Manager Quality Engineer
Resume:
Sam Palmeri
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Quality Manger Quality Engineer
Senior Quality Manager & Quality Engineer with more than twenty years of experience directing equipment support organizations. Forward thinker, methodical problem solver, and analytical in all facets of technical management. Adept at driving projects through collaborative relationships with customers, vendors, and team members. Conscientious supervisor who leads by example and ensures all staff are thoroughly trained. Seeking a Quality Management/PPAP Coordinator role on a team that values organization and targeted problem solving, which leads to consistent project success.
Core Strengths
Technical Management
Productivity Improvement
Project Management
Systems Trouble Shooting
GDT
CMM Correlations
Lean Processes
Preventative Maintenance
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Blueprint comprehension & Reading
Cost Reduction
Vendor Partnership Programs
SPC Programming
Quality Control
History in QS/TS/IATF Lead Certified Auditor (Certified)
Technical Expertise
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project) and AutoCAD
Professional Experience
Warren Screw Products, Warren, MI (Aug 2017 – Jan 2021)
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Created, implemented and maintained AkuPac (own PPAP program, all AIAG Standards, linked to, and maintained various stages of Manufacturing, with Print Control & Inspection Instruction)
Launched 100 new jobs
Improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house abilities
Coordinated cross training within Quality and implemented real time SPC & training
Upgraded GageTrak and cross training on actual requirements.
Trained on Core Tools and launched internal AIAG online training.
Launched into IATF
Launched Scanning systems to go paperless
Upgrade in Quality Policy
Writing of Quality Manual & Procedures
Introduced RISK
Implemented Hour Inspection Data vs Attribute data
Implemented Internal Department KPI’s
Certified Lead Auditor and Supplier Auditor Certified
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Ecorse Machine – Precision Products Division, Wyandotte, MI (02/2008 – 11/2013) & (12/2014 – Aug 2017)
Director of Quality
Implements all aspects of TS in the Ecorse and Wyandotte locations, as well as conducting and maintaining all Internal Audits and acting as Management Representative. Performs Layered Process Audits (GM & Chrysler trained), APQP, Print Reviews, Calibration (Gage Trak), SPC Programming (SPC Express), and In-Plant SPC Stations.
Key Accomplishments:
Created, implemented and maintained Aku-Pak (own PPAP program, all AIAG Standards, Linked to, and maintained various stages of Manufacturing, with Print Control & Inspection Instruction)
Launched 100 new jobs and maintained less than 15 Customer PPM’s
Improved Calibration by reducing outside services for in-house abilities
Coordinated cross training within Quality and implemented real time SPC & training
Note: The following are all division of the same company
(*Gonzales Group: Connor Eng., S&A, CSM)
*Gonzales Group, Litchfield, MI 10/2014 – 12/2014
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
TS Audit, Implemented a detailed 3 Pan system
*Connor Engineering (owned by Gonzales Group), Clinton Township, MI 12/2013 – 10/2014
Quality Manager
Key Accomplishments:
Achieved ISO Certification
Rewrote QMS and Procedures, coordinated in-depth training, supported APQP, and Print Reviews
Implemented and maintained Akupac (own PPAP program), Document Control, Tier one Supplier, GQTS (GM Supplier power), and Covisint manager
*S&A Products, Litchfield, MI 12/2006 – 02/2008
Director of Quality
Provided Quality leadership, Vendor Development, C/A, C/I, SPC review and training, and safety. Developed and implemented Akupac PPAP, as well as training, gauging, and APQP.
Key Accomplishments:
Managed cross-training within the quality department and improved calibration by reducing outside services for in-house abilities
Created inspection instruction with photos and implemented BOS/QOS charting
Detailed 3 Pan Training for plant operators
Managed Housekeeping and Safety Audits, LPA Audits, Print Control, and coordinated Plant meetings and Awareness
Trained and certified as a lead internal auditor, experienced in S.P.C. and programs working with S.P.C., such as data mites, gage talkers, SPC express, blue print reading, and GD&T
*CSM Manufacturing, Farmington Hills, MI 10/2005 – 12/2006
Director of Quality
Oversaw 2 plants, one in Farmington Hills and one in Wixom. Ensured TS compliance as of June 2005, and developed and implemented Akupac PPAP.
