Quality Assurance Project Manager

EDWARD A. HOWADER

Background Summary (Automotive - 15 years, Gov't/Military - 4, Regulatory Agencies - 3 years)

Quality - Over 20 yrs. experience in Quality Assurance, 10 in Quality Management. Wrote 4 Quality Manuals, and developed Quality Programs to comply with the following requirements: QS 9000, Government/Military, and UL/Regulatory Agencies. Developed SPC Programs, performed Capability Studies, and Trained 250-300 employees in Basic SPC. Requested from Dept. of Workforce Development, Forward Award Board Examiners in Wisconsin.

Engineering - 5 yrs. experience in Engineering,

3 yrs. in Project/Product Engineering in which all projects were within budget and on time. I also completed all PPAP packages for my projects as well as my 4 peers projects

2 yrs. in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering in which all projects had a full ROI within the first year and increasing their production capability 250 percent.

Technical Writing - 12 yrs. experience in Technical Writing. Wrote 3 Quality Manuals published. Developed and wrote Process Work Instructions (with pictures). Re-Wrote UL Test Instructions so a layperson could read them (approved by UL). Developed and wrote First Article Documentation for Government/Military Sample Submission.

Experience

June, 2008 - Present EAH Consulting Bridgman, MI

Owner

Doing contract work in Quality and Engineering

Aug 06, 2007 - June, 2008 Williamson Employment Services St. Joseph, MI.

Quality (Assigned to Trelleborg America Corporate.)

* Review and Critique Supplier PPAP documentation. Developed spreadsheets concerning Suppliers

* Track Corrective Actions from Suppliers

May 21, 2007 - June 29, 2007 Career Transitions South Bend, IN.

Quality Engineer (Contracted to AM General)

* Reduced rework in Final Assembly Completed special assignments in a timely manner

Apr., 2002 - Sep., 2006 Soper Mfg. Co. Benton Harbor, MI

Quality Systems Coordinator

* Upgraded Quality Program to QS 9000. ( Led Co. through QS 9000 Certification.

* 4 successful semi-annual Surveillance Audits. ( Implemented Customer Satisfaction Surveys.

* Managed Internal Quality Audits. ( Mgmt. Review Meeting Agenda.

* Completed Gage R & R Studies. ( Completed SPC Program Capability Studies.

* Trained employees in SPC. ( Developed and submitted PPAP (Sample) Pkgs.

* Re-Wrote portions Quality Procedures Manual to QS 9000 compliance.

* Was updating their Quality Program to ISO 9000:2000 (tutored by 3rd Party Auditor) until I was laid off.

2001-2001 Precision Mold & Engineering Co. Benton Harbor, MI

Consultant

* Developed Quality, Ordering, and Engineering Forms for QS 9000 Program

* Developed Procedures and Work Instructions for their QS 9000 Program.

* Aided in eliminating unnecessary verbiage and tasks from their manual

1998-2000 Milwaukee N.C. Machining Co. Fredonia, WI

Quality Assurance Manager

* Re-wrote Quality Procedures Manual to QS 9000 Certified.

* Upgraded Reporting documents to comply with QS 9000.

* Implemented Gage calibration program.

* Extensive Contact with customers and Suppliers..

1997-1998 Miller-St. Nazianz St. Nazianz, WI

Quality Auditor

* Developed and wrote their illustrated Assembly Manuals.

* Performed 1st Piece, In-Process and Receiving Inspection.

1994-1996 Mid-American Electro-Cords Middlebury, IN

Quality Assurance Manager

* Developed and wrote Quality Procedures Manual. ( Supervised 4 Plant Mgrs. and 4 Lead Inspectors.

* Developed and wrote Inspector Training Manual. ( Developed and wrote Operator Training Manual.

* Extensive experience in Customer & Vendor Contact. ( Developed & wrote Vendor Surveillance Program.

* Developed and wrote (simplified) UL Inspection Instructions that lauded by the UL Representatives.

1992-1994 B & B Plastics Mishawaka, IN.

Quality Assurance Manager

* Developed and wrote Quality Manual. ( Developed and implement Quality System.

* Managed all daily Quality functions. ( Supervised 2 Quality Auditors.

* Performed Customer and Supplier Contacts.

1992-1992 Electro-Mechanical Assembly Co. Niles, MI

Consultant

* Supervised 2 Quality Auditors. ( Supervised daily Quality functions.

* Completed 3 Military First Article Sample Submissions (60 pgs., 45 pgs., and 15 pgs.)

* Trained 2 Quality Auditors in Quality Practices and using Quality Hand Tools.

1989-1991 Cooper Industries/Anco Div. Michigan City, IN.

Quality Engineer

* Performed Statistical Studies. ( Installed and set up Computer Programs.

* Developed, wrote and implemented Internal Audit Program.

* Developed and Coordinated all Material Review Board activities and reporting.

* Developed and implemented Visual Quality Aids for Assemblers.

* Responsible for 20 Quality Department Computers (Hardware and Software).

1988-1989 Everco Industries Ottumwa, IA

Quality Engineer

* Trained 250 Production Employees in Basic SPC, and developed training material.

* Re-wrote part of their Quality Manual to comply with automotive requirements.

1985-1988 Keeler Brass Co./Automotive Div. Grand Rapids, MI

* Project Manager

Re-vamped SPC Program to comply with automotive requirements.

* Managed Automotive Assy. Projects from Concept through First Production.

* All projects were on time and within budget.

* Developed ALL PPAP (sample) Packages for 5 peers and myself.

EDUCATION

* Major in Industrial Engineering and a Minor in Electronics.

* Quality Engineering I, Indiana University, South Bend, IN

* Quality Engineering II, Indiana University, South Bend, IN

* Drafting and required subjects, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI

* Statistics & Industry, GM Train the Trainer (SPC), Statistics (In depth) other short courses Davenport College

* Masters Certificate in Management Education (Management Education Institute) Grand Rapids, MI

* Electronics, Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Cleveland, OH

* Integrated Product Development/Simultaneous Engineering.

* Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines

* Q.E.S. by Phil Crosby (20 hrs. training)

* German, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI

CERTIFICATION/AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

* Certified by GM Hydra-matic to train employees in Basic SPC.

* Senior Member, American Society for Quality.

*****@*******.***, 11159 Red Arrow Hwy. I-14, Bridgman, MI 49106; Phone No. 269-***-****

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