Mark Andrew Bootz

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Indianapolis, Indiana 46217

Cell: 317-***-****

Email: acuhmr@r.postjobfree.com

I am an innovative, confident and motivated professional seeking opportunities for new professional and personal challenges in Global Operations and Quality Management. Motivated, Self-starter with a Positive Attitude, driven to learn, grow and succeed.

Highlights:

Successful in leadership and mentoring of associates.

Management of successful LE Joint Venture (XELE) in Hunan, China

Operations, Project Management and Quality Manager for LE and LE's JV, XELE

Warranty Administration Management

Certified Auditor; ISO 9001, TS 16949, ISO 14001

AIAG / APQP Expertise

Major Accomplishments:

Position at Meritor:

Reduction of CPPM from 200 to 20 for FY 15.

Reduction of SPPM from 1050 to 152 for FY15

Implemented a cross the board warranty program (Global) resulting in reduction of warranty claims and providing accurate analysis information.

Additional Successful Major Accomplishments:

Successfully launched two Steering Programs for Customer Ford at Thyssen Krupp with no milestones for 2015 Mustang.

Implementation of AIAG Quality Plan for JV and LE resulting in 100% First Pass Yield (IPPM) along with 100% On Time Delivery.

Subaru Quality and Delivery Awards, < 50 ppm for FY 2008 and 2009.

Supplier Quality Award from Honda Motorsports < 0ppm FY 2006-2007.

August 2014 –March 2016

Meritor: Plainfield, Indiana

Meritor is a Remanufacturer of Commercial Truck Components. Axles, Brakes, Calipers, Transmissions, Differentials, and Steering Gear Boxes.

Position: Quality Manager

Manage all aspects of Quality and Operations. Manage 12 direct employees and 20 indirect employees.

Organization Representative: Manage and implement all aspects of ISO 9001.

Manage all Warranty and complaint issues. Lead all Corrective Actions.

Implement an effective Global Warranty Analysis for brake shoe analysis aligning all locations worldwide.

Lead all aspects of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Corrective Actions.

Initiate and lead a policy for all incoming materials for inspection.

Lead all Green Belt projects.

March 2014-August 2014

ThyssenKrupp Presta: Indianapolis, Indiana

ThyssenKrupp is an OEM manufacturer of Steering Columns and Steering Systems.

Position: CBU Group

Oversee and implement new product development and product launch aspects for Ford, Prototype, Pre-Launch, and Production.

Responsible for the Development Plans according to phase launches.

Maintain and support all aspects of report out conditions per the Development Plan.

Develop all APQP documentation required, DVPR, PFMEA, Control Plan, Work/ Assembly Procedures.

Develop initial Process Readiness Audits for the initial line integration.

Provide onsite support with the manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Provide onsite support for initial production trials with Ford at Flat rock Michigan facility.

March 2013- March 2014

Allison Transmission c/o MS Companies: Indianapolis, Indiana

Allison Transmission is an OEM manufacturer of Military and commercial Transmissions.

Position: Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer & Current Supplier Engineer

Responsibilities are as described but not limited to managing related supplier issues within Allison’s Quality system.

Maintain a platform of excellence reportable to the executive level.

Conduct on site analysis of quality related issues with suppliers

Perform Potential Supplier Audits for the assessment of new supplier capability.

Manage all PPAP requirements and approvals for individual platform.

May 2011 – December 2012

Light Engineering Inc.: Indianapolis, Indiana

Light Engineering Inc. is a Prototype R/D Amorphous Motor and Generator supplier to Tier 1 and 2 customers: Jacobsen, Caterpillar, and Atlas Copco.

Position: Operations Manager, Project Management, Quality Manager, Quality Engineer

Manage all aspects of Operations, Project Management, Design Validation, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality. Managed 10 employees.

Lead and conduct timely updates concerning project status and milestones. This would include but not limited to: Risk Assessment and Cost Analysis for project profitability.

Oversee and manage all Testing Validation and Test Report Approvals. This also includes individual DOE studies for validation and performance.

Implement all aspects of Quality reflecting upon APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Corrective Actions.

Manage and support the implementation and accuracy of Inspection and Validation of manufactured and supplied products. Responsible for calibration and accuracy of all equipment.

Manage ECR and ECO, and Design Reviews.

Oversee and Manage Joint Venture Operations, Quality and Product Development in Hunan China.

Provided onsite collaboration for all aspects of Operations, Quality and Product Development for the Joint Venture Operations in Hunan China.

Manage all Warranty and complaint issues. Lead all Corrective Actions.

April 2007- May 2010

Fuji Component Parts USA Inc.: Indianapolis, Indiana

Fuji Component Parts USA Inc. is a Tier1 supplier for automotive fasteners, stampings, plastic injection molded parts, castings, forgings, powder metal, and specialty components to Subaru and its suppliers.

Position: Quality and Purchasing Manager

Manage all aspects of Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing. Managed 11 employees.

Organization Representative: Implement and support aspects of TS16949 and ISO14001.

Manage and lead all aspects of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Corrective Actions.

Manage and support the implementation and accuracy of Inspection and Validation of manufactured and supplied products. Responsible for calibration and accuracy of all equipment.

Manage all aspects of Supplier Development and Supplier Quality.

December 1993 - May 2006

CIPA USA Inc.: Port Huron, Michigan

CIPA USA Inc. is an OEM Tier 1mirror supplier along with aspects of mass merchandising and distribution with customers as Bombardier, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Harley Davidson, Correct Craft, Malibu, John Deere, Nissan, Wal-Mart, Pep Boys and Auto Zone.

Position: Quality Manager and Operations Manager

Manage all aspects of Quality and Operations. Managed 18 employees.

Organization Representative: Manage and implement all aspects of ISO 9001.

Manage all new customer requirements.

Lead all aspects of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Corrective Actions.

Manage and support the implementation and accuracy of Inspection and Validation of manufactured and supplied products. Responsible for calibration and accuracy of all equipment

Manage all aspects of injection molding. Provide onsite process validation and DOE studies

Manage all aspects of metal products manufacturing. Including fabrication, welding, and paint, powder coating.

Education:

Associates Degree Automotive Engineering and Design

IVY Tech; Anderson Indiana

SPC Methodology

St Clair Community College; Port Huron Michigan

GD&T Fundamentals

St Clair Community College; Port Huron Michigan

References: Available Upon Request

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