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COMPETENCIES

• ISO TS-16949

• AS-9100

• ISO 9000/01

• ISO 13485,

• FDA 21 CFR 820

• GDT & T -ANSI/ASME Y 4.5

• Risk Management

• Test Method Validation (TMV)

• Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Process Capability (Ppk/Cpk)

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• DVP& R, PPAP, APQP

• CAPA, CARs

• Lean Manufacturing

• Six Sigma, 8 Ds

• DFMEA, PFMEA, PPM, 5 WHY

• GAUGE R&R, Scrap Reduction

• Layer Process Audits

• Value Streaming

• Total Management

• Problem Solving Expert

• Minitab

• Inventory Management

• Launch Management

• Manufacture Engineering

• Microsoft Office

• Calibration Management

System (CMS)

• Test Software

• Technical Writing

Richard R. Baston

SUMMARY

Reliable, energetic, and resourceful supplier quality professional with over 20+ years experience in Aerospace development, manufacturing management in Automotive, and medical device experience resolving major internal issues, customer complaints, and promoting conflict resolution. My expertise in building or rebuilding processes related to efforts to ensure finished -Goods meet and exceed customer satisfaction. Well-versed in FDA and ISO regulations with applied experience in process validation, test method validation, process capability, design of experiments, and risk management. SKILLS

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

• Thorough understanding of Aerospace requirements ISO9001/ AS-9100D compliance while designing documenting and implementing ISO compliant systems on processes according to business changes. In addition to FDA and ISO regulations ISO 13485 for Medical Devices, and Automotive ISO-TS 16949.

• Significant experience leading CAPAs, complaint investigations, and root cause analysis.

• Directed and supported several types of audits, including FDA, ISO, customer, and internal assessments.

• My expertise in Quality covers Supplier Management, Quality Management, and Quality Engineering. Mastering all three industries ISO and Quality Management Systems. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

• Significant experience with Product Development (Prototype & Production Validation), Process Validation, including writing protocols, Validation Test Plans, and reports, and executing validation activities related to a variety of processes (molding, Stamping, packaging, Design Change Request).

• Comprehensive knowledge in Test Method Validation and a thorough understanding of how to interpret data to enhance test results. Material Request and Design Verification and Report for validation equipment concepts. Driving engineering and GMP Manufacturing objectives to detect to smallest error or defects.

• Proficient in Process Capability, with an aptitude for reading and expounding data to improve a process.

• Skilled at executing Design of Experiments, with knowledge of how to set up a robust experiment, interpret data, and create a capable and efficient manufacturing process with built-in key inspection points.

• My background covers the following areas of engineering: Test, Reliability, Quality, Process, Supplier, and Manufacturing.

LEADERSHIP

• Facilitated training for new suppliers at a trier 1-3 support in a series of quality tools to ensure a targeted level of quality. Developing unique teams to achieve targeted results.

• Train employees on topics related to product education and Lean concepts, such as waste reduction while maximizing output assisting each member by discovering their gifts.

• Coached new engineers on applied concepts in the Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical Device industries.

• Supervised a team of engineers and program support in turn provided constructive feedback, set clear expectations, and provided developmental opportunities to succeed.

• Build cultivated strong collaborative and productive relationships with suppliers and customers by having clear communication and a proactive approach to addressing issues; utilizing group efforts to determine root cause and productive actions plan. EDUCATION

OWENS COLLEGE

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE /HVAC

OHSA HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT

2010

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science

Quality Engineering Technology

1993

Green B. Trimble Technical High

School

Technical Diploma

Automotive Engineering

Technologies, and Technical

Drawing & Design

1980

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATIONS

Society Of Automotive Engineers

Detroit,Mi

February 1989-1996

Society Of Automotive Plastic

Engineers

Detroit,Mi

October 1990-1997

American Society for Quality

Section #1312

Detroit, Mi

February 1989 -1992,2002-2004

International Standard for Lean

Six Sigma -2021

Automotive Management

Professional-2021

Lean Manufacturing Network

MANAGEMENT

• Successfully by uniquely designing and implementing Quality Management System for a new aerospace component to automotive and medical device manufacturer of Class I, II, and III with 510K certification for a device using Microsoft Project or EstiTrack and First Article Inspection portable CMM system.

• Supported the design and implementation for In-Coming Quality Inspection for a new medical device manufacturer to First Article Inspections.

