Quality Assurance Supply Chain

Todd David Schardt

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Chesterfield, MI 48047 ***********@*****.***

Mission Statement: To exceed our customers’ expectations in quality, delivery, and cost through continuous

improvement and customer interaction.

Summary of Qualifications: Over 20 years of experience in manufacturing, quality and engineering. Product lines from OEM

automotive to aerospace technical. Expertise in CAD, aerospace, and automotive product lines. Past product lines include gears,

transmissions, milled components, automotive machine components, sheet metal and tooling.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Quality

Experienced with PPAP, traditional inspection methods, ISO procedures, and quality issue investigations. Proficient in using calipers, micrometers, depth and height gages, gage blocks, sine plates, gage pins, CMM operation and programming, roundness and surface finish testers, Rockwell tester, and ISO standards. Involved in reliability studies.

Quality Assurance

Practical experience implementing Value Stream Mapping (VSM), swim lane charts, process flow charts, ergonomics, fish bone diagrams, 5 whys, Poke-yoke, Andon charts, 8D’s, error-proofing, Six Sigma implementation, 5S, MPC, Lean, SPC, FMEA, QMS, MSA, APQP, TPM, DOE, knowledge of House of Quality Matrix, VAVE, Run rate, Control plans, Quality charts, through-put studies, cost control and waste reduction; Hands on experience using calipers, micrometers, depth gages, height gage, gage blocks, sine plates and gage pins. CMM using Joystick and programming, logistic, plant layouts and continuous improvements, TCE, corrective action and Acceptance sampling. Participated in reliability studies. Experience performing in AS9001 and TS16949.

Administration

SWOT, Supply chain management, CRM, STP, PESTC, ROI, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Integrate Marketing Communication (IMC), Business process flow, net present value (NPV) and IoT. Personal selling, personal marketing and advanced management skills. Knowledge concerning Google Analytics. Understanding of ROMI Assessment and AIDA model. Steps in development of Ad Campaigning and use of Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge of Risk Mitigation Strategy planning and statement of work (SOW). Experience working in a union environment.

Project Management

Work Break Down Structure (WBS), Project Life Cycles, Resistance to Change, Risk Assessment and Risk Management,

Bottle necks, Effective Time Management, Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique (GERT), PERT, CPM, Estimating

Activity Time, Estimating Total Project Time, Life-Cycle Costing (LCC), Qualitative Risk Analysis, Quantitative Risk

Analysis, Risk Response Planning, Risk Monitoring and Control, end of phase meetings, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net

Present Value (NPV), Labor efficiency and Deming Cycle for Improvement Plan-Do-Act; Pareto analysis, Cause-And-Effect

Analysis, trend analysis, histograms, scatter diagrams, and processes control charts. Experience with Cell Culture. Experience

with World Class Manufacturing (WCM).

Production and Factory Management

Visual Manufacturing, E2, Procurement Tracker, Realtrac and OnRamp; Vismock-up, Teamcenter, Experienced process checks and redlines from shop floor documentation and on-site interviewing. Knowledge of forgings and casting with respect to their designs and machining/inspection requirements. Time studies of work in place and right expectation of staff. Process efficiencies and lean methodologies studies. Analyzed, interpreted and reviewed data with report outs to management. Precision machining and process flow. Direct interfacing with shop floor, technical staff, quality control and foreman.

Interviewing of shop floor for technical issues with product lines, machines and technical miss understandings. Global Management Systems, project management, audit procedures and SAP; component build matrix and layout studies; Vendor recruitment and management. Systems of administration including ECR/ECO and advanced quality modules. Ergonomics including: Human range of motion, repetitive cycles, safety-focused design, efficient movement, acceptable repetition limits, and active human participation.

Computer Aided Design

AutoCAD Release 12-2025, AutoCAD AI and related cloud, Revit 2025, Solidworks 2001-2025, Inventor 2013-2025, Unigraphics NX5, Catia V5R19, Pro-Engineer, advanced knowledge of parametric CAD systems, Regenerative CAD modeling and designs, customization of AutoCAD. Spatial relationship and complex geometry skills.

