Quality Control Engineering Lead

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Desire a position that will effectively utilize my education, work experience, communication and leadership skills.

EDUCATION

Six Sigma Blackbelt - Villanova University

B. S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology - Purdue University

B. A. in Biology - Franklin College

WORK EXPERIENCE

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. October 2016 to July 2023

IPC Engine / Emissions Sampling Group Leader

Supervise all Mass Production / Model Change / and Engineering functions for IPC in Engine Plant and Emissions lab

Monitor tooling and Poke Yoke buyoffs for production equipment modifications for Ascent, GC7, Outback and Sedan

Engineering lead for FY2018 and FY2019 projects

Developed Ascent QCC – Quality Control Chart and Engineering Process Sheets

Implemented the use of statistical analysis for tool buyoffs

Implemented stations audits for A and B line production

Implemented QMR audits for warranty claims

Implemented the use of A3 reports for QMR and chronic quality concerns

Implemented training for Key Skilled and Engineering to develop QCC – Quality Control Chart for GC7 Outback and Sedan

Implemented using mass production associates to participate with tool buyoffs at model development timing for training

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. January 2016 to October 2016

IPC Engineering Model Change Group Leader

Lead Model Change Activities for HR3 Impreza Launch to meet development goals and timing

Lead Outback and Legacy BC7 AxW Events for Interior and Exterior Fitting to meet development goals and timing

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. May 2011 to January 2016

IPC Engineer / Project Engineer

Engineering lead for BF4 waterleak activities during development

Engineering lead for HR3 waterleak design prevention

Exterior Fits for EZ5 during BF4 development

Lead or participate in Task Teams for Trim defects and waterleaks

Project Champion for Testerline Pacesetters – $150K cost savings annually

Project Champion for Emissions Lab $2M expansion

Project Lead for Poke Yoke buyoffs for Chassis A-Line move and B-Line change over from Toyota Camry to Subaru Impreza

LEP Specialty Fasteners, Frankfort, IN August 2010 – May 2011

Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

Maintain Quality Management System and TS16949 compliance

Schedule and review all QMS audits

Provide training for new auditors

Establish requirements and reviews of internal auditors per ISO 19011 guidelines

Review supplier PPAP submissions

Initiate Kaizen activities based on Quality D matrix results

Lead and assist Six Sigma projects

Assist in capacity analysis

NTK Precision Axle, Frankfort IN August 1st 2009 – August 2010

Quality Assurance Manager

Lead and direct internal audits for TS16949

Management Representative for TS16949

Key contact for all customer concerns

Direct Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) teams

Developed auditing of Corrective Action Countermeasures for implementation and sustainability

Champion APQP activities

Manage QA lab and perform personnel reviews

Improved QA lab training by implementing equipment testing

Developed Preventative Maintenance programs for all QA equipment.

Disposition of all hold parts

Reduced repetitive measuring to increase productivity on the production floor

Develop Poka Yoke validation procedures for production equipment

Submit Poka Yoke improvements to senior management

NTK Precision Axle, Frankfort IN April 2007 – August 1st 2009

Quality Assurance Engineer / Project Engineer

Develop and establish continuous improvement objectives

Lead and direct continuous improvement / kaizen teams

Perform internal audits and process audits

Develop and monitor SPC, MSA, PPAP’s, PFMEA and Control Plans

Develop and improve all current training procedures for the QA department

Implement Honda 5P corrective actions

Perform monthly scrap analysis and coordinate scrap reduction meetings

Reduced overall scrap by 30%

Assist in capacity analysis.

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, Kokomo, IN September 2006 – April 2007

Processing Supervisor 3rd Shift

Plastech Engineered Products, Elwood, IN November 2005 – September 2006

Production / Assembly Supervisor

DaimlerChrysler, Kokomo, IN, May 2005 – October 2005

Contracted Production Supervisor – Machining Department 5500

DaimlerChrysler, Kokomo, IN, May – August 2004

Plant Engineering Internship

Haynes International, Kokomo, IN; September 1998 - March 2003

Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Engineer

Heritage Environmental Services, Inc., Indianapolis, IN; September 1997- September 1998

QA/QC Lead Lab Technician

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