Ralph Daley

***** ******

Roseville, Mi *****

586-***-****

adtn96@r.postjobfree.com

I am articulate, proactive, dependable, organized, task oriented and a self-motivated leader as well as an effective team player. I have the ability to operate in high activity areas; I work well under pressure and within limited time constraints. I am committed to meeting customer needs and working in a successful team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Caterpillar Equipment (Contract thru Onward Group Technologies) 4/25/22 to Present

APQP Engineer/Supplier Development

Worked Remotely

Performed 28 Tool Transfers to new suppliers (completed task before time allotted)

Plastic Injection Molding for CAT Machines

Reports directly to the Quality Manager

Performs Program Management Tasks and assigned Projects

Attended Teams conference Meetings on a Daily Basis

Strong Dimensional GD&T Drawing Verification and Documentation Interpretation of CAT Drawings.

Created Matrix’s for program timing and tracking for review with verbal collaborating during Teams Meetings

Uploaded documents to the supplier SharePoint file system for utilization

Instructed new Suppliers on the AAR process for Appearance Approval

Collaborated with the DRE (Design Release Engineering) and Instructed Suppliers with KPC/Critical points for Dimensional approval

Maintained and updated internal tracking documents for the group.

RCO Engineering (Direct Hire) 10/31/20 to 3/25/2022

APQP Engineer/Supplier Development

Plastic Injection Molding/Sheet Metal, Autonomous Seating GM Toyota Joint Venture

Reports directly to the Quality Manager

Creates PPAP packages

Creates PFMEA’s Control Plans, Process Flows, Work Instructions

Created Poka Yoke/’s for production and lean Manufacturing

Completes all aspects of the 18 steps of the APQP process

Prepare APQP and PPAP documentation for part approval.

Performs Program Management Tasks and assigned Projects

Utilize Rivian Basecamp Portal for uploading PPAP documentation and timing requirements

Implement part containment in plant and at customers location

Strong Dimensional GD&T Verification and CMM Documentation Interpretation

Attends customer Zoom meetings and in-house part trial runs

Assisted and submitted in H-Point Dimensional inspection on seats for the A-100 Autonomous Vehicle

Submitted 8-D documentation utilizing the 5-Why and Fishbone Process

Created Matrix’s for program timing and tracking for customers review with verbal collaborating during Zoom Meetings

BENTELER Automotive USA (Direct Hire) 2/3/2020 thru 6/30/2020

Supplier Quality/Development Engineer

Steel and Aluminum Structures for BMW, FCA,FORD,GM, MERCEDES and VOLKSWAGON

Reports directly to the Quality Manager

Reviews PPAP documentation for approval, (Production Part Approval Process).

Reviews PPAP, PFEMA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Inspections, Tool Recommendations, Planning

Implement part containment in plant and initiates the RMA process

Strong Dimensional GD&T Drawing Verification and Documentation Interpretation

Support Plant activities at start up and thru the life cycle of part

Supports purchasing on Supplier Development

Performs Supplier/Vendor Audits for compliance

Maintains and updates internal tracking documents for the SQE group.

Works closely with the Supplier/Vendor community for development of PPAP compliance for first time submission approvals.

Strong computer skills on Portals and the CMM Department

Create and monitor quality alerts to assure compliance per quality concerns

Perform Group Quality concerns and review compliance and discrepancies for resolution 8D, 5 Why

Track and maintain all in-house and supplier 8D’s for compliance

Jabil/NYPRO

PPAP/MPAP (Contract thru Adecco) 11/27/17 thru 2/8/2019

Supplier Quality/Development Engineer

Reviews MPAP/PPAP documentation for approval, (Medical Part Approval Process/Production Part Approval Process.

Reports directly to the Quality Manager

Support’s Team Members and their assigned Project

Reviews MPAP & PPAP PFEMA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Inspections, Tool Recommendations, Planning, Coordinate Part Inspections thru CMM Department.

Prepares and updates program documentation submissions for Initial Submission/Engineering Changes for OEM PPAP/ MPAP approvals.

Performed over 400 MPAP approvals on various suppliers, Domestic and International

Performed 72 Tool Transfers on various components from Mexico to Michigan with full MPAP (Medical Part Approval Process) approval

Implement part containment in plant and initiates the RMA process

Inspection of solder on wiring and terminals submitted from outside supplier community

Strong Dimensional GD&T Drawing Verification and Documentation Interpretation

Support Plant activities at start up and thru the life cycle of part

Supports purchasing on Supplier Development

Performs Supplier/Vendor Audits for compliance

Maintains and updates internal tracking documents for purchasing and the SQE group.