• Participated in multiple lean events, including the implementation of a transition from a batch process to one-piece flow which generated significant results, including a 65% reduction in processing time and 50% increase in process productivity, and 20 to 30% first-pass yield improvement.

• Competent in the implementation of Risk Management throughout various departments of an organization. While applying some form of Total Quality Management within the overall development process. Strong Planning, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving Skills.

ACHIEVEMENTS

April 2020: Abbott Accomplishments: Completed ISO Training, Certifications 1,2&3 in Assembly and Test Technician of completed both Assembly and Test certifications #3 the same day with 98% and 100% test scores. Participated in Special Projects in developing process improvements, address build variation, and valve stream mapping for the Alinity-I. That would reduce the PE and part replacements that generate an increase in the Test verification process. And a created Smart Share system addresses short-term resolution on the production floor and long-term solutions with suppliers.

September 2018: Heldoorn Manufacturing- AQS 9100/ AS-9100 certification completion 6months of work within 45 days including the final audit with Perry Johnson completed and approval granted.

November 2014: Save the largest contract for Semeq Inc by rebuilding their training manual for technicians. Integrating Health and Safety ISO requirement and training a new tech within 5 weeks to achieving reinstatement of the largest account. February 2007: Resolve a major issue during a major reconstruction after Dana Corporation by rebuilding outdated PPAP, Quality Management Systems, Process, Work Instructions, and Part Layouts saving the company millions in lost production combine with achieving on-time delivery to current customers.

May 2006: Resolve a major issue to avoid M6 launch shutdown at Mazda by PPAP seven (7) parts for the seating program in 12 weeks!

June 2004: Generated Lesions Learn for the Ford Fusion Pre-Launch Team for the Body sides floor and Aprons to help avoid issues for the new stamping plant in Mexico. Of which avoided major “Throughput” issues going into JOB1 or Rate @Rate. Oct 2001: Resolve an Electrical Latch System design error for Dodge Viper Nov 1997: Ford Motor Company

Resolve a major issue at Ford Motor Company and reinstated a supplier after discovering an internal issue at Ford Motor company and order all 5 plants to reimburse the supplier over 1.5 million to supplier on a Packaging issue. Saving Ford Motor over 10 Million dollars in an assignment cost.

May 1995: General Motors - Mid/Lux Division Headquarters Door Division Resolved the Largest Warranty Return Issue in GM’s History 10 Million Dollar issue duration 3 years unsolved, resolve the issue in 8 months and save the program over 2.5 million dollars in projected losses. March 1991: Key Plastics Resolve a Major issue at Ford for Mustang -Power steering reservoir recreated the condition in the lab and made the required design change to correct the issue. WORK HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS

Test Technician, Abbott Diagnostic

In-Coming Quality Inspection, Medtronic

F1 Mechanical Technician, S&B Industries /Apple

Oct 2019 - May 2020

June 2019 - Sept 2019

Dec 2018 - May 2019

Quality Lead, Heldoorn Manufacturing March 20018 - Sept 2018 Project Supplier /Inventory Associate for Vehicle

Delivery, XPO Logistics / Carvana/ Classified Project Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

Plant Quality Manager, Rotoplas Inc. Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 Field Support Engineering Supervisor, Semeq Inc. March 2014- March 2015 Manufacturing Repair Technician3/Engineering

Assistant, Flextronics

Quality Supervisor, Leggett & Platt

Energy Specialist, SMI Energy

Quality Engineer, Dana Corporation

Supplier Representative/Quality Engineer, DCX Jeep Quality Engineer, Mazda Corporation

Quality Engineer, Vehma International of America

Production Engineer, TRW-Aerospace/ Classified

Production Engineer /Quality Management /Supplier

Quality, Professional Contractual Positions in

Automotive Engineering GM / Ford Motor Company

Test/ Quality Engineer, Key Plastics

Aug 2013 – Nov 2013

Feb 2013 – June 2013

Sept 2010- Nov 2011

March 2007- Feb 2009

Feb 2006 – March 2007

Jan 2005 - Feb 2006

Feb 2004- Sept 2004

May 2001 – July 2004

Feb 1994 – May 2001

March 1989 – Feb 1994

CERTIFICATIONS Goals For resubmission

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), sponsorship required 2021 ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), 2021

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), 2021

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSGB), sponsorship required 2022

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