Quality Assurance Engineer

ALEJANDRO T. DAYAG, JR.

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Canton, Michigan USA 48188 734-***-**** (Home)

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SUMMARY

Offering over twenty five years of increasing responsibilities in material science and metallurgical engineering, project management, product development, applications and process engineering, physical and mechanical laboratory testing, non-destructive examination, quality assurance, equipment improvement and maintenance, customer technical service, and cost savings initiatives in the automotive, oil, petrochemical, construction, agricultural, and appliance industries. A results-oriented, dedicated analytical individual, with a high degree of flexibility, strong leadership and innovative approach to problem solving and implementation in a diversified working culture environment. Motivated by opportunities, team approach, active learning, mobility, and effective communication to achieve successful results on company goals and objectives that exceeds customers’ needs and expectations.

WORK EXPERIENCES

BECHTEL NATIONAL INC., Richland, Washington 2009 - Present

Principal Engineer/Specialist, Nuclear Material and Services, Procurement and Subcontracts

Plans and conducts independent work within a global business unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.

• Executes the procurement engineering function on a project, including material equivalence evaluations, commercial grade dedications, stainless, carbon and alloy steel plate and tube material specifications, and commercial grade surveys. Participates in the formulation and development of procurement engineering strategies and plans associated with proposed material and testing and process equipment procurements.

• Responsible for providing technical expertise in support for the assigned project. Ensures that all materials and services are procured in accordance with the design basis for the plant and that they meet all technical and quality requirements. Participates in survey audit team as a subject matter expert for nuclear suppliers and performs surveillance visits for resolution of technical and or quality problems.

NATIONAL STANDARD, HEICO INC., Niles, Michigan 2008- 2009

Manager, Quality and Metallurgy (Consultant)

Oversee daily operations of manufacturing and process management for the company and customers Total Quality Management program. Insured satisfactory adherence and compliance with the customer’s product and process requirements. Evaluated, approved, and recommended reports necessary for excellent customer service by all operations personnel. Set and measured quality performance standards for individuals and teams in the whole corporation. Provided proactive customer technical service for all clients handled by department.

• Responsible for independent quality oversight and assessment of organizational activities; development and maintenance of QA programs and procedures; assessment of QA program implementation effectiveness; and review and approval of contractor QA programs.

• Assessed all aspects of the QA to identify problems with execution and to verify that corrective action is taken in a timely manner. Provided appropriate QA support and guidance to plant manufacturing management and other key personnel, participating as needed in evaluations, investigations, and discussions related to quality. Provided independent oversight and surveillance of supplier and vendor activities with purpose of evaluating the quality of all processes and products.

U.S. STEEL CORPORATION, Troy, Michigan 2000- 2008

Applications Engineer III, Product Manufacturing Technology

Conducted advanced product development and process engineering of coated high strength low alloy as well as dual-phased materials for future model cars during soft tool, hard tool, plant launch, to system-fill through all stamping production.

• Participated with customer program teams of car platforms from early stages of development through launch processes using FEA and other simulation techniques. Provided manufacturing direction and stamping feasibility on new product formability designs. Approved and recommended product formability requirements that delivered capable processes and tools for stamping operations. Performed and recommended significant process and product improvement projects with the customers during launch programs of new automotive products. Presented to plant management and customer executives of results.

• Directed and coordinated, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in destructive and non-destructive testing of samples and component parts that determined if metallurgical and physical properties met manufacturing specifications: reviewed production schedules to ascertain work load and prepared schedules and priorities for work. Verified all test procedures were validated and approved.

• Investigated causes of defective material and advise supervisory personnel of production department responsible of processing defects. Ensured continuous improvement of process, equipment, personnel technical training, and safety. Recommended cost savings ideas of production parts to applicable manufacturing operations for automotive customers.

• Incorporated quality improvements and cost reductions for the plant per ISO9001, QS9000 and LEAN initiative programs. Supported and implemented project engineering and research with product development and application to the automotive customers and stamping sub-contractors.

ROUGE STEEL CORPORATION, Dearborn, Michigan 1998 –2000

Senior Metallurgical Engineer, Customer Technical Service

Provided customer technical services in resolving quality issues of coated delivered electro and hot-dip galvanized products. Conducted quality assurance reviews of customer orders, in the implementation of product specifications against mill process and product capability, by utilizing program management tools and techniques. Ensured on-time raw material, supply and product delivery to customers. Managed new business development with customers and optimized strategic direction for best opportunities.

• Resolved customer identified product inventory, quality, delivery, and process related issues that strengthened customer technical service, sales and marketing relationships. Investigated welded and assembled customer products using NDT tests.

• Reviewed new product material specifications of every customer order with the plant and delivered compliance to customer. Recommended the most economical and effective manufacturing processes that significantly attained acceptable and improved cost savings and product yield. Participated in QS9000 audit training, safety implementations and certifications.

QUANEX, GULF STATES TUBE, Rosenberg, Texas 1996 –1998

Manager, Product Quality and Metallurgy, Quality Assurance and Technology

Directed and supervised the daily activities of the plant quality control, testing, and inspection personnel in order to insure, maintain, and improve product quality in an efficient manner, within an approved budget and legal guidelines, the Company’s quality and production objectives. Coordinated with all vendors for parts deliveries, maintenance and upgrades of existing machineries and tools.

• Supported the manufacturing operations in providing superior quality products and upgraded the test equipment and inspection procedures. Implemented ISO9000 guidelines into the plant’s standards and procedures. Evaluated product quality issues pertaining to materials, processes, equipment, and testing system. Trained personnel that instituted non-destructive testing techniques with new tools and equipment that improved production efficiency.

