Quality / Manufacturing Engineer
Resume:
Kan Wang
Suwanee, Georgia *0024
*********@*****.***
TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Six Sigma Black Belt Trained
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
American MENSA
Red X Journeyman Certification
Speaks Chinese (Mandarin)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Improved leak detection of transmissions prior to shipment using Six Sigma methodologies – projected savings of $75,000 annually and warranty improvement of 881 PPM.
• Reduced automatic sliding door reversal error due to variations in body structure – reduced in-house repair labor and improved JD Power survey PPH results.
• Improved paint / metal corrosion performance by correlating metal finishing and rust-through performance – projected reduction of rust-through warranty claims during GM’s 6 year warranty.
EDUCATION
1991 to 1997- GMI Engineering and Management Institute (Kettering University); Flint, Michigan.
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering; June 1997
Automotive Engineering specialty
Published Thesis: Analysis of Throughput in the Space Frame Body Shop
2003 to 2005- Detroit Campus University of Phoenix; Troy, Michigan.
Master of Business Administration, October 2005
Concentration in Global Management, 3.89 GPA
EXPERIENCE
ZF INDUSTRIES - 2007 to 2008 Gainesville, Georgia
International Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of transmission, drive-train and chassis products.
Product Quality Engineer
• Managed the quality of off-highway transmissions for John Deere, Doosan, JLG and other customers through process improvements, assembly error-proofing and fallout containment.
• Implemented on-line testing equipment to increase fault detection and improve quality.
• Improved loose parts handling prior to assembly to reduce usage of damaged parts.
• Analyzed field warranty returns and used 8 D’s to continuously improve product quality.
• Worked with counterparts in Germany to perform setup, debug, and runoff of new product assembly lines.
• Created PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control charts and work instructions for current and new products.
• Performed Gage R&R on product test benches and other production measuring devices.
• Audited parts suppliers to evaluate capability and assist with product development.
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GM CORPORATION, DORAVILLE ASSEMBLY FACILITY - 2006 to 2007 Doraville, Georgia
Vehicle Assembly Engineer
• Performed technical problem solving on exterior and sheet metal issues using Red X statistical tools.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis on vehicle sheet metal and exterior components.
• Performed continuous improvement activities driven by JD Power Quality Survey data.
• Evaluated and implemented vehicle cost savings and safety improvement ideas.
• Conducted various manufacturing tryouts to evaluate engineering design improvements.
GM CORPORATION, GMNA PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - 1997 to 2005 Warren, Michigan
Validation Engineer
• Managed extensive program validation projects on multiple vehicle platforms using MS Project.
• Performed vehicle structure, closures, chassis and fastener validation testing on current and future vehicles.
• Conducted Root Cause Analysis and developed corrective actions for vehicle structure and paint issues.
• Performed HALT testing on door systems and select chassis components.
• Managed confidential testing performed by third-party test facilities.
• Interfaced with government authorities to help develop FMVSS and CMVSS specifications.
• Conducted safety testing in accordance with domestic and foreign regulatory standards.
• Analyzed quality issues and implemented corrective actions using statistical engineering.
• Conducted DFMEA and Design for Manufacturing on vehicle subsystems and components.
• Tracked warranty issues and created improvement plans for paint and structural components.
GM CORPORATION, TARRYTOWN ASSEMBLY FACILITY- 1991 to 1996 Tarrytown, New York
Co-Op Engineer
• Created 2D and 3D technical drawings on CADAM and AutoCAD
• Operated coordinate measuring machines and developed various measuring techniques.
• Performed industrial engineering tasks, including time studies and material flow logistics.
• Setup an engine sub-assembly process to improve throughput and reduce complexity on the main line.
• Synchronized production line build-out and system fill schedules.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Microsoft Project
SAP
AutoCAD
CADAM
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