Quality Professional

CAREER SUMMARY

Quality Assurance Professional with over 20 years of experience. Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI). Strengths in teamwork, leadership, manufacturing support, and customer service.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LuK Inc.. ` 2006 – 2008

3401 Old Airport Road, Wooster, OH 44691

(Manufacturer of clutches, disks, and torque converters to the major automotive industry)

LuK USA is a highly integrated and automated manufacturing facility that combines the best of European and American technology. It produces both original equipment and service parts for the automotive drivetrain market. LuK is an acronym from Lamellen und Kupplungsbau – the German words for “building clutches and discs.” That’s right…spelled with a big “L”, a little “u”, and a big “K”!

In the U.S., LuK products are the original equipment in Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, and Mazda. Additionally, a multitude of other on and off-road vehicles are equipped with Allison automatic transmissions. We recently added Honda and Nissan to our customer base. At LuK, our avenue for continued growth and success includes development activities in release systems, dual mass flywheels, and LuK designed torque converters for future generation applications. LuK USA also serves the aftermarket through a distribution division located in Valley City, Ohio.

CMM Programmer / Quality Specialist .

The CMM Programmer - Quality Specialist reports to the Stamping Manufacturing Quality Engineer, and is responsible for developing programs, performing layouts and part studies using the CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine for production in the Stamping and Heat Treat departments. The layout process will require ordering the required tools and maintaining the CMM equipment. This person must have the ability to deal with the needs of multiple departments simultaneously, and prioritize accordingly to resolve quality issues. S/he will be functioning under time constraints, and a daily changing list of projects. This person must be able to work with little supervision.

Knows and understands the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contributes to the achievement of the quality objectives.

1 Technical: Geometric Tolerances, blueprint reading, CMM, LuK Package Software.

2 Interpersonal: Communication, prioritization, multi-tasking ability.

3 Organizational: Experience in measuring stamped components.

4 Write program for the Stamping Department to support production needs.

5 Perform layouts as required

6 Operate CMM to gather data for statistical studies

7 Develop measurement plans to help reduce inspection time.

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC. (The Gerstenslager Co.) 2002 – 2006

1425 E. Bowman St., Wooster, OH 44691

(Automotive Stamper of both OE and Service components)

Worthington Industries is a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $2 billion. The company is a premier value-added steel processor, a leader in manufactured metal products such as automotive aftermarket stampings, pressure cylinders, metal framing, metal ceiling grid systems and laser welded blanks.

Quality Technician / Supervisor .

Calibrated all manufacturing and quality testing equipment, and performed engineering evaluations of fixtures and tooling, as well as maintained records to appropriate standards using Coordinate Measuring Machine CMM. Interface with Customers for PPAP review and approval. General Supervision of (1) PPAP Technician, (1) Auditor / Inspector.

• Perform layouts to analyze parts for PPAP requirements, using CMM and conventional methods.

• Responsible for maintaining the calibration system with adherence to QS, and ISO standards

• Routine calibration of measuring equipment and check fixtures to required standards

• Act as Customer Liaison for PPAP review and approval

• Work with Engineering to obtain proper documentation for Customer review and PPAP acceptance.

• Train subordinates on CMM, Calibration, and PPAP.

• Develop and maintain monthly reports.

• Coordinate efforts between PPAP group and the Inspectors on the floor for PPAP.

• Work with Customers on offload situations.

• Audit to QS, ISO, and TS16949 requirements.

• Coordinate efforts to obtain product for Customer review

• Coordinate with other departments to obtain information and / or material for PPAP.

• Suggest and obtain needed equipment and office supplies.

• Conduct meetings to disseminate information to the PPAP team.

BAYER DIAGNOSTICS – Oberlin, OH 1991 – 2000

132 Artino St., Oberlin Ohio

(Manufacturer of Diagnostic Medical Equipment.)

Division of Bayer Corporation with $2 billion in sales and 6,000 employees worldwide. International manufacturer of diagnostic medical equipment, formerly Chiron Diagnostics and Ciba Corning Diagnostics.

Material Tech Technician/Senior Inspector

Responsible for final product and documentation quality in compliance with regulatory requirements. Performed system and product quality audits in compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, OSHA regulations and corporate standards. Acted as guide for receiving inspection personnel. Performed in-process inspections for kits and sub assemblies.

• Administered quality databases to track failure information for analysis.

• Acted as coordinator for preventive action, through evaluation of failure analysis with graphical display.

• Acted as primary member for the FRACAS (failure reporting analysis and corrective action system) team.

• Developed and coordinated methods for tracking field reported failures for FACT (failure analysis and corrective action team).

• Guided and directed final packaging area for proper labeling and packaging in compliance with regulatory requirements.

INVACARE CORPORATION – Elyria, OH 1983 – 1991

(Manufacturer of Home Health Care Equipment.)

Quality Engineering Technician / Auditor (1987-1991)

Calibrated all manufacturing and quality testing equipment and performed engineering evaluations of fixtures and tooling, as well as maintained records to appropriate standards using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Performed on site audits for suppliers.

• Programmed, operated and maintained CMM.

• Instructed and trained fellow employees on processes and CMM operations.

• Implemented quality changes or improvements to existing and new products.

• Used statistical studies to determine possible problems. Implemented problem solving techniques to correct any inconsistencies. Reviewed and made necessary changes on blue prints. Evaluated and made process changes.

• Advised the Employee Involvement Teams and regular employees on problem solving and process implementation.

• Wrote and implemented procedures and the new Quality Manual for the company.

• Set up process to repair and salvage returned product for recapturing of funds.

Receiving Inspector (1986-1987)

Reviewed and evaluated the condition of parts shipped from suppliers to the company and assured the quality of the incoming product. Operated lift trucks as needed.

Buffing and Polishing Lead Person (1983-1986)

Assigned various jobs to junior employees and performed miscellaneous job assignments to keep product moving. Operated large buffers and hand polishers as well as OD grinders.

• Contract employee through Kelly Services (1983-1985).

Misc. Employment prior to 1983

EDUCATION

• Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Oh

• Lorain County Joint Vocational School, Elyria, Oh

• Cuyahoga County Community College, Cleveland, Oh

• Stark State College, Akron, Oh.

• Graduated from Elyria High School, Elyria, Oh

• 38 Certificates of Continuing Education

CMM PROGRAMING AND OPERATION

1 Coordinate Measurement Systems Programming and Operation

2 Sheffield MP3 Smart Terminal

3 Brown & Sharp Microval

4 M&M Precision Software’s (SoftMic)

5 Automation Software’s PCDMIS (CAD interface)

6 Giddings & Lewis, DirectInspect (DCC) Portable Arm CMM

7 Mitutoyo 707 Crystal Apex (DCC) w/Cosmos software

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

1 American Society of Quality 1989 Member

2 Committee Chair for BSA pack 3458 (2001 / 2003)

3 LuK Events Committee member (2006 -2008)

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