David Cangahuala

Houston, TX ● adcogx@r.postjobfree.com ● 815-***-****

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT ● SHAININ RED X

Influential business leader, working comfortably with Corporate Level Management to shape the firm’s strategic direction and long-term vision. Expert in cost-effective and value-added enterprise-wide process reengineering utilizing Quality and Lean methodologies. Track record of success in aligning goals to drive process improvement and productivity using limited resources. Exceptional leader and listener, with a talent for building lasting relationships with customers, senior management and staff. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Six Sigma, Kaizen 5S, 8D Problem Solving Process Flow Diagrams

Paradigm Shift PPAP, APQP Process Control Plans

TQM Lean Manufacturing, Ext. Ops Mgt Lead Auditor

Statistical Process Control (SPC) FMEA, QFD, GMP ISO, QS, IATF, API Q1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Norriseal – WellMark, Apergy Incorporated

Houston, TX (Jan 2019 to Present)

With a drive for innovation and roots that extend back more than six decades, Norriseal - WellMark is uniquely qualified to deliver engineered valve and control solutions.

MANAGER, QUALITY

Hired to provide quality related leadership, guidance and support for all plant activities in order to meet and/ or exceed customer expectations. Direct reports include one (1) Quality Tech Team Leader, one (1) Quality Calibration Technician and two (2) Quality Technicians.

Initiatives include: Review, understand and maintain current corporate and plant level ISO 9001:2015, CSA Certification, EC Mark/ PED Certification, Manufacturer Assessment Certification and Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors –ASME Section VIII – Division 1: “UV” Stamp. Implement Quality Focused Program called Apergy Customer Experiences (ACE).

Accomplishments:

Successfully led organization with responses to latest ISO 9001:2015 3rd Party Surveillance Audit Findings (7 minor non-conformances)

Currently working on revamping Quality Lab (future Kaizen Event), Quality Metrics Visual Board, Quality Hold Area reorganization, and Training Matrix for HR, HSE and Quality.

TMK-IPSCO

Comanche, IA (April 2019 to November 2019) Reduction in Workforce - Layoff

At IPSCO, we strive to lead the industry in value, quality, service and innovation by designing, producing, selling and supporting steel tubular goods, premium connection products and related services.

MANAGER, QUALITY

Hired to provide quality related leadership, guidance and support for all plant activities in order to meet and/ or exceed customer expectations. Direct reports include one (1) Quality Tech Team Leader, one (1) Quality Calibration Technician and three (3) Quality Technicians.

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Initiatives include: Review, understand and maintain current corporate and plant level ISO 9001:2015 and API Q1 systems procedure and work instructions. Maintain and report out Key Production Indicators associated with Internal and External Customers. Enhance customer relationship in order to effectively implement continuous improvement activities.

Accomplishments:

Successfully participated in the 2019 Internal API/ ISO Internal Audit activity with various areas identified for continual improvements action items.

Currently on special assignment at our Koppel, PA facility working on Heat Treating (Quench and Temper) process improvement project while the Camanche facility is temporarily shut down.

Qualified and Attained Certified Internal Auditor Certificate for the American Petroleum Institute Q1 Quality Management System.

Dana Incorporated, Off Highway Drive and Motion Technologies,

Sterling, IL and Lugoff, SC (February 2016 to April 2019)

Dana is a world leader in the supply of highly engineered drivetrain, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment.

MANAGER, QUALITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY

Hired to provide quality related leadership, guidance and support for all plant activities in order to meet and/ or exceed customer expectations. Direct reports include one (1) QA Technician/ Engineer and one (1) Shop Floor Inspector for each facility.

Initiatives include: Review current corporate and plant level ISO 9001 systems procedures for preparation to the new ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Maintain and report out Key Production Indicators (Quality Metrics) related to the Sterling and Lugoff facilities. Enhance customer relationship in order to effectively implement continuous improvement activities.

Accomplishments:

Successfully transitioned into a dual facility Quality Manager role within Dana’s Off Highway division.

Led both facilities in meeting PPM and IPM quality metrics corporate goals for both facilities in Fiscal Year 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Supported the Sterling facility in achieving a highly successful 3rd Party Certification Audit for the ISO/ TS Quality Management System in 2016 and 2017.

In the process of getting the Lugoff facility 3rd Party certified to the ISO 9001:2015 QMS standard.

Received 2017 Leadership Award by Divisional Vice President (Dana – Off Highway)

Lugoff Facility awarded Best Facility for Quality 2017 for the Off-Highway Division of Dana (23 facilities)

Co-Managed the Sterling facility for four (4) months with Operations Responsibilities while new Plant Manager was found and hired. (40 personnel)

Successfully transitioned from the TS 16949 Quality Management System to the new IATF standard in 2018.