Works closely with the Supplier/Vendor community for development of MPAP and PPAP compliance for first time submission approvals.

Strong computer skills on Portals and the CMM Department

Perform Program Manager tasks when they are absent or on Vacation

Utilize IMDS, GM/Ford Covisent, FCA E-Supply Connect GQMS, Supply Power Portals for recording documentation and timing requirements for programs awarded to Jabil.

Complete APQP process of new product launch.

Carcoustics USA Tech Center (Contract thru FC Novi) 9/12/16 thru 10/11/17

APQP/PPAP Supplier Quality Engineer

Reports directly to the Director

Support’s 4 Program Management Team Members and their assigned Projects

Perform Program Manager tasks when they are absent or on Vacation

Prepare APQP and PPAP documentation for part approval on all programs

Prepare PFEMA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, Assembly Line Work Instructions/ Inspections, PV Testing/lab requirements, Quality walls displaying visual part boundary samples of acceptable and non-acceptable parts, Tool Recommendations and updates, overseeing the engineering changes and inspection of tool re-work/re-welds for strength and machining performance. Coordinate Part Inspections/out-source CMM inspections Gage R&R, Fixture Design approvals and Build thru OEM approved suppliers

Prepare and update all program documentation submissions for Initial/Engineering Changes for OEM PPAP approvals.

Utilize IMDS, GM/Ford Covisent, FCA E-Supply Connect GQMS, and Supply Power Portals for recording documentation and timing requirements for programs awarded to Carcoustics.

Implement part containment in plant and at customers location

Perform Production Demonstration Runs (PDR’s) Production Trial Run ( PTR’s ) for OEM’s in Carcoustics Manufacturing Plants

Strong Dimensional GD&T Verification and Documentation Interpretation

Support Plant activities at start up and thru the life cycle of part

Magna Seating Division (Contract thru Aerotek) 2/9/16 thru 5/5/16

Plant Quality Engineer

I performed quality tasks to the plant in the production of Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCA) WK/WD program seats.

Report Directly to the Quality Manager

Perform Gage/Fixture audits and Gage R&R on all in house tub fixtures and component part Fixtures to ensure up to date status per GD&T and current Math data levels

Create all process flow/control and PFEMA charts for PPAP compliance

Conduct Audits on historical problem parts

Perform PTR (production trial runs ) for engineering for future engineering changes

First part documentation for compliance

Perform Group top 5 Quality concerns and review compliance and discrepancies for resolution 8D, 5 Why

Update liaison reports and present to Quality team during top 5

Daily scrap reviews for product resolution

Review seat back and seat power frames for weld discrepancies and initiate the RMA process is applicable

Assist the production line with all quality and part issues

Create and monitor quality alerts to assure compliance per FCA quality concerns

Working with suppliers for part rework in-house being performed at Magna

Attended CPA meetings at the FCA plant JNAP for problem resolution and communicate it to Magna management teams for compliance

Issue Quality Alerts for production Compliant

Communicate with plant liaison at FCA on a daily basis for plant quality and rework

Maintain the quality wall to assure no bad seats get thru the final inspection and shipping for compliance to FCA

Initiate Quality alerts for in plant containments and establish clean points.

Track and maintain all in-house and supplier 8D’s for compliance

Update and complete PPAP documentation for and first time submissions and engineering changes

Faurecia Seating Division (Contract thru Aerotek) 8/15/15 thru 11/15/15

Plant Quality Engineer

I performed quality tasks to the plant in the production of Fiat Chrysler Auto (FCA) UF program seats.

Report Directly to the Quality Manager

Perform Gage/Fixture audits and Gage R&R on all in house tub fixtures and component part Fixtures to ensure up to date status per GD&T and current Math data levels

Maintain all process flow/control and FEMA charts for part compliance

Conduct Audits on historical problem parts

Perform PTR (production trial runs ) for engineering for future engineering changes

First part documentation for compliance

Perform Group top 5 Quality concerns and review compliance and discrepancies for resolution

Update liaison reports and present to Quality team during top 5

Daily scrap reviews for product resolution

Assist the production line with all quality and part issues

Create and monitor quality alerts to assure compliance per FCA quality concerns

Working with suppliers for part rework in-house being performed at Faurecia

Attend all CPA meetings at the FCA plant for problem resolution and communicate it to Faurecia management teams for compliance

Update daily quality log

Communicate with plant liaison at FCA on a daily basis for plant quality and rework

Maintain the quality wall to assure no bad seats get thru the final inspection and shipping for compliance to FCA

Seat back and seat frames inspection for non-conforming welds and kinetics from the supplier and initiate the RMA process if necessary.

