Client Support-Oriented Engineering Leader

MATTHEW J. CLARK

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270-***-**** ~ **********@*****.***

CAREER PROFILE

Process-driven Engineering professional with a comprehensive, hands-on background leading all aspects of operations including design, planning, production, and quality. Strong leader of teams and projects - analyzing processes, and quality issues, with focus on continuous improvement, costs, risk and contingency planning. Excellent critical thinking, communication, organization, and soft skills with the ability to communicate successfully across all levels of an organization. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access; Minitab and other Statistical software. Experience with various ERP/MRP, CAD/CAM programs (specifically Solidworks and AutoCad). Firsthand experience with PLC and NC programming. Experience in multiple industries including High volume consumer goods & automotive part manufacturing- suspension, frame, and interiors; Semi-conductor, Aerospace, Telecom, Food Processing and Bio Medical industries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANDEX ELECTRONICS, Fairfield, OH 2023- present

Quality Manager – Aircraft, Aerospace, and Commercial development and manufacture of custom electro-magnetic components and sensor solutions

Driving quality, production, and business process improvement efforts to establish and enforce an effective Quality Management System (QMS).

Manages supplier quality and ensures a process is in place to provide feedback to suppliers when defects are found internally or at customer and ensure validated internal or vendor corrective actions are completed and received by customer.

Implements and maintains internal surveillance audit process focused on ensuring adherence to the QMS, Control Plans and monitoring Cost of Quality.

Establishes cross functional training programs to ensure quality technicians for skilled in quality testing methods and internal auditing.

Coaches and develops plant Quality Technicians and Engineers in effective use of quality tools such as process audits, root cause corrective actions (RCCA), measurement systems analysis (MSA), and statistical process control (SPC) and quality management systems. (ISO/AS9100 QMS).

Leads the facility quality efforts and defines areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures.

Monitors the performance of the Quality Management System through data analysis and adherence to standards.

Works with facility management team to achieve overall financial objectives, reduce customer credits by making fiscally responsible business decisions and initiating corrective actions to prevent systemic issues from occurring.

SKILCRAFT AEROSPACE, Hebron KY 2021- 2023

Quality Manager – Aircraft & Aerospace fabrication of SS Alloys and various metals

Ensure timely resolution of customer complaints through execution, facilitation, continuous follow up and/or on-site investigation at assembly facilities.

Drive, execute, maintain, improve, and train as it relates to AS9100 & 13100 Quality Management System; (production system, quality plan, process capability, calibration, Internal Audits, SCAR, DMR etc.)

Oversee validation of processes and products according to GE and Collins Aerospace requirements.

Manage new product/process trials; (new products, existing molds, new materials, etc.)

Drive development and application of capable production processes; (Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA's, Control Plans, Standard Work. Gage R & R, etc.)

Lead / Facilitate as needed to ensure continuous improvement including value stream mapping, kaizen, Six Sigma / Lean, and other problem-solving methodologies.

Monitor, analyze and report performance metrics to local and corporate personnel.

JONES PLASTICS, Williamsburg KY 2016- 2021

Quality Manager – Appliance & Automotive injection molding part manufacturing

Assure the organizations QMS conforms to ISO/IATF, customer, and internal requirements

Interface with customers & suppliers in determining quality requirements for current products & NPI

Review processes and system on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements need to be made ; Manage all CI project initiatives; Lead and facilitate Management review process

Manage staff of 22 QE and QA, 2 Metrologists, and 2 Document control associates

Assure a working and effective ISO system is used by all associates on site thorough internal audits, management reviews, training and other Quality methods

Manage Supplier Quality base of 120 plus suppliers

Use various RCA techniques to lead all CAPA projects

Thru implementation of SPC, assist the plant operations in predictable manufacturing and process control

Improved external PPM for top customers from 1800 to 50 (customer target 500); Improved internal ppm from 4000 to 1100 (corporate target 2000); reduced COQ by 35%

ABC TECHNOLOGIES/SALGA PLASTICS, Gallatin TN 2013 - 2016

Quality Engineer/Project Engineer- Automotive HVAC & Fluid systems

At this Tier 1 manufacturer of blow mold and injection molded parts, I was responsible for Quality Program for New Product release of GM, Honda, and Nissan programs: Reviewing APQP, building IMDS, Creating PFMEA and Control Plans for continuity and assurance that all customer and supplier requirements are met delivering timely PPAP to OEM

Disposition and CA/PA for daily quality issues.

