Automotive -Aerospace-Electronic - Medical Precision Plastic Injection molding

Responsible for communicating and facilitating quality through the organization and the supply chain.• Technical support of engineering .• Work with engineering and supplier quality to insure transfer of data to the supplier. • Promote and execute quality standards, inspection plans, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.• Develop inspection and sampling plans • Create aids and communications to assist supplier quality.• Provide or facilitate technical backup in support of supplier quality.• Develop metrics in collaboration with supplier quality to evaluate supply partners.• Report to management on quality issues and trends.• Review customer purchase orders, contracts and change orders to understand, communicate, and coordinate with supplier quality, all quality requirements and ensure that all requirements are included in quality and process plans.• Complete or assist in the completion with supplier quality and supply chain any PPAP’s and First Article Inspection Reports.• Liaison between customer and supplier quality and the supply chain.• Work with supplier quality on failure analysis, root cause analysis, problem solving, corrective action and the verification of effectiveness of that activity.• Collaborate with supplier quality to direct preventive action and continual improvement within the supply chain.• Review inspection data and develop first article inspection reports.• Filter and organize customer feedback and complaints to clarify and prioritize actions.• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the ISO9001 quality system.• Participate in the contract review process with sales, business manager and engineering to evaluate all requirements, costs, lead times, etc. toward establishing capability of meeting the order. • Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Customer and Niagara Thermal Products (NTP) standards, policies, and procedures.

Hands on Manager Responsible for the SQE and Incoming inspection teams - Scheduling and performance reviews. Developed, implemented, and maintained technical quality assurance systems and activities. Defined and specified the implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, accuracy, and reliability of Incoming materials. Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to contribute quality assurance requirements and considerations. Assists product support areas in gathering and analyzing data. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Supplier Quality function. Responsible for budgeting, planning, organizing, integrating, coordinating, and controlling the activities of, the Supplier Quality Team. Accountable for achieving the annual goals and objectives assigned.monitor and report KPI Metrics - Perform duties of the SR. Supplier Quality Engineer

During a major Downturn in Business Brooks turned qualified team members into a mix of Quality Engineer and commodity Manager - In addition to SQE Duties I was responsible for Working with management in the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the commodity acquisition strategy. Addresses all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Interacted closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Developed negotiation strategies to create a “win-win” relationship between the company and its suppliers. Contributed to purchasing function efforts to identify new, high potential suppliers on a global basis.

Responsible for ensuring Helixes' suppliers are qualified and capable of delivering raw materials, parts, components, and sub-assemblies that consistently meet specifications and requirements. Specific job functions include: Perform supplier quality assessment audits for new and existing suppliers. Evaluate supplier quality management system. Identify gaps in supplier QMS and drive corrective action to eliminate gaps. Manage improvement program for supplier(s). Drive execution of Part Certification process. Develop part qualification plans as parts are sourced to new suppliers; or for new, uncertified parts. Drive continuous quality improvement with suppliers; work directly with suppliers on corrective action plans to improve quality, delivery and SCAR responsiveness; monitor progress using a supplier scorecard method. Drive high priority tactical issues to resolution. Drive improvement actions to improve quality and delivery to meet desired performance targets.As inspection supervisor – Managed incoming and calibration inspection labs – responsible for 5 employees – budget/reviews and timecards

Screw Machine shop - Valves for Military Applications- Automotive ProductsResponsible for Quality Manual, gage calibration,ISO/QS documentation,MIL STNDS, developed process control plans using Auto Cad & Microsoft Word- created 10 station real time SPC system .served as Quality Engineering and Production interface- assist product engineering with new tooling- set-up mechanical inspection- certification of new product –First Article Customer submissions- Corrective Actions- Ppaps – Any other duties requested by management.

Plastic injection/insert molding , Medical Responsible for Quality Manual, gage calibration, ISO documentation , Mil Stds, author of Quality Program including SPC & inspection procedures, set-up clean room & processes for medical device products

Custom Metal Stampings – Automotive and Power Products Responsible for Quality Manual, Gage Calibration,ISO documentation, Mil Stnds, Author of Quality program including SPC,set up & inspection procedures- assist product engineering with new tooling- set up /mechanical inspection-certification of new product- training of machine operators

Precision Metal Stamping- Cold Heading – Automotive, Consumer and Medical products Responsible for outgoing Quality ,keeping inventory of completed product , and all documentation - assist Product engineering with new tooling-set up/ mechanical inspection - Responsible for SPC Program including Training of machine operators