GREGORY R. WILLIAMS

**** ******* *****, ********, ** 37363

Phone : (864) 314 - 6445 acz084@r.postjobfree.com

Project, Program & Quality Engineering & Management

Superior Technical Knowledge, Versatility, Adaptability, and Flexibility, with Integrity and People Skills

PROFILE

A Manufacturing Professional with a record of consistent success driving the planning and execution of mission critical projects and production. Meets schedules and under budget, detailed oriented, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks while effectively achieving and exceeding both project, production and corporate goals.

Able to remain calm and work well in high-pressure situations, possessing communication skills that effectively achieve maximum productivity from every job. Constantly seeking new challenges & process improvements. A professionally driven individual with a strong work ethic & the desire to exceed expectations and satisfy internal & external customers.

An accomplished engineer and manager with demonstrated success in obtaining maximum output and quality levels from suppliers and internal manufacturing processes, improving ISO9001 & TS16949 (now IATF 16949) and VDA 6.3 Quality Systems, guaranteeing adherence, compliance and documentation of those Systems, and achieving strong customer satisfaction through timeline & communications management leading to meeting all goals and objectives. Ability to successfully communicate with all levels within an organization.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Supplier & Customer Relationship Management • Project & Program Management

• Team Leadership/Development •Product and Raw Materials Quality Assurance • Quality Systems Development

• ISO 9001 / TS-IATF 16949/VDA 6.3 • Automotive Production Lines and Manufacturing Processes with Plastic & Metal products •APQP, FMEA, PPAP, 8D, MS Office • Inventory & Cost Control • German language skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gestamp Chattanooga II, LLC Chattanooga, TN Jan. 2016 - Present

Quality Engineer / Quality Systems Engineer – First Quality Engineer on start-up Team for greenfield plant producing all Class A body panels new VW Atlas SUV produced at VW Chattanooga. Worked with stamping die qualifications at internal and external build sites in Spain and Germany, including travel for run-offs and part qualifications with VW. Primary engineer for development of VW SQE relationships, set-up of Portal (as Administrator) and preparation and submittal of PPAPs (BeON). Designated as Quality Systems Engineer to develop Procedures, Instructions and Forms for all processes toward goal of VW A rating and VDA 6.3 and IATF Certifications in 2018. Certification as Lead Auditor and Supplier (external) Auditor to ISO/TS 16949. Also completion of VW VDA 6.3 auditor training and IATF upgrade course to new standard.

Calsonic-Kansei North America Lewisburg, TN 2014 - 2015

Quality Engineering Supervisor – Management of seven quality engineers and 14 quality techs. supporting all aspects of current model production including customer contact & supplier development. Includes all 8D/5Why activities, containment, sorting, and customer responses. Plant produces three commodities including automotive instrument panels (class A surfaces), HVAC units, injection molded plastic parts with assembly of glove boxes, center consoles and other interior (class A) parts. Spring 2015 responsibilities changed to include full responsibility for the Quality Lab and supervision of over 36 hourly technicians and Leads over all three shifts (24 hrs.). Lab includes 3 CMMs, over 250 part gages & fixtures (5,000 sq. ft.), all types of test equipment and the calibration system for entire plant operations.

Insurance Agent Upstate SC 2010 – 2014

Knights of Columbus Field Agent - Number 1 performing Agent in South Carolina for 2012. Achieved FIC and FICF professional designations in only 2 years. Excellent customer feedback for my knowledge and service.

Ameri-Life and Health Services Greenville, SC - In only a few months developed a strong expertise in Medicare health insurance services, life insurance and financial investment products for the over-65 market. Licensed in SC, NC and GA. Promoted to Branch Leader in 5 months.

Arvato Digital Services - Project Manager – temporary contract position Duncan, SC 2009

Managed several Project Teams developing capability to burn images on Hard Drives & prepare Network servers & handle shipping logistics for both.. Assisted in project quoting for a variety of projects and managers. Provided management and support for continuous improvement activities for existing Intuit business.

Manage the process of shipments, returns, testing, and return-to-vendor (RTV) for Hewlett Packard’s warranty replacement program and CISCO-IronPort server programs. Both had on-time and very successful Production starts with early ramp-ups and good customer satisfaction ratings. Implemented a new Pilot SAP version (GP7) software system within the International business division.

Hartness International Integration - Project Manager Greenville, SC 2007-2008

Designed and ensured compliance with project functional specifications including, resources, budget, schedule, customer relations, engineering changes, delivery, start-up, and ultimate customer satisfaction. Designed, built, and installed integrated packaging lines including filling, labeling, capping, boxing, and conveying system equipment. Resolved customer technical and business issues throughout project life. Managed project budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Managed two to five projects simultaneously in various stages for multiple customers.

Unaflex, Inc. - Quality Director Anderson, SC 2007

Set new quality control standards for the supplier and manufacturing quality for rubber and stainless steel piping expansion joints for the small, family owned manufacturer. Product served the power, petroleum, chemical, and military industries. Assisted in moving operations from Florida to South Carolina and upgrading the Quality System within a short time frame, including training all employees and functioning as the Management Representative. Successfully managed the certification of the SC Plant to ISO 9001-2000 Quality System standards.

Drive Automotive Ind. (Division of MAGNA Corp. ) Greenville, SC 2005-2007

Supplier Quality Engineer/Supervisor

Developed relationships with new & existing suppliers. Managed and upgraded the incoming Inspection process including defect containment, and supplier interaction for all steel stamped / formed purchased parts and raw material suppliers including over 200 part numbers. Wrote monthly supplier quality performance reports. Hired & trained three technicians.

Supervised PPAP / ISIR activities for purchased steel components and raw materials for new Body in White automotive stamping and assembly projects for BMW Z4 and Mercedes SUVs. Involving large stamping and robotic welding assembly of steel and aluminum hoods, doors, trunk lids, roofs, and side panels.

Resolved quality issues related to sub-tier supplied items for BMW and Mercedes assembly plants.

Berrang, Inc. - Quality Manager Greenville, SC 2002-2005

Managed customer relations for quality issues & developed supplier relationships to enhance quality control. Established a high quality laboratory facility and enhanced equipment for incoming inspections of all US sourced parts. Hired & supervised a support Engineer and several Temporary Inspectors. Ensured company compliance to ISO & TS standards. Exceeded customer contracted quality agreements. Prepared complete PPAP packages for threaded fasteners for Automotive customers.

Managed internal improvements and audit activities resulting in ISO 90001:2000 and TS 16949 certification.

Increased U.S. domestic supplier base by 200% through supplier identification and part development.

Siemens-Westinghouse Power Corporation Charlotte, NC 2001-2002

Senior Project Manager / Engineer

Managed manufacturing process and customer relations during build and delivery of 100 MW – 400 MW power generators. Project Manager for the transfer of a new major Product Line from Germany to the Charlotte plant.

Inventory Controller for all Major Stator components including $6,000,000 in inventory each month. Reduced monthly stock on hand by over $1,200,000 in five months. Developed Just-in-Time mentality with no shortages.

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration; The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina; Charleston, SC

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC

Fluent German Language skills.

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