Responsible for all aspects of Quality and Reliability in rapidly growing Automotive sector. Leading implementation of APQP process and IATF 16949 certification. Operational Excellence initiative Team Champion for Customer Centricity program.

Responsible for Strategic Project Implementation to enable organization to achieve key quality and reliability goals-Plantwide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) project lead/manager to drive next generation Continuous Improvement using Lean MES methodology using SAP MES-Provides Lean Six Sigma Black, Green and Yellow Belt training in house-Continuous Improvement System Implementation including Internal Yield and Cost of Quality Metrics-Implementation of Scrap Reduction Six Sigma Steering Committee for Project Review and Approval-Implementation of MRB process for review and disposition of nonconforming material and Internal Corrective Action system-Implementation of Warranty Analysis system to validate Reliability Improvements

Responsible for - Customer Quality & Warranty Issue Resolution, OEM and enduser issues- New Product APQP, DFM/DFR Input, - Lean Six Sigma problem solving to support internal cost reduction- Reliability Lab - HALT and Life Testing- Incoming Quality Lab - Precision Metrology and Supplier Development

Recruited to assist company with transition to new ownership after acquisition by Venture Capital Group. Developed Strategic Quality Vision for corporation including QA re-organization, transition to operator based inspection and accountability, one-piece flow cells, 5S and Six Sigma Tools. Ultimately organization was unable to deal with significant debt and forced into bankruptcy.

Brought in to assume Master Black Belt role in this key technical position. 8 Quality Engineers reporting to this position. Working directly with key customer Engineering personnel, resolved chronic assembly plant and field failures on two key products. Mentored all QEs in department to Black Belt certification. Took on role as Manufacturing Group Master Black Belt Consultant to Divisions in England and Mexico. Reduced Division PPM by 80% to Primary Customer (Ford Motor Co.) – Customer Evidence available for review!

Upgraded QE performance in dimensional lab by implementing state of the art CMM/vision inspection system technology linked to real time statistical database. Primary liason with Key customer’s design engineering functions for resolution of new program launch issues and customer concerns. Designated to lead organization in Six Sigma initiative as Master Black Belt. Implemented ISO 13485 & TS-16949 QMS upgrades. Received unsolicited 10% raise after 60 days with confirmation by Key customers of outstanding performance.

Have performed wide range of management consulting assignments including Statistically Designed Experiments, Statistical Process Control implementation, ISO/QS 9000 & 14001 system implementation, Demand Flow Manufacturing, Training and Facilitating Problem Solving Teams, Implementation of Visual Controls and other Lean manufacturing techniques. Projects included:• Implementing paperless, web based ISO-14001 Environmental Management System for Automotive Industry Sinter Metals manufacturer. Client recommended for certification.• Implementing ISO 9000 / CGMP compliant Quality Management System for Baril Die Co., a medical products manufacturer. Client certified.• Provided statistical support on Six Sigma project to determine source of variation in complex transmission component for Sinter Metals manufacturer. Source of variation identified and eliminated• Provided consulting support for Rapid New Product Implementation using DFSS, QFD and DFM with multiple clients