RODNEY S. LOPEZ, ASQ. CQA

*** ***** ****, *******, ** 39047

Cell 769-***-****, Email: ad1oqa@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Applied Science Degree in Quality Assurance

SKILLS:

Quality professional with hands on knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Auditing, and Cost Reduction. Special training in the design/implementation of TQM & Conflict resolution. Proficient in Excel, Word Perfect, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING:

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) #19524, Proficiency with TS 16949 Quality Systems Standards & 9001:2004. TQM Coordinator/Facilitator, Certified Malcolm Baldrige Quality Examiner for State of Mississippi, Certified ISO Lead Auditor, Zenger-Miller FrontLine Leadership. Additional training in PPAP, PFMEA, Process Mapping, Certifying Processes, Carrier Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Implemented ISO 9001:2000 for Parker Hannifin, Madison, MS. Luvata Black Belt Training, QS 9000 & ISO 9001:2000, Kaizen & Lean Manufacturing, Certified in Forensic Product Photography & Video. (CLVS)

EXPERIENCE:

Madden Legal Video Jackson, MS Owner John Madden 601-***-****) Dec.2015 to 2021-Current Certified Legal Videographer Specialist (CLVS)Responsible for filming deponent or witness during legal deposition and presenting finished Video on DVD.

Tashi-s/Faurecia Short Term Contract Merger of two companies to produce seats for Murano vehicle at Nissan North America, June 2015-Nov.2015

Supplier Quality Engineer/Liaison Issue & Document Non-conformance notices to suppliers that send in defective parts. Contact suppliers in Mexico when prototype trim is received and needs altering per Nissan audits. Evaluate inspection reports, 8D’s, PPAP’s for proper validation. Prepare inspection guidelines for new parts. Work with Faurecia QE & SQE to mirror their procedures on production, inspection & training. .

Madden Legal Video Jackson, MS Owner John Madden 601-***-****) Feb.2014-Current

Certified Legal Videographer Specialist (CLVS)

Responsible for filming deponent during legal deposition and presenting Video on DVD.

Martinrea Tier 1 International supplier of metal stampings and welded assemblies Feb. 2010-Jan. 2014

Quality Engineer/ Liaison

Contact person for three Martinrea plants located in Detroit, TN, and MS sending parts to Nissan North America.

Interface between all Martinrea plants with Engineering/Assembly/Quality at Nissan concerning any problems or concerns. In charge of investigating, identifying and documenting any problems from Martinrea parts on new launch vehicle, along with current production. Visited Martinrea plants in Detroit, TN & MS to observe details in processes. Reduced material handling damage at Nissan by 50% by requiring photos of product attached to containers at Martinrea before arriving at Nissan warehouse. (Change in management) Contact Quality Manager, Shirley Temple at Toyota, phone 662-***-****)

Luvata Largest Supplier of Copper Coils in USA. Grenada, MS May 08, 2008 to Jan. 09, 2010

Senior Quality Engineer

Responsible for the Quality of Residential and Commercial Chiller coils.

Production defects, Conduct DOE. Design and introduce error proofing fixtures into processes, Lower RPN numbers from FMEA’s, Update FMEA & Control Plans, Chart Monthly KPI’s, Perform Process Audits, Supervise Quality Techs and Interns, Track Warranty issues, Attend Six Sigma Black Belt Training at Carrier &. Participate in Black Belt improvement projects. Resolve issues with suppliers. Contact: Lonnie Leeman, Quality Director, 662-***-****.Placed by Aerotek (Reduction in force)

TEPRO Plastic & Rubber Products, Inc. Winchester, TN 2007-2008

Contract Quality Engineer & Liaison for Japanese firm. (6 Months).

