Stanley Boone

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Objective:

Ambitious and hardworking individual that is seeking full time employment as a Calibration Specialist in an organization that could benefit from my 22 total years of experience in the field of calibrations.

Professional Summary

As an Electronics Instrumentation & Calibration Tech / Product Quality Test Tech with 15 years’ experience with Ford Motor Company and 7 years with Dura Automotive Systems has increased my knowledge of various systems utilizing cutting edge technologies in a fast pace environment was a daily routine throughout my career. Taking the most challenging instrumentation, calibration, and wire harness jobs on the open tasks screen was the norm for me and it also gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my skill potential within a team oriented environment. I'm confident that my skills, knowledge, and experience will be an asset to your organization.

My 17 years total as a supervisor has allowed me the opportunity to develop as an organizer, planner and implementer of new processes that maximizes resources within a fast pace environment. A motivator of people and one who enjoys challenges and have the ability to thrive in problem solving situations.

Professional Experience:

Dura Automotive Systems, Auburn Hills, MI

Regional Test Engineering Supervisor (04/2022 – 02/2023

Supervised personnel in 3 test laboratories (1 laboratory in Auburn Hills, MI and 2 laboratories in Metamoros, Mexico)

Supervised all vehicle components testing (development & validation), all gage calibrations, wire harness builds, repairs, & modifications.

Performed performances reviews and involved in the hiring of personnel in the Dura Headquarters (DHQ) test laboratory.

Dura Automotive Systems, Auburn Hills, MI

Instrumentation and Calibrations Specialist (09/2015 – to 04/2022)

Maintained and calibrated electronic digital and analog instrumentation such as various types of load cells, digital force gages, digital angle finders, angle transducers, pressure transducers, displacement transducers, various digital & dial indicators, depth gages, go no-go gages, digital calipers, micrometers, strain conditioners, voltmeters, rotary torque cells, torque wrenches, height gages, dead weights, etc. Build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring, and harnesses. Instrumental in building an electronic controller for performing component durability cycle testing that controlled three individual testing stations. Performed various component testing on vehicle park brakes, clutch pedals, etc. utilizing various controllers and Lab View systems, DataQ & USB Sensor Link acquisition systems. Accurately record all data results during testing/calibration and regularly interfaced with engineers.

Performed hardness testing and strain gage work for engineering.

Involved in developing a PM program in which I perform PM on pneumatic valves and environmental chambers.

Solely responsible for keeping all test equipment and calibration standards within ISO 17025 & IATF 16949 standards and guidelines throughout the entire test laboratory. Maintained calibration intervals utilizing GageTrak & GTL Equipment Calibration Database software and filed all calibration data hardcopies. I am the go to person during internal and external audits for the calibration department. I am also instrumental in helping another Dura Automotive test lab facility meet their IATF 16949 internal and external quality audit obligations.

Stan’s Electronics and Electrical Repair, Southfield, MI

Self-employed repairing and installing consumer electronic products (05/2009 – 09/2015)

Repaired stereos, TV’s, DVD players, washers & dryers, dishwasher, refrigerators, ceiling fans, furnace electronics, etc.

Ford Motor, Company, Dearborn, MI

Operations & Support Section Supervisor (04/2007 - 01/2009)

Supervised / managed 30+ salaried personnel and prioritized union personnel tasks in Engine Testing Operations as well as the various Support Units and Quality Control within the Dynamometer Lab on the midnight shift. Responsible for all engine and powertrain testing for engine development, certification, durability as well as components and AC testing throughout the building of 102 test rooms.

Also responsible for supervising / managing resources within strict budgetary constraints for all test room Support Teams (Instrumentation Technical Services Unit, Calibration Support Unit, Engine Electronic Control Systems Unit, Special Test Unit, Machine Shop Unit, and the Fuel House Unit that provided various fuels for all 102 test rooms). Responsible for quality control for all data to ensure that test data for the engineering customer is accurate and within ISO-9001 standards. Implemented and managed the recycling and refurbishing program that was responsible for the ordering and reordering of equipment (A/F sensors, piezoelectric cylinder pressure transducers, thermocouples, vehicle wire harness builds, testing, modify and repairs etc.) that were usually discarded after testing. This effort greatly lowered the expense budget which positively impacted P/L and the overall departmental budget.

