Manager Management

Engineering / Quality Manager

..with demonstrated success in the areas of product development, ISO Quality management systems, compliance certification, industry regulations, standards information

Seeking full time

ISO/TS16949:2009 Compliance

ISO9001:2008 Compliance

ISO/TS Management Representative

Lead Auditor

Internal Auditor Facilitator

Automotive Tire Industry research

New Product Development/MGMT

Tire Industry Regulations Representative

Tire Industry Standards Representative

Proficient: MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Project Management Certification

LEAN Mastery Certification

Most recent

2013-16: Project Manager, A3T, LLC, Triangle Tire Group, LTD

Directly responsible for Tire Science projects involving tire development for PCR, LT, TBR.

-ISO/TS16949

-QMS

-Audits

Maintained ISO/TS Certification of BSA* ATC (ISO/TS 16949:09,ISO 9001:08)

(*Bridgestone Americas, LLC, Akron Tech Center including all support sites, NA/SA)

Facilitated TS Internal Audits, TS External audits (Lloyds Register Quality Assurance)

TS Top Management Representative

Developed TS business plan, quality manual, technical policies and procedures.

Managed QMS Control with 40+ internal auditors, 30+ processes and 10+ QMS representatives

Led TS management review meetings and training of internal auditors

-Product Process Improvement

Directed Product Process Review (PPR) Meetings for all (8) NA/SA Tire Plants.

Facilitated manufacturing and technology meetings

-Research

Collected, analyzed and reviewed Tire and automotive Industry information

-Regulations

-Standards

oPerformed as Tire Standards and Regulations representative, actively participated in industry committee meetings and conferences in order to represent and influence tire industry.

oCommunicated knowledge of global technical activities relative to tire standards and regulations

-Product Development

Obtained and maintained approval of tires for Ford Motor Co. light truck Tire applications including Explorer, Bronco, F-150 Trucks, Ranger and Econoline Vans.

Designed and developed Firestone & Private Brand Radial + Bias Light Truck RV tires, new Steeltex 23º, Radial and ATX Radial 23º tire lines.

Provided technical assistance at off-road racing for Light Truck tire lines.

Developed and obtained approval of new max traction light truck tire lines, conventional and RV sizes including bias and bias-belted, European metric-sized radial tires, and low cost All Season Radial.

Designed and developed tires (passenger and light truck) for Private Brands Accounts: Kmart, Fidesta, National, Tire & Battery, Dayton & Universal Brands.

BSME

Participated in WSU’s (Wayne State University) Professional Development Co-op Education Program

oFord Motor Co.,

oEnvironmental Protection Agency

oTeledyne Continental Motors

DETAILS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS (BSA), Akron, Ohio

Technical Planning Manager,

ISO/TS16949:2009 Certification Activities

Tire Standards and Regulations Representative

Maintained TS Certification of BSA ATC from 2001-2011 (ISO/TS 16949:2009, (ISO 9001:2008).

Collected and analyzed tire and automotive industry information, reviewed with executives and related departments. Served as Tire Standards and Regulations representative, actively participated in industry committee meetings and conferences in order to represent and influence tire industry. Communicated knowledge of global technical activities relative to tire standards and regulations.

Maintained TS Certification of BSA ATC from 2001-2011, ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008.

Facilitated TS Internal Audits, TS External audits (Lloyds Register Quality Assurance).

TS Top Management Representative.

Developed TS business plan, quality manual, technical policies and procedures.

Managed QMS Control with 40+ internal auditors, 30+ processes and 10+ QMS representatives.

Led TS management review meetings and training of internal auditors.

Directed Product Process Review (PPR) Meetings for all (8) NA/SA Tire Plants.

Facilitated manufacturing and technology meetings.

Collected, analyzed and reviewed Tire and automotive Industry information.

Performed as Tire Standards and Regulations representative, actively participated in industry committee meetings and conferences in order to represent and influence tire industry. Communicated knowledge of global technical activities relative to tire standards and regulations.

Lead AIAG/TS Auditor seminar completed 2007.

Received President Awards: 2003, 2006, and 2009 (ISO/TS16949 Certifications).

Manager, New Tire Development

Managed engineers charged with passenger, high performance, and light truck tire design and development.

Managed 4-6 Engineers, 1-3 Technicians and reported to Division Manager.

Developed base trade tires that included economy, touring, metric and snow tires.

Tire brands: Sears, Seiberling, Atlas, Gillette / Peerless, Pepboys, Wards, Road King, Triumph, Polaris Duralon.

Reported directly to the President of Dayton tire (subsidiary of BFS. Inc.)

Developed tires for Dayton, house, private brands (Atlas, Gillette / Peerless, Road King, Price Club).

Tire Project Engineer

Obtained and maintained approval of tires for Ford Motor Co. light truck Tire applications including Explorer, Bronco, F-150 Trucks, Ranger and Econoline Vans.

Designed and developed Firestone and Private Brand Radial and Bias Light Truck RV tires, new Steeltex 23º Radial and ATX Radial 23º tire lines.

Provided technical assistance at Firestone off-road racing for All Terrain lines.

Developed and obtained approval of new max traction light truck tire lines, conventional and RV sizes including bias and bias-belted, European metric-sized radial tires, and low cost All Season Radial.

Designed and developed tires (passenger and light truck) for Private Brands Accounts: Kmart, Fidesta, National, Tire & Battery, and Dayton & Universal Brand.

President Awards: 1997 (Ford 10K Irregular wear test developed).

EDUCATION

Project Management Certification and LEAN Mastery Certification

Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

Participated in WSU’s Professional Development Co-operative Education Program. Positions included:

1.Environmental Protection Agency, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Development and Analysis of 1976 Fuel Economy data disseminated to the public through EPA Fuel Economy Guide publications and Fuel Economy Labeling Program.

2.Teledyne Continental Motors, Design Draftsman, Warren, Michigan

Diesel Engine Design of AVCR 1360-engine (air-cooled, variable compression ratio diesel engine) used in USA government's M-60 tanks.

3.Ford Motor Company, Product Development Engineer Technician, Dearborn, Michigan

Tested reliability of chassis and engine components to determine fatigue limits, durability, and component parts efficiency. Monitored and analyzed catalyst car fleet data (current production year), emission and safety compliance, and pre-program emissions. Analyzed historic reliability and cost performance of car lines, subsystems. Analyzed Repair rate data reported in company warranty system.

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