BRYON C. SIMMONS

**** ******** ** ***** *****, IA 50613 319-***-**** acxk7j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position in my career field with a dynamic, stable, growth-oriented company, to fully integrate the quality function as part of a world-class organization.

SKILLS PROFILE

Quality Engineering/Quality Management-automotive, agriculture OEM

Certified SS Black Belt; Statistical applications; MSA; DOE; SPC;

Project Management;

Supplier Development;

APQP; FMEA; Control Plans; PPAP-AIAG tools suite;

Internal/External quality audit programs;

Quality Systems-ISO 9000; TS16949; ISO 17025;

Lean Manufacturing-5S;

Problem solving; Root Cause Analysis; 8D; 5Y; A3-training & execution;

CA/PA systems;

Continuous Improvement; Kaizen;

Training programs development;

Inspection programs; Metrology; GD&T;

Cost of Quality programs;

Group facilitation & mentoring;

Supervision-wage & salary;

Proficient in MS Office suite; statistical software;

Outstanding communication skills;

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

John Deere-Waterloo, IA 06/2008-09/2016

Strategic Supplier Quality Engineer

-Managed quality activities for global supply base-multiple commodities;

-Facilitated quality problem resolution across multiple internal manufacturing sites in North America;

-Supplier development/improvement initiatives-Six Sigma; DMAIC; process development;

-Developed/delivered internal training programs-quality fundamentals; AIAG tools; auditing

-Operated as Senior Engineer to global team of Quality Engineers; mentorship/professional development;

-Group and team facilitation;

-Support processes-Paint; Heat Treat; Plating;

-Development of internal standards, specifications & procedures; technical writing;

Terex Corp. Waverly, IA 11/2007-05/2008

Quality Supervisor

-Developed Rec. Inspection programs for purchased components;

-Managed emerging quality issues in manufacturing;

-Supervision of wage staff-union environment;

SoundTech, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 05/1999-03/2006

Quality Manager

-Successful implementation/registration of QS9000 quality system-Tier 2 automotive supplier;

-Managed all aspects of quality system;

-Developed inspection programs; statistical control & analysis;

-Supplier & customer interface;

-Managed staff-technicians/support personnel;

Bradford Company-Holland, MI 12/1996-4/1999

Quality Co0rdinator

-Managed QS9000 quality systems implementation-Tier 1 automotive supplier

-Developed training programs;

-Inspection programs

-Managed staff of support personnel;

EDUCATION

BS-Management

Upper Iowa University-Fayette, IA

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

ASQ Certified Mechanical inspector

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