ROBERT P. DAUM

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

**** ******** *****, ****** ****, Tennessee 37174

Cell: 615-***-****

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QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

I am a ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, and Six sigma Green Belt. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from the University of Dayton and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Trevecca Nazarene University (GPA 3.7). I have over 25 years of experience in Quality and Manufacturing Engineering roles with extensive automotive and appliance industry experience. This experience includes but is not limited to the following: Product and process documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Work Instructions, and Visual Aids; ANPQP: PPAP: and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) submittals for New Products; Implementing Process and Engineering Changes. I have provided engineering support for new product launches and model year changes. I also developed tooling, fixtures, and equipment. I have developed process changes and plant layout required for product launches, model year changes and product volume changes. I am proficient in root cause analysis and problem solving of safety, quality, and productivity issues associated with manufacturing. I have experience in applying lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Aug 2023 – Dec 2023: Chugach Government Services: Laughlin AFB, Texas

Quality Manager

Supervise Quality Inspectors.

Ensure services provided meet PWS requirements.

Develop quality matrix for service contract.

March 2023 – July 2023: Armada: Springhill, Tennessee

Quality Engineer / ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Incoming inspection of received parts.

Develop Operator Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures for the assembly operation.

Analyze nonconforming parts and prepare Quality Alerts and reports for management.

July 2022 – Mar 2023: Self Employed

Mechanic.

Delivery Driver

March 2022 – July 2022: Wastequip: Eagleville, Tennessee

Quality Engineer / ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Incoming inspection of received parts.

Develop Operator Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures for the assembly operation.

Analyze nonconforming parts and prepare Quality Alerts and reports for management.

Jan 2020 – March 2022: APCOM: Franklin, Tennessee

Quality Specialist / ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Auditor, and Inspector

Review quality analysis conclusions and recommend necessary changes to quality procedures

Incoming inspection of received parts.

Analyze nonconforming parts and prepare reports for management.

Assist with resolving production quality Issues.

Write or re-write work instruction into new format to ensure quality goals are attained.

Conduct testing of materials and finished goods.

Use of SAP System to complete daily tasks.

May 2017 – Nov 2019: Advance Auto Parts: Brentwood, Tennessee

Retail Parts Pro

Assistant Manager and DIY Retail Sales.

June 2012 – April 2017: Contract Engineer

Manufacturing/Quality/Launch/Process Engineer

ꟷBowling Green Metalforming, (Aerotek) Bowling Green, Kentucky (Tier 1 - GM)

ꟷUnipres, (Randstad) Smyrna, Tennessee (Tier 1 - Nissan)

ꟷFaurecia Automotive Seating (Aerotek) Madison, Mississippi (Tier 1 - Nissan)

ꟷSchneider-Electric (Volt) Smyrna, Tennessee

ꟷVoith (Aerotek) Spring Hill, Tennessee

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide root cause analysis and resolution for customer quality issues.

Provide production assistance for assembly and welding of Unibody frame Sections.

Jig adjustment for parts and tooling issues.

Coordinate internal and supplier Corrective Action activities

Efficiency Evaluation and Elemental Time Studies of workstations on manual and automated assembly lines.

Provide engineering support of launch activities for new product production and model year changes.

Plant layout design for process equipment and material handling flow to assembly line.

Ensure design of manufacturing through concurrent engineering activities with product engineers.

Implement changes in production required by product changes (Engineering Change Management).

Manage production system including process documentation validation and production setup.

Manage Production Part Approval Process (Including Production Trials).

Create specifications and qualification acceptance criteria for new equipment and fixtures.

Source suppliers for equipment and fixtures.

Create Standardized Work Instructions for assembly operations.

Feb 2011 – May 2012: Nemak, Dickson, Tennessee (Tier 1 supplier of Cylinder Head Castings)

Product Engineer

Coordinate internal and supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production for Submissions for both Subcontractor & Customer Products

Interface with customers, Suppliers and Plant Personnel on APQP activities

Issue Quality Notifications on pre-PPAP casting quality issues

Apr 2004 – Feb 2010: MIG – Visteon Automotive Systems, LaVergne, Tennessee (Tier 1 - Nissan)

Senior Manufacturing/Quality/Process Engineer

Provide root cause analysis and resolution for customer quality issues.

Create, train others, and implement Standardized Work Instructions and Visual Aids for high-speed assembly line.

Develop, maintain, update, and improve Process Control Plan, PFMEA, Operator Instructions, Process Flow Chart, and other manufacturing documentation for the assembly operation.

Lead PFMEA team to reduce RPN’s (Top five issues).

Create, implement, train others, and monitor internal quality assurance inspections and tests.

Provide engineering support of launch activities for new product production and model year changes.

Plant layout design for process equipment and material handling flow to assembly line.

Rebalance of assembly line operations and equipment for product volume changes.

Aug 2003 – Apr 2004: Lowes, Franklin, Tennessee

Department Manager (Temporary Employment)

Oct 2002 – Aug 2003: MBA study and care for infant twins, Franklin, Tennessee

Apr 2002 – Dec 2002: Hennessy Industries, Inc., LaVergne, Tennessee

Technical Cell Leader/Supervisor (Contract Position)

Supervise daily activities of 25-30 union personnel.

Provide leadership for manufacturing and assembly of automotive service equipment.

Sept 1994 – Jul 2001: International Comfort Products / Carrier, Lewisburg, Tennessee

Production Engineer

Participated on product engineering teams for product development and improvement.

Implement and maintain documentation for fabrication cell and assembly line ISO 9001 certification.

Lean Production Leader

Train both management and hourly employees in Lean Production methods (Kaizen Training).

Organize, lead, and implement Kaizen events utilizing teams to eliminate waste from manufacturing processes.

EDUCATION

University of Dayton – Dayton, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1986

Trevecca Nazarene University – Nashville, Tennessee

Master of Business Administration, 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector

Six Sigma Green Belt

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