Quality Assurance Six Sigma

E. William Kuhl IV

Email: *******@*****.***

Mobile: 518-***-****

PERMANENT ADDRESS: 318 Garnsey Rd. ● Delanson, NY 12053

EDUCATION

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering Date of Graduation: May 2012

Hudson Valley Community College, The State University of New York Troy, NY

Associates of Science: Engineering Science Date of Graduation: December 2010

WORK EXPERIENCE

Airgas Inc. Albany/ Buffalo, NY

Industrial Engineering Intern/ Management Training January 2007-Present

• Performed analytical tests to ensure the correct tolerances and quality of the products produced

• Worked with ergonomic issues throughout the industry, eliminating repetitive motions, applied NIOSH lifting equations and implemented new process.

• Performed time studies with individual job cycles to efficiently cut production times

• Performed a hazard analysis during the plant relocation in Cheektowaga to prevent any safety issues

Cameron Compression Systems Buffalo, NY

Lean Six Sigma Quality Course Project September 2011-December 2011

• Completed a semester long Green Belt project with the Six Sigma Group at Cameron with goals including reducing unnecessary costs and eliminating repetitive labor

• Collecting, analyzing, and charting financial data to locate and fix common backorder errors

• Utilizing the DMAIC method to analyze the current backorder process by grouping and deleting reoccurring mistakes

Power and Composite Technologies Amsterdam, NY

Mechanical Engineering Intern February 2009-Fall 2009

• Worked with Solid Works to design and improve working products

• Worked with research and development to improve current chemical combinations for the products produced

• Tested many products using an Instron machine to reveal tensile, compression, impact and hardness strengths

• Used systematic activities to fulfill quality requirements for a product or service

• Worked closely with the Quality Assurance Department accepting and rejecting products

manufactured

• Managed the quality of the raw materials, assembly and production for generator insulation rings

• Completed an adhesive spray glue project to find the most effective product that provides the correct strength and usability for the cost.

• Monitored product assembly to ensure proper completion

North East Gas and Technologies Albany, NY

Plant Employee June 2002-December 2007

• Landscaping

• Compressed gas cylinder handling

• Loading distribution trucks

• Store and production inventory

• Certified forklift operator

• Stayed on when Airgas East bought North East Gas Tech.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Quality Assurance Course Project

• Ergonomic Time Study Course Project

• Process Analysis Course Project

ACTIVITIES

• Upper Management Safety Stand Off meeting

• UB Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

SKILLS

• Lean Six Sigma, Quality Assurance

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experienced in Minitab, Arena, C++, Matlab, Solid Works, 3D SSPP

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