Project Management Quality Control
Resume:
Sam Palmeri
Home: N/A Mobile: 734-***-****
*********@*****.***
Core Strengths
Technical Management
Productivity Improvement
Project Management
Systems Trouble Shooting
GDT
CMM Correlations
Lean Processes
Preventative Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Blueprint comprehension & Reading
Systems Creation & mgmt.
Cost Reduction
Vendor Partnership Programs
SPC Programming
Quality Control
History in QS/TS/IATF As Lead Certified Auditor W/Supplier Auditor Cert)
Enhanced LPA
Gap Analysis
RISK Mgmt
Six Sigma White Belt Certified, Enrolled on-line with Yellow Belt Training 3/2021.
Full Core Tool Certified
Technical Expertise
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project) and AutoCAD
Professional Experience
Leggera Technology (8/22 to present)
10410 Holly Rd,
Holly, MI
New Launch of company
Processing a Magnesium Shelves for Rivian Amazon EV project
Launch of Quality Systems
Launch of Vendor Control and Monitoring
Launch of full line of PPAP through the entire vendor base thru to the customer
Implementations of systems on production floor
AAA Industries, Detroit MI (9/1/21 to 8/22)
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishment
Upon arriving, reviewed all procedures, work instructions & forms to assure compliance with the ISO/IATF Standards.
Rewrote the entire system to support proper conformance to such standards
Reviewed and remove the unnecessary documents that didn’t support the foundation of the company
Trained all personnel in the Awareness of ISO/IATF
Launched and supported PM on tooling
Launch GageTrak as the company had no Calibration system in place.
Gathered and engraved all company and personal gauges.
Launched SPC Express as they had no statistical data collected to support CSR
Launched Akupac, which is a PPAP program that supports all data collection of production parts supported by the Operators, which was never in place
Implemented the use of SmartSheet to support data organization of Procedure, W/I, Form
Implemented the 3-year audit plan that’s required for ISO/IATF
Launched Receiving Inspection from vendors
Implemented CQI-19 requirements for all supporting vendors
Took the company from 12 minors from their original audit to Zero
Warren Screw Products, Warren, MI (8/2017 – 1/2021)
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Brought my history of ISO/IATF to WSP and defended against suspension / Disqualifications as the Registrar had clearly made a mistake. IAOB supported WSP and granted our cert.
Reviewed LPA program, Implemented Enhanced LPA program and training. (Department & company KPI)
Follow 3 audits, successfully reduced Majors/Minors form 10, to 7 then to 4.
Reviewed poor PPAP process. Launched PPAP process into a computer-generated program (AkuPac) and over the 4 years went from completing 2 to 3 ppap’s a week to 6. (Department KPI).
Reviewed non-existent reval process and Implemented process and accomplished 300. (Department KPI).
Launched scanning project of 16 filing cabinet (paper copies of PPAP’s), completed in 1 year’s (Department KPI).
Reviewed Print control and launched into print and document Control within 1 year. (Department KPI).
Reviewed receiving of certifications (ALL), took them from Paper copies to full scanning process within weeks. (Department KPI).
Improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house capabilities, saving approx.. $5000 in 2 years.
Reviewed paper SPC charting, Implemented SPC Express and trained all within 1 year.
Reviewed Gage Control and lack of R&R or the understanding of such requirements. Implemented updates to systems, implemented on-line training 4 key office employees for better understand of actual requirements.
Rewrote in Quality Policy to comply to standard.
Re-write of Quality Manual & Procedures
Launched RISK and implemented 6m Risk change control.
Implemented Hour Inspection Data vs Attribute data.
Implemented Fast Responds Tracking for C/A
Implemented Internal Department KPI’s
Reason for leaving company: Personal reasons that forced me to leave. I was never to left WSP. Please reference Letter of Recommendations from Owner and VP of company to support.
Ecorse Machine – Precision Products Division, Wyandotte, MI (12/2016 – 8/2017)
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed departments understanding of Print control, enhanced and maintained various stages of manufacturing, with Print Control & Inspection Instruction details.
Launched 125 new jobs and reval. PPAP process (AkuPac) maintained no Customer concerns.
Improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house capabilities. Implemented training on gauge adjustments.
Coordinated cross training within Quality and implemented real time SPC & training with the use of SPC Express.
Reviewed the understanding of LPA’s within the company. Constructed process, procedure and implemented systems.
Reason for leaving company: Wife’s illness and had to moved.
Wyandotte Industries – Wyandotte, MI (Aerospace, Automotive, Non-Automotive (10/2015 – 12/2016)
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed poor PPAP process with limited understanding. Launched PPAP process into a computer-generated program (AkuPac).
Reviewed departments understanding of Print control, enhanced and maintained various stages of manufacturing, with Print Control & Inspection Instruction details.
Reviewed Calibration practices, improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house capabilities and saving $1500 in 1 year.
Reviewed current condition with SPC data, implemented and coordinated cross training within Quality and implemented real time SPC & training with the use of SPC Express.
Reason for leaving company: Opportunities to return to Ecorse was offered as I was already conducting Internal Audits for them.
