SUMMARY
Results-driven, skilled Quality Engineer/Manager focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration. Dedicated leader with demonstrated ability to train, manage and motivate team members to achieve organizational objectives. Manage the day-to-day operations of production and quality control staff.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Six Sigma Greenbelt
Lean Manufacturing Concepts
APQP and PPAP Expert
Experienced in multiple ERP/MRP’S (Mini-Tab, SAP and MAS90)
Implementing Quality Systems
Strong analytical, communication and computer skills
SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD and all Microsoft Office applications
Operating and programming CMM's and OMM's
Corrective Actions/Preventive Actions/Continuous Improvements
Knowledge of GR&R/Gauge calibration
Purchasing (Capital Equipment)
Scheduling (Human and Material Resources)
Training
Customer Liaison
International Vendor Liaison
OSHA and EPA Compliance experience
EXPERIENCE
12/2014 to Current Consultant
CT Consulting – Ravenna, OH
Providing services including but not limited to introducing quality systems (setup of labs, purchase of all necessary equipment, assisting in hiring and training of all quality personnel and developing of quality procedures.) Product launch activities. Procurement, vendor qualification and developing product requirements.
09/2012 to 12/2014 Quality Manager
Fastener Technology Inc. – Akron, OH
Responsible for all quality, engineering and laboratory activities including becoming an ISO9001: 2008 environment.
07/2010 to 09/2012 Director – Quality Systems
Performance Elastomers Inc. – Ravenna, OH
Responsible for all quality assurance activity in an ISO9001: 2008 environment of custom extruded rubber and polymer profiles.
11/2007 to 06/2010 Quality Manager
EGC Enterprises, Inc. – Chardon, OH
Responsible for maintaining an ISO9001-2002, AS9100B: 2004 and TS16949 certified quality system for a manufacturer of graphite high pressure seals.
01/2006 to 04/2007 Senior QC Inspector
Norman Noble Inc. – Highland Heights, OH
Responsible for determining and implementing inspection methods for the manufacturing of medical and aerospace components.
04/2005 to 01/2006 Quality Manager
Universal Metal Products – Pharr, TX
Responsible for all aspects of maintaining and improving a TS16949 compliant QMS.
10/2001 to 01/2005 Manufacturing Engineer
Atlas Engineering – Kent, OH
Purchased all necessary tooling and equipment, produced shop prints, developed and maintained procedures consistent with requirements of QS9000.
07/2000 to 10/2001 Supervisor of Secondary Operations
Atlas Engineering – Tallmadge, OH
Responsible for all personnel decisions in multiple departments. Developed and implemented QS9000 quality system. Established lead times and scheduled machinery and personnel accordingly. Established and maintained budgets for multiple departments of $4.8 million manufacturing facility.
05/1994 to 07/2000 Plant Production Manager
Atlas Engineering – Akron, OH
Same responsibilities as succeeding position in addition to purchasing of all raw materials for cold forming.
EDUCATION
1994 Bachelor of Science: Manufacturing Engineering
Akron University – Akron, OH
Minor in Mathematics
CERTIFICATIONS
CQE and CQA certified in 2002
TS16949
AS9100B: 2004
ISO9001-2008 Auditor
Member of ASQ
Member of ASM
Certified tow motor operator