MICHAEL P. SUSZYCKI, SR.

**** ***** **** · Metamora, Michigan 48455

810-***-**** (Home); 810-***-**** (Cell) · bxqm6m@r.postjobfree.com

QUALITY ENGINEER · SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Detail-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in progressive Quality Engineering leadership positions for multiple companies, including long-term position with General Motors. Instrumental in assuring the highest standards of manufacturing and supplier quality through diligent oversight and inspection of operations and processes. Expertly leads teams through training programs and QA initiatives, utilizing strong communication skills to impart strategies and achieve goals. Recognized for achievements by all big 3 auto companies. Delivers key insight and contributions to task forces and improvement teams.

Quality & Reliability Engineering · Multi-site Plant Operations · Team Management (Union)

Training · Customer Support · Investigations & Follow-ups · Continuous Process Improvement

Issue Resolution · Statistical Process · Relationship Management · Communction skills

·Expert knowledge Metrology methods · APQP advance supplier development mangement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Detroit, Michigan · 2000-2009

Automobile manufacturer.

Supervisor/Reliability Engineering, Pontiac, Michigan (10/2004- 8/2009)

Directed daily activities of inspection team, serving as quality lead and primary plant contact for all 3 Pontiac locations. Coordinated and facilitated training programs, and provided support to internal and external customers on body stamping product. Conducted investigations to address and resolve quality, engineering, and build issues and concerns. Class “A” surface stampings & Assemblies lead engineer.

Major Highlights

Contributed to substantial reduction in 2007/2008 issues for hydroform supplied parts (75% decrease in customer rejections) through contributions as key member of quality improvement team.

Cut raw material costs up to 25% on Bowling Green Assembly Corvette Program as part of continuous improvement team.

Advanced Corporate objectives by leading implementation and training of GMS (Global Manufacturing System) SPQRC initiatives goals and principles.

Led key continuous improvement initiatives for assembly and stamping plants as Pontiac representative for Body Fit Improvement Team (BFIT) / Lean manufacturing activities.

Played vital role in successful new car launches for 3 assembly plants as Lead Reliability Engineer – provided liaison between plants and Pontiac Metal Center.

Reliability Engineer / Customer Liaison / Resident Supplier Quality Engineer

Grand Blanc, Michigan (4/2000- 10/2004)

Delivered customer and internal/external plant support for stamping product utilized in assembly plants for North American operations. Served as sole Supplier Quality Engineer for Grand Blanc, overseeing quality assurance of all purchased components and steel raw material. Conducted investigation of supplier issues and verified corrective actions. Rose from contract to full-time employee status.

Major Highlights

Offered full-time position for achieving 50% reduction in supplier-related issues through diligent oversight and proactive remediation of concerns.

Extensive knowledge of customer relations, containment activities, 5 whys corrective action activities, Red x –cause & effect design of experiments, A.P.Q.P – P.P.A.P. –P.D.T. Expert usage.

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OXFORD AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION, Troy, Michigan · (3/1999- 4/2000)

OEM and supplier of automotive parts. Company filed for bankruptcy in 2000 and closed.

Senior Corporate Quality Engineer

Provided corporate support for quality/continuous improvement activities to 14 NA manufacturing divisions, which supplied door and component stampings for GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

Major Hightlights

Successfully launched and delivered multiple corporate-wide product and factory assist programs.

Lead quality engineer on the new design revolution of an aluminum casting rear suspension for the first successful Buick SUV vehicle launch.

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

INALFA ROOF SYSTEMS, Auburn Hills, Michigan · (5/1998- 2/1999)

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Contract Position)

· Investigated quality engineering and manufacturing issues for product line.

· Played key role on team that achieved resolution of a design flaw as part of 3-month joint GM-Inalfa (Shanin Group Red – X) review at Oshawa Ontario assembly complex.

GENERAL MOTORS, Flint, Michigan ·(9/1997- 5/1998)

Customer Service Quality Engineer (Contract Position)

Researched and evaluated engineering/manufacturing issues regarding product line of window regulators, and door-and deck-lid hinges.

ZENITH INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION, Roseville, Michigan · ( 2/1988- 9/1997)

Quality Assurance Manager

Directed staff of 30 in quality management for Company’s largest division, a Tier 1 supplier of automotive stamped and assembled underbody structural parts – oversaw multi-shift, multi-plant operations that included CMM dimensional and testing laboratory.

Achieved ISO/QS9000 certification, as well as GM Supplier self-test facility designation.

Recognized as Top Supplier – won Ford Motor Company Q1 and Chrysler Corporation Penstar awards. Attained Spear 1 ranking – top supplier rating – from General Motors.

CAREER NOTE: Previous role as Q.A. Engineer/Customer Liaison for Mayco Plastics, Inc., a major Tier 1 injection molding supplier to all the automotive assembly plants.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certifications in Robotics Technology, Tool & Die, and Quality Assurance

Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan

Red X Problem Solving

Foundation Level Quality Assessments (through Level 3) – General Motors University

Quality Engineer Certification – Coursework completed

Internal Auditor certification – ISO/TS16949 ISO/QS 140**-*-****

P.F.M.E.A. – Control Plan Development & Analysis

Containment Activities Training Course; Statistical Process Control – General Motors University

Team-Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS) – Ford

J.I.T. Lean manufacturing Productivity

Gage design / G.R.R. Studies certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society for Quality Control (ASQC) · Society of American Engineers

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