Quality Manager

EDUARDO A. SANCHEZ

*** **** **** ******, *******, FL 33012

SUMMARY

Quality Manager with ISO 9001:2000 implementation experience and with manufacturing / process engineering background. Change agent (ISO 9000 / 6 Sigma Black Belt trained / Lean Sigma practitioner) who achieves results independently and as a team leader. Problem solver with 13 years of professional experience improving efficiency and employee productivity through Lean Manufacturing Principles in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2009-September 2009, Niles Audio Corporation, Miami, FL

Providers of high end sound systems

Quality Engineer (Contract)

Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for internal quality processes

Product and PCB inspection, testing and qualification.

April 2007- November 2008, ModusLink Corporation, Miami Lakes, FL

Leading international logistics company dealing with customers like Microsoft & AMD.

Quality Manager

Provided technical expertise and developed processes to initiate ISO 9001:2000 compliance.

Implemented Morning Market meetings to quickly identify safety and operational issues.

Provided technical guidance and training for 8 quality inspectors.

Developed training program to ensure employee orientation.

Led two Lean Sigma projects that saved $350K through DMAIC principles.

Successfully led company wide lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives.

December 2005- April 2007, Q’Straint, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Internationally recognized company in wheelchair and occupant securement systems.

Quality/Engineering Manager

Provided leadership and guidance to the engineering department (2 QE, 1 Drafter, 1 IQC).

Implemented SPC tracking system on critical dimensions to identify failure trends.

Initiated and approved engineering change notices, drawings and non-conformance reports.

Supplier interface on quality and product improvement issues.

December 1999- December 2005, SPX Corporation, Miramar, FL

Leading manufacturer of Air Conditioning, Electrical and Automotive testing instruments.

Quality Manager (2001-2005)

Updated Quality Management System from ISO 9001:1994 to ISO 9001:2000.

Headed up Product Improvement Team to identify and improve problem units.

Management representative during external ISO audits; Headed up safety committee.

Developed Supplier Corrective Action Request procedure to improve product quality.

Performed domestic and international supplier Quality Audits to assure compliance.

Main interface with China factory for Quality and Manufacturing issues.

Manufacturing Engineer (1999-2001)

Improved work flow and efficiency by applying Lean Manufacturing principles.

Improved efficiency in Leak Detector line by eliminating over testing, changing the work process and rebalanced line from 5 stations to 4 that saved $80,000 annually.

Improved production in the Scale line by maximizing tool utilization, eliminating repetitive testing and rebalancing assembly line from 7 to 6 stations for a 20% increase in efficiency.

Guided in the transfer of technology from New York to Miami when Amprobe was acquired.

Traveled to provide technical support for the transfer of key products from Miami to China.

April 1998- September 1999, GE MARQUETTE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Jupiter, FL

One of the leading developers and manufacturers of medical monitoring systems.

Process Engineer

Provided failure analysis and solutions for defective cables, and created process tooling.

Designed Multi-link cable insertion tool that increased efficiency by 50%.

Headed up cable splice junction project for a 20% increase in efficiency.

Performed time study analysis on assembly processes.

Ensured that calibration of equipment was performed on a timely basis.

August 1986-January 1998, BECKMAN COULTER CORPORATION, Miami, FL

World leader in the design and manufacture of biomedical diagnostic systems.

Manufacturing Engineer (1996-1998)

Improved department efficiency through time study analysis and maximizing tool utilization.

Restructured line layout for material flow ease improving manufacturing efficiency by 33%.

Resolved top failing pushed pin problem by designing a verifier tool that saved $25,000/yr.

Produced and analyzed monthly reports highlighting failed data trends and assigned proper corrective action to the top failures (performance, parts, PCBs, workmanship, etc.)

Conducted process validation tests to verify expected failing conditions.

Conducted process audits in compliance to to FDA and GMP guidelines.

Senior Manufacturing Tech (1994-1996)

Manufacturing Tech (1992-1994)

Quality Tech (1991-1992)

Production Tech (1986-1991)

EDUCATION / SPECIAL TRAINING

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL

Associate in Science in Electronics Technology

6 Sigma Black Belt, Lean Sigma Practitioner

ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor

FCC Licensed

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