Key Accomplishments:
Training, Gauging, APQP
Vendor Development, C/A, C/I, SPC review and training
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Taylor Machine Products, Inc., Taylor, MI 08/2004 – 10/2005
Director of Quality
Recreated Engineering system separate from Quality system, and developed a linked PPAP & APQP package. Introduced RPN system to PFMEA, introduced 5S system to the company, and maintained real-time SPC system with on floor inspection stations. Also started an inspection tool resale program for tool upgrades (digital), and coordinated training in inspection tool calibrations.
Key Accomplishments:
Redeveloped entire Quality department and upgraded system to reflect the current movement in Quality.
Created QMS & Procedures to TS-16949 standard and achieved TS-16949 certificate on 03/2005
Upgraded PPAP system to linked computer database and paperless system
Launched DCX LPA’s system and tracking into Powerway (DCX)
Tompkins Products Inc., Detroit, MI 06/2001 – 08/2004
Quality Manager
Oversaw 3 plants and worked on systems to track supplier and customer non-conformances. Also coordinated customer plant visits and closed out open issues. Improved the APQP system and brought the system up to speed in conjunction with QS standards, and passed TS-16949 Audit in 2004.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed and monitored all PPAP’s and improved quality documentation requirements, and implemented a paperless system during a move into a new building, and re-ppap all 210 jobs
Improved and trained in order to understand SPC and data evaluation
Developed tracking system and reduced the amount of in-house calibrations of tools and gages
Career Notes
Schaller Corporation, Clinton Township, MI 03/2001 – 06/2001
Quality Manager
Clover Tool (bought out by Lapeer Metal Stamping Co. Inc.), Mt. Clemmons, MI 02/1989 – 02/2001
Quality Manager
Henze Stamping & Manufacturing, Madison Heights, MI 03/1988 – 02/1989
Layout / Floor Inspection
Turn Matic Inc., Clinton Township, MI 10/1987 – 03/1988
Floor Inspection (CNC Machining)
Inland Tool & Manufacturing Prototype & Ass’y., Sterling Heights, MI 09/1986 – 10/1987
Layout / Lab Tech / CMM Operator
Troy Products, Sterling Heights, MI 04/1985 – 09/1986
S.P.C. Technician (division of Inland Tool)
Roy O’Brian Ford, St. Clair Shores, MI 02/1980 – 04/1985
New Car Prep Manager
New Car Inspector
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References:
Brandon Cowan
oPh: 1-734-***-****
oRelationship – Church Friend (Metro City Church, Taylor, MI)
Josh Coffee
oPh: 1-248-***-****
oRelationship – Church Friend (Heritage Church, Sterling Hts,, MI)
Butch Title
oPh: 1-313-***-****
oCompany – Ecorse
oProduction Mgr
oRelationship – Co-Worker
Bob Clark
oPh: 1-313-***-****
oCompany – Tompkins Products
oSales/Quality Eng.
oRelationship – Co-Worker
Certifications & Training
Plexus/AIAG/Exemplar IATF Lead Auditor & Supplier Auditor Certified
Cert# IATF-SACT-19-1409 Exp. July 25, 2022
RABQSA TS-9000 Lead Auditor Training & Certificate
Delphi Learning Center PR&R updates on Covisint
Chrysler 7-D Training (updated classes)
Complete Corrective Action Certificate (Eastern Michigan University: Ford Founded updated classes)
M.M.C.C. Training for QS-9000 (Macomb Community College)
QS-9000 Auditing Certification
QSA Interpretation & Training Class
Dale Carnegie Course: L-1992, awarded 4.2 Continuing Education Units
AIAG Training Seminar: GM, Ford, Chrysler PPAP Training
Taguchi Experiments – Engineering for Quality Certificate (GM Technology, Education & Training Group)
S.P.C. Training Certificate
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Training
CMM Training & CMM Programming Certificate
Draftsman / Detailer Certification (Technical Career Institute of Michigan – GPA 3.75)
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