Manager Quality Engineer
Resume:
Bradley R. Bechthold
La Porte City, IA 50651
***********@*****.***
Employment Objective: Operations Manager
Education:
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
BA: German Language
May 2012
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
MA: Industrial Technology Management, Emphasis in Industrial Training and Supervision
GPA: 3.88/4.00
May 2007
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
German Language Studies Certificate
20 University Credit Hours
December 2003
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
BA: Industrial Technology Management
Magna cum Laude
May 2003
Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
AAS: Mechanical Engineering Technology
June 1980
Professional Experience:
Sales Engineer, Cutting Tools
Ceratizit Group, Schaumburg, IL
May 2019 – January 2020
Provide metal cutting tool support, sales and applications experiences through an established distributor network to end user customers
Home based position, supporting multiple distributor and multiple end users on-site, with manufacturing operations located in the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Supplier Quality Engineering Supervisor
John Deere, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS), Waterloo, IA
May 2014 – December 2018 (Retired)
Guide, develop, and supervise a team of supplier quality engineers, focusing on engine component program quality, providing quality engineering support to 6 John Deere engine factories world-wide
Assign and lead Distinctive Product Quality initiatives
Grow company talent by being an Enterprise recognized Mentor
Conduct supplier quality system audits, JDS-G223; TS 16949/IATF 16949; ISO 9001:2015
Led the Strategic Supply Management JDPS warranty specialist efforts to achieve ~$1.0 Million in warranty recovery FY 2015
Developed and implemented a warranty recovery strategy
JDPS Supplier Quality Engineering program contact and lead for engine series ranging from 2.9L to 13.5L
Lead JDPS SQE Manager for Special Components and new engine program development, with co-development colleagues at Liebherr Machines Bulle
Internal auditor ISO 9001:2015
Translate German to English documents when necessary
Project Manager
John Deere, John Deere Power Systems, Waterloo, IA
May 2011 – April 2014
Established relationships with 20 JDPS China national colleagues, located in Tianjin, China to support Start of Production (SOP) of the engine program
Established relationships with 3 new suppliers to support SOP of small to medium displacement diesel engines in China
Foundry supplier, cylinder blocks and heads
Machining supplier, cylinder blocks and heads
Crankshaft casting and machining supplier
Lead the Team, and successfully executed to a compressed timeline to achieve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval on all cylinder block, head, and crankshaft components ~ 1 month prior to SOP
Supply Base Manager
John Deere, John Deere Power Systems, Waterloo, IA
November 2009 – April 2011
Established working relationships with 3 primary casting suppliers of cylinder blocks and heads – located in Mexico, Germany, and Spain
Managed ~ $95 Million spend annually within this commodity group
Established working relationships with factory colleagues in Waterloo, IA; Saran, France; Torreon, Mexico; and Rosario, Argentina
Developed a scrap pricing strategy amicable to both JDPS and suppliers to reduce time spent monthly between JDPS and the suppliers negotiating scrap pricing in a fluctuating markets (worldwide)
Supplier Quality Engineer
John Deere, John Deere Power Systems, Waterloo, IA
November 2005 – October 2009
Applied quality planning tools and analysis to develop quality plans with suppliers for new product and parts related to off-highway and marine diesel engines
Applied knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading to resolve manufacturing and design related issues of component parts
Extensive quality planning experience with service parts, direct ship kits, fasteners, fittings, crankshafts, after-treatment components such as air throttle vales, Exhaust Gas Recirculating (EGR) valves, emissions fuel dosing systems, and connecting rods
Quality Engineer
Omega Cabinetry, A Division of Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc., Waterloo, IA
March 2005 – November 2005
Originated Inspector Accountability and Recognition program protocol, hardware, software, and process mapping used by manufacturing associates
Originated special set-up and inspect checklist in a user-friendly format to also be used as a training tool
Lead quality team associates in conducting daily finished goods audits
Monitored effectiveness of training programs by reviewing audit report results and cross-checking results with actual dock audits to improve and meet market and employment demands
Production Supervisor
Omega Cabinetry, A Division of Masterbrand Cabinets, Inc., Waterloo, IA
August 2003 - March 2005
Directed, lead and supervise ~ 40 production personnel associated with various aspect of cabinet machining, finishing, and assembly in a premier quality cabinet manufacturing environment
Assumed the duties of the Manufacturing Manager in his absence, reporting to the V.P. of Operations
Lead and participated in Safety Awareness, Six-Sigma, Lean Mfg., Kaizen, and 5-S projects within an assigned area of responsibility
Maintained and improved internal customer relationships to ensure on-time completion and shipping of a quality product
Identified production capacities, and formulate compile, and submit proposal to add an additional shift operation, which was approved and implemented prior to my departure
Constructed training schedules for multiple shift departments
General Manager/Partner
Bechthold True Value Hardware, La Porte City, IA
August 1983 – May 2002
Owned and operated a successful retail and wholesale hardware business
Sales installation, and service of residential HVAC systems - Geothermal and forced-air
Established and cultivated relationships, servicing the customer’s needs, and growing the business to eventually having a customer base extending to a ~ 15 mile radius
Developed a relationship, and became a supplier to John Deere, Waterloo, IA
Sales and service of residential and commercial gasoline engines, including: Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Onan, Wisconsin-Teledyne
Sales and servicing dealer of residential and commercial power equipment, including Stihl, Grasshopper, Poulan, Ariens
Tool Engineering Liaison
The Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, Seattle, WA
October 1980 – June 1983
Evaluated and resolved tooling related problems encountered in an assigned area of airplane assembly
Examined, measured, and inspected production assembly tooling for conformance to engineering design and specifications
Implemented corrective action orders as necessary and followed-up for verification of proper tooling operation
Honors, Activities, Organizations
University of Northern Iowa Leadership Studies Advisory Committee member
Associated Locksmiths of America # 22340, RL Locksmith certification, member since 1994 - current
American Society for Quality (ASQ) member
Former School Board member, 3 years La Porte City – one year as board president; 2 years Union Community Schools District, board member
John Deere/Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni member
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