P & P Industries, Inc., Sterling, IL (May 2014 to February 2016)

A leader in technology, philosophy, validation methods and design concepts. Our engineers specialize in close-tolerance, mold building, mold tryout, scientific injection molding and assembly. Along with more than 40 years of experience, training, and certifications our philosophy of concurrent engineering will produce innovative solutions and Six Sigma levels of quality to assure your product's success.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY MANAGER

Hired to provide hands-on Quality Management Systems guidance by leading the Quality and Safety group using proven methods and processes for effective continuous improvement activities. Direct reports includes Asst. Quality Manager, two (2) Quality Technicians, ISO and Safety Coordinator and three (2) Shift Auditors/ Inspectors.

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Initiatives include: Review current quality, safety and continuous improvement organizational structure in order to optimize current systems and processes. To strengthen already existing inter-organizational relationships and to provide guidance for the facility to meet and surpass all customer requirements, internal and external.

Accomplishments:

Successfully completed 3rd Party Registrar ISO 9001:2008 audit in 2015 with zero non-conformances.

Upgraded Quality related QMS processes to address John Deere’s Distinctive Quality Initiative.

Enhanced Corrective Action Report process by introducing a more structured approach for effective completion and execution.

Led organization to achieve highest supplier level rating (Partner) for John Deere FY 2015.

Effectively completed the enhancement of the Quality Inspector/ Auditor team by hiring a new team member from an organization which manufactured product to the Aerospace and Medical industries.

In the process of completing gap analysis for transitioning from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015.

exp Energy Services, Houston, TX (Oct. 2013 to May 2014)

Provides Building Engineering, Earth and Environment, Infrastructure Engineering, Planning & Design, Project Management and Sustainability Services to clients around the world.

QUALITY MANAGER

Hired to lead quality support for all projects currently active as well as to support all prospective projects by taking a proactive approach to Quality Planning and Management Systems maintenance and administration.

Initiatives include: Review current registered ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System to determine areas for improvement through internal audit activities and implement internal process improvement solutions.

FAST/ EGC Critical Components, Humble, TX (2011 to Sept. 2013) Reduction in Workforce - Layoff

Provides thermoplastic and Elastomer Seals solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry as well as Medical, Aerospace, Nuclear, Semi-conductor, Automotive, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries.

QUALITY MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF QUALITY

Hired to lead quality support for all plant operations. Direct reports include Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, and Quality Inspectors (18).

Initiatives include: Implemented a cross training quality work force to address a continuous dynamic organization. Upgraded hardware for the quality group to improve measurement accuracy and efficiency. Enhanced ISO Quality Management System through review and upgrading of procedures and work instructions. In the process of implementing a Visual Management Quality Metric Board (Customer Satisfaction Traffic) and Quality Metrics.

Continuously improves process, performance, and productivity:

Successfully trained key effective personnel (65) with Corrective and Preventive Action tools (8D).

Upgraded Coordinate Measurement Machines with state of the art Shop Floor Zeiss CMMs (2).

Enhanced Corrective Action Request process by starting CAR team approach.

Promoted to Director of Quality for spin-off company (EGC Critical Components) within 15 months of hire date.

Successfully participated in a Commercial Grade Audit for the Nuclear 10CFR50 Appendix B requirement.

Completed gap analysis between ISO9001:2008 and ASME NQA-1 Quality Management System.

Effectively worked with multiple (12) Sales and Manufacturing Representatives in addressing customer complaints.

Directly assisted in multiple (30) - 3rd Party ISO assessments and Customer Audits with minimal amounts of non-conformances.

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Silgan Plastics Corporation, Houston, TX (2008 to 2011)

Provides plastic blow molded bottle packaging solutions.

QUALITY MANAGER

Hired to paradigm-shift a non-quality-oriented culture, utilizing extensive experience and expertise across multiple industries. Direct reports include Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, and Quality Inspectors.

Initiatives include: Developed a layered process auditing system to track process improvement and enforce standard operating procedures. Implemented a Visual Management system for effectively communicating Customer Satisfaction level and critical Internal Quality issues. Initiated a successful and effective Corrective Action/ Preventive Action (CAPA) process for addressing all internal and external quality issues. In addition, held responsibilities in leading the Good Manufacturing Practices for the facility.

Continuously improves process, performance, and productivity:

Successfully implemented Gain Seeker SPC system for controlling gram weight on all production bottles.

Eliminated 2 mission-critical quality issues with 2 major customers, Lou Ana and Shell.

Facilitated third-party Plant Wide Quality Audit for Packaging. Achieved 89.9% Compliance Score.

