Dan Ingram Email & Phone Number

Davenport, Iowa

Muscatine, Iowa

Quality Engineer for Seating Components

Peoria, Illinois

Normal, Illinois

· Responsible for 14 automotive suppliers with processes including injection molding, blow molding, gas tank manufacturing and assembly, die cutting, extrusion, sequencing and light assembly. · Approved PPAP's for entire interior trim package of 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport as well as subsequent EO changes and/or 4M changes. · Cost savings activity team member directly involved in engaging suppliers to participate in activities.· Provided direction to suppliers in the development of Quality Plans, PPAP approvals, specification testing, in-process controls, sub-supplier controls, and check fixture concepts.· Participated in structure studies with parent company, proposing design modifications to improve quality, cost, and manufacturability.· Established tolerance schemes and inspection agreements with suppliers, parent company, and related departments to ensure overall vehicle build quality.· Provided technical support to ensure supplied parts quality at launch.· Addressed complex and critical supplier parts and performance issues in production as required in support of other departments.· Conducted supplier quality and problem solving audits, production readiness audits, and source audits as part of overall supplier quality management.· Supported MMNA departments in body, trim, and sub-assembly coordination, VRT’s, and resolution of supplier issues related to BSR, wind noise, warranty, and IQS.· Provided technical assistance to other MMNA departments, staff, management, and suppliers.

West Branch, Iowa

•Managed and scheduled 20 machine operators, 6 group leaders, 3 material handlers, 2 mold setters, and 3 process technicians. •Performed data analysis of shift performance and reported daily to management•Worked with Maintenance, Shipping, and Toolmakers to continuously run production on 43 Injection Molding machines. •Worked directly with Project Engineering to sample and create processes for new parts development.•Worked on presses ranging from 239 to 1000 tons•Programmed Systrama, Apex, Yushin and Wittmann Robots•Set-up and adjusted sonic welders, hot stampers and various assembly machines

Milan, Illinois

· Was responsible for 3 shifts of 30 people on 24 machines in a 24/7 environment· Personally oversaw 1st shift production, troubleshooting product issues· Took on role of production manager with the sudden vacancy of the plant manager· Responsible for product changes including start-ups and processing· Trained production personnel on proper procedures for machine operation· Worked closely with Quality and Engineering on new product development· Also functioned as shift supervisor directing support personnel· Assisted process technicians with routine activities· Able to change molds for machines ranging from 50-750 Tons · Assisted in Preventative Maintenance of customer supplied molds