Quality Engineer

Resume-Dominic Capobianco

**** ****** *****, ****** *****, MI. *******.**********@*****.***

Cell: 716-***-****

SUMMARY:

Accomplished Quality Professional with 20+ years’ experience in Automotive and Defense fields:

Leadership positions in domestic and international Quality organizations.

Extensive knowledge and experience in APQP, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, LEAN and Red X problem solving.

Track record of supplier PPM reduction, cost savings through LEAN implementation via business systems improvements.

Six Sigma Green Belt.

Shainin Top 5 Executive

Red X Journeyman

OBJECTIVE

Eliminate wastes and improve Quality

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Moog Aircraft Group 6/2011-Present

Project Quality Engineer- East Aurora, NY

Designed and implemented production data development and analysis for First Pass Yield improvement and problem solving resulting in year to year F35 aircraft savings

LEAN project to reduce repair unit lead time shaving 15 days and saving $45k annually

Led Quality Team to reduce fielded defects and reduced returns 35% year to year

Developed the metrics to communicate program status and progress

Responsible for all facets of F35 and C5 Quality

Delphi Automotive 2003-2010

North American Supplier Quality Manager- Lockport, NY

Created and delivered supplier training programs

Used Red X problem solving to resolve $2M scrap problem

Deployed strategy with tactics leading to single digit supplier PPM

Successfully launched GM programs using Deep and Wide process

Managed the 50+ Advanced and Current Quality Engineers in USA and Mexico

Supplier Quality Manager- Juarez, MX 2001-2003

Manage Supplier Quality Current and Advanced SQE’s at 6 plants in Mexico

Reduced Receiving Inspection headcount from 10 to 3 inspectors

50% reduction in supplier PPM

Managed the 25+ Supplier Quality Engineers for seven plants in Mexico

Quality Manager- Juarez, MX 1999-2001

Quality Manager for the ABS assembly process

Implemented LEAN, FTQ, (Error Proofing, Standard Work) into assembly process

Zero defect launch of ABS modulator to 10 GM plants

Managed the plant Quality function for ABS assembly’s

Supplier Quality Supervisor- Flint, MI 1996-1999

Coach/mentor the Advanced and Current SQE’s for five plants

Co-authored the Supplier Quality system for domestic and international SQE’s

Developed and implemented the PPAP Standardization process for Flint Operations

Site Representative for Change Management process

Managed the 12 Advanced and Current Quality Engineers for the Flint site.

General Motors Truck & Bus Group SQE 1987-1996

Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer-Pontiac, MI

Resume-Dominic Capobianco

GMT 600 seat and restraints systems APQP process deployment with suppliers

Team Leader for Targets for Excellence (TFE) assessment Team

Trainer for SQA Department web based systems

Developed Assessment Flow Map for auditor management

Responsible for Jimmy/Blazer seating system launch

General Motors-BOC Group-Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly 1986-1987

Production Supervisor- Hamtramck, MI

Resolve sheet metal body panel Quality problems for Body Shop.

Worked with allied suppliers to problem solve and control body fits

Developed the Variation to Build Inspection Process system

Manage 10 UAW Receiving Inspectors

Ensure the Quality of the Front End Sheet Metal

Production Supervisor-Hamtramck, MI 1984-1986

Supervise 50 UAW employees assembling body slides, wheel house and roof panels

Standardized the wheel house build operations to achieve 30% improved efficiency

Manage the fabrication of sheet metal operations

General Dynamics Land Systems-Warren, MI 1979-1984

Quality Engineer

Maintain Technical Data packages for Main Battle Tanks

Develop Quality Assurance Requirements for supplier based off of drawings

Perform Configuration Item Verification audits at suppliers

Develop Technical Data Package materials

Troubleshooter 1973-1979

Calibrate, test and troubleshoot M1A1 tank Fire Control systems

Lead US Army site troubleshooting team

Road Test M60 and M1 Abrams Main Battle tanks

EDUCATION: MBA, University of Detroit, 1990

BS - Management, Oakland University, 1984

AD-Fluid Power Technology, 1980

Certified LEAN Professional-University at Buffalo, NY-2014

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