Gonzales Group - Connor Engineering, Clinton Township, MI 12/2005 – 10/2015
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved ISO/TS Certification
Rewrote QMS and Procedures, coordinated in-depth training, supported APQP, and Print Reviews
Implemented and maintained PPAP (AkuPac) process, Document Control, Tier one Supplier, GQTS (GM Supplier power), and Covisint manager
Reason for move: Gonzales Group, Company closed, out of business.
Gonzales Group, Litchfield, MI
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed TS Audits and systems for poor performance. Implemented detailed systems and conducted internal training to enhance systems.
Reviewed PPAP (AkuPac) process, launched 35 new jobs and maintained less zero customer concerns at launch and first GP-12 stages.
Reviewed Calibration practices, improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house capabilities and saving $5500 in 1 year.
Reason for move: Owner moved me to over locations within company. Still Quality Manager but to other divisions having major system issues.
CSM Manufacturing, Gonzales Group Farmington Hills, MI
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
Training, Gauging, APQP
Vendor Development, C/A, C/I, SPC review and training
Ford QSA
Reason for move: Owner moved me to over locations within company. Still Quality Manager but to other divisions having major system issues.
S&A Products, Litchfield, MI Gonzales Group
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
Managed cross-training within the quality department and improved calibration by reducing outside services for in-house abilities
New jobs and reval. PPAP, implantation of (AkuPac) process maintained no Customer concerns.
Reviewed Standardized work process. Implemented inspection instruction with photos and implemented BOS/QOS charting
Reviewed inspection processes. Implemented detailed 3 Pan Training for plant operators.
Reviewed current standings on MSDS & Safety. Implemented and managed Housekeeping and Safety Audits, LPA Audits, Print Control, and coordinated Plant meetings and Awareness.
Trained and certified as a lead internal auditor, S.P.C. and programs working with S.P.C., such as data mites, gage talkers, SPC express, blueprint reading, and GD&T
Reason for leaving company: Divorce moved back downriver
Ecorse Machine – Precision Products Division, Wyandotte, MI (8 years total) 02/2007 – 2/2013
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed departments understanding of Print control, enhanced and maintained various stages of manufacturing, with Print Control & Inspection Instruction details.
Launched 125 new jobs and reval. PPAP, implantation of (AkuPac) process maintained no Customer concerns.
Improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house capabilities. Implemented training on gauge adjustments.
Coordinated cross training within Quality and implemented real time SPC & training with the use of SPC Express.
Reviewed the understanding of LPA’s within the company. Constructed process, procedure and implemented systems.
Reason for leaving company: Opportunity to oversee multiple locations all owned by Gonzales Group.
Taylor Machine Products, Inc., Taylor, MI 08/2004 – 12/2005
Director of Quality
Key Accomplishments:
Redeveloped entire Quality department and upgraded system to reflect the current movement in Quality.
Created QMS & Procedures to TS-16949 standard and achieved TS-16949 certificate on 03/2005
Upgraded PPAP system to linked computer database and paperless system (Launch of AkuPac).
Launched DCX LPA’s system and tracking into Powerway (DCX)
Reason for leaving company: Company went out of business.
Tompkins Products Inc., Detroit, MI 02/2001 – 08/2004
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Worked wards TS certification, achieve certification on 1st round.
Reviewed PPAP process, which was paper retained. Enhanced PPAP process and migrated to computer controlled. and monitored all PPAP’s improved quality documentation requirements and implemented a paperless system during a move into a new building, and re-PPAP all 210 jobs.
Improved and trained in order to understand SPC and data evaluation
Developed tracking system and reduced in-house calibrations of tools and gages.
Reason for leaving company: Location of business.
Career Notes
Clover Tool (bought out by Lapeer Metal Stamping Co. Inc.), Mt. Clemons, MI 02/1989 – 02/2001
Quality Manager
Reason for leaving company: New opportunity.
Henze Stamping & Manufacturing, Madison Heights, MI 03/1988 – 02/1989
Layout / Floor Inspection
Reason for leaving company: New opportunity, CMM & QM position
Turn Matic Inc., Clinton Township, MI 10/1987 – 03/1988
Floor Inspection (CNC Machining)
Reason for leaving company: Not a good fit
Inland Tool & Manufacturing Prototype & Ass’y., Sterling Heights, MI (2 years total) 09/1985 – 10/1987
Layout / Lab Tech / CMM Operator
Troy Products, Sterling Heights, MI
S.P.C. Technician (division of Inland Tool)
Reason for leaving company: Company went out of business.
Certifications & Training
1). Aveta Business Institute Six Sigma White Belt Certified 2). 3L5W Training, Nexteer 2020
3/2021 2020
3). Plexus/AIAG/Exemplar IATF Lead 4). Core Tool Trained & Certified 2006 Auditor & Supplier Auditor Certified 2019
5). RABQSA TS-9000 Lead Auditor Training & Certificate 6). Chrysler LPA Advance 2005 7-D Training 2006 (updated classes) 2005
7). Chrysler LPA Advance 2005 7-D Training (updated classes). 8). Delphi Learning Center PR&R updates on 2005 Covisint 2003
9). QSA Interpretation & Training Class 10). CMM Training & CMM Programming
1996 1998
11). Draftsman / Detailer Certification (M.C.I). 1982 12). G D & T Training 1981
Contact this candidate