Design and Engineering

Many technical skills for Body-in-White and print layouts; Skilled with various kinds of modeling and simulation methods; Mathlab, LabView and Arena simulation software; Stress and strain calculations, beam and truss calculations; Feasibility of design or application and tooling design with practicability checks of design concepts, 3D Modeling and simulation techniques, product repeatability determinates and measures, concurrent engineering, product line fitness and profitability determinates. Prototype builds and pre-design concepts. Experience in concurrent engineering and Product life cycle, knowledge of many product lines. Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly. Created database programs to review data as needed. Experienced in truck and SUV engine designs. Practical knowledge of electro-volt battery assembly and testing.

Powertrain, Gears, Splines are related components

Experience with powertrain component and main drive gear, PTO, speed governors, differential, driveline shafts and related. Engine to end results of component chain. Transmission testing and performance. Testing of Powertrain systems along with tear back of build to conduct gear and related component testing. Understanding and experience with gears, shafts and related components with their relationship to powertrain systems; Knowledge of gear, spline, hypoid, helical, curvic, couplings, milled related components, spline cutting/grinding and advanced manufacturing techniques. Operations consist of gear cutting, grinding, lapping, shaving, and related processes. Knowledge of gear geometry including bevel, helical, hypoid, rack, parallel axis, curvic and compiling configurations; Skilled in gear tooling and machinery. Gear inspection elements including Tooth-to-tooth, Total Composite, Face runout, MOW to CTT, CSW to MOW, pin selection, indexing error, locating diameter runout, orbiting runout, degrees of roll, bearing patterns, helix error, cone to backface; Standard gear terminology. Standard gear tooth forms, Designed and ordered tooling, especially for the gear industry. Experience in gearbox assemblies and related components. Roll / contact pattern of gearing. Engine testing and performance, testing laboratory and 100-hour testing on assembled gearbox. Customer source submittal and approval systems. Practical understanding of material sciences of powertrain components.

Manufacturing and machining

Advanced knowledge of material requirements, handling and preservation; Capable of working with close tolerances; Knowledge of tooling design and concepts, advanced knowledge of heat treatment operations, survey knowledge of kinematic; Heat treatment of various metals and part configurations, copper plating techniques of aerospace gears, splines and complex interior diameters. Personal determinate to be in development and continuous learning. Material properties and tool selection, speed and feeds, NC & CNC programming, manual lathes, mills and grinding operations. EDM machine operations and profile programming. Basic knowledge of Mastercam. Machine selection for given machining operations. Knowledge of machine tooling requirements and holding patterns. Surface lay for qualifying features. Qualifying time cycles for machining operations.

IT Administration/Workstation/Internet

Past IT administration of network server, cloud and Voice-over-IP; Practical and technical training in IT networking, advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software; Teams, WebEx and video conferencing. Advanced Bluetooth and connectivity of peripherals. Demonstrated knowledge and personal experience with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Previous experience utilizing SaaS platforms. Cybersecurity: Phishing and Social Engineering; Malware & Ransomware Attacks; Exploited Software vulnerabilities. Practical use of cloud data management

Programming and minor applications

Exceptional programming experience in C++, C, C#, HTML, Java, Visual Basic, lisp programming theory and batch files; Advanced skills with Visual Studio. Gear software programming, development and testing.

Electrical

AC / DC currents, circuits board layouts, symbols, capacitance, resistance and current flow. Parallel and series circuits systems. Proper testing procedures and requirements. Basic calculations for electrical systems. Proper ground and testing of systems. Proper use of Ohms meter.

RELAVENT WORK HISTORY

Rassey Industries, Shelby Twp, MI, Quality Engineer – Contracted by Entech January 2025 – July 2025

Quality Engineer, The product line consisted of machine complete automotive production parts. Responsibilities included interpreting customer print requirements, GD&T specifications, and conducting on-site machining. Performed initial and sequential part inspections, reporting any inspection or production issues promptly. Conducted routine quality inspections between workstations daily and completed laboratory analysis on test samples, ensuring proper documentation and archival of final inspection records. Maintained shackle boards to support operator needs. Assisted with layer process audits.

