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Wood Dale Illinois

Responsible for the development and implementation of ISO-9001 registration for this value added power engine supplier and distributor. Support engine dress assembly and supplier development, one CMM programmer and gage calibration technician. Managed MRB activities and corrective action system. Responsible for quality assurance and the approval process for new engine design, manufacturing and assembly through print design review, supplier evaluation, supplier PPAP review and approval, control plan development, gage procurement, GR&R, capability studies and PPAP submission to the customer.

Responsible for the over-all plant quality and customer specific compliance to major truck OEMs (ex: Navistar, Freightliner, Volvo & Mack). Managed warranty administration, customer concerns, supplier compliance and development, technical support, advanced quality planning, gage calibration, global 8D problem solving and plant safety.

Responsible for the Quality Assurance Department for this precision military aircraft manufacturer supplying completed helicopter transmissions to Boeing and McDonald Douglas. Managed and planned daily quality activities and work schedules for in-process inspection, final, receiving, assembly, MRB, gage lab, and gear lab. Trained and motivated employees toward continuous improvement. Prepared employee appraisals and organized area of responsibility including the supervision of 22 inspectors.