QE, Supplier QE, Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Objectives

Utilize my supplier quality, project management, lean six sigma black belt , organizational, cultural understanding in new situations & environments to improve & expand your company

Work Experience

Monogram Aerospace Fasteners (TriMas Corporation) April‘08—Present

Los Angeles, CA 90040

Quality Assurance Engineer

Fastening systems for Aerospace, Commercial and Military Application

* Steel and Titanium Blind bolts and specialty fasteners

* Adjustable bushings for helicopter and aerospace application

* Flight Safety Components for Aerospace application with frozen planning

* Non-flight fastening systems for aircraft assembly

- Implementing use of new Quality Module (IQS) to support improvement throughout the organization.

- Designated Supplier Quality Representative to Airbus

- Collect data and report on key performance indexes

- Lean / Six Sigma activities for horizontal quality improvements.

- Quality System– Implement improvements and maintain compliance to customers and authorities

- Internal Auditing– Coordinate and complete AS9100 compliant review of company and systems

- Corrective/Preventive Action– Manage analysis for resolution of internal, customer & supplier CA

- Material Testing – Review of test and certifications for compliance to traceability and specifications

- Internal Auditor – Crosscheck bill of materials, parts list, prints, EO, PO & internal documents

- Supplier Selection – Control the supplier status on the Approved Supplier List

- Travel –3+ hours daily round trip commute 1% travel (Domestic & International)

TK Holdings (Takata Restraint Systems) July ‘04— April‘08

Greensboro, NC 27409

Advanced Supplier Quality Analyst

Emblems, Fasteners, Tubing, Brackets, Silicon Sealant &Springs

- Responsible – Supplier Quality for the following types of commodities

* Aluminum & plastic emblem badges & interior trim (deposition & painted)

* Plastic & metal fasteners (clips, bolts, screws, rivets, nuts, & clamp ring)

* Steel & aluminum tubing (bent, pierced, flared, & welded)

* Steel brackets & retainers (Progressive die formed, punch, bent, & welded)

* Silicon Sealant & “Locktite” type epoxy adhesives

* Coil and retentions springs

- Main users of database Quality Module to track tooling, program timing, and quality approval status.

- Supplier Manager –New product development, changes, program timing, & production process

- Supplier Support – Assist with quality concerns from our plants regarding suppliers’ products

- Project Management – Oversee tooling & part development to ensure part availability

- Supplier Selection – Interface with multiple department to award business to the best supplier

- Supplier Auditor – Review quality management system, process controls & traceability

- Internal Auditor – Crosscheck bill of materials, parts list, prints, EO, PO & internal documents

- International Quality Audits – New & current suppliers (North America, Asia & Europe)

- Document Control – Review & approval of PPAP, process change requests, & deviation requests

- Develop – Inspect standards for incoming & production based on critical characteristics

- Improve – Suppliers by initiating 5P/8D & work instructions for effective corrective action

- Facilitate – Issues & information between all internal departments, international plants and suppliers

- Travel – 50% travel (Domestic & International)

Accreditations

CQE Preparation & Test May-June 2010

AS9100/ISO9001 Internal Quality Auditor June 2009

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified December 2007

RAB-Accredited ISO9001 Lead /TS16949 Supplier Auditor August 2004

Training

Quality Related Training

Principles for Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma March 2007

Honda – Effective Containment & Countermeasures November 2006

SAE – FMEA October 2006

Kepner/Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making July 2006

Honda & Kepner/Tregoe – 5P Problem Solving June 2006

Intro to Design for Manufacturability (DFSS) Workshop March 2006

Management training seminars 2005-2006

GD&T Level 1 June 2005

Principles of Quality Engineering May 2005

Intro to International Material Data System Training May 2005

Preparation for CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) Spring 2005

AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC & MSA) February 2005

Education

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47906

B.A. Japanese Language and Literature 2000 Graduate

B.S. Audiology and Speech Sciences- Pre-Professional

California State University Dominguez Hills

M.S. Quality Assurance Completion by 2013

Previous Work Experience

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Climate Control, Inc. Feb ‘04—June’04

Franklin, IN 46131

Advanced Purchasing Buyer

- Appraised Vendors quality, cost, and acceptance of terms and conditions

- Analyzed material and piece cost impact of new vendors

- Maintained parts list & price matrix for cost variance savings

- Ordered prototype parts from Japan and managed inspection data

- Communicated effectively with new and current Vendors

- Conference with Mitsubishi Japan on a bi-weekly basis

- Liaised issues and information between all departments

Languages

Competent in Japanese Japanese Level 402, Purdue University

Fluent in Sign Exact English

Competent in American Sign Language

Computer Knowledge

Quick to learn databases and other computer software systems

I-Grafix Flow Charter 2007 – Process Mapping Software

Minitab 15 – 6 Sigma & Statistical Analysis Software

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access, Visio, & Outlook

Typing Speed – about 50+ words per minute

References Available Upon Request

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