Robert Koning

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Zeeland, Michigan 49426

616-***-****

opgbjp@r.postjobfree.com

Employment Objective:

To contribute positively to an organization in the area of Quality Engineering.

Education:

University of Michigan Dearborn - B.S. of Mechanical Engineering

Calvin College - B. S. & L.

Work Experience:

Noble Metal Processing, South Haven, MI 8/20/2007 – Present

Quality Engineer

• Create Process Control Plans to reflect the process used to produce products as designed by the customer. Experience in MPACT and Powerway software.

• Facilitate corrective actions from customer concerns and communicate with the customer the status and success of the actions taken.

RCM Technologies, Grand Haven, MI 10/17/06 – 8/20/2007

Quality Engineer, Contract

• Assist client company complete PPAP requirements for roll-form metal assemblies for the automotive industry.

• Complete documentation for laboratory approval by a major automotive manufacturer.

• Confirm conformance to automotive welding specifications.

Center Manufacturing Inc., Byron Center Michigan Sept. 2001 to 10/06/2006

Quality Engineer

• Create quality documentation for automotive parts including all aspects of APQP (FMEA, Flow Diagram, Control Plan and PPAP submission requirements).

• Work directly with customers and internal personnel on quality issues for definition and corrective action.

• Assisted engineering with continuous improvement initiatives.

• Defined fail-safe needs and implemented corrective actions.

• Participated in launch teams for automotive metal welded assemblies and stampings.

Besser-Lithibar Inc., Holland Michigan Jan. 2000 to Aug. 2001

Quality Engineer/ISO Management Representative

• Managed the ISO-9000:1994 quality system program established.

• Maintain documentation and schedule and document internal audits.

• Develop measurables and statistics to communicate to management the state of the quality system to drive continuous improvement.

• Member of Task Force to determine how to implement Quick Response Manufacturing techniques (similar to Kaizen and 6 sigma).

• Assured the quality of outgoing equipment for brick handling equipment (material handling), stacking and un-stacking of cement blocks.

K-Line Industries Inc., Holland, Michigan Nov. 1996 to Dec. 1999

Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Assurance Manager

• Implemented a computerized program for estimating time and resource requirements for current production programs and to use for quoting potential future business. Increased the timeliness of quote responses by 30%.

• Develop work instructions and procedures to support manufacturing of air bag components and engine cylinder liners, & QS9000 requirements.

• Procured QS9000 certification.

• Manage Quality Assurance department with two technicians.

• Coordinated QS9000 Internal Auditing program. (Certified Plexus QS9000 Trainer for Internal auditing)

Lithibar-Matik, Holland, Michigan Jan. 1996 to Nov. 1996

Project Engineer

• Manage cement block and other material handling equipment projects from after sales to installation of equipment.

• Design special equipment required as necessary.

• Participated in trouble-shooting existing equipment installations for root cause and corrective action activities.

JWI Inc. (now US Filters - Division of Siemens), Holland, Michigan April 1995 to Dec. 1995

Production Engineer

• Assisted scheduling personnel with inputting and managing production schedules.

• Managed outside machining sources for machining capabilities and schedules.

Hansen Manufacturing, Holland, Michigan Dec. 1988 to Feb. 1995

Quality Manager

• Managed and developed quality procedures for a two plant, metal stamping and plastic injection molding operation.

• Implemented in-process inspection program to replace inspection after production run is complete.

Memberships:

American Society of Quality (ASQ) 1990 - 1995, 1997-2005

Interests:

Family, Church, Birding, Golf, Sailing

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