Observed extrusion process in plant and made recommendations to improve Quality Systems and ISO

Auditing Processes. Acted as Quality Liaison at Nissan North America when defects in products were found. Coordinated the introduction of New and Trial parts. Supplied prints and investigated defects with appropriate Nissan Process or Quality Engineer. Provided feedback on defects found during Nissan Audit Process. Relayed info to appropriate Quality Engineer at Tepro. Evaluated 8D’s for defects found and provided Certified Clean Points to Nissan. Contact: Mrs. Faulkner at 931-***-****)

Tower Automotive

Contract Quality Engineer thru People Link for Start-Up Operation in Meridian, MS. (6 Months) 2007

Prepared PPAP’s for all parts being transferred from other Tower plants closing.

Prepared PFMEA’s, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Coordinated CMM scheduling, Evaluated Weld destruct and torque test. Audited all gauges and torque wrenches for calibration compliance. Evaluated Robotic Cell sensors for nut presence, incorrect part. Introduced Error Proofing devices at off line work stations. Evaluated Robotic cells for proper Weld Tip replacement and PM Schedule. Act as Liaison between manufacturing and engineering concerning defects found in process & third party inspection. Contact:: Tracy Benzinger at Peoplelink Technical, Phone 574-***-****) Written recommendation upon request.

Madden Legal Video Dec 2004-June 2007 Madden Legal Video Jackson, MS

Videographer & Forensic Photographer

Photographed accident scenes for discovery evidence. Videoed deponent’s testimony for attorneys. Produced and edited video for court presentation in class action law suits. Attained legal Certification (CLVS) Contact: John Madden for references 601-***-****)

Viking Range Corporation Greenwood, MS. May 2002 - Feb 2004 Maker of kitchen appliances.

Quality Engineer Oversee Supplier Quality, Fabrication and Assembly of World Class Ranges & Cook Tops.

Provide quality and engineering support for all assembly lines. Resolve fabrication issues with assembly and involve design engineering when applicable. Team Leader of several projects identifying and resolving line problems. Lead team implementing new Lean Manufacturing techniques using Toyota Production Systems

Parker Hannifin Aug 1999-Oct 2001 Madison, MS

Manufacturer of solenoid valves for fluid control systems and refrigeration.

Senior Quality Supplier Engineer, ISO Management Representative & Lead Auditor

Responsibilities include Supplier Quality management and coordination of Supplier visits. Liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and QA on Supplier problem resolution. Coordinate ISO 9001:2000 compliance and implementation between Sister plant achieving ISO 9000 Certification. Team Captain on Kaizen training focused on enhancing Supplier Performance. Managed over 200 suppliers resulting in reduction of CAR’s by 27 %. Helped Design Access Database instrumental in Certifying Suppliers. Reduced incoming inspection by 43% thru Certified Supplier program. Team leader of cost suggestion program resulting in $180,000 cost reduction. Trained internal audit team. Letter of recommendation by QA Mgr., upon request (Reduction in Force from 911)

Johnson Controls Inc., Dec 1998-Aug 1999 Cottondale, AL

International Manufacturer of Automotive seats and headliners to Mercedes-Benz

Senior Quality Engineer\ Liaison at Mercedes-Benz Plant

Responsibilities included daily interface with Manufacturing and Engineering concerning supplier performance of seats and headliners for M-Class and Model year 2000 Mercedes. Answer, develop and follow up on Corrective/Preventive Action request. Issue clean point. Attend daily Mercedes-Benz audits and address issues concerning JCI supplier ratings. Supervise eight technicians responsible for function and repair of seats. Contact assembly suppliers ensuring their compliance to process/ product quality. Contact JCI E when problems were found on Mercedes-Benz assembly line. Trained in PPAP, PFMEA, APQP, and QS9000.

Peavey Electronics Jun 1995-Oct 1998, Meridian, MS. International manufacturer of commercial sound equipment.

Quality Assurance Manager of Morton and Decatur Operations (Contact HR Dept. or Hartley Peavey)Supervised five inspectors in sound booths for final testing of speakers & electronic circuitry of finished products. Responsibilities include quality of circuit board production, SMT, robotic, radial insertion, component & speaker assembly. Introduced new system for capturing final assembly defects to mainframe, documenting data for instant analysis of all assembly lines & products, which showed instant results in Pareto charts for supervisors. Reduced defects 20%. Analyzed data to determine process capability showing CPK values of processes.

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