David J. Ramirez

Inman, SC *****

Mobil: 803-***-**** Email: ad057u@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/davidramirez

SUMMARY

Talented High energy problem solver with broad experience in Quality systems technology planning, operational excellence and execution, Quality systems management, business and product strategy development, systems manufacturing product/ process quality, and global unit management. Passionate about embracing disruptive technologies, and processes as opportunities for improvement. Strong track record of managing large technical teams in a matrix organization. Excellent communicator to executive, Business Unit, and global audiences. Extensive experience executing flawless launching highly engineered products into production environment. Seasoned quality systems manufacturing resource with over 20 years of experience. Strong technical background with ability to manage large scale global programs. Broad experience base including International Supplier Development.

HIGHLIGHTS

Change leader, using the DMAIC approach driving global sustaining culture

Exceptional technical quality leader driving Internal and Customer focus IPPM, CPPM, COPQ while increasing operational output and safety

Strategic vision leader implementation of Global flawless launch execution, change management control, supplier Improvement programs

EXPERIENCE

MERITOR, INC Asheville, NC November 2020 to Present

Meritor is a leading global Supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more then a 110-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor has over 8,600 employees, 38 manufacturing sites, and 10 major technical centers and engineering offices across 19 countries on 5 continents.

GLOBAL DIRECTOR QUALITY SYSTEMS, PSAC, APQP

Nominated for Meritor quality award for Leading Change Management Committee with focus on standardization, strengthening and integrating a global quality change management system. Annual cost saving $1.3 million

Developed and lead Key deliverable Process Sign Off procedure achieving full year of Global Zero CPPM product launches

Developed IATF database with global auditing schedule elevating focus on proactive process, strengthening auditing bench strength, immediate shared best practices and global standardization strategy.

Manage, coach, and develop high performing Global Quality Systems APQP team with skills matrix to improve service to global sites.

Senior Quality Lead the Corporation Product Safety and Compliance (PSAC) program; Coordinate safety campaign activities and provide guidance to business unit in support of executing campaign activities. Assure that all appropriate filings and communications have occurred. Ensure that all Meritor Legal and all regulatory requirements are fulfilled.

Champion expansion and development of the Meritor Reliance System. Launched 7 modules and trained 137 employees reaching GM, Site Managers, Quality Directors, Supplier development, Procurement, Quality Managers and their staff.

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MERITOR, INC. Asheville, NC

June 2018-November 2020

DIRECTOR QUALITY- Trailer & Components, Aftermarket, Remanufacturing & Sisamex

Awarded PACCAR 10 PPM award Trailer, JV and Remanufacturing 2018, 2019, 2020

Awarded 2019 Meritor Gold Award for Morganton COGS

Awarded 2019 Meritor Silver Award for Asheville PACCAR advanced 40 axle

Awarded 2020 Meritor Bronze Award Driveline quality

Awarded DTNA Master of Quality award Trailer and JV 2018, 2019, 2020

Awarded Meritor’s Leadership Edge Meritor Achievement 2019

Reduced return cost in Aftermarket with Customer driven Online Ordering system through Covid-19

Led Zero defect quality culture Reman, Aftermarket and Trailer resulting in CPPM reduction of 283 to 30

Improved operational excellence through six sigma problem solving reducing COPQ from 2.19% to,11%

Improved Denison score for Trailer, Aftermarket and Remanufacturing from 69 to 91

Trained JV using existing Meritor quality programs to help build their quality teams and operational systems

Used Hoshin Kanri to develop Director and site goals to track and improve region AOP, Safety, CPPM, IPPM, CC & COGS metrics

Developed regional team with Effective Root Cause Analysis, Task Proceed Flow, Brown Paper, Pie, DMAIC through launched events exceeding quality and operational plant goal metrics

Increased quality audit bench strength advancing team from TS16949 to IATF lead and team auditors achieving IATF certifications for all region sites

ARVIN MERITOR, INC. Asheville, NC

November 2016- June 2018

GLOBAL QUALITY SENIOR MANAGER

Awarded 2018 CEO Award for Print Control Plan Program -Developed and Implemented Global Audit procedure resulting in QCC baseline identifying gaps in links from DFMEA to PFMEA to industrialization on plant floor. Program captured over 135 print revisions, standardized criteria for Majors & Safety related cartelistic while improving 2016, 17 & 18 program launches to meet organizations global zero ppm launch, <25 CPPM & Cost of poor-quality targets

Awarded 2018 Meritor’s Gold Award -Utilized Historic Supplier Pass Through data to develop a dual ownership program between Quality & Procurement with a calculator to drive our Supplier Improvement Process resulting in a Global improvement 649 to 7 SPPM

Awarded 2016 Meritor’s Presidents Award for Hino Brake Line- 680 ppm to 5

Trained & Led A3 tool to meet strategic COGS objectives reducing from 3.01% to .58%

