Quality Engineer

Oscar Garner Jr

***********@*****.***

**** ********* **. #*** ● Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301● 248-***-****

CAREER SUMMARY

Experienced professional with over 20 years’ knowledge in Manufacturing. Expert in Quality Assurance Processes, Lean Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Stampings, Welding, Assemblies, Castings, Machining, Fixtures, Surface and Weld Quality initiatives. Consistently delivers increases in productivity and profit, with integrity, attention to details and sound business practices. Able to contribute working independently or on a team to achieve tangible success in Quality, and Productivity

Quality Assurance/Control Skills:

• Receiving, in process and final inspection

• Troubleshoot Root Cause Analysis and develop Permanent Corrective Actions

• Solid organization and problem-solving skills and attention to details

• PPAP, 5’S, 5 WHY, 8D, PRR, GSQE, GQTS, ECIMS, PFMEA, MQAS, SQDCM, Kaizen

• Supervising, Training, Mentoring, and evaluation of operator performance

• Lean Manufacturing Initiatives

• Continuous Process Improvement Training

• TS 16949, QS-9000/ISO-9002 & ISO 9001 Lead Internal Auditor

• Group Wise, Onbase, Team Center, FTP, QAD, MQ1, Team Center, Covisint, MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MSA, Layered Process Audits, GM Supply Power Portal, and FCA ESupplier Connect

• OEM and Tier 1 supplier experience in new product launch environment

Interface with customers and suppliers as well as engineering, production, and operations functions regarding quality and performance

• Documentation and Data Specification expert

• Filing Inspection and Quality Reports

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

GESTAMP 07/2015 – Present

Advanced Quality Engineer (Class A Stampings)

Lead Engineer on Class A Stampings for All New Volkswagen 2017 Suv with various responsibilities for Gestamp Advanced Quality on behalf of VW customer requirements.

Domestic and International travel to Die shops for tooling reviews, buy offs and updates on part quality during various stages of launch readiness.

Reviews and prepares quality surface audits sheets, Quality Records, Labels, and Part History reports for VFF and PVS deliveries.

Collaborates with Gestamp and VW’S management teams at Dies Shops during die reviews, die changes, and part quality in preparation for initial part production, VFF and PVS delivery events.

Corresponds with Gestamp’s Die Shops throughout Spain and Gestamp’s Chattanooga Quality team at the all new stamping facility in Chattanooga regarding quality concerns of Class A parts and deliveries.

Responsible for preparing and maintaining updated documentation, reports, and part quality for VW’s Teiletisch events

Direct responsibility to plan and execute APQP Quality program deliverables as defined in Quality operating system - BOS.

Responsible for timely management of CMM, Attribute, & Stoning Buck fixtures, from RFQ to design kick off meetings, design reviews, design approvals, and fixture buyoff.

Define the Past Problem History Roadmap. Lead a cross-functional team within the SDT to ensure that the applicable issues are closed before first customer part requirement per program timing.

Responsible for the elements of Supplier Advanced Quality Planning including the following: SAQP kick-off meeting, Supplier Process Sign-Off, review and approval of Supplier Fixture Design.

Develops the Prototype, Pre Production and Production Control Plans for the program.

Responsible to ensure variable and attribute Gage studies are conducted on all gauging and improve Gage R&R where data indicates need. (R&R, Bias, Linearity, Stability)

Responsible for implementation of the Manufacturing Quality Systems for the prototype, pre-production, and production builds as defined in BOS and/or specified on the Production Control Plan.

Responsible for completion of the inspection reports for components that are used for pre-production and production product builds.

Performs capability studies and document the results for all program special characteristics, and ensure that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).

Responsible to keep track of AEKO’s, ECO’s, ECR’s and update cost evaluations related to changes in fixtures associated with the engineering change process

Responsible prepare and on time delivery of supplier quality deliverables including: Control Plans, Capability Plans, Capability Studies, Part layouts, Gage design, Gage R&R, PFMEA, DFMEA (if applicable).

Ensures that appropriate statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.

Responsible for completion of all other Customer-specific Advance Quality requirements.

Develops appropriate inspection plans and containment plans for pre-launch builds.

Responsible for performing job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of the Company Ethics and Quality Policy.

CHASSIX 06/2014 – 07/2015

Corporate Quality Engineer

Managed Road Map to Zero Sorting Cost initiatives at plant sites

Road Map to Zero sorting Cost initiative’s drove sorting cost from 360K to 10K in six months

Work with QM to successfully eliminate CS1 and CS2 sorting activity.

Participate in fast response to help resolve PRR, ECIMS, NCTS, and other customer concerns

Review month end reports of plant activity such as supplier and customer ppms, scrap cost, cost of poor quality, prepare and review quality snapshots.

Work with GM SQE on Top Focus initiatives for the plant.

Successfully created training material and trained operators to eliminate Quality PRR’s on GM programs

Lead plant and cross-plant current quality system initiatives including audit and audit systems, best practice control plans, work instructions, quality alerts, visual aids, gauges & measurement devices, and the plant non-conforming material systems.

