Todd Poole

*** ****** ****** **, ***** FL *****

248-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/todd-poole-2919054

Accomplished Automotive Engineering Professional with experience in consumer and automotive electronics.

Areas of expertise:

- Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma Techniques - Design for Assembly

- Audio Systems - Environmental Health & Safety - Safe Launch

- Communications - Operation Improvements - Manufacturing Engineering

- Design Engineering - Product Lifecycle Management - Manufacturing Audit

- Process Planning/Improve - Emission Reductions - Cost Control Strategies

- Schematic Capture - PCB Layout - Program Management

- Spec/Technical Writing - Failure Analysis - EMC Testing

- IC Failure Analysis -ASIC FPGA Design -Applications Engineering

- Microsoft Teams and Apps -SCRUM Leadership -Supply Chain Logistics Creative Lighting Solutions 03/22/21 – 01/01/23, Deerfield Beach, FL Automotive OEM manufacturer of Lighting solutions, wiring harnesses, and injection molded parts. Manufacturing located in the Dominican Republic.

Vice President of Quality, Work directly for the CEO with direct reports in the USA and Dominican. IATF Internal Auditor Certified and Responsible for the Quality Management System, Industry Compliance such as conflict minerals, MDS System, and serve as a certified internal IATF 16949 Auditor. Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and CCC China Compulsory Certification bodies. Approve supplier PPAP and release product PPAP to our customers following the 5 phase APQP methodology. Engineering Liaison to service customer portals and applications as required. Set break points for supply forecast, ECO, and archive customer approved PSW warrants, part samples and all PPAP elements into PLEX database. Responsible for factory build process, statistical process control, Test Gage R&R, Failure Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plan, Process flow, DVPR Testing, Continual conformance and annual PPAP. Implement new features as PLEX quality administrator to help manage quality related documentation including the company Quality Manual, PPAP, and associated approved IATF documents and forms. Focus is on Continuous improvement of quality thru lean six sigma practices, failure analysis, Design of Experiment testing, and SPC controls. Conduct PSO line audits to ensure the PPAP and work instructions are followed. Issues found are tracked until closure. I am the voice of the customer seeking excellence while at the same time looking for cost reduction, and process improvements that may save the company money. Sirius XM Radio. 2004 – 2018 Deerfield Beach, FL / Detroit, MI. The world’s largest radio broadcast company by revenue delivering audio and data content via satellite and terrestrial repeaters throughout the USA and Canada. Director, OEM Manufacturing Quality, 2008 – 2018 (June) Promoted to Director in 2008 with quality oversight of multiple contract manufacturers in Asia.

Prepared and controlled manufacturing processes implemented on the assembly line

Developed audit and safe launch plans using identified key performance indicators (KPI)

Conducted on-site audits at SXM module manufacturing and various supply chain locations

Action item identification with resolution to promote high quality manufacturing techniques.

Implemented on-site repair processes that included failure analysis capabilities with 8d resolution

Authored product troubleshooting procedures

Generated ECO’s for product and documentation release to PLM systems

Developed SXM failure analysis database to include key data for report and pareto generation

Program managed zero defect and continuous improvement tool development

Worked with SXM Design team to publish DVP&R/PVP&R validation test plans

Authored and maintained product DFMEA during the product lifecycle with RPN reduction

Represented the company as an AEC Technical Committee member

FPGA Design, pin mapping, debugging and hardware-software integration testing

IC Level troubleshooting techniques and failure analysis methods Applications Engineering Manager, 2004 – 2008 (Promoted) Managed Sirius Asian OEM radio applications to ensure compliance with company specifications prior to start of production.

Improved user interface and behavior to ensure customer satisfaction.

Identified non-compliance issues and tracked them to closure

Conducted vehicle drive testing to ensure the Sirius reception performance was optimal for each model

Tier 1 and Asian OEM point of contact for field returns or product performance issues

Met with the tier 1 and OEM’s in Asia to provide the product roadmap and implementation plans Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America. 2001 – 2004 Novi, MI. Applications Engineer, Chrysler Programs, 2001-2004 Resident at Chrysler Tech Center in Auburn Hills, MI. Responsible for interfacing with Chrysler and Mitsubishi Design team to ensure customer requirements were met. Products included radio head unit and rear seat entertainment systems.

Skilled in CAN bus protocol and tools for test or troubleshooting of the audio and video systems.

Program issue tracking and resolution

Recommended feature or functional improvements identified during testing

Participated in Chrysler led audits of manufacturing facilities in Asia

In-vehicle testing which included “hot/cold” trips to identify real use issues prior to start of production

Fed-back Chrysler requests for changes to MELCO Japan Design team

Tracked and tested applications to ensure compliance to product specifications Delphi Delco Electronics. 1994 – 2001 Kokomo, IN

Electrical Integration Engineer, Advanced Development Audio and Communication Products

Released radio products to production for Cadillac and Toyota programs.

Circuit design and schematic capture into Mentor Graphics, Pads, and OrCAD

PCB layout using Mentor Graphics

Prototype hardware software integration testing

Environmental test planning

Production launch support at radio head unit factories in Mexico to identify and resolve issues

Released electrical documentation into systems to support manufacturing and change control

Conducted EMC testing and troubleshooting to reduce emissions below CISPR levels earning a US patent Thomson Consumer Electronics (Technicolor). 1993 – 1994 Indianapolis, IN Quality Control Engineer, Very Large Size

Responsible for quality control of the 35” picture tube at the Marion, IN factory (6 months)

Conducted line sample testing to ensure the key parameters were within specification

Issued shift quality reports based on the line sampling AT&T Bell Labs. 1987 – 1993 Indianapolis, IN

Senior Technical Staff, Smart Card Development

Developed contactless smart card and reader technology for consumer and military applications.

Circuit design and schematic capture into Cadnetix

PCB layout using Cadnetix

Unix systems

Prototype testing and debug

Education:

BSBA., Indiana Wesleyan University – Business Administration - Summa Cum Laude EET., I.T.T Technical Institute – Electrical Engineering Technology Professional Accreditation:

Green Belt Six Sigma Certification – Wistron, Taiwan

Automotive Electronics Council Member

U.S. Patent 6,624,503 B1 for electro-magnetic filtering structure used at Delphi / Aptiv.

IATF 16949 Internal Audit certified by AIAG

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