Scott A. Burnham
Clawson, MI *****
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Core Competencies
Over 25 years Automotive Experience / Product & Quality Engineering Management / Analytical Troubleshooter / Design & Launch Support / Lean Manufacturing Applications / Computer Applications / Basic Catia, NX (UG), & Spinfire skills. Summary of Qualifications
Webasto Roof Systems – Various existing programs with Ford, GM, and Stelantis moonroof assemblies. FLEX – GM L246 Ambient Lighting.
US Farathane Corp. – GM BT1XX Bed Rails, Baffles and Under Body Panels, C1UC Gutters and Baffles. C1YX-1 & 2 Baffles, Y2XX Wheel Liners, and Electrical Brackets.
JVIS USA – Chrysler LA Air Outlets, Chrysler Wireless Charging Mats, and Ford Wireless Charging Mats, RU Tray Table, Tesla Seat Trim. Yanfeng USA- Nissan P42M (Lived in Japan 6 weeks) Doors, Hard Trim, Tailgate, and Rear Luggage trim. EPC Inc. – Mitsubishi ZC, (Lived in China 6 weeks) Instrument Panel, Floor Console, and Hard Trim. General Motors (RCO Engineering) – J300 Cruze Instrument Panel. Navistar (Populus Group) – International Truck - Mirrors, Doors, Headlamps, and Interior Trim. Rivas – GMX 208 Headliner, KIA Headliner, GMX 210 Sunshade, Ford P415 & P473 Sunshades. C&A – Toyota 200L Hard Trim (Lived in Japan 3 months), 150L Scuffs, 180L Fuel Tank Protector.GM GMX 384 I/P & Console, GMX 215 I/P, Console, and Doors. GMT 001 Doors. Daimler Chrysler LX Console & I/P. Progressive – Ford Focus I/P components and Daimler Chrysler Pacifica I/P & Floor Console components. JCI – GMX 367 & 365 Floor Console, GMX 210 & 211 Floor Console & I/P. Textron – Nissan TK Floor Console (Lived in Japan 6 months), Mitsubishi ST41 I/P, GMT 800 Overhead systems, GMT 400 Overhead systems, CT 120 & CT 20 Overhead systems. Also supported other programs as requested. Experience
Webasto Roof Systems Rochester Hills, MI 6/23 – 8/23 Quality Engineer
Providing support with service on existing programs including daily checks with Covisint, Stellantis, and Power supply quality portals. Assembling PPAP packages for sample submission. Creating and posting Quality Alerts for the operators on the assembly lines when required. Conduct Quality Audits in departments that are due for review. FLEX Farmington Hills, MI
Mechanical Engineer 11/21 – 11/22
Exercise responsibility for supporting engineering and quality initiatives to ensure product development consistent with customer and company engineering and quality standards. Worked with manufacturing facilities developing methods and processes to improve assembly and supported launch activities.
US Farathane Corporation Auburn Hills, MI 9/18 – 9/21 Product Engineer
Responsible for the application of Engineering disciplines, which includes download incoming data from GM USA, Mexico, and China. Execute ADVP&R’s, Review GD&T with the Dimensional team. Work closely with USF Tooling group as well as external Tooling suppliers. Support PDT meetings and provide support with USF manufacturing plants. JVIS USA LLC. Shelby Twp. MI 5/13 – 9/18
Product Engineer
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9002 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provide engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and JVIS facilities. YANFENG USA AUTOMOTIVE TRIM SYSTEMS, INC, HARRISON TWP, MI 5/12 – 3/13 Product Design Engineer
Manage and direct the application of corporate engineering disciplines to provide feasibility for tooling and manufacturing in the design data. Interfaced with Nissan, Kasai, VJL, YFV, DFV, and YF-USA while coordinating feedback among all groups. Downloaded and categorized incoming data from China and Japan. Lead design reviews at YF-USA. Assisted in the reviewing and selection process of potential key suppliers.
