Quality Engineer Word Processor

CP: 586-***-****

HM: 586-***-****

Patrick W. Anthony ***********@***.***

SUMMARY:

Extensive experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, vehicle and product launch coordination, customer service, and manufacturing of high tech products.

Ability to integrate diverse elements into a coherent whole.

ISO/QS 9000, SPC, IMPACT, DOE, 6 Sigma, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Process Flow Maps, PPAP, MSA, DFSS, WCM, 8D, 3L5W, D/PFMEA, Run @ Rate, DFSS, Lean Six Sigma, Fault Tree Analysis and Shanin in JIT environments.

Reducing costs improved productivity and quality.

Led, guided and motivated teams in problem resolution and implementation, while optimizing resources, using TQM and QMS principles.

Certified ISO 9000 Lead Assessor and Internal Auditor.

EDUCATION:

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

•Bachelor of Sience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Creative Problem Solutions 9/2019 – Present

CEO & President

Audit and assess gaps in processes and procedures.

Develop process flows to reduce bottle necks and constraints.

Develop and implement work instructions to optimize work flows.

Perform constraint analysis and provide implementable solutions.

Use statistical methods to reduce variability and bring processes into control.

Implement Is, Is Not, BOB and WOW, DOE, problem solving techniques to address problem.

Work with troubled suppliers to define deficiencies, implement containment and implement corrective actions.

Assist and provide training in the in 8D and 3L5W for internal and customer concerns.

Detroit Manufacturing Systems 6/2015 – 9/2019 Continuous Improvement Engineer 9/2018 – 9/2019

•Review process and procedures to determine extent of improvement.

•Use the KATA principles in developing a culture of continuous improvement.

•Provide a vision and structure to big-picture improvements.

•The PCDA Cycle, to systematically test hypotheses.

•Value Stream Mapping, to help organizations focus on structuring processes around customer needs.

•Lead, direct and manage Kaizen activities.

Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis on overall process and quality improvement

Assist the Continuous Improvement Team Leader in establishing annual objectives and personal development plans

Provide guidance into long-term and short-term improvement strategies and develop and track metrics related to improvement activities.

Identifying weaknesses, capabilities, axis of improvements and development in order to improve the maturity and robustness of processes.

Product Engineer 2/2017 – 9/2018

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.

• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.

• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.

• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.

• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.

• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.

• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.

• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.

• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.

• Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.

Senior Supplier Quality & Supplier Development Engineer

• Metallic, injected molded plastic, rubber, fasteners, latch mechanisms, glove box dampers and wiring harnesses for Instrument panels.

• Input, update and review nonconforming tracking and corrective action data base.

• Manage and coordinate with supplier’s quality problems and containment activities on non-

Conforming material.

Perform onsite supplier audits to ensure process and procedures are in place and followed.

• Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent

Irreversible corrective actions are in place.

• Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented.

• Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process

and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

Work with 10 ten non performing to reduce incoming and customer elated quality and delivery issue.

Technical Problem Solutions 11/2014 – 5/2015

Senior Consultant at DMS

Audit and assess gaps in process's and procedures.

Develop process flows to reduce bottle necks and constraints.

Develop and implement work instructions to optimize work flows.

Perform constraint analysis and provide implementable solutions.

Use statistical methods to reduce variability and bring processes into control.

Implement Is, Is Not, BOB and WOW, DOE, problem solving techniques to address problem.

Work with troubled suppliers to define deficiencies, implement containment and implement corrective actions.

Assist and provide training in the in 8D and 3L5W for internal and customer concerns.

Webasto Sunroof Systems 10/2012 - 11/2014

Supplier Quality Engineer

•Metallic, plastic, rubber, fasteners, DC motors, controllers, Glass components for Sunroofs .

•Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing.

•PPAP for new production parts and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements.

•Developed, Implemented and managed Nonconforming tracking and corrective action data base.

• Manage and coordinate with suppliers quality problems and containment activities on non

conforming material.

• Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent

irreversible corrective actions are in place.

• Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented.

• Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

JCI – Johnson Controls Inc (Contract) 11/2011 – 10/2012

Senior Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer

Metallic components for automotive seating structures .

Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing.

PPAP for new production parts and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements.

Manage and coordinate with suppliers quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material.

Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irreversible corrective actions are in place.

Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented.

Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

Hella Electronics (Contract) 7/2011 – 11/2011

Senior Advance Product Quality Planning engineer

Electronic accelerator pedals, vacuum pumps, electronic throttle body controls.

Coordinate and conduct timing milestone meetings to track program status.

Perform launch supplier readiness assessments and drive the required action plans through the APQP template.

Report and escalate milestones that are behind schedule or late.

Audit documentation and procedures to ensure it is correct and complete.

Drive supplier compliance to all TS 16949 requirements.

Initiate and lead corrective action reports on failures in product development tests

Chrysler LLC (Contract) 3/2010 – 2/2011

Advanced Supplier Quality Specialist

14 suppliers and over 600 parts for chassis components, vehicle thermal controls and modular chassis build suppliers for the Minivan, Journey Sebring and Patriot platforms.

Led, coordinated, managed and participated in APQP activities, engineering reviews, supplier selection and de-sourcing.

PSO’s and PPAP on new parts and production lines and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements. Ensure that program timing mile stones are met.

Manage and coordinate with suppliers quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material.

Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irreversible corrective actions are in place.

Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented.

Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

MTU Detroit Diesel 7/2006 – 5/2008

Supplier Quality Engineer

70 suppliers for 500 to 3,500 HP diesel engines.

Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing.

PSO’s on new production lines and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements.

Manage and coordinate with suppliers quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material.

Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irreversible corrective actions are in place.

Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented.

Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

U.S.M.C. 1st Lieutenant, Secret Clearance 2/1971 – 06/1975

TRAINING:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2019)

Faro contact and Laser scanning with Poly Works (2013)

Covey Training (1994)

Michigan Teaching Certificate

NOVELL, CNA, CNE Education (1993)

ISO 9000 Lead Assessor & Internal Auditor Certificates of Completion (1992)

Malcolm Baldrige Assessment training (1991)

Dale Cargnie training (1981)

RECOGNITION:

General Motors / Saturn Informal Awards 2 (1998, 1999)

IBM Quality Organization Peer Award (1993)

IBM Invention Disclosure - Published (1991)

IBM Technical Report Publication (1991)

IBM Division Awards (1990, 1983)

TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY:

Interpreting specifications, fabrication/assembly drawings, electric/electronic schematics, logic diagrams and weld studies. Proficient in hand, power, sheet metal and machine tools, CNC and NC tooling and welding, AC/DC and stepper motors, and hydraulics. Use of digital and analog oscilloscopes, meters and gauges. Set up and usage of manual and automated measuring equipment and tools. Proficient in SPC,,MSA, DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, DOE, 8D’s Gage R@R, Control Plans, Shanin, GD@T, Error Proofing, Poke-A-Yoke, and Run @ Rate, PSO’s along with PPAP submissions. Familiar with several word processor and spread sheet programs such as, LOTUS, Word Perfect, ASI Data Myte MPACT, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and several statistical, probability and DOE programs.

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