Administered performance reviews, coaching and counseling and performed all administration duties for the entire shift. Participated in the selection of new employees. Prepared weekend work assignments and schedules for all areas of responsibility. Instrumental in setting up training for all employees and teams under my authority. Also supervised 10 purchased services employees that were also assigned to the shift.

Performed all safety duties and overseen all safety drills as the midnight shift Safety Captain. Updated and modified all safety standards as deemed necessary and enforced the adherence to all safety rules on the shift.

Support Supervisor (11/1992 - 04/2007)

Supervised all salaried Support Units on the midnight shift. Responsible for the Instrumentation Maintenance and Calibration and Quality Control Unit, CSR (Customer Service Representatives) Team, Special Testing Unit, Engine Electrical Services, Machine Shop and Fuel House Unit. My various teams maintained and calibrated 102 test rooms with various test room configurations. Maximized efficiency and productivity in a lean environment. Instrumental in helping the organization receive ISO-9001 certification status. Implemented one shift calibration process building wide. Maintain a strong working relationship with the engineering customer as well as the UAW skilled trades.

Electronic Instrumentation, Calibration & Vehicle Harness Test Technician A (06/1983 - 11/1992)

Provided maintenance on electronic test equipment, analyzers, electrical wiring, calibration of electronic and testing equipment (oscilloscopes, DVM’s, frequency generators etc., electrical, electronic engine control / auto sensors & vehicle component testing, maintained test room infra-structure, Horiba and Beckman emission analyzer repair and calibration and quality control, data review, record keeping, and report results and suggestions with engineering, construction buildup and modifying testing systems within the test rooms, as well as assembling, soldering/crimping, testing, troubleshoot/repairing and installing of engine electrical wiring harnesses for prototypes and standard vehicle testing, assembled and repaired breakout boxes, installation and calibration of load cells, pressure transducers, and thermocouples, vehicle cooling systems testing, wiring, repair and modifications, etc. Provided training for harness builds and modification, harness testing, data recording, and test room repairs. Also operated and monitored the level two main computer systems that retained all engine testing data.

Ford Motor, Company, Allen Park, MI (08/1977 – 06/1983)

Product Test Technician A

Performed electronic engine testing for quality data analysis in the Special Test Section. Assembled, repaired and calibrated multi-channel recorders and temperature data recorders. Monitored, record, analyzed, and interpreted data for engineering analysis from numerous data acquisition systems. After vehicle soak periods, installed various vehicles on chassis rolls utilizing tie downs and wheel chocks. Operated computerized Horiba analyzer system that gathers vehicle emission gases. Installed various acquisition systems utilizing pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers etc. to monitor and record emission data for test engineers. Performed full vehicle testing on chassis dynamometer test rolls with emission testing experience on rear wheel and front wheel drive vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions. Ran various prescribed EPA governmental regulatory tests as well as vehicle certification testing experience.

Education:

Lawrence Technological University, MI

Major: BS in Electrical Engineering, Not completed

Certificates:

Electronics, Cleveland Institute of Electronics, OH

Salaried Supervisor Institute, Ford Human Resource Development Center, MI

Coaching and Counseling Training, Ford Human Resource Development Center, MI

Electronics Technology, R.E.T.S. Electronics School, MI

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Able to quickly gain the trust and respect of my superiors in a very short period of time. An active listener who welcomes input from all levels before making crucial decisions. Highly skilled and self-motivating and take ownership while accurately following engineering instructions within a team oriented environment.

A quick learner and self-starter that is able to find new ways to increase productivity without decreasing quality. Strong skills and an eye for developing new processes or modifying existing processes that will save time and money.

Honors and Achievements:

Received 16 Outstanding Performance Reviews during my 31 year career with Ford Motor Company; numerous Letters of Recognition; numerous Perfect Attendance Awards; Award for helping develop the original computerized SDMS system for the CSR's. Received an Achievement Award Ring and the Inukshuk Award from Ford Motor Company for 4 years in a row by my own employees’ recommendations for being a highly valued leader of people by example. The award also reflects strong mentoring skills and the ability to motivate and encourages others to explore their full potential within a team oriented environment.

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