Quality Engineer /Manager
Resume:
Garvin T Davis
Enterprise, AL *6330
***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/garvindavis
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Profile
A Mechanical Engineer, who possess natural leadership abilities, with over 6 years of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer in the Automotive and Paper Product Industries. An analytical problem solver with a strong background identifying assembly constraints, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions as needed. An engineer with extensive experiences in process improvements and new product launches. An engineer whose proficiencies include providing clear direction with organizational goals; data gathering/analysis; implementing systematic solutions that focus on improvements with good controls; project management; and communicating effectively with all levels on company strategies and direction.
Skills Summary
Lean Manufacturing
Standardize Work Instructions
Root Cause Analysis
ISO 9000 Experience
Excellent Written/Oral Communication
Productivity Improvements
Value Stream Mapping
New Product Launches
Design Experiments
IMPACT
PFMEA/PPAP/APQP
Microsoft Office
Customer Focused
Safety Focused
Infor-XA
Education
Master of Science in Human Resource Management, Troy University (2010)
Certificate in Achievement in Lean Six Sigma, Villanova University (2008)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2003)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Mechanical, Clark Atlanta University (2003)
Professional Experience
Enterprise Electronics Corporation: Enterprise, AL
Position: Manufacturing Engineer
May 2008 to March 2010
Successfully managed and design a new layout for the machine shop to maximize workflow and efficiency.
Increased machine shop efficiency by 45% through standardization, organization, and engineering improvements.
Developed and established material flow processes for in-house customers to reduce turnaround from 3 days to 2 hours.
Identified and implemented cost reduction for paint and plating processes by 75K per year.
Reduced Scrap and rework by establishing go-no-go gauges and the development of templates for different components.
Developed and established design reviews between the machine shop and Design Engineers to ensure maximum manufacturability of components
Drove cost reduction initiatives by leading kaizen events with employees on processes and services
Procter & Gamble: Albany, GA
Position: Process Technical Leader
November 2006 to January 2008
Lead troubleshooting efforts for Safety, Quality, Convertibility, and Reliability Problems
Experimental Operation coordinator, responsible for planning and execution
Initiated and completed Autonomous Maintenance for assigned paper machine Cleaner System.
Developed and implemented Critical Process Equipment system for assigned paper machine
Represent the department at business safety/quality leadership meetings
Responsible for quality for product from assigned paper machines
Visteon Corporation: Bedford, IN
Position: Manufacturing Engineer II
March 2006 to October 2006
Successfully launched four Service Fuel Sender projects with 0 quality rejects at launch in a 6 week time frame
Implemented process and equipment upgrades to reduce 2 operators from process and maintain the same quality and increased throughput
Eliminated the need for 80K worth of capital
Initiated and performed PPAPs and new products part numbers, writing control plans and PFMEAs
Designed equipment and modifications taking in consideration the accuracy, function, safety, ergonomics, reliability/maintainability and economics
Visteon Corporation: Bedford, IN
Position: Manufacturing Engineer I
August 2005 to March 2006
Implemented cost savings projects totaling over 200K
Initiated and completed 5S standards into three work cells
Developed the Visteon Bedford Plant Diversity Council and served as Chairman
Conducted PPAPs on all modified and new products part numbers, writing control plans, process flows, and PFMEAS
Developed and submitted project requisitions for obtaining funding for departmental improvements
Visteon Corporation: Bedford, IN
Position: Resource Advisor September 2004 to August 2005
Facilitated the continued development of the work team concept, and raised the teams Build to Schedule from 70% to 95%
Supervised a group of over 120 unionized group of skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in the manufacture of fuel senders in line with established quality, cost, delivery, and safety
Managed 75 direct reports
Honors and Activities
General Motors Scholar
Honor Roll Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program
Channel Zero Scholarship Recipient
National Society of Black Engineers
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