Derek Jaromin Email & Phone Number

Holland, Mi, Us

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

• Develop and execute early proof-of-concepts to system-level prototypes

Zeeland, Mi

• Responsible for managing product quality and the needs of various global customers• Conduct both customer and Governmental audits (CCC)• Communicate customer expectations and requirements to appropriate internal Gentex teams• Provide the organization with feedback regarding customer performance metrics• Concurrently managed quality product launches for several customers with varying workflow processes and deadlines• Lead cross-functional teams throughout Gentex and it’s supply base to work on both customer launches and quality concerns• Assemble and submit all required quality documentation to the customer for new product launches and process changes• Provide support with new product development by utilizing the Gentex Milestone process• Assist in developing control documentation to effectively manage risk while meeting the customer specifications and expectations• Manage customer communication that result from customer non-conformances• Apply appropriate quality tools to analyze, root cause and resolve issues• Seek root cause of both production and customer quality problems• Pursue implementation of corrective actions, which includes a thorough peripheral view of product and process improvements• Attend preproduction engineering builds to highlight and resolve any quality concerns• Network with surrounding departments/subject matter experts to gain an understanding of each of their specialties and build working relationships• Maintain a high level of awareness and knowledge of Gentex technologies which includes product standards, specifications, and operational technologies/capabilities

• Led and managed dynamic and cross-functional teams• Worked with TSSC (Toyota Production System Support Center) to improve line standardization and efficiency • Held Continuous Improvement meetings to review internal and external quality concerns as well as performance metrics• Fostered a continuous improvement environment that focused on quality, efficiency and reduction in scrap• Maintained and promoted focus on building quality into products • Managed conflict resolution among employees • Verified proper implementation and effectiveness of online poka-yokes• Developed relationships with internal sub-suppliers to create open communication and rapid issue resolution• Worked closely with manufacturing teams to build trust and strengthen relationships • Collaborated with various departments to root cause customer and internal concerns• Assisted Quality Engineers by conducting research and trials on products/processes• Maintained and promoted an organized, clean and safe work environment • Supported customer launches and line tours• Reinforced customer expectations

Zeeland, Mi

• Began familiarizing myself with Gentex culture, and became knowledgeable in the expectations and demands of the customers• Gained an understanding of the dynamics of the production lines • Job shadowed current 109/110FA Group Leader to gain an understanding of the role’s demands

Master Of Science (M.S.), Engineering Management, 3.80

Activities and Societies: Epsilon Mu Eta (American Society for Engineering Management)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Engineering Management Technology

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of the American Society of Engineering Managers (ASEM) Epsilon Mu Eta Engineering Management Honor.

Minor, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management