Keith Crutchfield
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EMAIL - *******@*****.***
Accomplished Parts Quality Engineer seeking a position in a quality-oriented environment within an organization/industry in need of a qualified individual with demonstrated experience and success in modern inspection techniques, project management, quality assurance, root cause analyses, ISO, Auditing and quality control, FMEA and Control plans… accompanied with hard work
Proven ability to identify and take proactive measures to capitalize on opportunities that increase profit margins. Established history in strategic quality planning, problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analyst, tooling set-up, performance improvement projects and quality assurance; able to successfully orchestrate complex projects and generate rapid return on investment.
Organized teams, strong working relationships, and set standards for other employees. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team environment.
CAREER OVERVIEW
ATCO INDUSTRIES JULY 25 2011-PRESENT
On contract to Nissan North America in Smyrna TN as (PQE) parts quality engineer, familiar with all Nissan PQE quality operation procurers.
• PSW
• FMEA
• PPAP
• Control Plans
• Process Audits
• Document control
• Control plans
• work instructions
• test procedures
• root cause annalist,
• Audit suppliers
• Improvement of suppliers
• Lowering PPM’s.
• SUPPLIER SCORCARDES
Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI 2006 - 2008
Test lab doing part and validation
Research and Innovation Lab developing new test eqipment
• Power Train
• Fuel Subsystem Lab (PFSL)
• emissions
• fuel injectors product development,
• fuel injectors hydrocarbon leaks,
• carbon canisters
• flow restriction
• carbon filter systems
Ford / Visteon Global Technologies Center 2000 – 2006
• Gate Keeper for ISO documentation and test procedures
• Product development
• troubleshooting equipment
• calibration
• Analyzing warranty
• extended life analysts
Mazda / AutoAlliance International Flat Rock, MI 1988 – 2000
Supplier Quality Specialist interfacing directly with suppliers concerning Product Line, Quality Concerns and Root cause investigations
• Administered SPC to Track Quality Concerns and Improvements
• Work Instruction
• Document Control in Lab to conform to ISO 9000
• Worked in New Model Launch PSW and PPAP for ISO and served as an Internal
• Auditor for ISO 9000 –QS-9000
• Testing of Raw Materials (Bulk Fluids)
• Logistics-Track Usage and Order Material,
• Problem Solving, Leader of Vehicle Quality Teams
• Gage R&R
• 8-D’s
• FTPM
• APQP
• PPAP
• Analyze SPC
• Review dimensioning & tolerance
• Corrective Action
• Control Plans
• QS 9000 Steering Committee, Expedition of Bulk Fluids
• Calibration of Equipment for test Lab
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Performed dependability in quality assurance, quality control and process improvement through working with suppliers, shop floor and customer
• Utilized constant improvement process while working for Mazda with Japanese Trainers
• Able to analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product
• Plan and establish sequence of operations toward fabricating and assembling parts or products, and promoting work efficiency
• Plan and establish sequence of operations toward fabricating and assembling parts or products, and promoting work efficiency
• Apply statistical methods and perform calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards
• Experienced in coordinating quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems
• Experienced in consulting with vendors, staff, and management regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status
• Knowledge of design layout for equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and engineering specifications and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
• Communicate with management and personnel to develop design standards
• Able to evaluate warranty returns to improve lifecycle of product using root cause analysis
• Experienced in internal Auditing, ISO standers and QOS.
• Experienced in process improvement writing work instructions for work process and test plans
• Demonstrated proving stability in test process, as well as improving the process Equipped with Ford and Visteon Procedures Knowledge such as APQP, PPAP, 8D, SPC, TPM, Prof's, and Ford Production System
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Industrial Coursework: Monroe County Community College Monroe, MI
Business Coursework: Baker College: Baker Collage Allen Park, MI
CERTIFICATION:
COMPTIA A+ (Transcript ID-19CE5SSCKEVEKTVZ)
TRAINING Eastern Michigan University Center for Quality Ypsilanti, MI
• Supplier Quality Engineer
• Cost of Quality
• Green Belt
• Reliability and Maintainability
• Six Sigma Concepts
• Design of Experiments
• ISO & QS-9000 Auditing
• SPC
• FMEA
• TPM
• APQP
• PPAP
• Various Corporate Training