Responsibilities included inspecting material blanks, maintaining comprehensive inspection logs for blanking operations, and facilitating data exchange with external clients. Conducted CMM inspections as necessary, managed the daily data library, and verified first-time production runs. Directed inspection analyses to address quality concerns, and prepared case studies on quality-related topics. Implemented Poka-yoke solutions to resolve workstation issues and oversaw the application of the 5S methodology onsite. Updated HazMat labeling in accordance with current standards and thoroughly reviewed all MSDS sheets for accuracy and proper symbols. Provided support for production lot setup and initial runs, operated shadow graphs employing macros, and utilized profilers to ensure precise surface lay measurements.

Schaller Group, Chesterfield, MI, Quality Technician June 2021 – Nov 2024

Quality Technician, Conducted routine quality inspections to support ongoing production processes. Completed PPAP and required inspection activities to ensure compliance. Monitored paint operations to verify continuous, uniform coverage on all products. Assessed punched components, sorting them according to acceptable and unacceptable conditions. Performed laboratory inspections as necessary to confirm product safety for customers. Executed final PPAP inspections and inspected incoming outsourced materials. Supervised night shift operations alongside the night foreman, ensuring consistent productivity. Maintained laboratory facilities, granite inspection table, incoming lot tracking, and inspection equipment, while reporting any night shift issues to the Inspection Manager and Foreman.

Samsung SDI America, Auburn Hills, MI, Production Staff Feb 2021 – June 2021

Production Staff, Executed routine production tasks across various workstations along the production line, ensuring adherence to established procedures. Conducted thorough visual inspections as required. Demonstrated advanced proficiency and safety awareness in operating EOL testing equipment. Applied fundamental problem-solving techniques to address issues with battery system testing. Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols for handling 410 electrical currents. Possessed a solid understanding of HAZMAT requirements related to high-voltage systems and promoted safe operational practices. Consistently achieved efficient production outcomes within each assigned cell area.

Equitable Engineering, Troy, MI Process Engineer May 2019 – March 2020

Process Engineer, Developed, revised, and implemented advanced process engineering solutions for gears, splines, couplings, milled components, and related products. Designed and sourced tooling to optimize shop operations. Demonstrated proficiency in curvic compiling and helical spline applications. Programmed CNC machines and accurately interpreted both customer and standard engineering specifications for seamless integration into engineering workflows. Initiated and facilitated continuous improvements in shop floor procedures and customer product lines. Collaborated effectively with vendors to improve operational efficiency. Evaluating CNC code for manufacturing precision.

Reska Spline Gage, Roseville, MI Engineer Dec 2018 – May 2019

Engineer, Designed, developed, and revised gage designs for multiple industries. Engineered inspection workstations to support internal development processes. Created and updated profile pathways for EDM applications. Engaged with clients as needed to facilitate company operations. Prepared and modified company submittals for approval. Managed server infrastructure and oversaw IT systems. Maintained the company website to ensure it remained interactive and accessible to online users.

Ash Gear and Supply, Novi, MI Assistant Engineer July 2016 – Aug 2018

Assistant Engineer, Created, developed and revised gear calculation software for industry. Worked with staff to incorporate calculations as necessary to support software programming needs. Maintained data testing to ensure proper performance of software. Implemented modifications as required to optimize product functionality. Collaborated with support staff provided by the company. Maintained a secure data management system for file protection. Conducted user testing to verify system performance in alignment with company and user standards. Completed all design cycles from initiation to completion.

