Quality Engineer Engineering

KENNETH A. WAHLMEIER Cell: 256-***-****

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Glasgow, KY 42141 ************@***.***

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Over 30 years of diversified experience in quality, engineering and manufacturing production in an automotive electronics manufacturing facility, with strong communication, planning and organizational skills. Have proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2011 November 2015, Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Edmonton

Supplier Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, 2011 --- 2015

Coordinate the Supplier Quality Engineering process including review of incoming material, travelling to suppliers for new supplier, process improvement and new product audits..Reviewed all documentation related to new and existing process changes and approval of all 8-D responses from suppliers on incoming defects.

Supervise the incoming warehouse quality system with overview of defects as received and cost reconciliation with suppliers.

Responsible for Quality Engineer functions for parts supplied to four automobile companies including Part Inspection Standards, control plans and 8-D responses using 5-Why and root cause analysis.

1983 – 2009, Continental Automotive (Formerly Siemens / Chrysler), Huntsville,

Quality Engineering Supervisor, 2003 – 2009

Supervised the Receiving Inspection and final product audit with cross responsibility for layout within the central quality department, supervising 15 associates in planning, coordinating, all related process functions, TS 16949 audit, 8D and root cause for suppliers and line, directed lab evaluation of defective product and manufacturing quality process issues.

Interacted with manufacturing, quality supplier management, supplier representatives and logistics to ensure approved materials were available for continued production.

Coordinated with suppliers to ensure recommended process changes were adhered to and documented.

Selected to train and assist in quality and manufacturing requirements on transfer of operations to Mexico.

Updated legacy Chrysler work instructions to incorporate the SAP system in use by Continental.

Improved line complaint investigation tracking time by 90% by incorporating all forms online and setting defined time limits.

Reduced defective material inventory from $250K to $15K by working aggressively with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Developed and maintained final new product audit process.

Attained and maintained TS-16949 approval with no deficiencies.

Performed TS internal audits.

Thermal Process & Machine Shop Supervisor, 2001 – 2003

Supervised and maintained the thermal process for solder wave, reflow and potting ovens using the KIC system. Supervised the machine shop in the production of replacement parts and fabrication of fixtures.

Developed and implemented new product thermal process parameters and continued improvement with updated profiles to existing products to lower scrap rate.

Assigned work in the machine shop, ordering and maintaining raw inventory to complete work.

Manufacturing Supervisor, 1983 – 2001

Managed the manufacture of instrument clusters, air bag modules, radios and body controllers for various car platforms of the parent company.

Maintained all work processes including product tracking, quality, productivity and schedule.

Responsibilities included training, process improvement, assisting in scheduling for long term productivity goals and production level quality requirements.

Processes included SMD, Vision, Reflow, in circuit test, functional test and final assembly.

Improved FTC by 37% and defective product return by 34% by utilizing root cause and 5 why problem solving with the production team and engineering support group.

Successfully launched new products on time and exceeded all production and quality requirements by involving the product team and support groups.

Responsible for the direction of 4 crew leads and 85 production employees in all phases of production including organizing, motivating, planning and training while maintaining a safe work environment.

1981 – 1983, Manufacturing Supervisor, Hughes Tool, Houston, TX

Involved in ferrous heat treat and annealing in the manufacture of various components needed to produce rock bits and drill stem for the well drilling industry.

Also worked with powder metals and plating.

EDUCATION: BS Metallurgical Engineering Technology, CSU Pueblo, Pueblo, CO. MILITARY: Machinist Mate E-5, U.S. Navy

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