Reduced internal monthly Heldware from $12K to $6K within 12 months.

Achieved plant-wide monthly Centering Gram Weight Performance of over 90%.

Completed the annual Corporate Quality Systems Audit. Improved score from 67.4% to 84.2%.

Reyes Automotive Group, San Antonio, TX (2007) Reduction in Workforce - Layoff

Manufactures trim components for Toyota Tundra and Tacoma trucks.

QUALITY MANAGER

Hired to drive quality improvement across the enterprise. Directed Senior Quality Engineers, Quality Group Leader and Quality Technicians. Initiatives included creating and deploying a Layered Process Audit system and a Fast Response Matrix System to address internal and external quality issues.

Reduced external PPM rating from 630 to 27.

Successfully launched final model of the Toyota Tundra for Toyota Texas and Indiana.

Denso Manufacturing of Arkansas, Osceola, AR (2004 to 2007)

Leader in the design and production of advanced automotive systems and technologies supplying major automakers around the globe. 2007 start-up.

QUALITY SECTION LEADER

Promoted to Assistant Quality Manager responsible for directing Quality Engineers and a Process Auditor.

Initiatives included: Effectively developed, managed, and launched the New Product Introduction quality assurance program for the newest HVAC models for the Corolla, Sequoia, Sienna and the Honda Odyssey. Developed and taught new hires a quality-based training module for DENSO’s standard Basic Skills Training program. Created a basic Cost of Poor Quality model for all product lines.

Implemented weekly internal defect tracking and graphing systems driving Quality Circles and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Successfully launched new truck HVAC for the Toyota Tundra.

Achieved zero customer claims during 8-month trial.

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Guide Corporation, Monroe, LA (2000 to 2004)

Manufacturer of Tier-1 automotive injection molding and lighting.

QUALITY ENGINEER

Hired to jump-start division as Launch Engineer for APQP, QS9000/TS16949, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, PPAP, and FMEA initiatives. Resolved quality issues and conducted Continuous Improvement.

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT, PROBLEM RESOLUTION ENGINEER

QUALITY ENGINEER

Hired as the first certified Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer in the corporation. Held position of Quality Engineer for 18 months assimilate business.

Initiatives included: Participated in a 2-member Shainin Red X Problem Solving team to reduce scrap on Reflector housing. Implemented standard working instructions for a Containment System.

Within 2 months, projected annualized savings was $1,289,200.

Introduced the techniques of Six Sigma in conjunction with basic Quality Engineering problem solving tools to reduce scrap rate and costs for the Chevy U headlamp from $859,000/year to $401,000/ year within 3 months.

Created a Plant Wide Scrap Reduction Team. Reduced scrap rate from 18% to 11% within 3.5 months.

Supervised three (3) manufacturing cells for five (5) months. (85 hourly personnel)

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Danaher Corp., Bloomfield, CT (1999 to 2000)

Industry leader in developing and manufacturing commercial vehicle retarding systems.

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT, QUALITY, PROCESS ENGINEER

Hired to drive Six Sigma Quality initiatives. Collaborated with Quality Manager in implementing training and senior management orientation.

Initiatives included: Successfully identified top 5 quality issues utilizing 5 months of MRB data. Instituted multi-level Six Sigma project to tackle 3 of the top 5 quality issues. Implemented improved Material Review Bench (MRB) procedure to capture quality issues. Installed special collars and procedures on in-line process measuring tools based on passing Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies.

Reduced PPM levels from 10,000 to 3,900.

Achieved Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) savings approaching $100K/year.

General Electric Transportation Systems, Grove City, PA (1998 to 1999)

Manufactures equipment for the railroad, marine, mining, drilling and energy generation industries.

SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT, QUALITY ENGINEER

Hired to receive Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification. Initiative included completing projects within 18 months and conduct Green Belt classes to hourly personnel.

Within 2 months of hire, successfully completed Six Sigma training.

Reduced defects-per-million opportunities on 2 projects. Reduced costs by $113K. Decreased defect remittance labor by 426 hours over 12 months.

Lear Corporation, Tufted Business Unit, Carlisle, PA (1996 to 1998)

Leading global supplier of automotive seating systems and electrical power management systems.

TEAM LEADER (PRODUCTION), PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

Collaborated on internal audits and informed hourly associates on procedure and process changes. Taught and led Kaizen activities in-house, supplier sites, and Lear manufacturing facilities in VA, NC, Brazil and Argentina.

Instrumental in maintaining QS-9000 certification throughout the plant.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Bio-Mechanical Emphasis), University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Black Belt, GE

Shainin Red X, Shainin - Apprentice

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Danaher Business & Quality Systems

Toyota Production System

TECHNOLOGY

AutoCAD, MS Office Suite

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