FRANK P. BUNCH
**** ********* *****, *********, ** 60098
*******@*******.*** 815-***-****
Executive Engineering and Quality Management Professional with 15+ years of
Continuous Improvement, ISO, TPS, Lean, Kaizen and Technical Leadership
experience in diversified manufacturing environments.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Corporate Culture Change Agent
Continuous Improvement Champion
Strategic Vision And Facilities Management Planner
ISO 9001/17025 TS 16949 Quality System Implementer
5S Organization and Lean Process Motivator
Project Management and Technical Resource Coordinator
Kaizen, TPS, APQP, SPC, Problem Solving Mentor/Trainer
World Class Team Synergy Builder
SELECTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS – Change Agent/Continuous Improvement
2008 - Incorporated 5S+1 training and team synergy projects to achieve an efficient operating engineering laboratory with a World Class Lab Safety Rating.
2008 - Modernized a Beverage Equipment R&D Laboratory from dysfunctional quality to
World Class CCNA Laboratory Certification.
2007 - Constructed a Competency Matrix and Proficiency Testing that were core elements of a program that included QMS, Safety and Technical training - audited as World Class.
2007 - Initiated a Customer Satisfaction Survey System that allowed internal and external customers to give feedback on QMS and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
2006 - Defined and promoted process changes through weekly OFI meetings that increased efficiency, improved safety, and reduced cost – audited as World Class by ISO auditor.
2006 - Designed plan and negotiated capital funds ($1.2 million) to change segmented testing areas into one physical and administrative Laboratory for improved quality and efficiency.
2004 - Restructured an electronic/aerospace QA Laboratory for improved quality and
efficiency and earned A2LA ISO 17025 Accreditation on a 13 month timetable.
2002 – Raised quality expectations, trained staff and installed a laboratory QMS that insured verifiable testing methods for QPL military products.
1999 - Championed monthly shop floor, business, and production preparation kaizen events as a leader/trainer/facilitator that empowered workers to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
1998 - Created a dynamic corporate culture for a Mil/Aerospace manufacturer that enabled it to go from Boeing quality probation to Boeing D1-9000 and ISO 9001 Certification.
1997 - Developed statistical design validations with Engineering and Service departments of a cleaning equipment manufacturer in the development of a new floor burnisher.
1996 - Reorganized project/process flow and raised quality expectations for a CNC Machine Shop enabling increased output and on-time deliveries with reduced staffing.
1995 - Implemented a strategic plan for capital equipment purchases and shop floor layout changes at a CNC Machine Shop to improve work flow and machine output.
1994 - Empowered members of four Engineering groups at a telecom/military product manufacturer to create a new Engineering Services group; reduced project completion from weeks to days with technology enhancements.
1994 - Applied image management technology to control, file and archive 40,000 engineering drawings for immediate and automated retrieval of information improving efficiency.
1992 – Negotiated capital funds ($600K) for the procurement of software, equipment and training to move from 2D drafting to 3D solid modeling (Pro-E); championed movement from dedicated CAD dept. to distributed Engineering drafting responsibilities.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Director of Laboratories – Engineering Dept. (2005-2009)
IMI Cornelius, Glendale Heights, IL.
•Certification of the IMI Cornelius Engineering Lab to CCNA (ISO 17025) requirements.
•Design and construction of new GH Laboratory facility -5,600 sq ft lab & chamber area.
•Continuous Improvement training programs to create World Class testing competency.
Manager – Control/Communication Test Laboratory (2000-2005)
OTTO Engineering, Carpentersville, IL.
•Certification of the QA Lab to A2LA (ISO 17025) with a 13 month implementation plan.
•ISO 9001 Lab QMS for processes and equipment in order to improve testing validation.
•UL/ATEX/North American certifications for Intrinsic Safety of communication products.
Director-Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing/Quality Assurance (1998-2000)
Guardian Electric Mfg. Inc., Woodstock, IL
•Created a Quality System and culture that received ISO-9001 and D1-9000 certifications.
•Developed a company-wide Quality/Technical training Program.
•Championed KAIZEN Continuous Improvement programs.
Quality Assurance Manager - Quality Dept. (1997-1998)
Minuteman International Addison, IL
•Maintained IS0-9001 Quality System certification.
•Developed vendor relationships to improve product quality.
•Worked with Service and Engineering to develop new propane burnisher for EPA compliance.
General Manager- Mfg. Operations (1994-1997)
Lemke Machine Products Inc., Woodstock, IL
•Created a production control system for scheduling jobs/processes and buying materials.
•Developed & started implementation of a QS 9002 Registration Plan.
•Implemented a strategic plan of increased productivity with capital equipment purchases.
Manager-Engineering Services Dept. (1988-1994)
Switchcraft Inc. - Raytheon Corp., Chicago, IL.
•Reorganized four engineering departments into one dynamic Engineering Services Team.
•Developed QMS procedures and training to achieve ISO 9001 Certification.
•Researched and procured CAD/CAM Hardware/Software System using PTC Pro-E.
•Cataloged, microfilmed, controlled, and filed 40,000 paper engineering drawings.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND AFFILIATIONS
UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Engineering (undergraduate studies)
Central Y.M.C.A. College, Chicago, IL Engineering (undergraduate studies)
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL Engineering (undergraduate studies)
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL Pre-Pharmacy (undergraduate studies)
Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Lean TBM
ISO/TS Internal Auditor NSAI
Design of Experiments Raytheon Corp.
Reliability Methods Training Seminar Ford Motor Company
Metrology & Test Equipment Calibration John Fluke Company
Electrical Safety in Hazardous Locations Instrument Society of America
Statistical Process Control GM - Inland Corp.
MS Office/MS Project & BPCS MRP FYI
Electronic Industries Association EIA
National Association of Relay Mfg. NARM
Association of Information and Image Mgmt AIIM
Instrument Society of America ISA
American Society of Lubrication Engineers ASLE