ENGINEERED PLASTIC COMPONENTS INC, St. Clair, MI 8/11 – 5/12 Project Engineer
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9000 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provided engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and EPC facilities. RCO ENGINEERING, INC., Roseville, MI 11/10 – 8/11
Applications Engineer – General Motors Inc. Warren, MI Manage and direct the application of corporate engineering disciplines, while interfacing with the Lordstown assembly plant, Korean engineering team, Milford proving grounds, Validation group, and suppliers. Authorize tooling kick off and changes as required. Responsible for PDT’s and Problem-solving teams.
POPULUS GROUP INC. Troy, MI 5/10 – 11/10
Lead Engineer – Navistar International Truck, Fort Wayne, IN Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include the release of Body Interior and Trim components in accordance with Navistar requirements. Provide engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to International Truck assembly plants.
RIVAS INC, Shelby Twp., MI 5/09 – 5/10
Quality Supervisor
COLLINS & AIKMAN, Troy, MI 8/04-8/07
Senior Product Engineer
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9000 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provided engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and Collins & Aikman facilities.
PROGRESSIVE MARKETING, INC., Troy, MI 6/02-8/04
Project Engineer
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9000 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provided engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and Progressive facilities. JOHNSON CONTROLS INC., Warren, MI 6/00-6/02
Design Release Engineer
Supported allocation of engineering program imperatives to core product development team(s). Created and supported Product Program Learning Analysis Development Validation Plan and Master Parts List. Provided support to engineering and advanced purchasing sourcing process. Developed Product Interface Control Documents. Provided support to Manufacturing and Service Engineering. Created and supported release documentation through engineering change work order. Updated Program Status System. Developed, implemented and supported Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Conducted peer reviews and supported Key Characteristics Documentation System Process. TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS, Troy, MI 6/94 – 6/00 Senior Product Engineer (1999-2000)
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9000 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provided engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and Textron facilities. Product Engineer (1997-1999)
Guide and direct the application of key engineering disciplines, which include DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T in accordance with QS 9000 and customer requirements. Actively involved with manufacturing relative to the design of components to allow changes for improving assembly. Provided engineering support to product launches and continuous engineering on visits to customer assembly plants and Textron facilities. TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE INTERIORS, Westland, MI
Advanced Quality Engineer (1996-1997)
Provide support for the Textron manufacturing plant during the advanced development of new programs. Assist in identifying key product characteristics that will be monitored during production using SPC. Provide input for check fixture development. Perform Gage R&R upon completion of new check fixtures. Quality Assurance Engineer (1994-1996)
Monitor manufacturing process to ensure product meets specifications including SPC, use of check fixtures with GD&T. Submit issues to lab for CMM layout when check fixture doesn’t address suspect area of product. Respond to customer complaints and develop corrective actions when required. Develop PFMEA’s, Control plans, as well as other supporting documentation. Assemble and submit PPAP packages. GB Dupont, Co., Inc. Troy, MI (1984 -1994)
Quality Representative 1992 – 1994
Respond to customer complaints to resolve problem reports using 8D problem solving methods. Problem Solving 1990 – 1992
Investigate and resolve internal and external problems reported. Coordinate 8D problem solving teams. SPC Clerk 1988 – 1990
Monitor and report process data based on key characteristics of the product. Provide Inventory assistance. Assemble and submit PPAP packages to required customers. Machine Operator 1984 - 1988
Set-up machines and run production as scheduled. Use Hi-Lo’s to weigh production and move material. JABIL CIRCUIT COMPANY, Troy, Mi. (1978 - 1984)
Shipping Clerk 1982 - 1984
Perform all shipping and receiving duties as required. Provide inventory assistance. Truck Driver & Material Handler
Perform deliveries and pick-ups as required. Support production by assembling and delivering kits to the 1979 - 1982 production floor. Kits are assembled based on machine cycles. Machine Operator 1978 - 1979
Operate wire staking machine and wave solder machines. Education OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Pre-Engineering studies
• APQP • 8D Training • Design of Experiments
• GD&T • Team Oriented Problem Solving • Program Management
• Team Building and Problem Solving Techniques • ECMS Training
• Ergonomics Training
• Performance Management Training
• Collaborative Negotiation
• Rosetta Stone Japanese – level one