Lead quality management team within the organization and Interface with customers and represent company as Quality champion. Develop, implement, and coordinate product assurance program to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products. Analyze, evaluate, and present information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, economic trends, and design and development of new products for consideration by other members of management team.

Project managed multi-site cross-functional team that transitioned to an updated Aerospace Quality Standard (AS9100 Rev B to AS9100 Rev C) with 100% success rate and lowest number of findings across enterprise.Developed, Implemented and Project Managed a multi-site cross-functional project to transition from compliance based internal audit methodology to a process based approach (success of this directly led to the success in transition from AS9100 Rev B to Rev C above).Company designated Divisional Lead Quality Systems Auditor – Aerospace trained auditor AATTFacilitate and manage QMS Health Assessments across multi-site operationDevelop and implement Quality improvement programs/events to align with and achieve Business goals and objectives and customer ratings improvementsDevelop, maintain and provide quality metrics as required as a means to facilitate positive proactive changeFacilitate Corrective Action Board at divisional level with Senior Leadership participation

* Managed all aspects of Development Engineering Laboratory * 25 direct reports - responsible for career development, performance appraisals and project management activities* Responsible for complete product validation testing of prototype, alpha and beta machine systems for all product lines designed globally* Typical validation items include but not limited to: performance, throughput, repeatability, stress/strain, energy/power consumption, and process capability * Developed and Implemented calibration system for laboratory instrumentation

Responsible for production feasibility/readiness of new product launches. Utilized application of quality science and statistical concepts in maintenance of an effective process control system for the manufacture of power train components.Applied thorough understanding of mechanical concepts including GD&T, in order to effectively interact with design and manufacturing engineers and customers both internal and externalResponsible for coordinated new product launch activities in manufacturing via APQP and PPAP processes. Monitored, measured and improved the effectiveness of manufacturing and quality systemsUtilized a thorough knowledge of QS-9000 quality standard and the company’s quality policy and procedures to the achievement of the quality objectives Participated in a Lean/Kaizen project in production where we implemented a one-piece pull system and improved work cell efficiency by more than 30% and reduced total cost to produce part by 41%

Held many positions* Team Leader of QA Technicians (performance appraisal, career development, project assignment and management)* Participated in cross-functional QS 9000-TE implementation team that was integral to the facility successfully achieving Certification on the first attempt* Designed and constructed automated test equipment, included project management, cost and time estimation, electrical and hydraulic circuit design and programming of controls (PLC)* Developed and conducted performance benchmark testing (ALPHA testing) of complex injection molding machinery in accordance with industry and company standards. Documented and communicated test results with design review team and upper management* Developed test methods, work instructions, and standard operating procedures in accordance with ISO9001 and QS9000 guidelines* Participated in mistake proofing for new product designs