James L. Knee
Schoolcraft, Michigan 49087
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Objective
Seeking a challenging position in the field of Manufacturing / Quality Engineering to support business objectives
Experience
Modineer Company April 2008 – Current
Quality Engineer Niles, MI
PPAP coordinator for two major OEM’s
Dimensional Reports
Corrective actions
Supervision over inspection
K&M Machine – Fabricating June 2006 – May 2008
Senior Quality Engineer Cassopolis, MI
Supervision over inspection
Manage the internal and supplier non-conforming database
Manage layout inspection
Responsible for customer corrective actions
PFMEA’s and Control Plans
Responsible for PPAP submissions as a backup to the Quality Manager
Volvo – North America (contract position) August 2005 – May 2006
Supplier and Quality Development Allentown, PA
Communicate ISA (PPAP) requirements to suppliers
Track and expedite ISA submissions
Document ISA results in GPS database
Communicate all activity with buyers, SQD, SQD management
Faurecia Exhaust Systems (contract position) May – July 2005
Quality Engineer – Contract Granger, IN
PPAP Coordinator
Created PFMEA’s and Control Plans
Quality Engineer over two production lines
Responsible for work instructions
Dana Corporation (Heavy Axle and Brake) January 2001 - November 2004
Supplier Quality Development Kalamazoo, MI
Program Manager
Supplier Audits
PPAP coordinator for major OEM
Developed / Managed reporting system to track internal Dana PPM and delivery
Assisted Dana plants with supplier corrective actions
Dana Corporation (Heavy Axle and Brake) January 2000 - December 2000
Warranty Technician Kalamazoo, MI
Processed warranty claims for three major OEM’s
Reported monthly warranty data
PPAP coordinator for major OEM
Dana Corporation (Heavy Axle and Brake) November 1997 - December 1999
Quality Engineer / PPAP Coordinator Fort Wayne, IN
PPAP coordinator for major OEM
Process auditor at the plant level
QS-9000 internal auditor
Participated on APQP teams
Dana Corporation (Weatherhead Brake) December 1994 - October 1997
Quality Engineer Columbia City, IN
Supervised eighteen quality inspectors
Created inspection instruction sheets
Created control plans for major OEM
QS-9000 internal auditor
Participated on APQP teams
Education
ITT Technical Institute Fort Wayne, IN
Graduated May 1996
Associates of Applied Science - Tool Design
Skills
Ÿ Mazak CNC Training
Ÿ Statistical Process Control
Ÿ UMESS UX operator / programmer for Zeiss coordinate measuring machine
Ÿ QS-9000 Lead Auditor
References available upon request