K E I T H R O W E L L

Home * (**** CO RD *** Dawson Al, 35963)

Home * (112 Aurene Road, Gadsden Al, 35904)

256-***-**** cell

Email- ad4keb@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-rowell-054804186/ PROFILE

Over 23 years of experience as an engineer in the automotive industry, with a strong history of success in the processing and quality engineering fields. A seasoned analytical person and troubleshooter that can locate and resolve problems. Effective, well-organized leader with experience in departmental structure.

PPG Aerospace, Huntsville, Al

November 2023- Present

3 Month Contract, up for renewal at the end of February 2024

Transfer data from one system to another system. This includes reviewing any related documents for any corrections and accuracy.

Making new procedures for verification inspections American Apparel, Center Al

Jan 2023 to June 2023 Process Production supervisor, Laid off / Lack of work.

• Oversee production line schedules.

• Inventory stock adjustments

• Incoming product inspections

• Coaching associates with low production numbers

RTI (Rainsville Tech) Rainsville Al

Jan 2022 to Dec 2022 Quality Tech / Process auditor for suppliers,

• Reviewing suppliers process fixtures and assembly line procedures

• Entering data to the inventory program MRO

• Investigated process and robotic issues for production line.

• Overseen inspection requirements for receiving.

• Faro arm / scanner for measuring fixtures and parts. OTR Wheel Engineering / Rome GA

Oct 2020 / Jan 2022 Title: Quality / Process Engineer. Laid off due to COVID-19 impact.

• Reevaluated processes to make production line leaner and efficient.

• Working with quality documents for production support

• Collaborated with customer with quality and production issues.

• Created quality alerts for production and supported all teams on documentation.

• Investigated process improvement across multiple plants. WKW / People link Pell City Al

March 2020 / Aug 2020 contracted ended.

• Working with PPAP and any document support to customer from supplier

• On site help for any issue with product

• Working with clean points with shipping and QC

• Improving on production and process flow

JST Guntersville, AL

Dec 2018 to 2020 Production Manager, contracted ended.

• Directed production and scheduled time for employees.

• Ensured production schedule was distributed to key personnel for on-time deliveries across all customers orders.

• Understand all requirements of production and the product produced.

• Making sure quality systems meet customer requirements. Quality Engineer Aerotek - Gadsden, AL

May 2018 to Dec. 2018 Quality / Process Engineer, contracted ended. Fehrer Automotive

• Submitted PPAP to Mercedes / VW for seating components, foam products for all models.

• Verified test data and compared to customer requirements for approvals Level 3 PPAP data Design changes.

• Collaborated close with customer on PPAP portals to ensure all documents were in order.

• Control plans for process improvements

• PC-Dim’s foam parts and fixture checks

Toyota Boshoku Corp. 1 TB Way Mantachie MS.

October 2016-May 2018 TS Coordinator / Quality Specialist, contracted ended. Supported all departments with work point sheets /work instructions documentation, keep all records up to date in the QMS, gap analysis between TS to IATF certification.

• Approved documents with new revision levels and uploaded to the QMS.

• Followed TS/IATF requirements for multiple types of layered audits.

• Provided all departments with support in document control for the QMS.

• Lead the monthly management meeting to track all departments’ status with internal and external quality tracking.

Eagle Ottawa (Lear Corp.) 2930 W. Auburn Rochester Hills MI, 48309 September 2015-October 2016 Field Quality Engineer, 90% traveling. Traveled and supported tier 1 customers, (Lear, JCI, Yanfeng, Faurecia, TS Tech and Eissmann) and OEM’s (Honda, Nissan, KIA, Hyundai, Mercedes and GM) across 4 states in the southeastern region.

• Reviewed questionable product with SQE / Management to identify if it is acceptable by OEM limit samples and tolerances

• Worked with production line associates on products questions or concerns

• Provided all documents to support customer needs and requirements

• Used Service Max management software to show scheduling, task and accomplishments during my customer visits

Stamped Products Inc. 201 Industrial Parkway PO. 2773 Gadsden Al 35903 256-***-**** May 2014- September 2015 Quality Manager

Oversee all recent programs with Japanese and Korean suppliers plus keeping up to date with current programs involving stamping, welding, and assembly.

• Managing information at customers request and relay issues to all departments

• Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the QA/QC

• Training QC personals proper technique in preventing defective product from being developed during and after production.

• Work with CMM operations, PD-DMIS/Hexagon to check fixtures and parts

• Maintain constant communication with customer and suppliers with any issues or improvements

• Maintain all documents and requirements in accordance with ISO certifications. Jay Mid-South 140 Thomas Drive Gadsden Al, 35904 (256) - 439-6600 June 2009- May 2014 Program Manager / Process Engineer: Plant relocated. To coordinate the flow of all programs between Program Management and Manufacturing. Using Plex systems for all departments.

• Keep a current list of all programs and related activities for jobs.

• Assist production space requirements for latest programs (this includes equipment requirements).

• Keep track of event timing for all programs/production jobs and tooling. Microsoft Office is the preferred tool along with customer-supplied documents.

