Certified Quality Engineer Resume

Title
Certified Quality Engineer

Primary Skills
Organized and developed "turn-key" manufacturing programs. Managed a multi-national supply base.

Location
US-MI-Plymouth

Posted
Jan-27-09


CAREER OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in Quality, Technology or Supply Base Management in which my proven skills and abilities will be
recognized by continuing personal and career growth.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Thirty years of continuing experience in the areas of Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Management and Quality
Management in the automotive supplier industry. Extensive customer experience, working with engineering and
manufacturing on Advanced Product Quality Planning. Organized and developed "turn-key" manufacturing programs,
for both Domestic and European / Asian OEM's. Trained as a Lead Assessor for ISO-9000 and TS-16949. Extensive
experiences in managing a multi-national supply base. Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ #20851). Key participant in
improvement programs utilizing "Six Sigma" methodology. Supervisory experience includes single and multi-plant
management as well as Director at corporate level.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PREH, Inc. 2007-Present.
High end global automotive and agricultural electronics manufacturer of sensors and controls for HVAC, Infotainment
Systems, GPS systems and vehicle cabin occupant comfort systems.

Quality Engineering
* Served as technical quality liaison between Project Management Team in Germany and new products
turn-key launches in NAFTA market at new Mexican manufacturing facility.
* Primary contact for new product quality launches for Ford Motor Company completely-redesigned F-150
pickup and several other vehicle line introductions, including APQP and Ford Q1 implementation
support for the Mexico operations.
* Primary quality contact for John Deere North American operations, including extensive electronics
warranty analysis, electronics lab.
* Wrote and maintained ISO TS-16949 compliant documentation for the plant operations and Michigan
offices.

ELESYS NORTH AMERICA, INC 2002-2006
Electronic designer and system integrator for automotive restraint system sensors and controls (formerly known as NEC
Solutions, Inc. - Automotive Electronics Division)

Senior Quality Systems Engineer, Passenger Seat Sensors
* Quality liaison for Atlanta headquarters to General Motors for all APQP activities for emerging technology
passenger sensing and control systems.
* Single-handed responsibility for the overall management of the supply base for six new model programs for
General Motors.
* Author and maintain all quality system documentation for the project and related activities.
* Lead responsibility for transition of Quality Management System from QS-9000 to TS-16949.

JABIL CIRCUIT, INC. 2001-2002
Manufacturers of electronic circuit boards for the computer, telecommunications, industrial and automotive industries.

Manager, Quality Assurance/Quality Engineering
* Responsible for the direction of all aspects of the Quality activities of the Company's Michigan Operations,
including the maintenance of systems registrations (ISO-9000, QS-9000, ISO-14000, TL-9000, BABT,
Underwriter's Laboratories).
* Successfully managed a departmental budget in excess of $3.3 million annually for a three-plant operation,
with continuing reduction in variance to less than 5%. Department consisted of 60 engineers, technicians
and clerical positions with 10 direct reports.
* Instrumental in establishing new systems for commodity management of supply base purchases in
conjunction with the Materials Management organization.



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KEYKERT USA, INC., a subsidiary of Kiekert AG, Wixom / Webberville, MI 1999-2001
Manufacturers of electromechanical door locking systems and related components.

Director of Quality Assurance
* Directed a department of 30 people including managers, engineers and technicians.
* Successfully managed an overall budget in excess of $1.5 million annually.
* Appointed as the Management Representative for the Company's QS-9000 and ISO-14000 Quality and
Environmental Management Systems and certifications.
* Led drive to institute computer based ISO / QS documentation system, saving over an estimated $75K per
year.
* Responsible for leading significant PPM reductions and dramatic customer satisfaction increases.
* Coordinated tool movements along with Materials Management from Europe to the US and Mexico;
established tool re-certifications and ensured successful PSW submissions.

RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC., a subsidiary of RECARO GmbH, Clawson, MI 1998-1999
Automotive Tier 1 and Aftermarket manufacturer of custom vehicle seating.