GM Powertrain, Pontiac, MI Advanced Manufacturing Lead Engineer Aug 2014 – Oct 2015

– Contracted by Populus Group

Advanced Manufacturing Lead Engineer During my one-year contract with GM Powertrain, I collaborated with the team to evaluate and refine OEM design intentions for Sliding Camshaft Systems used in 45T, 50T, and 675T light truck engines. I contributed to the development of process engineering for these systems and engaged with vendors as necessary to support the product line. My responsibilities included assisting with automation design for production, managing RFQs and vendor purchase orders to facilitate cost savings and efficient production, and reviewing vendor tooling design and manufacturing strategies. Ensured timely product tracking for OEM projects and coordinated scheduling adjustments with team members to meet deliverables. In addition, I managed vendor tracking, ordered and assessed inspection equipment and manufacturing tools, and supported the review of OEM product test results. Participation in weekly PFMEA quality events enabled dynamic collaboration within the team. My role also extended to supporting overseas operations, organizing weekly vendor conferences via WebEx, and performing on-site vendor audits with documented evaluations of production and specialized techniques. Conducted competitor product reviews for potential integration and performed preliminary inspections of vendor products. Observed engine assembly and dry testing activities, carried out vendor assessments and audits to support outsourcing needs, and traveled to vendor sites as required.

Triumph Gear Systems Macomb, Macomb, MI Process Engineer Feb 2007 - Nov 2013

Process Engineer Created, developed, revised and checked production releases of processing for aerospace gears, assemblies and milled components. This included the shop router and production sketches for the following operations: lathe, mill, grind, gear cut, gear grind, heat treat, non-destructive testing, part marking, production releases of work order changes, incorporated specification changes as necessary, routine maintenance and customization of CAD system. Reviewed, purchased and made upgrades to software installations. Created internet-based index for specifications. Reviewed material purchases and created database to track customer’s purchase and material orders. Inter-department liaison to Purchasing, Contracts, Quality and MIS departments. Ensured that the Engineering department fulfilled the requirements of customer contracts. Resolved documentation issues with specifications, blueprints and vendors between employers and customers. Applied interpersonal skills when dealing with customers.

BMT Aerospace Caratron Industries, Fraser, MI Process Engineer Dec 2001 - Nov 2006

Process Engineer Created, developed, revised and checked production releases of processing for aerospace gears, assemblies and milled components. This included the shop router and production sketches for the following operations: lathe, mill, grind, gear cut, gear grind, heat treat, non-destructive testing, part marking, production releases of work order changes, incorporated specification changes as necessary, routine maintenance and customization of CAD system. Reviewed, purchased and made upgrades to software installations. Created internet-based index for specifications. Reviewed material purchases. Created database to track customer’s purchase and material orders. Inter-department liaison to Purchasing, Contracts, Quality and MIS departments. Ensured that the Engineering department fulfilled the requirements of customer contracts. Resolved documentation issues with specifications, blueprints and vendors between employers and customers. Wrote documented work instructions and applied interpersonal skills when dealing with customers.

ACR Industries, Macomb, MI Process Engineer Aug 1998 - Nov 2001

Process Engineer Created, developed, revised and checked production releases of processing for aerospace gears, assemblies and milled components. This included the shop router and production sketches for the following operations: lathe, mill, grind, gear cut, gear grind, heat treat, non-destructive testing, part marking, production releases of work order changes, incorporated specification changes as necessary, routine maintenance and customization of CAD system. Reviewed material purchases and created database to track customer’s purchase and material orders. I was an inter-department liaison to Purchasing, Contracts, Quality and MIS departments. Resolved documentation issues with specifications, blueprints and vendors between employers and customers. Wrote documented work instructions.

Linkin address: http://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-schardt-031a621a3

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Bachelor of Arts in Administration, expected 2027.

Major: Business Administration

Wayne State University Graduate School of Engineering, Detroit, MI

Master of Science in Manufacturing, expected with undetermined date.

Major: Computer Integrated Machines with specialty in advanced manufacturing

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

Associate of Applied Science in Quality System Technology, May 2011

Major: Quality System Technologies

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

Associate of General Studies, October 2024

Major: General Studies

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Bachelor of Science in Computer Aided Design, April 1998

Major: Computer Aided Design

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