Manager Quality Engineer

BILLY LEE WEBB JR. CQE, CMQ/OE FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542 • C: 678-***-**** • ********@**********.***

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER PRODUCTION & QUALITY MANAGER

FACILITY-WIDE IMPROVEMENTS PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT/MACHINE DESIGN/UPGRADES

Forward-thinking leader offering 20 years’ engineering experience spearheading continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures, systems, quality, cost, cycle time, and yields. Led ISO 9001 certification, updating systems to comply with new requirements. Designed new machines, resulting in 30% productivity gains. Expertly leads teams and capital projects to drive ROI and yield impressive results in both top-line and bottom-line efficiencies.

Headed up $670,000 in chrome plating equipment installation projects. Led and managed a scrap reduction team that produced a 36% decrease in O.D. Visual scrap in 6 months.

Saved $48,000 by conceiving and leading production and quality improvements for 2 machine projects.

Value Creation & Cost Control

Maintenance & Reliability

Capital Projects/P&L Management

Performance Revitalization & Change Management

Manufacturing & Environmental Standards

Team Building & Collaborative Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ZF Industries LLC

Process Quality Engineer 2015 to 2016

Manage the PPAP and Quality documentation for the TC business unit under ISO 16949.

Work on the production floor to handle quality issues that arise and to deal with long term projects. Worked on Corrective Action Plans arising from customer complaints.

Concession Services

Principal/Manager 2003 to 2014

Directed, planned, and coordinated promotional events including site logistics, catering, and entertainment themes. Achieved a 100% on-time delivery of event layout/design for company and private affairs.

Managed $250,000 in annual revenue and sustained the operation despite the economic downturn, nurturing solid relationships that opened doors to new opportunities.

InterMetro Industries Inc. (Fabricated Wire Shelving)

Quality & Maintenance Manager 2000 to 2002

Managed a 14-member team and held multi-level leadership of process improvements, capital projects, and manufacturing engineering functions.

Orchestrated the ISO 9001 certification facility-wide, ensuring all internal audits and quality-related documents were transferred and updated to reflect current requirements.

Instituted a preventive maintenance program to ensure efficient and cost-effective execution of maintenance activities, standards, reliability, and equipment integrity.

Held key leadership role in restructuring processes and fine tuning systems to drive cost and quality advancements throughout the operation. Worked with executive team to close out and prepare the company for sale.

Represented the organization’s interest, position, and corporate response to city government regarding corrective actions taken to contain a hazardous waste spill.

Concession Services

Manager 1996 to 2000

Held day-to-day oversight of catering sales, rentals, personnel, and event setups for company and private events.

Mahle Inc. (Automotive Pistons)

Production/Quality Engineer 1995 to 1996

Led 6 personnel and continuously developed their skills and level of experience while overseeing the systems and processes necessary to drive safety, efficiency, and improved performance.

Achieved OEE/Operational Equipment Effectiveness by eliminating pin bore rework and the tie-in of inspection and gauging to the machine line after tin plate.

Cut labor from 7 to 3 staff, saving $66,000 annually; branded as a problem solver and Lean process manager.

Identified bridge/gap opportunities to improve system performance and reduced the piston loader scrap from an average of 36 pistons a day to < 1 piston daily.

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Cummins Engine Company (Piston Ring Division)

Manufacturing Engineer 1984 to 1994

Refined processes by improving product throughput, setup tool life extension, and/or reduction in scrap due to ring handling, positively impacting quality of new products, product changes, and enhancements.

Reached a 36% decrease in O.D. Visual scrap in 6 months by stabilizing machine setup procedures, successfully managing a key cost driver.

Achieved 30% in productivity gains and/or expenditure savings, leading a comprehensive approach to machine and tooling efficiency, resulting in better cycle times and improved process capability.

Upgraded machines with innovative designs that solved chronic ergonomic issues for oil cell employees.

Played a major role in instituting a team culture and concepts with startup of a new unit.

Inspired and influenced high-quality employee attraction, engagement, and development, cultivating bench strength through training and morale-building activities.

Utilized the Taguchi Method to design experiments, perform numerous statistical studies, and engage in failure mode effect analysis studies. Lead FEMA’s for processes and implemented process improvements coming from the FEMA’s.

Cummins Engine Company (Piston Ring Division)

Designer 1984 to 1994

Operated as the point person for drawing changes, new drawings, tooling design, supervision of drawing files, maintenance of computer drafting systems, and project design work.

Saved $48,000 annually, spearheading 2 machine enhancement jobs in the chrome plating department.

Project-managed $670,000 in equipment installation initiatives.

Maintained and nurtured effective working relationships / communications with key support functions including engineers, production managers, and quality department.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Cummins Engine Company - Piston Ring Division

Engineering Technician, Plating Technician

R W Johnson High School

Integrated Manufacturing Technology Instructor

CREDENTIALS

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Southern Institute of Technology

Associate’s Degree in Science, Gainesville College (Emphasis in Chemistry)

TECHNICAL PROFILE

AutoCad, Microsoft Office Suite, Statistical process control development and implementation

Design of experiments (Taguchi method), Hard chrome plating, vibratory finishing, phosphate coating, and tin plating (immersion and electroplating), Mill and lathe operations for general machining, Grinding operations

CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Member of American Society of Quality. Certified Quality Engineer #62925, exp. 2017

Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence #17759, exp. 2017

Past president and secretary for the Southeastern Branch of the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society. (Now known as National Association for Surface Finishing - NASF)

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