TYCO International, Allied Tube & Conduit , Harvey, Illinois 1994 –1996

Senior Metallurgical Engineer, Process Engineering and Metallurgical Laboratory Services

Interfaced, at all levels, directly with operations management and plant personnel to identify, monitor, investigate and resolve process and manufacturing issues concerning hot-dipped galvanizing and high frequency welding of tubes. Managed the Laboratory Services.

• Enhanced process capabilities, through Integrated Process Management system, in improving the quality and performance of in-process and finished galvanized products. Evaluated operational problems and analyzed customer complaints related to metallurgical and quality issues using Statistical Process Control, LEAN and Taguchi Design of Experiments projects. Reviewed all material specifications and applications. Conducted and participated in major projects including design, instrumentation, NDT tools, and installation requirements with applied research and development groups and suppliers.

OLIN CORPORATION, Brass Division, East Alton, Illinois 1986 –1994

Senior Metallurgical Process Engineer, Mill Operations Technology

Planned, scheduled, and conducted major projects including design requirements, standard materials and processes during refractory lining, casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, tinning, and cladding operations. Provided management leadership to lower lever engineers, production manufacturing operations and scheduling personnel, equipment operators, technicians, and line inspectors.

• Developed the state-of-the-art horizontal thin strip casting that increased production yield performance. Provided engineering plant support for continuous improvement and cost reductions. Incorporated quality and cost savings projects through project engineering, research and developmental programs that utilized techniques such as Total Quality Management, Strategic Experimental Design, Taguchi Design of Experiments, Continuous Flow Management, Statistical Process Control, Failure Mode Effects and Analysis, and LEAN manufacturing initiatives within the whole plant.

• Coordinated and setup activities in the processing of metals and all its alloys. Recommended new alloys and products for commercial applications. Standardized the manufacturing procedures throughout each stage of operations. Improved the mill Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with ISO9001 certification. Maintained consistent manufacturing practices throughout all processing lines in the company that consistently produced superior quality products.

• Provided engineering coverage for continuous improvement and cost reductions. Developed and implemented guidelines for training of personnel with the new manufacturing systems, non-destructive testing, tooling and equipment in place.

• Provided technical support to customers that resolved identified quality problems. Strengthened the relatively good relationship with the customers that resulted in increased market share.

• Reviewed new product specifications of every customer order on a daily basis. Designed the manufacturing processes for the approved products necessary to attain acceptable metallurgical properties. Improved manufacturing cost and yield that significantly affected the company's profitable income.

DOFASCO, INC., Whittar Steel Division, Detroit, Michigan 1982 –1986

Plant Metallurgist, Quality Assurance and Metallurgical Laboratory Services

Established manufacturing guidelines in the characterization, qualification of supplies and raw materials including subsequent processing of steel delivered products. Managed and directed the Quality Assurance and Metallurgical Laboratory personnel in the performance of inspection and NDT testing of all in-process and finished products. Standardized all manufacturing operations and testing procedures.

• Published a Quality Assurance Manual and a Metallurgical Laboratory manual. Successfully met the quality audit requirements of customers that resulted in awards for quality excellence and performance. Gained competitive advantage to the market in conformance with stringent customer requirements that affected manufacturing performance and or cost.

• Reviewed, updated, and implemented all material specifications. Identified and implemented new materials and process technology. Provided materials application engineering, and materials performance analysis. Incorporated quality improvements and cost reduction projects of the plant. Conducted quality audits to suppliers and sub-contractors in compliance with company standard. Reduced the number of qualified vendors and selected a preferred supplier.

ATLAS MINING CORPORATION, Manila, Philippines 1979 1982

Staff Metallurgical Engineer, Quarry and Flotation Concentrators

Coordinated with operations and maintenance personnel to ensure that plant performance was optimized with regard to throughput, recoveries, and product quality. Conducted audits that verified the performance characteristics of the flotation circuits and ensured Safety Standards were strictly adhered to, with continuous promotion and awareness within the plant and the community environment.

• Coordinated the design and testing of grinding and flotation circuit variables that optimized and improved performance. Directed the application of ore crushing, grinding, flotation procedures that quantified plant performance to production variances. Continuously evaluated and updated equipment to keep abreast of new and improved technologies for efficiency.

• Analyzed and resolved daily product quality issues. Monitored and ensured that mill consumables (reagents, media, and solutions) were of the appropriate quality and quantity that ensured uninterrupted daily operations.

• Developed and standardized computerized data collection systems for the processing and recovery of minerals and by-products. Coached and assisted plant superintendents to follow manufacturing models that reviewed trends and prioritization of objectives in the plant by utilizing all tools to monitor equipment operating performance. Significantly improved manufacturing process, equipment and product yield and cost that affected the company’s profitability and sustainability.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

Master of Business Administration, 2000

Dual majors: International Business Marketing and Leadership Studies

Baker College

Flint, Michigan USA

Post-Graduate Studies, Materials Science, 1982

University of the Philippines

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering, 1979

Mapua Institute of Technology

Intramuros, Metro Manila, Philippines

TECHNICAL TRAINING AND SEMINARS

ISO 9001 Certification Training Dale Carnegie Course

Total Quality Management Managing Interpersonal Skills

Taguchi Design of Experiments Interpersonal Management Skills

Statistical Process Control Multicultural Diversity Training

Strategic Experimental Design Environmental Awareness Training

Failure Mode Effects and Analysis Sexual Harassment and Diversity Training

Continuous Flow Management Integrated Process Management

Eddy Current Testing Magnetic Particle Inspection

Ultrasonic Testing Dye Penetrant Testing

X-Ray Testing Radiographic Testing

Red Cross Safety Training Fire Safety and Hazards Safety Awareness

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Iron and Steel Institute

American Society for Metals

Engineering Society of Detroit

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