Quality Engineer Manager

Terrence R. Brown

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Wales, WI **183

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Education: M.S. Degree, Management Technology, University of Wisconsin Stout, 1990 In depth study of manufacturing and management technologies and methods, including organizational leadership, quality assurance systems, statistical quality and problem solving techniques applied to manufacturing systems.

B.S. Degree, Industrial Education, University of Wisconsin Stout, 1983 Broad-field concentration specializing in the instruction of manufacturing materials and processes including plastic, metal, wood and graphic processes. Employment:

1996 - 2019: Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation, Technology Center, Oconomowoc, WI, Quality Systems Engineer

• Development and set-up of inspection laboratories, including specification, purchase and installation of equipment.

• Set-up, programming and implementation of automated data entry systems for statistical analysis, utilizing Hertzler “Gainseeker” software.

• Implementing SPC and other statistical tools at manufacturing facilities

• Organizing, developing and conducting training in quality systems components, SPC, inspection techniques, calibration and other statistical and analytical tools.

• Developed and facilitated the methodology for the buy-off of capital equipment used in the manufacture of metal containers.

• Development and design of inspection equipment used in manufacturing.

• Working knowledge of high-speed manufacturing processes used to produce metal containers including welded, drawn and stamping technologies, as well as the tooling and support equipment.

• Working experience with the development and application of inspection and analytical techniques in evaluating products and processes including metallurgical, microscopy, physical performance testing and NTD methods.

• Performance of quality systems and sanitation audits for the manufacturing facilities. Includes working knowledge of GMA, FDA-21CFR110, GMA, SQF, GSFI and ISO requirements.

• Liaise between the company, plants and the customers in the areas of customer complaint resolutions, new product start-ups and customer quality audits.

• Assisting plants in the CI development and application of CI tools for identification of root causes, developing corrective action, and waste reduction for the plants.

• Development and documentation of inspection procedures, as well as corporate quality policies and procedures.

• Coordinated with engineering and plant personnel in the development, installation and statistical qualification of 14 new manufacturing lines.

• Consult and advise plant steering committees in the development and facilitation of continuous improvement efforts.

1996 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI, Instructor

• Developed and taught a course in Supervisory Quality Assurance Green Bay, Ashwabenon, and Wrightstown School Districts, Substitute Teacher

• Taught classes in drafting, building construction, agricultural technology, automotive, American and world history, pre-algebra, algebra and trigonometry.

• Lesson planning and coordination, included in long term substitution. Employment (Cont’d.)

1993 -1995 Lube Devices, Inc., Manitowoc, WI, Quality Manager,

• Managed the quality department for a manufacturer of fluid power components and fittings, utilizing all facets of quality system and management technologies.

• Knowledge and experience with machining specializing in screw machines, turret lathes and high precision turning, honing and grinding.

1993 Northern Technical Services, Ansul Fire Protection, Quality Engineer

• Documented and audited quality and manufacturing procedures for compliance for registration to ISO9001.

1991 – 1993 Hayssen Manufacturing, Quality Manager

• Managed the quality department for the Green Bay, WI facility manufacturing flexible packaging machinery.

• Working knowledge and experience with machining, welding and assembly technologies used in the manufacturing process.

1990 – 1991 Crane Manufacturing and Services Corporation, Cudahy, WI, Quality Manager

• Managed the quality department for the manufacturing of heavy equipment.

• Working knowledge and experiences with structural welding, weld inspection, NDT and metallurgical analysis.

1989 June – Aug. McNally Industries, Grantsburg, WI, Quality Engineering Intern

• Assisted in the implementation of SPC as a foundation for my graduate paper.

• Assisted in the inspection and evaluation of manufactured aerospace, armament and propulsion components.

• Assisted with the certification/calibration of measurement equipment.

• Assisted with the record keeping for both commercial, military and nuclear products. 1983 -1988 Matheson Metalfab Inc., Waukesha, WI, Quality Technician

• Facilitated all functions of the quality assurance department in the manufacture of precision fabricated components for the electronics industry.

• Working knowledge and experience with CNC punch press programming, press brake forming, metal stamping, welding and fastener installation. Other Certifications

And Qualifications: Current Tech. Ed. License – Wisconsin DPI Former Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ (credentials expired) Past Chairman, Winnebago Section ASQ 1995

SME Bronze Certification – Lean Manufacturing

HAACP certified through AIB

SQF Practitioner certified

Civic

Organizations: Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association, Inc., Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery, Battalion Commander (retired from hobby in 2009)

– Civil War reenacting organization specializing in the teaching of Wisconsin Civil War and artillery history through living history and demonstration methodologies. Free and Accepted Masons

- Dousman #315 (PM 2009, 2010 & 2016 Current Sec’y

- Past District Deputy Grand Master F&AM of Wisconsin District 9

- Current District Lecturer F&AM of Wisconsin District 9

- Wisconsin Masonic Homes, Inc. Board of Directors, Past Chair -Community Outreach and Development

Boy Scouts of America, Potowatomi Area Council, Western Lakes District

- District Commissioner 1997 – 1999

- Eagle Scout 1976 and former Troop & Den Leader

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