Technical Specialist

ERIN SPARKS

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Livonia, Michigan, 48154 Email: *********@*****.***

CAREER SUMMARY

An Engineer with extensive Program Management and Technical Specialist experience at a leading automotive wire harness manufacturer in an environment where turnaround time was the highest priority. Strong track record of process streamlining and utilizing new technologies to improve cost and timing. Collaborative leader and team player recognized for ability to quickly resolve complex technical problems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, Canton, MI 1995-2009

Tier One Automotive Supplier

Technical Specialist

Responsible for creating enhanced efficiencies for the entire Tooling Center including recognizing areas for process improvement, hardware and software installation, user training, hardware and software development and maintenance, and developing new departmental procedures to accommodate new technology.

• Implemented the E-2 scheduling software that scheduled work and tracked labor.

• Wrote and refined an Excel program that reduced data reporting time more than 85%.

• Wrote a VB program that reduced time to stamp blueprints more than 90%.

• Wrote VB programs to query timing databases that reduced reporting time by 95%.

• Developed and coordinated an electronic deviation system that improved timing by 4 days.

Engineering Supervisor

Selected to create Testing and Inspection departments for the Tooling Center and coordinated both department activities with a staff of three. Acted as a liaison between the Tooling Center and Design Engineers.

• Compiled data to transfer molds to production facilities and worked to resolve issues which reduced rejections by over 90%.

• Coordinated calibration for over 200 pieces of equipment with zero audit findings.

• Interviewed, trained, and hired new employees.

• Created QS-9000 documentation for Inspection, Quality, and Testing departments.

Production Engineer / Program Manager

Authorized complete lifecycle production of plastic injection molds and metal terminals.

Acted as liaison between production facilities and YNA.

• Tracked and facilitated progress of tools from kickoff to PPAP submission.

• Arranged Production Verification Testing and delivery of test materials.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

BS, Electrical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 1995

TOPS II Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control, On-site International Production, Conflict Resolutions, Microsoft Suite, Visual Basic 6, VB.NET (Visual Basic 2008).

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