2016 Board of Top Critical Programs resulting in on time zero ppm launch of Advanced 40K, ADB, JLTV Oshkosh, All Wheel Drive Axles and 13X NA & India

Senior Quality lead integration of T-Case purchased company to Meritor systems and achieving TS16949 certification

Task Proceed Flow for York, NC for SRC loose caliper bolt resulting in Zero defect no fault forward torque I-gear system with a traceability to payout

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ARVIN MERITOR, INC. Frankfort, KY

December 2011- November 2016

REGIONAL QUALITY MANAGER https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-ramirez-81a06097/add-edit/POSITION/?profileFormEntryPoint=PROFILE_SECTION&entityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profilePosition%3A%28ACoAABR5mpYBiyQlhIYIsuWB871t_m5LF5mP03U%2C540402631%29&trackingId=8l3dEejIT4mwirGwXyStIg%3D%3D&desktopBackground=PROFILE_DETAIL_SCREEN

Frankfort, KY- Trailer Axles, Suspensions, Brake Assembly, Weld, Hub Build

Franklin, KY- Drum Manufacturing, Spin Form, Foundry Melt, Spin cast

Morristown, TN- Gearing, Pinon, Blanking, Forging, Machining, Turning, Heat Treat

Monterrey, MX- Axle, Carrier, Gearing, Turning, Ring Roll, Blanking, Forging, Machining

Sisamex, MX, -Axle Shaft, Brake, Axle, Housing, Yoke, Machining

Awarded 2014 Presidents Award Monterrey Ring Gear COGS $458K removal

Awarded DTNA Master of Quality Monterrey, Frankfort, Sisamex 2011 - 2016

Awarded PACCAR under 50 CPPM Monterrey, Sisamex 2011 - 2016

Development and roll out of 2016 IPPM NA program reducing CPPM in region from 208 to 67

ARVIN MERITOR, INC. York, NC

October 2009- Dec 2011

QUALITY MANAGER https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-ramirez-81a06097/add-edit/POSITION/?profileFormEntryPoint=PROFILE_SECTION&entityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profilePosition%3A%28ACoAABR5mpYBiyQlhIYIsuWB871t_m5LF5mP03U%2C540402631%29&trackingId=8l3dEejIT4mwirGwXyStIg%3D%3D&desktopBackground=PROFILE_DETAIL_SCREEN

Meritor, York, SC York Facility – Fab Shoe, Brake Bracket Fab, Brake Assembly, Axle Assembly, Kitting

Awarded 2011 Meritor Quality Sliver Award-Brake Optimization Program $1.5M savings

Awarded 2011 DTNA Master of Quality

Awarded 2011 PACCAR Under 50 CPPM

2011 - Reduced 12 Month CPPM from 95 to 85

Removed number 1 scrap and rework item during Six Sigma Black Belt certification- Fab Shoe

radius saving the York Plant $68K annually

Team member of the Brake Optimization program saving the York plant $1.5m on fab shoe steel

Awarded 2010 DTNA Master of Quality

Awarded 2010 PACCAR Under 50 CPPM

2010 - Reduced 12-month CPPM from 135 to 97

Quality lead completing transparent transfer of Closing of Tilbury Canada plant to York, SC

Transferred all operations 300+ PPAPs completed for transfer within 49 days

Removed Number 1 Scrap/Rework item in Six Sigma Green Belt project –for the Hydraulic cylinder

leak saving the York plant $50K annually

Awarded 2009 DTNA Master of Quality -York first Meritor plant to achieve this recognition

Awarded 2009 Thomas Built Bus Supplier Gold Award

Awarded 2009 Navistar Diamond Supplier Award

2009 - Reduced 12-month CPPM from 2306 to 135

Removed 3 liaisons from the DTNA plants within 5 months annual savings $200K

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Early Career 1999-2006

Quality Manager- Arvin Meritor, Arden, NC

Quality Manager – Westport Axle, Louisville, KY (Sifco, Brazil)

EDUCATION

BA, Biopsychology Indiana University

CERTIFICATION Harvard University Division of Continued Education November 2017 Managing Yourself & Leading Others, IATF Supplier Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, ASPICE, ADAS

Professional Achievements and Affiliations

ACHIEVEMENTS

SIX SIGMA BLACKBELT, Leadership Edge, AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PFMEA, MSA) GD&T, Design for Quality, CMM.

IATF16949/ISO900 Lead Supplier Auditor, ASPICE, ADAS, ISO 26262, ISO26262 Automotive Functional Safety, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Customer Relations, Program Management, Acquisition Management, Integration Management, Strategy Management

AFFILIATIONS

PHI ETA SIGMA SOCIETY, PHI CHI SOCIETY, Big Brothers and Big Sisters

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