Facilitated 8D teams working with associates to improve problem solving methodologies utilizing 5-why, Fishbone and statistical methods approach.

Performing gap analysis on internal quality process and procedures developing a process approach to audits while modifying quality requirements process flow for TS/ISO conformance

Supervised Quality Auditors

SUPERIOR TRIM INC. Old Hickory, Tennessee 2010-2013

Site Manager- Engineering Support – Heavy Truck Interiors

Worked across multiple Engineering functions at manufacturer of interiors for heavy trucking

Supervision and reporting on all Engineering functions including Facilities, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Industrial Engineering; Responsible for all APQP and new product introduction working with Program Manager developing all aspects of production needed to meet customer requirements.

Analyzed processes and recommend capital equipment purchase for replacement or as required for NPI.

Verify run @ rate conditions, costs, process capability, conformity and quality. Performed research and analysis to resolve quality and warranty issues with QA and customer input. Identified areas for improvement- planning project and developing cross functional teams for problem solving- 5 why, fishbone etc. Organized and led all Continuous Improvement & Kaizen events.

Management representative responsible for TS16949 program conformance; developed required APQP/PFMEA documentation ; assisted in developing new processes and operator training as required; Managed Internal Audit program; facilitated management review meeting including tracking and improving KPI’s

Generated cost estimates and ROI for prospective projects.

METAL PRODUCTS CO., McMinnville, Tennessee 2003-2010

CI/Facilities Engineering Manager; ISO program Management Rep

At this contract manufacturer of fabricated metal parts for Aerospace, Automotive, Scientific and Medical, directed all aspects of facilities and manufacturing engineering functions including production and warehousing layout. Led EHS program development

Managed Continuous Improvement Program and Lean initiatives across entire operation- from front office to shipping. Developed and carried out Lean training and process training program using TWI methodology. Developed comprehensive skills assessment and led training program developing all departments including new hires and existing employees

Improved overall operational efficiencies from 74% to 89% and schedule attainment from 85% to 95%. Placed as team leader for capital equipment investment search and selection. Responsible for purchasing budget and ROI.

Improved QA non-conformance review process and facilitated training of root cause analysis for improved corrective actions using various problem solving methodology. Reduced scrap levels by 12% and led root cause teams to determine and eliminate causes.

Enhanced usage and functionality of ERP system by making real time data available for improved data collection, analysis, scheduling, and cost improvements. Initiated use of ERP to manage and facilitate WMS and real-time material tracking.

Managed Maintenance Department and a group of manufacturing engineers/technicians. Reorganized department structure and procedures to establish operational stability, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and increase ability to track work. Improved interaction between technicians and operators; Improved maintenance availability and performance on production floor enhancing OEE by 12%. Reduced average work order completion from four days to two days. Improved Preventive Maintenance program on time completion rate from 18 to 85 %. Prepared RFQ and negotiated contracts and outsourcing of key functions to aid in machine and facility uptimes.

Developed new procedures and facilities layout for tracking, maintenance and storage of all materials and tooling required for production which, along with process improvements, aided in reduced setup times saving $250,000 annually; Improved handling, labeling, and packaging of product as well as the inventory, movement and transfer within and between locations

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE, Murfreesboro TN, Bachelor of Business Administration- major in Operations Management; minoring in Engineering Technology; COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO, San Mateo CA, Associate of Science – Engineering Technology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SAE Certified Lead Auditor in ISO/AS9100 & AS13100 QMS 2023; certified Exemplar Lead auditor IATF 16949 (2021); ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor (2018) Certificate in APQP & FMEA 2006; ASQ Certificate in Continuous Improvement 2006; SME Lean Certification, 2005, Green Belt Certification, Sunbeam Corp, 2002; Certificate in PLC, 2000; ANSI Certificate in GD & T 1992 Currently working towards ASQ QM certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: SAE; Society of Manufacturing Engineers; American Society for Quality; APICS

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