders. Implemented inventory controls system and order progress monitoring. (Moved to Crossett)

TRW/MRC Bearings Division, Jamestown, NY 1980 to 1982

Race Grinder

Shop Worker responsible for manufacture of bearing races to specification. Monitoring of production for conformance to specification, use and

Interpretation of blueprints, measuring equipment, and SPC.

(Laid-off due to lack of work)

Stuthers Wells Corp., Warren, PA 1974 to 1980

Certified Welder

Shop Worker responsible for fabrication of pressure vessels, and heat exchangers for various industries including the Military. Certified to National, Military, and Customer Custom Welding specifications. (Plant Closed)

Pittsburgh DesMoines Steel Co., Warren, PA 1970 to 1974

Inspector

Responsible for inspection of incoming material, in process inspection (including visual, magnaflux, dye check and x-ray inspection of welds) and final inspection using micrometers, ht gages, plug gages, thread gages, surface gages, scales and calipers.

( Moved to Struthers Wells)

EDUCATION:

Victoria Group

May 1995

Successfully Completed Lead Assessor Training for Quality Management Systems

Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY

September 1989 - May 1992

Spray Painting, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Understanding DOS, Facilitator Training, ASQC Certified Engineer Refresher Course, ISO Implementation, and Conducting ISO Internal Audits.

U.S. Army Reserve 99th ARCOM, Kane, PA

January 1979 - 1986

Petroleum Product Storage, Handling and Transportation, Environmental Issues, Personnel Management, Counseling (Alcohol and Drug Abuse), Conducting Training, Leadership Training, Drug Abuse - Legal Aspects, Contemporary Issues, Legal, Medical and Human Behavior Classes.

Warren County Vocational Technical School, Warren, PA

September 1973 - May 1974

Major: Welding Technology

Humboldt Business College, Minneapolis, MN July 1965 to June 1966

Assoc. Degree,

Business Administration & Traffic Management

MILITARY SERVICE:

US Air Force 1966-1970, US Army Reserve 1975 - 1986

HOBBIES:

Wood Crafting, Fishing, Camping, and Hiking

ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP:

Make-A-Wish Volunteer/Fund-Raiser, TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization), Masonic Lodge 241, (Past Secretary)

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