AIAG-IATF 16949 aluminum die cast and precision machining facility.

SQE and QE responsible preparing tool buy offs, Gage buy offs and PPAP of assigned programs. Travel to customers & vendors, across the U.S. & Asia. Frequented tooling shops to ensure performance of new stamping tools and gauges.

Led multiple teams of technicians on various projects including: Warehousing and sequencing projects, logistical support for MBUSA Tier-1 suppliers, VW Tier-1 suppliers and various light assembly and inspection projects requiring 10 to 50 associates. Oversaw ISO 9001-2008 audits for locations in TN, KY, AL, and GA. Oversaw development of work instructions, floor layout, and work routines. Supported, trained, and coached supervisory staff.

Primary Engineer for Nissan and GM product lines. Interacted with Japanese staff & customers. Led APQP activity, traveled to customer locations to firm up engineering and production details. Project Quotes. Mechanical testing. Oversaw five QA techs and completed implementation of new inventory database software. MFG/Pro trainer and architect for KAAP's production manufacturing system. Collaborated on design projects that led to numerous opportunities to participate in related project launches, Led corrective action meetings, PPAPs, ANPQP, FMEA, as well as capitol projects. Frequent traveler domestic and abroad as required. Failure analysis reporting and KAIZEN activity. In 2009 I was given the additional role of Training Coordinator because of my work with local Chamber of Commerce and University training Programs.

Responsible for quality disposition of rolled aluminum sheet in the world’s most productive aluminum rolling mill facility. Frequent travel to customer locations across the U.S. and Mexico to provide support and resolution to manufacturing issues related to metal forming and runability of end product. Supported continuous improvement processes and lean manufacturing by gathering and plotting information in various software and mainframe driven utilities. Coordinated failure analysis of samples sent in or gathered in field with the various internal and external labs as required.

Primary engineer responsible for interdisciplinary problem solving and corrective action. Responsible for observing, analyzing and correcting problems with thermoplastic injection moldings, metal forming and stamping operations for automotive electrical centers and systems. Company's products are wiring harnesses, bussed electrical centers and connector systems for automotive applications. I facilitated problem analysis in cooperation with assembly associates and group leaders. Performed stamping die trials and mold evaluations. Prepared and submitted APQP, PPAP, and QS9000 documentation. Primary Contact for customers in all aspects of Customer Service and quality issues at the component level. Frequent travel to customer locations in U.S. and Mexico.

Engineer responsible for quality issues in an ISO-9000 / QS-9000 certified manufacturing facility for automotive relays. I conducted daily problem solving on the production line with manufacturing engineers and production associates. Technical operations that I worked with includes, optical switches, electro pneumatic actuators, DC load and test equipment, magnetic coils and magnetic coersivity measurement, plasma welders, resistance welders, X-Ray fluorescence thickness equipment, hi-pot testers, optical and video microscopes, precision measurement equipment, metal forming, staking, swaging and riveting, precision adhesive application equipment, and leak testing. Daily experience with corrective actions such as 8D and 5-Why analysis; internal process audits, APQP, PPAP submissions and FMEAs. Daily experience in customer support, including responding to Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, and Delphi on-line corrective action reporting systems. As a Core Quality Engineer, much of my time was spent supporting various operating departments in both the U.S. and Mexico. Such as, thermoplastic injection molding, metal stamping and electroplating. I have worked with other quality engineers developing processes and work instructions for the production lines. I was also responsible for working with suppliers to resolve their quality problems. This plant is scheduled to close in late 2005 as all production moves to Tyco's Mexico facility. My former position no longer exists at Tyco.

Identified and executed in store opportunities, support proposals with trade math; ensure distribution, shelving, merchandising and pricing for South-Central Kentucky, Northern Tennessee and Southern Illinois markets. Saved the company thousands of dollars by implementing waste reduction program. Used market data to impact and protect product visibility and guarantee product presence on the floor. I further developed strong sales and human relation skills. Pillsbury was taken over by General Mills and subsequently released the sales force

Maintained automated assembly line for ISO-9000 certified electromechanical relay production. Received company awards for suggestion and implementation of line improvements. Received company-sponsored internal training on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical systems, basic electrical circuitry and systems, automated equipment repair and maintenance principles. Daily activities included troubleshooting of automated assembly equipment to the component level. Left for salary position with advancement potential and a desire to develop my business skills.