DRAZEN SIMIC

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Confident, ambitious and capable Quality Manager with years of dynamic experience. Seeking a challenging Director of Vice President role within the industry that calls on extensive industry expertise while allowing for professional growth at the executive level. Adept at working under pressure to achieve goals, both independently and in team settings. Excel to keep processes running smoothly with little to no direct supervision. Able to deliver high-caliber results in deadline-driven environments. Possess an innate ability to lead others by example. Driven with a strong work ethic and can-do attitude. Eager to contribute to the success of a thriving organization. CORE COMPETENCIES

Quality Engineering, Executive Leadership, Supplier Qualification & Auditing, Operations Management, Product Quality Warranty, Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Cost Control, Continuous Process Improvement, Accounting, Organizational Feasibility, Third-Party Agency Requirements (UL, FM), Budgeting, Forecasting, New Supplier Setup, Training & Development, Resource Allocation & Management, Strategic Planning, Policy & Procedure Development, Team Building, Process Analysis, Lean Statistics, ISO9001- 2015, ISO/IATF 16949, Six Sigma, Calibration, SAP, ETQ, SharePoint, MQ1, SPC (Infinity), DOED/PFMEAs, FMEAs, APQP, GD&T, PCDIMS, AOP, CMM Programming

EXPERIENCE

Pentair Quality Manager (2021 – Present)

§ Utilize meticulous attention to quality and precision to swiftly complete tasks and reach production targets in dynamic settings, fostering a collaborative team culture, emboldening staff to engage in operations management

§ Offer real-time business solutions to maintain a competitive advantage during automation

§ Present key performance indicators (KPIs) featuring alarm capabilities; adhere at all times to Lean/Six Sigma principles pertinent to Fault Isolation and KPI/Root Cause Analysis

§ Demonstrate superb large-scale research skills, using cutting-edge Six Sigma and Lean measures

§ Played a pivotal role in establishing important policies alongside clients, executives and peer colleagues

§ Develop and implement supplier metrics to monitor the efficiency of manufacturing and quality systems

§ Actively engage in new product introduction (NPI), supporting the seamless transfer of new products into manufacturing and facilitating scale-up

§ Orchestrate and conduct supplier quality system audits, managing corrective and preventive actions to guarantee timely resolution

§ Appointed to be the foremost liaison with suppliers, addressing quality, reliability and process concerns

§ Connect suppliers to lead Process Quality Audits and Lean Manufacturing Workshops, driving continuous improvement across the supply chain

§ Effectively oversee products and process results while overcoming supplier quality obstacles concerning materials and component parts

Idex Corporation Quality Manager (2018 – 2021)

§ Leveraged engineering and quality acumen spanning a broad spectrum of R&D, product/process design, project management, team leadership, procurement, quality and manufacturing expertise

§ Earned a reputation as an effective problem solver, able to envision solutions, develop prototypical designs and use proven methodologies to bolster productivity

§ Set forth a quality system for the Worldwide Fire Safety Manufacturing Division, spanning four global sites and involving collaboration with 20+ global vendors

§ Guided cross-functional teams through Design for Six Sigma in new product development

§ Measured performance, filled gaps and developed solutions such as the creation and maintenance of quality processes and procedures for deploying Supplier Quality

§ Fashioned a list of holistic customer value product specifications and attained excellent process capability 2

Idex Corporation Continued

§ Increased call center customer complaint resolution rates by 40%, designing and launching a standard data collection sheet that allowed for faster root cause identification and more refined complaint resolutions

§ Led a cross-functional product improvement team that reduced supplier defect levels by 70%, resulting in a

$500K productivity improvement

§ Founded an ongoing QA process to ensure product quality, cutting the incidence of customer complaints and increasing their satisfaction to under three defects per million units sold

§ Initiated a supplier quality process that attained double-digit productivity and Six Sigma quality for key vendors, earning a top-tier rating and driving companywide adoption

§ Managed a multi-functional team that noted quality measurements and crafted supplier quality agreements inclusive of mutually acceptable metrics for quality, delivery times and productivity

§ In the realm of ISO compliance, proudly oversaw a successful audit with zero non-conformities, reflecting a commitment to excellence in quality management systems ICP Adhesives & Sealants, Inc. Quality Manager (2013 – 2018)

§ Directed alignment of Quality Control and Assurance requirements to produce and ship products effectively

§ Collaborated cross-functionally to devise QC procedures and criteria for online production and finished goods

§ Supervised and guided 15 direct reports and 10 indirect staff; led by example to achieve objectives, as well as deliver personnel suggestions and reviews

§ Seamlessly transitioned data and specifications from development to serial production, maintaining Quality Management System ISO requirements compliance

§ Managed NCR Investigation, Certification of Compliances, RGA, SCAR's, C.A, Parts Qualification, Supplier Specification, Supplier Audits, MQ1, CRM entries, Pro Series Operations, Compliance Audits and PPM

§ Coordinated QA processes, Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and an Analytical Method Review Board, noting areas for improvement and bridging validation gaps

§ Led cross-departmental interviews for external candidates, surpassing the timeline for hiring by one month

§ Launched an effort to track "right first time" within the organization, sharing results with upper management

§ Represented the Quality Department on the Capital Investment Committee

§ Managed capital purchases exceeding $1M

§ Liaised with ISO inspectors during audits, authoring and examining audit observation responses

§ Set forth a new Quality Department information management system, finalizing related expectations, goals and decisions to ensure timely implementation

§ Revamped the Quality Control Division, streamlining operations and using the Quality Extreme PPM

§ Earned a 93% grade in external customer audits, a 7% improvement from prior inspections and the highest grade received to date

§ Founded a troubleshooting team to rectify raw material quality issues within the plant, increasing product availability for end customers

Wellman Products, Inc. Senior Quality Engineer (2002 – 2013)

§ Assessed timeliness for all quality operations, overseeing a departmental timeline in order of priority

§ Completed necessary testing, documenting ahead of new product release according to TS and ISO standards

§ Audited quality operations, leading corrective/preventative actions and process Improvements

§ Organized documentation for quality and reliability requirements; also crafted PC-dimes programs using CAD models, PC-Dimas gear, GD&T and advanced PC-DMIS Level 3

§ Played an integral role in programming using expertise in SPC (Infinity)

§ Soundly operated both manual and automatic CMMs

§ Maintained a pulse on the status of quality management systems

§ Revised the quality system according to clients’ requirements

§ Guided Quality Technicians and Q.E. through quality inspections; also led quality audits and other functions

§ Called on PPAPs, 5s and Lean to refine processes and oversee Quality Department operations EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science, Engineer Technologies, University of Pristina Additional Qualifications: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Lead Audito

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