Quality Engineer Manager

WILLIAM E. NEIDIGH

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Quality Engineer

Vancouver, WA 98682 360-***-****

PROFILE

Proven Manufacturing Quality Engineering professional. Skilled in the application of ISO and AS Quality Standards, analyzing engineering design drawings, validating production planning, manufacturing processes, and methods. Demonstrated strengths dealing with customers and suppliers. Utilizes knowledge, experience, statistical analysis, and 8D problem solving methods to resolve issues, and incorporate closed loop corrective and preventative action to continuously improve, reduce cost, and increase productivity, quality, and profits.

KEY STRENGTHS

Organizational skills

Leadership

Computer Proficiencies

Communication / Documentation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Procurement / Supply Chain

Auditing

Problem Solving

ISO 9001, 13485, 17025, AS 9100, 9145

IATF16949

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

AS9100:2009 Rev. C Internal Quality System Auditor Certification, Eagle Force

AS9100:2009 Understanding and Transitioning to Rev. C Auditing Certification; SAI Global

New Product Development integration of APQP requirements; Honeywell

Six Sigma Lean /Green/Black belt Master Certification; Villanova University

Project Management Master Certification; Villanova University

SPC Certification; OHSU OGI School of Science & Engineering

Accounting diploma; Western Business College, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, 3.94 GPA

Associates degree (Bachelors equivalence), Engineering Technology; Golden West College, 3.7 GPA

AutoCAD Certification; Golden West College

D1-9000/AQS 1 Certification; Fullerton College

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications for and experience with lean manufacturing, concepts of quality control, Powerful Communication & Listening Skills, Advanced GD&T, Project Management, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, 6S, Automotive and Aerospace APQP/PPAP/PSW submission/review/approval, IMDS Material, Process Flow Mapping, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA Gage R&R, Initial Process Capability and Capacity Studies, FAI, and Packaging/Shipping Approval, Root Cause Corrective Action, 5Y, Cause and Effect, 8D Team Problem Solving Analysis, Process Validation Assessments, Kaizen teams, Kanban systems,

COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Windows Office Suite, SharePoint, Unipoint, SAP, Net-Inspect, ASI Datamyte, and Gage Pack statistical software.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed 100% compliance to AS9100 and AS9145 requirements for global APQP internal programs and suppliers.

Reduced manufacturing escapes by 100% and maintained zero defect level for all Pacific Northwest suppliers.

Received outstanding performance award for creating collaborative partnerships with the customer and suppliers.

Reduced outstanding PPAP’s, NC’s, and CPA’s by 100%.

Successfully implemented, obtained certification, and maintained AS9100 quality standard.

Reduced customer non-conforming product by 100% and maintained zero defect level.

Streamlined procurement quality auditing system and eliminated past due audits by 100%.

Reduced outstanding supplier corrective actions by 100%.

Organized manufacturing cells and improved throughput by 90%.

Improved customer relations and received a letter of recommendation for dedication and strong work ethic in fulfilling customer needs.

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EXPERIENCE

APQP/PPAP Supplier Quality Engineer/Manager, Cyient/Honeywell, Vancouver, WA. (Contract) 9/2016 to 1/2019

Honeywell Aerospace supplier development training and support for APQP/PPAP process implementation and internal APQP Program Management. Contracted to perform remote APQP Engineering support for Internal/external manufacturing compliance to outlined APQP requirements in AS9145. Provided APQP/PPAP Training, consulting, coaching, and mentoring to key suppliers in the Pacific NW. Region for Aerospace Systems developed by Honeywell.

Quality Engineer/Manager, Anderson Quality Spring, Canby, OR. (Contract) 9/2015 to 8/2016

Managed the Quality department to Automotive IATF16949 Standards, completed and submitted PPAP packages to Automotive customers for approval that included PSW, IMDS Material and Customer Packaging portal approval activities, MSA Gage R & R, Control Plan, FMEA, Inspection Flow Diagrams, and Statistical Analysis. Created and revised Control Plans and inspection reports, responsible for NC's, CPA's, REACH, ROHS, Conflict Material compliance. Investigated and resolved Customer Quality complaints/Issues.

Quality Engineer, Columbia Helicopter, Aurora, OR. 6/2011 to 7/2015

Championed AS9100:2009 Rev. C Certification. Responsible for creating and improving procedures, Corrective/Preventive Actions, Internal/External Quality System and Process Audits, Management Review, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Survey, Warranty Return/Reliability Metrics, Vendor Management.

Field Supplier Quality Engineer, KAMAN Aerospace, Jacksonville, FL. (Contract) 3/2009 to 9/2009

(Stationed at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Vancouver Washington division)

Created production status spreadsheets and process flow maps for electrical cable assemblies. Monitored and reported production, corrective/preventative action, supplier hardware shortages, and inventory level status and assured on time delivery to contract requirements.

Quality Engineer/Customer Quality Engineer, Brooks Automation, Portland, OR. 5/2008 to 3/2009

Managed and responded to customer quality and internal manufacturing caused non-conforming hardware issues by investigating, driving 8D analysis, and implementing corrective/preventative action. Organized, prepared, and performed internal quality/manufacturing/process audits, Standardized Supplier Quality Assessment (SSQA), and ISO 9001: 2008 registration audit. Maintained internal quality and customer quality scorecard metrics. Quality representative for customer continuous improvement (CIP) teams, and Quality Assurance Material Review Board.

Supplier Quality/Manufacturing Engineer, Novellus Systems, Tualatin, OR. (Contract) 9/2006 to 4/2008

Managed supplier quality and internal manufacturing caused non-conforming hardware through investigation, disposition, driving root cause analysis, and implementation of positive corrective/preventative action. Member of non-conforming hardware reduction team for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) tool manufacturing.

Quality Engineer/Technician, Acumed LLC Hillsboro, OR. 10/2003 to 4/2006

Assured quality systems, processes, and medical implant and instrument conformance to ISO 13485 and FDA quality system requirements. Implemented, validated, and managed statistical process control. New product development team member.

Procurement Quality Specialist, Boeing Space and Com., Huntington Beach, CA. (Contract) 1/2000 to 10/2001

Assured supplier quality systems, processes and flight critical hardware for Delta III/IV Rockets, Space Shuttle, Space station and C17 programs conform to ISO 9001/AS9100/BQMS requirements.

Procurement Quality Engineer, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Irvine, CA. 1999

Responsible for supplier corrective action and assuring supplier quality systems complied with contractual requirements.

Quality Assurance Manager, Seal Science, Irvine, CA. 1998

Organized and managed the quality inspection department. Responsibilities included contract reviews, audits, managing corrective action activities, time keeping, cost accounting, planning, assigning, and directing work, interviewing, hiring, training employees, appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems, employee discipline and motivation. Material and product design review board member.

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