Initiate Quality alerts for in plant containments and establish clean points.

Car Transporter, Cee J’s Transportation Inc. 11/2009 thru 8/2015

Owner

I personally created this company from the ground up. I utilized my prior skills from my previous professional, personal and life experiences. I am passionate about pleasing my customers and have exhibited pride in my company. I have developed long term relationships with multiple independent Clients as well as corporate Customers and Dealerships. I am fully responsible for my success and manage the financial, logistics and reputation of my Company with precision on a daily basis. Since 2009 Cee J’s has accomplished:

oTransporting over 10,000 vehicles with a 100% Rating of delivery on Central Dispatch

o100% FMCSA and DOT Compliant Annual Inspection with a history of zero infractions or violations that is monitored on an annual basis with the Michigan State Police

oS CORP qualified, Licensed and insured

Hella North American Lighting (Contract thru Aerotek) 11/2007 thru 5/2008

Supplier Quality/Development Liaison

Supplier Liaison to Tier One Supplier

Reduce scrap on 16 components to assembly of Overhead console

Perform Audits on Tier Two Supplier to assure proper processes and procedure compliance

Performed 8D process and all PPAP/APQP processes when applicable

Perform run @ rates on components of Assembly

Improved communication with Tier One to Tier Two supplier

Monitored Preventative Maintenance on all Tier One tools to assure Tier Two Supplier compliance

Improved Tier Two Gage Quote Process and Requirements for Gage compliance

Conducted Component retro fit of bad parts to reduce scrap and meet Production requirements

Conducted paint Process discrepancies to reduce scrap and meet production requirements

General Motors (Direct Hire) 12/1990 thru 04/2006

Design Quality & Verification Group Senior Fixture Engineer (01/2001 thru 04/2006)

Coordinate Design and Build of an Interior and Exterior Environmental Checking Fixture. IECF/EECF

Perform Dimensional inspection (PPAP) on all components that interface with the body in white. i.e.: complete body harness for fit to structure and all components. Switch plates, HVAC control, seat heater control, power seat controls, passenger comfort controls, complete I/P controls, mirrors, rear defogger/wiper, power door modules and actuators, Heads up display, (HUD unit)

Presentations to program teams on the function of IECF/EECF capabilities for complete interior and exterior in the Advanced Product Quality planning stages of the new product.

Manipulate Unigraphics math data for the Design and Build process and coordinate it to the new gage supplier to achieve quality and an on time tool.

Worked with GMDAT and GMDAWOO engineering to coordinate the Design and Build process for Korea to assure accurate locations on the parts for proper fit to the environmental check fixture.

Complete a statement of requirements (SOR) for the supplier community to competitively quote to thru a supplier quote meeting conducted. This detailed meeting consisted of the content, expected Quality, and timing requirements that are expected.

Problem solving techniques with program team on problem parts and body discrepancies for proper fit and function.

Weld inspections and testing on all fabricated sub components performed at the supplier’s location prior to painting.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for World Wide Purchasing (12/1990 thru 01/2001)

General Motors Perform PPAP submissions on supplier parts consisting of process flow, and process control, PFMEA, FMEA, R@R,SPC charting, creating, and monitoring raw material from start to finished product to shipping to assembly plant.

Complete APQP process of new product launch.

Complete KPC dictation of placement and monitoring of dimension to interface part.

Service parts Operations. SPO Engineer.

Perform dimensional inspection on supplier parts to assure GD&T requirements are met and part quality is 100% to math data.

Supervised a CMM team of three for two years and performed open set-ups on complex parts for problem solving, supporting the current product assembly plant Supplier Quality liaison.

Work with engineering and part suppliers to resolve Design problems on part to body discrepancies.

Perform Run at Rates at suppliers location that were high risk to assure parts being on time to meet assembly plant just in time (JIT) requirements.

Was a team member on the Suggestion System Operating Team, Employee Empowerment Team, and 4 Square Focus Team for the NAVO collocation process

Performed appearance approvals on interior/exterior parts to GM color standards.

