Clifford E. Warren Jr.

***** ******* ***.

Dolton, IL 60419

1+ 630-***-****

adbgx8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Sr. Quality Engineer with more than 16 years of experience in APQP/QE, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality Engineering, in plastic injection molding/assembly and metal fabrication manufacturing. Highly reliable, flexible, and focused on achieving Quality Engineering tasks, to the highest standards. Strong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills; Able to identify problems and implement successful solutions.

Areas of Expertise

oProblem solving methods 8D analysis, PPS (Practical Problem solving using Fish Bone Analysis, 5-Why?, and PDCA), 7-Step, SCAR and Deep Dive Problem resolution commonly used in land and vehicle engine manufacturing disciplines, and Six Sigma DMAIC methodology approach.

oCustomer Approval Process Experience in PPAP approval process, FAI (First Article Inspection), nuclear, power and medical qualification processes. Record of Conformance approval process. Supplier Change Request and Process Change Notification executed for any design or process changes.

oInternal Auditing Certified Internal Quality Auditor (Serial number 1146574:2.4 CEUs) IATF 16949:2016 includes ISO 9001:2015 required in-depth knowledge of OEM requirements and Core Quality tools, for compliance and continual improvement. Also, conducted monthly Product Audits and weekly LPA mid-level management audits on the manufacturing floor.

oStrategy Deployment and A3 Report Writing Performed annual SD and A3 on Scrap Reduction, External and Internal PPM reduction, QC Quality Gates and Improved proactive inspection methods on the manufacturing floor, RMA cost reduction, defect reduction (Six Sigma), creation and implementation of agreed internal and customer Quality and Inspection Standards, COPQ reduction, and aligning customer specific requirements with internal Quality Engineering.

Professional Experience

Senior Flexonics, Bartlett, IL January 31, 2012 – December 20, 2019

Sr. Quality Engineer

Senior PLC division responsible for the design and manufacture of Metal Convoluted Bellows, Engine & Exhaust Flex Tubes, and EGR Coolers & Heat Exchangers. Markets were diesel, land vehicles, medical, oil & gas, renewable energy, and valve and instrument control.

oProvided technical support utilizing APQP and Lean/Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap, internal nonconformances, and customer complaints.

oIdentified and documented product specifications and inspection methods in Control Plans.

oEvaluated potential failure modes and risk assessments while documenting PFMEAs.

oWorked closely with potential and existing customers, their Buyers and SQE’s, to understand the fit, form, and function of the components and discussed changes needed to ensure a quality finished product.

oAnalyzed Production costs and delivery schedules. Recommended and implemented new processes to reduce costs.

oPerformed process capability analysis on parts, machines, and machine set-up to ensure continuous compliance to customer requirements.

Illinois Tool works, Inc., Frankfort, IL August 18, 2003 – November 1, 2011

Quality Engineer / Advanced Quality Engineer

Fortune 200 Corporation Business unit responsible for specializing in the design and manufacture of light vehicle door handles and other related injection molded automobile components and assemblies.

oPlanned, developed, coordinated, and transitioned Quality systems to ensure continuous production of products compliant with established customer requirements, on business expectations and goals.

oWorked with project engineering teams to kick-off new projects.

oResponsible for reading part prints and interpreting 3D CAD models in Catia and Solid works for part Quality development.

oResponsible for creating customer specific documents, according to customer Quality manuals and requirements.

oSupervised a team of 12 quality Inspectors and 1 Receiving Inspector, covering all 3 shifts of production.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Northern Illinois University, August 2001, Dean’s List (Spring 2001)

Certifications

oSix Sigma Belt Training Effective Personal Productivity TTC Practical Problem Solving

oISO9001:2015 / IATF 16949:2016 Certified Internal Auditor Automotive Core Tool training

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