Quality Engineer Assurance
Resume:
Professional Resume of David L. Finseth
David L. Finseth
PO Box 398
Ponca, NE 68770
Cell Phone: 701-***-****
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Summary & Objectives
Over 30 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Professional with focus in the areas of Quality Leadership, Quality Management and Quality Engineering. I have a solid track record of accomplishments in the areas of Quality Systems Development, Regulatory Compliance, New Product Development, Supplier Quality, Customer Support, Continuous Process & Product Improvement, Technical Analysis and Problem Solving. My objective is to use my skills, experience and energy to the benefit of your company and organization.
Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Master of Science Degree in Operations Management, March 1981
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering, December 1979
Advanced Military Electronics Training
Quality Management/Quality Engineering Training & Certificates
Certified ISO9000 Lead Assessor by British Standards Institute and DNV Corp.
Certified ISO13485 Lead Assessor by British Standards Institute - March of 2014
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) by ASQ - December 2011
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
Specialized Training in: Statistical Process Control, ISO9000, TQM, JIT, APQP, PPAP,
Product Validation Testing, ESS/HASS, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Cause & Effect Analysis,
Gage R&R, PDCA, Process Mapping, Process Capability, GD&T, Configuration Management.
Professional Experience
John Deere Ottumwa Works, Ottumwa, IA April 2016 to Present
Quality Engineer for Round Baler Products. Provide QE support for round baler production, welding and assembly operations. Facilitate continuous process improvement, warranty analysis, supplier issue resolution. Participate in new product development activities and as a project team member/leader.
Applied Engineering Inc. Yankton, SD
July 2014 to April 2016
Quality Engineer for Aerospace Products. Customer FAI Submissions, NCM Disposition, AS9100 Assessor, Calibration System Coordinator, NADCAP Coordinator and Customer Complaints/Returns Process Support.
Sparton Onyx LLC – Watertown, SD
August 2013 to July 2014
Manager Of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. Implemented a Measurement Driven, Customer Focused, Process Centric Approach to Quality Management. Insured Compliance With AS9100, ISO13485, UL, ITAR, ROHS and FDA.
John Deere Electronics Solutions – Fargo, ND July 2004 to Aug. 2013
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer for New Product Development. Interfaced with Customers to Establish AQPQ/PPAP and Product Requirements. Facilitate New Part Releases, Resolve Open CAPAs Before Launch, Develop Product Test Strategies, Achieve Initial Operations Yield Performance Goals and Track Initial Field Performance.
Alexander Batteries Inc. – Mason City, IA July 2003 to July 2004
Director Of Quality. Focus on Supplier Quality, Operations Quality, ISO Registration, Document & Configuration Control, Warranty Return Processing, Customer Complaint Resolution, and Equipment Calibration Program.
Lucent Technologies Fiber Optics Division – Omaha, NE & Atlanta, GA Feb. 2001 to July 2003
Technical Manager For Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Engineering. Included Supplier & Sub-Contractor Quality, TL9000/ISO Implementation, Customer Complaint Resolution, New Product Introduction Activities and PPAP Process.
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Paradyne Networks Corporation (AT&T) – Largo, FL Dec. 1996 to Jan. 2001
Director Of Quality Assurance. Focus on Supplier Quality, Operations Quality, Metrology, Failure Analysis Lab, Component Engineering, Internal ISO Audits, and Warranty & Services Quality.
Gateway 2000 Computer Corporation – N. Sioux City, SD
Jan.1992 to Dec. 1996
Manager Of Quality Assurance for Gateway 2000. Included Supplier Quality Development, Operations Quality Controls, Customer Service Quality, Test Systems Development and ISO 9000 Development, Implementation and Controls.
Compaq Computer Corporation – Houston, TX
Oct. 1984 to Jan. 1992
Quality Assurance Manager for PCB Assembly Operations.
Quality Assurance Manager for Notebook and Server Products Manufacturing Operations.
Reliability Incorporated – Houston, TX
Feb. 1984 to Oct. 1984
Manager Of Quality Assurance for a multi-site manufacturer of accelerated life test equipment and supplier of third party life testing services.
Compaq Computer Corporation – Houston, TX
July 1983 to Feb. 1984
Quality Engineer for Portable Computer Products. Also managed sub-contract PCB assembly operations.
Texas Instruments Incorporated – Cypress, TX
May 1981 to July 1983
Quality Engineer for Geophysical Exploration Equipment. Included PCB Assembly and Box-Build Operations.
United States Navy
Instructor Of Advanced Avionics
Avionics Electronics Technician – Field & Bench Level
July 1977 to May 1981
July 1973 to May 1977
Notable Accomplishments
Project Leader for the Development and Implementation of Quality Management Systems (ISO9000, TL9000, AS9100, ISO13485) Within Several Organizationally Complex Companies. Management Rep. at 4 Companies.
Project Leader for the Development of Internal Audit Programs and Active Quality Systems Lead Assessor.
Supported Multiple APQP Based New Product Development Projects at John Deere Electronics Solutions.
First Quality Manager for Compaq PCB Assembly Plant and First Quality Manager at Gateway Computer Corp.
Customer Quality Engineer Supporting CAPA Resolution, Returns Analysis, Change Control & PPAP Submissions.
Experienced Leader in Supplier/Sub Contractor Development and Management Activities.
Implementer of Configuration Control, Document Control and Training Records Management Systems.
Statistical Process Control Course Developer, Trainer and Six Sigma Project Support Specialist.
Licensed in North Dakota as Foster Parents for Mentally and Physically challenged children.
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