Alex Farrar

Ph: 281-***-****; Email: ady3xe@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-f-9a902719

OBJECTIVE: To apply my global supply chain experience and diverse engineering skillset to a company that prides itself on growth and innovation. With experience in managing projects across multiple business units, delivering results with measurable returns is a driving motivation. EXPERIENCE:

Siemens Analytical (Process Industries and Drives) Houston, TX Supplier Quality Manager 11/2021 – Present

• Leads facility (2) Incoming Inspectors in operational matters, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating performance.

• Ensures process compliance and achievement of targets by monitoring and coaching talks.

• Prepares quality reports for the business unit (BU) SQM.

• Ensures and improving supplier quality in the location / factory.

• Performs the operative role as highest level of escalation for supplier quality management in the location / factory.

• Information and escalation within the location / factory and to SQM functions at BU level, BU SQM and BU CEs.

• Implementation and control of the efficiency of SQM-related BU processes (process framework SQM incl. sub-processes, guidelines, procedures, tools).

• Maintain and Analyze Key Performance Indicators and Cost of Quality data to identify recurring trends and drive improvement actions to reduce internal and external failure costs.

• Evaluate requirements and potential suppliers for the acquisition and procurement of spare parts for essential equipment.

• Sets SQM targets in consultation with interface partners. Incoming Material Quality Inspector 01/2019 – 10/2021

• Inspects and validates material and products utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing resources in accordance with required certification requirements through coordination with Production, Planning, Procurement, and other departments.

• Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently. This includes the documenting of 3 integral QI processes specific to work area and product type previously undocumented.

• Leads weekly Material Review Boards with 6 department representatives/managers to resolve product issues and investigative actions that have resulted in the recovery of over $200k in potential scrap costs.

• Facilitated a major business relocation and transfer of associated inspection processes to consolidate business segments from Bartlesville, OK to Houston, ensuring seamless continuity of production workflow without interruption.

• Provide technical support for customer corrective action requests and corresponding projects. Reduced backlog of open nonconformance issues by 83% and reduced NCC costs.

• Participates in formulating quality standards, policies, programs, plans, procedures, and practices. Leads and coordinates with area supervisors and group leads to insure efficient production and quality.

• Drive Continuous Improvement in quality performance through utilization of tools such as design of experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (FMEA), Statistical process control (SPC), 8D Methodology and Lean Manufacturing. PCM USA Inc. Houston, TX

Industrialization, Facilities, and Process Engineer 1/2015 – 11/2018

• Manages, plans, and coordinates the U.S. Lean Manufacturing Program to monitor over 30 manufacturing improvement projects leading to the establishment of 10 major production standards including new product development and integration with 3A / FDA compliance as well as processes compliant under ISO 9001 (2015 Revision) standard.

• Conducts capacity analysis based on sales forecasts, service & satisfaction rates, and history data. Plans equipment layout & workflow, equipment maintenance schedules, and accident prevention measures to maintain efficient and safe utilization for a high-volume manufacturing facility of Artificial Lift Systems and Positive Displacement Pumps.

• Analyzed and measured 5 CNC machines and Whirling/Peeling Lathes used in the production of finished goods related to programming, machine setup and personnel turnover utilizing SMED, takt time, and other methods. This coordination with production team members resulted in 6 process improvement events that allowed for 100% validation and traceability of quality acceptance standards and a reduction of production losses between work orders.

• Detected and remedied over 15 non-value added process deficiencies relating to quality, cost, cycle-time and inventory turnover resulting in labor costs reduction of $23k annual. Sustained and improved 12 sub-processes as well as standardized 5 major product lines introduced into U.S. manufacturing markets through full-scope analysis of end-to-end processes

(receiving, manufacturing, QC/QA testing, shipment).

• Utilizes Sage ERP systems to monitor over $3M in overhead, incorporated, and capital expenditures as well as life-cycle management of assets, equipment, and consumables. Utilizes SolidEdge modeling software for the development and improvement of products and manufacturing equipment.

• Detect and prevent processing problems; Identify and manage process improvements relating product quality, cost, cycle time and manufacturing line efficiencies. Sustain and improve existing processes as well as formulate processes for new products.

• Researched, identified, and locally sourced material and services within PCM quality acceptance criteria. Vendor screening and analysis resulted in an annual cost savings of $200k for PCM Houston facility. Schlumberger Technology Corporation Houston, TX

Manufacturing Electronic Technician 9/2008 – 9/2013

• Facilitated the full-scope assembly and functional analysis of 10 major product strings. Integrated with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, and Inspection teams on procedural improvements involving design, methods, and tooling resulting in improved quality control metrics upon delivery and a 96% field satisfaction rate.

• Performed markups and drawing revisions directly resulting in improvement to bills of materials. Revised and maintained 15 production instructions within the manufacturing scope ultimately leading to a 30% increase in First Pass Yield of 4 product strings.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification with project management focus on manufacturing space utilization and supplier shipping methods resulted in an annual cost reduction of over $300K.

• Managed HAZMAT inventory and disposal compliance, shelf-life management, and manufacturing and shop supply maintenance parts within 93% inventory accuracy valued at over $250K. EDUCATION:

• B.S. Electronic Engineering Technology 12/2012

• Grantham University GPA: 3.90 Summa Cum Laude

• U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy 06/2020

• DoD Contracting Officer Representative Certificate 11/2016

• Defense Acquisition University

SKILLS: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 07/2013

Internal Auditing Basics (ASQ Certification) 09/2019 Teamcenter 11

SolidEdge ST8

SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Navy ERP, Sage X3 ERP MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)