Manager of Quality Assurance
* Directed and achieved ISO-9001 certification, which was awarded on first audit.
* Responsible for both the Quality Assurance and Quality Planning activities for an offshoot Joint Venture
company (RECARO-Johnson Controls, LLC).
* Authored and implemented the Company's Strategic Quality Plan for both North American and JV
Operations.

MAGNA CORPORATION, Magna Interior Systems Division, Livonia, MI 1995-1998
Automotive Tier 1 complete interior systems supplier (trim and seating systems).

Senior Advanced Product Quality Assurance Engineer
* Lead Quality Engineer responsible for APQP on future products including the selection of suppliers,
production processes and specifications, and new technologies and machine tools.
* Achieved first time PSW approvals on two key Tier 1 programs for General Motors and Ford Motor
Company.
* Performed machine capability and tool capability evaluations and coordinated from a Quality standpoint the
transfer of tools and machinery from Europe to the US; responsible for successful PSW to OEM
requirements.

ALLIED-SIGNAL, INC., Sterling Heights and Southfield Michigan 1990-1995
Manufacturers of a wide range of products including safety restraints, brakes, spark plugs and filters.

Supplier Operational Excellence Specialist, Safety Restraint Systems 1994-1995
* Responsible for airbag fabric improvement ("Six Sigma" project) resulting in savings of $1 million annually.

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, World Headquarters Commodities Management 1993-1994
* Key member of Commodity Management team responsible for supply base optimization in purchases of iron
and aluminum castings, forgings, screw machining and powdered metals.
* Reduced total number of screw machine suppliers from 72 to 10, improved PPM performance from 4,000 to
70, and obtained cost savings of approximately $500 K.
* Helped to prepare quotation packages for too re-sourcing due to cost and quality issues; initiated and
followed tool transfers and assisted individual business units and the suppliers in re-submission.

Division Senior Quality Engineer, Safety Restraint Systems 1991-1993
Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, Safety Restraint Systems 1990-1991
* Key member of the Advanced Engineering team for future model programs of the Chrysler Corporation.
* Primary responsibility for the quality management of the purchased parts supply base, with single purchases
up to $10 million annually.



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MASCO INDUSTRIES, INC., Norris Trim Division, Novi, MI 1988-1990
Manufacturer of interior and exterior automotive trim.

Division Quality Engineer
* Liaison between Division Quality and Engineering and a five plant manufacturing group.
* Successfully trained plant staff and managed process improvement and preventive action implementation.
* Managed and coordinated the activities of Plant Supplier Quality Engineers.

S & H FABRICATING AND ENGINEERING, INC., Walled Lake, Michigan 1982-1988
Manufacturer of fabricated tubing, and hose and tubing assemblies.

Quality Assurance Manager, Northern Operations 1985-1988
Quality Assurance Manager, Walled Lake Plant 1982-1985
* Managed turn-around in quality improvement at the Walled Lake facility, resulting in General Motors highest
quality award.
* Received promotion to Quality Manager over three plants.

TRIM TRENDS, INC. 1979-1982
Manufacturer of a wide range of stampings and roll-formed products for automotive OEM.

Corporate Assistant Quality Control Manager
Primary responsibility for:
* Main quality support at Corporate Office for 5 stamping and roll form operations, a buffing operation and
an anodizing plant.
* Performed new tool capability studies, coordinated sample runs and prepared all necessary customer
submission documents.
* Aided plants in the establishment of SPC, and Problem Solving investigations.
* Quality concern investigation at OEM customer assembly locations, with feedback to, and coordination
of, corrective actions at the plants.
* Styling approval and master samples for all class "A" surface parts by the OEM customer.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1977

Technical and Professional Training:
* Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE)
* Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
* Design of Experiments - Taguchi Methods (DOE)
* Cycle Time Management
* ISO-9000 Lead Assessor, certificate #5810955
* ASQ Certified Quality Engineer #20851
* Early Supplier Involvement (ESI)
* Total Quality Management (TQM)
* Six Sigma Academy "Black Belt" Training
* Statistical Problem Solving
* Management Introduction to ISO-14001
* RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor ISO/TS 16949
* FCC licensed Radio Amateur (KC8TWO)
* Languages: Italian, French, some German

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Senior Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Certifications
See above


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