Alvaro F. González

**** **** **. ******* **, ****4

Cell: 262-***-****

acrghw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

I have experience in product planning and working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, Process Flow, Control Plans, Problem Solving Techniques, Run at Rate, DOE, Cause and Effect Analysis, TS 16949, and GD&T, also have the ability to multitask and to work in a fast pace environment, Good leadership and Program management skills.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, 1986-1992

Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Juárez

Problem solving techniques, (5Why’s, Ford’s 8 Disciplines).

Productivity Workshop

World Class Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement on Statistical Process Control.

Advance Product Quality Planning.

Certified TS16949:2002 Internal Auditor.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Six Sigma (green belt) Problem Solving DMAIC-R

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Metal Technologies Inc. 01/05/2015 to 07/11/2015

Sturtevant, Wisconsin, United States of America

Quality Assurance Engineer.

Develop quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards.

Contact and/or visit customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems. Oversee subcontractor’s quality assurance program. Assist vendors in establishing inspection standard to meet the company’s quality requirements.

Drive root cause analysis skills deep into the organization.

CREE Lighting 09/13/2012 to 11/26/2014

Racine, Wisconsin, United States of America

Supplier Quality Engineer.

Collect and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain.

Working with the supplier directly, create corrective action plans to address process failures.

Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.

Regularly communicate with Engineering, Quality Engineering and Supply Chain internally to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvement.

Collect and maintain supplier performance metrics.

Coordinate with Technical Support, Engineering, Manufacturing and

Technical Support to ensure awareness to known purchased part or product quality issues.

Regularly visit suppliers and assist Supply Chain in conducting Supplier Audits.

ASMO Greenville of North Carolina 08/16/06 to 09/13/2012

Greenville North Carolina; United States of America

Quality Assurance Engineer.

Oversee all products manufactured are built and tested to required quality standards and work instructions. Provide reporting to internal management and to customers.

Liaison between. Company, Tier 1 and customer plants (GM, Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai, KIA,Mazda).

Assure corrective actions are appropriate and effective.

Direct and report the evaluation processes and records through audits and trend analysis.

Responsible for all engineering records.

Direct timeliness, decisiveness and clarity of quality decisions and assure that criteria are appropriate to meet goals throughout company.

Delphi Thermal & Interior Systems 05/30/03 to 08/13/06

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; México

Advanced Quality Engineer

Support program activities from supplier perspective utilizing the APQP process on new programs.

Manage supplier throughout launch of program.

Lead supplier Launch Readiness Reviews.

Establish Quality Goals with supplier and CFT.

Assist in Characteristic Mapping Process to develop significant characteristics.

Evaluate fixtures and testing requirements and ensure adherence to specifications during supplier PV Testing.

Review and accepts all supplier documentation, such as control plans, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs problem resolution reports, etc.

Review supplier process and determines their ability to meet run at rate requirements.

Authorize supplier PPAP packages for use.

Assist in effective resolution of any supplier related quality concerns during launch phases.

Perform other duties as required by the Advanced Quality Manager.

Customer Support Engineer (Located at GM/Toyota assembly plant) 02/28/2003-05/30/2004

Provided lead and direction for Company problem resolution between the Customer assembly plant and our manufacturing site in Juarez.

Maintain effective and periodic communications with Quality and Application Engineering groups.

Act as a Company "ambassador" to our customer.

Function as liaison between Company and the vehicle assembly plant for coordinated activities.

Being an active member of the NUMMI assembly plant "quality team".

Supplier Quality Engineer 03/27/2000-02/28/2003

Responsible to ensure suppliers deliver quality parts, materials, and services.

Qualification of suppliers according to company requirements.

Monitoring of parts from acquisition through the manufacturing cycle and to end customer.

Communicate and resolve supplier-related problems as they occur.

Develop and prioritizes an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to make sure requirements are met.

Evaluation of suppliers' internal functions to assess their overall performance/provide feedback in assessment of their operation.

Develop new suppliers and recommend preferred suppliers.

Perform alternate source component research and qualification.

Perform failure analysis on components.

Contain defective material and provide engineering judgments of non-conforming material.

Valeo Wiper & Motor Systems 03/99 to 3/00

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; México

Prototypes Material Coordinator

As a Prototype Material Coordinator my activities were:

Update and maintain the EWTR’s database, keep 100% updated EWTRs.

Expedite raw material for prototype projects.

Maintain 100% updated the Customs database.

Coordinate shop orders with the engineering department.

Work with various departments such as: Materials, Quality and engineering to meet the required quality of the prototypes requested.

Mannesman VDO Control Systems. 02/98 to 3/99

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; México

Production Planner

As a production planner My duties and responsibilities were:

Develop a production plan by product and line capabilities in conjunction with other functions within the organization.

Continuously monitor and update production schedules to accommodate present and future needs.

Communicate customer requirements to management and establish a consensus on production plan.

If required as agreed upon make modifications to plan to meet new developments.

Expedite raw materials to meet production schedules based on customer needs.

Active participation in the Quality System, according to the Quality Manual.

Delphi Interior & Lighting Systems 12/94 to 02/98

Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua; México

Production Control and Logistics Scheduler

As a Production Control & Logistics Scheduler my activities were:

To plan ahead for holidays, overtime or periods of downtime at our customer plants.

To build up specific bank levels establish by our management.

To help cover peaks and valleys ( highs & lows) in our customers schedules.

To lessen the impact of mix changes by color or style.

To soften the impact of discrepancies, inventory losses at the customer plant or temporary raw material shortages.

As a Production Control & Logistics Analyst my activities were:

Process & coordinate customer requirements to include material availability for production & shipping of finished product.

Coordinate special projects such as: Pilots, Dealer Orders, Engineering Changes, Acceleration programs, Build –Out and Start-Up Programs.

Coordinate systems Parameters to accommodate ultimate goal of 100% customer Satisfaction.

RECOMMENDATIONS

"I had the opportunity to work Alvaro until 7 years ago. During almost 9 years I witnessed his ascent as a very dynamic and effective professional. Alvaro holds a unique personality that fosters energy and team spirit. He also proved to be extremely fast at mastering a subject and at sharing to the rest of the team. I would summarize my endorsement in 4 subjects: 1. Creative Intelligence. 2. Management maturity. 3. Technical competence 4. Absolute reliability I fully endorse Alvaro as a top class professional.”

Jesus Olivas Industrial Director. Valeo EEM Paris France Tel. (33-320**-****

"Alvaro is a very energetic person and is particularly good developing networks with other persons. He can foresee a problem and then deliver a solution. He has a special ability to fit in different environments and cultures, and he is not afraid of trying new things."

Isela Muñoz Quality Special Projects Bosch Automotive

"Alvaro is always focused on getting results and very enthusiastic, He can deliver meeting objectives and goals and has a powerful interpersonal skills while working in a team work environment. I fully recommend Alvaro as someone assertive and highly professional."

Humberto Rosas Plant Manager K&K Screw Products

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