Supplier parts consist of, I/P’s Door Panels, Seats, Carpets, Complete wire harnesses, Trim panels, Sill Plates, Sunroofs, Power and manual, Exterior Fascias, Hoods, Deck lids, spoilers, Fenders, Grills, Wheel House Liners, Rocker trim, Front and Rear Lamp lights, Front and Rear Glass, Switch Plates, HVAC Modules, Door Configurations

Performed PPAP on various materials, i.e.: Metal, Aluminum, cloth, Copper, Rubber, Glass, Plastics, and Carbon Fiber.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with APQP, PPAP, TS16949, Control Plan, Process Flow, DFMEA, PFMEA, ADVP&R, and multiple internal problem solving and quality related systems.

Respond to Customers quickly using problem solving methods such as Quality Improvement Process, 8D, 5why, Kepner Tregoe. I will ensure and irreversible PCA has been implemented and properly validated.

Apply problem solving methodologies to warranty claims and lead the team to identify true root cause, define an action plan, implement change and validate the change to ensure permanent corrective action. My personal goal was to have zero repeat issues. IE: welding performance, lab specifications and weld requirements, injection mold flash and sink marks in plastic, etc etc

Commodities experience includes: lights, fasteners, molded plastic, fiberglass, rubber and metal stampings. I worked with the team to develop robust and efficient manufacturing processes as well as develop reliable and repeatable test and inspection methods and procedures while ensuring all environmental and Governmental regulations were met. I lead the team while developing test and validation procedures.

Initiate problem solving methodologies to resolve internal quality issues that arise daily.

Manage quality gate internal defect data as well as Customer and internal quality audits.

Attend daily staff meetings. Attend daily plant meetings to ensure communication with plant personnel and establish Customer identified or emerging issues.

Gather and report weekly Quality metrics.

Revise/ update and manage all operator work instructions, operator descriptions, control plans, FMEA and process flow plans.

Anvin Corporation

Fixture Builder Leader/Model Maker

Fixture leader on Source gages

Supervised 4 Employees in Machining Department and Surface Grinding Department

Assure Gages were per customer requirements and Dimensionally correct

Coordinated with upper management employee concerns and issues

Worked with customers in gage requirements and conforming issues

Certifications, Automotive Training, Classes, Workshops, etc.

8D Problem Solving (participated in 8D at almost every job)

Annual Dimensional Layouts

Annual Validation

Appearance Samples and Masters

APQP-GM

AQE Key Measureable

BOM and Parts Matrix

Blue print reading

Business Planning

Characteristic Management

Color Evaluation and Verification

Containment

Control Plan (participated in CP at almost every job

Customer and Supplier PPAP

Design of Experiments

DFM

DFMEA/PFEMA ( participated in FEMA at almost every job )

Final Product Audit (FPA)

Five S housekeeping ( participated in 5S at every job

FMEA

GT&T

General Motors Global Manufacturing System (GM-GMS)

General Procedures-GM (ALL PROCEDURES)

Grow, Fix, Exit Business Strategies, GM

Incoming Inspection

ISO/TS16949

JD Power

Kemper Tregoe Problem Solving

Launch Alert Training& Strategies

Lean coaching

Logistics Training

Lotus Notes

Manufacturing Key Measurable

Material Manufacturing

MDEG900 Product Familiarization

Measurement Systems Analysis

Measurement Systems Tools

Measurement Reporting

Non-conforming Material

Operation Description Sheets (ODS) Production Set up

PLUS

Poke Yoke Techniques

Powerway ( GM)

PPAP / PPAP (Fourth Edition)

Preliminary Capability studies

Preventing Workplace Harassment (Employee Edition)

Proactive Listening

Problem Solving

Process Flow (participated in 8D at almost every job)

Product Change Management

Product Deviations

Product Feasibility

Product Specifications

Product/ Process Changes

Production Sourcing

Production Validation

Proposals

Proposals (non-conforming)

Quality Objectives and Roadmap

Quality Orientation

Rework

Risk Assessment

Run at Rate (multiple versions)

Sarbanes-Oxley: Certifications and Section 404 Controls

SAS SWA Navigating the System

Series 60 Product Familiarization

Service Parts

Seven Step Corrective Action Process Procurement and Supply

SPC

Standardized work

Statistics 1 / Statistics 2

Supplier APQP

Supplier Central

Targeted and Program Business Plans

Tool and Equipment Qualification

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