• Make recommendations to the Plant Manager and Production Supervisor based on the needs determined from the above activities.

• Coordinate prototype needs and production part changers with the Program Management Team.

• Continue to assist Production Supervisors with production-related issues.

• Part of the multi-disciplinary APQP Team and communicates quality objectives and requirements for product, based on customer requirements/communication.

• Coordinate with the customers pre-production build events and tool trials following any changes.

• Review prints/CAD released by suppliers and customers.

• Make recommendations to Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager and customer on part design feasibility.

• Issue quotes on internal work done for projects or improvements on production. Jay Mid South 140 Thomas Drive Gadsden Al, 35904 256-***-**** March 2007- June 2009 Engineer/Quality Supervisor / Liaison Supervisor: Used Excel to explain quality issues, helped supplier with any quality issues at hand and engineering changes. Design method of proactive quality checks during production. Responsible for 6 to 8 QC techs and all duties. Received certificates of accomplishments (QS9000/ISO14001/TS1000) ISO 14001 Auditor ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor, Red X apprentice (Six sigma Sub-program) Statistical engineering.

• Manage all quality control activities and organize, implement and manage a total quality control program

• Prepare and maintain for management’s approval, a quality program including policy, objectives and generalized methods, that is in keeping with current customer quality requirements, company objectives and quality control technology

• Implement the approved quality programs with modern quality control techniques and sound management principles. Establish quality standards for supplies and production operations based on general customer requirements and good economics.

• Establish quality procedures for control of product quality for the elimination of scrap and rework

• Serve as liaison between production and engineering in all matters involving product quality including production, material standards and process to tool quality capabilities

• Establish and maintain a means of measuring quality performance and customer satisfaction

• Select, provide training and supervise quality personnel

• Accept the responsibility for the overall quality system and its operational effectiveness

• Used Zeiss CMM to verify fixtures and working fixtures to adjustments for welded parts

• Overseen new prototype parts in post-production and current production Jay Mid South 140 Thomas Drive Gadsden Al, 35904 256-***-**** October 2005- March 2007 Quality Engineer/Liaison

New model launch and oversee quality issues, engineering changes and customer relations. Operations developments throughout the customer requirements from logistics to the assembly process in creating products. Increased productivity throughout all programs by working with quality and production teams. Auto CAD background help in plant layouts and changes with company.

• Reduce customer, company PPM, and make improvements to the overall program

• Implement a system of FIFO to better process for customer and company

• Managed containment issues and verified corrective actions plus preventative actions

• Initiative-taking in developing work relation with customers and suppliers

• To design, facilitate and track manufacturing process to achieve trouble free operations throughout work environments

TS Tech Automotive Seating Boaz Al

(Tier 1 supplier for Honda)

June 2001-October 2005 Process Engineer

• Design changes for current and new models

• Ensure parts are within drawing specifications

• Test and measured parts by standard requirements

• Time studies on production and process

• Supplier and customer communication relations

• Quality assurance internal and suppliers

SUMMERY- Proficient in Excel and all other office documents creating schedules graphs production layouts. Created FEMA, PPAP, IPP, CIF, CRF, and Tooling documents. Used AUTOCAD for plant layouts and CMM for measurements. Received many awards and certificates of accomplishments.

(QS9000 /ISO14001) Japanese indusial standards (JIS) and Honda engineer standards (HES). Woerner Inc. (R&D tractor machines) Foley, AL

June 1998-December 1999 Project Engineers,

• Development of new machinery using AutoCAD

• Blueprint conversions and purchasing materials

• CNC operator to create parts

SUMMERY- Worked in the research and developing new machines and tractors equipment. Multiple skilled laborer: 1990-1998

Heavy machinery, hydraulic air tools

• Drove tractors and backhoe

• Working with hydraulic tools and presses

• Working with wood and structural buildings

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Red X certification (Statistical engineering) Lean Manufacturer certification (ATN) 2005 / 2009 / 2015 Many certifications from ATN and Alabama Technology Networks Pursuing my black and green belt in Six Sigma certification in 2018 PPG – E-coat advance training

PC-Dmis / Zeiss / Faro arm and multiple CMM type training August 1996- May 1998 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL

• Mechanical Engineer Technology Program

• Training at the Bevill Advance Manufacturing Facilities

• Over 70 tech hours achieved and multiple certificates of achievements

• Math skills Physics, static’s, and strength of materials Geraldine High School Geraldine, AL (1-12 grades) (1977-1990) References

Joe Lanham 706-***-**** Quality Manger (OTR Wheel engineering) Skip Pledger 256-***-**** (Quality at TS Tech) & (Operation manager at Jay Mid-south) Dean Wilkinson 256-***-**** (Quality Manager at Jay Mid-south) Lori Garrett 256-***-**** (Logistics Manager)

Nancy Harden 256-***-**** (Sr. Engineer Technician at TS Tech) Jason Douglas 256-***-**** (Quality Lead / Robot supervisor Jay Mid-south) Brandon Blunt 615-***-**** (IT specialist at Toyota Boshoku)

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