Understand customer feedback and ensure plant quality systems are aligned.

Develop and maintain quality metric reporting systems to enable operations to track key metrics at the necessary frequency with minimal effort

Improve key business metrics of cost, quality, productivity and processes by implementing and supporting lean, continuous improvement and systematic problem solving activities

Provide training, coaching and monitoring of organization’s problem solving efforts

Develop, implement, and maintain programs for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and reporting quality and reliability data, and interpreting results or trends

Perform data mining and data manipulation to provide pertinent reports in support of improvements

Utilize the problem solving methodologies and tools as required to conduct analysis, identify root causes, develop corrective action and verify effective closure and removal of issues

Coordinate actions across multiple plants and across functions as necessary to achieve objectives

Influence cross-functional teams and lead peers to resolve barriers across multiple plants

Visit manufacturing facilities to provide training and internal auditing of all quality improvement programs

Anticipate potential barriers and take actions to avoid negative impact to project deliverables, timing and budget

Review technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry

Utilize the QMS to continually improve and attain both tactical and strategic goal

OAKLAND STAMPING (L&W GROUP) 07/2013 – 03/2014 Quality Engineer

Responsible for conducting quality studies related to critical quality matters, developing quality methods, procedures and standards in cooperation with the Quality Manager

Report to customer with root cause analysis, containment activities, corrective actions, and preventative actions as needed.

Visits customer facilities to perform customer satisfaction surveys, to drive continuous improvement and to assist with problem resolution as necessary.

Works with customers and suppliers, coordinating key customer programs and assisting company personnel on quality related issues

Coordinates and follow through on sample submissions involving initial samples, engineering changes, prototypes and pilots

Prepares all sample submission documentation and submits to appropriate customer personnel

Coordinates internal and external Quality Alerts, including containment and sort authorizations for non-conforming material at customer sites and in-house Reviews all supplier PPAP information and is responsible for acceptance or rejection

Prepares and updates inspection instructions, first piece set-up reports, incoming inspection reports, fixture certification, fixture instructions, control plans, control cards, non-conforming work instructions and other necessary documentation

Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, fixtures, training, and evaluation

Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data

Assures that all corrective actions are submitted on a timely basis to the customer and that all preventive actions are verified to prevent recurrence of the issue

Works with other quality personnel to develop and implement an ongoing Quality Training Program

Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties

Participates in continuous improvement activities.

HIROTEC AMERICA 09/2011-07/2013

Quality Iteration Engineer

Responsible for creating and filing tooling 101, dimensional validation, and slow build reports for quality iteration according to customer specifications

Evaluate GD&T, tooling concepts and design to meet quality objectives

Check and manage fixture designs to meet quality objectives

Advanced quality planning on new programs and responsible for all quality issues

Develop control plans, FMEAs and flowcharts in conjunction with Process Engineers and follow customer specific APQP manuals

Gather information on panel and tooling issues and provide explanation of quality engineering, quality iteration, and die modifications to internal departments

Provide guidance and direction for structure changes, new processes and product introductions

Drive Quality Iteration panel control by providing knowledge of surface quality, assembly quality, tooling and panel repeatability, and tooling adjustments to improve panel quality

Perform SORP specification check and assembly process verification activity

Communicate with tooling and die personnel to achieve required quality requirements and assist with coordination activities of Quality Iteration

Review status reports, project personnel and planning schedules based upon program timing and project reports for management and external clients

Improve Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Safety (QDCS) through Shim log management

Tower Defense & Aerospace 04/2011-09/2011

Quality Inspector

Responsible for tracking and filing conforming and nonconforming material in addition to reviewing and verifying specifications

Train, coach and mentor the welding process for weld engineers

Direct and/or participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex.8D reports, department meetings, etc.)

Gas metal arc welding, Resistance spot welding inspection

Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process

Assist in development of the weld quality control process

Responsible for adhering to all OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities

Chrysler Corporation 01/1995-04/2009

Quality Assurance/Control Inspector

Inspected stampings and sub-assemblies to insure compliance with safety and quality according to customer specifications

First panel inspection, in process inspection, and Last panel analysis

Trained new employees in Quality Assurance processes

Identified and resolved negative trends in quality production

Coordinated repair strategies with mid and senior level managers

NDT weld certified for Federal (Safety) weld compliance

Knowledge and experience working with Engineering Change Management

Creating and filing reports of conforming and non-conforming material in addition to daily production logs

Lead Internal Quality Auditor with ISO and QS Certification experience

Experience working with Quality Managers and Quality Inspectors to create SOP’s and SWI’s for new inspection roles throughout the facility

EDUCATION:

University of Phoenix, Southfield, MI

Bachelor Degree in Business with Concentration in Finance

October 2014

Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI

Associates Degree in Science 2001

Chrysler Learning Center

Structural Integrity Training

Resistance Welding Training

Non Destructive Testing Training

Certified as a Trainer

Laser Safety & Intro to Laser Welding

Quality-One International

PPAP Certificate of Course Completion

AIAG

Understanding ISO/TS 16949

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