Ken K Email and Phone Number
Accomplished Process Quality control of F35 Air Craft Fuselage Production Line, and CMA (Battery Cell Modulation Line) and Battery Pack assembly line-Daily production process control for the productivity, and process improvement, and the role of Process Control Engineer, Project Engineer, Quality Manager/Engineer (Production Engineering/Quality Engineering Engineer/Manager Role) with a B.S. Mechanical Engineering and many years experiences in Automotive OEM (GM, Nissan) served as various positions at World-wide top ranked Tier One Supplier such as Faurecia, Adient, Schaeffler, MAGNA, Continental. Held the diversified experiences in Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing / Operations Management, including Lean Sigma activities, Purchasing, Materials Management and Supplier Quality as well as EV Technology development (@SwRI). And Expertise in Total Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, TS-16949 implementation and compliance, Customer and Supplier Relations, Program Management, and managed Profit and Loss management quoting to respond to OEM RFQ, and CAPEX management, scrap cost reduction and plant profitability improvement. Held the proactive experiences of APQP new launching process including Gate review meeting along with production readiness check, ISIR submission, Run @ Rate until PPAP approval obtained(Post Production Containment Plan included). Familiar with Manufacturing Process of metal stamping and welding assembly process; tandem press, progressive die, blank die, hot stamp die as well as die tuning. Knowledge of inspection techniques and methods (like DOE, 6 Sigma, CEP, etc.). Practical working experiences in writing PFMEA, Process Flow Chart, Control Plan, Inspection Standard, Inspection Agreement, Working Standard, DFMEA and DFMA (Design for Assembly-ability and Manufacturability) in plastic injection molded manufacturing process, complicated robotic assembly process, metal fabrication stamping/welding process as well as the plastic , rubber extrusion and molding/forming process. Managed the plant construction for plastic injection mold/blow mold production facility (for TI-Walbro Automotive). Experienced IATF/TS/ISO Quality Management System/Assurance Process, and quality control for incoming parts inspection, assembly line efficiency improvements and trouble shooting for the warranty claim using Six Sigma(SPC chart, DFSS, DMAIC, DMADV). Seeking a Senior Level Quality Engineering Engineer/Manager position in the field of Aero space and Automotive.
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Briggs & StrattonLynnwood, Wa, Us
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Senior Quality EngineerLockheed Martin Feb 2023 - PresentBethesda, Md, UsSr. Quality Engineer for F35 JSF (Joint Striker Fighter) Wing-Fuselage System • As a staff at Quality Engineering Group, lead QAR (Quality Assurance Report) triage meeting daily basis/• Held a responsibility for leading and implementing advanced Quality Engineering initiatives within a manufacturing environment for the entire F35 Air craft Operation process• Include analyzing program and or process performance (data analytics/trends) to identify risks and support process improvements.• Participates in various quality engineering reviews to ensure SRR/defects reduction as well as product design improvement. Performs quality analysis and PBS (process audits) to prevent the recurrence.• Provides NFT with the material review data/dispositions decision for non-conformances.• Analyzes non-conformance trends monthly reporting to CAB (Corrective Action board) -
Senior Quality EngineerBriggs & Stratton Mar 2022 - Feb 2023Milwaukee, Wi, UsAdvanced Battery Manufacturing Sr. Quality Engineer / MGR for CMA (Battery Cell Modular Assembly) & PACK Manufacturing• Manage quality Group, develop all QMS related Core module, and implemented QMS systems• Develops effective quality measurements and reports results to leadership team and others across division at multiple locations both domestic and/or international; (21700 Battery Cell Modular Assy Line / PACK Line)• Performs moderately complex quality assurance assignments and projects; participates in new models development process for (21700 Battery Cell) ; performs Quality Management System documentation activities (18650 battery Cells) CMA / PACK Line)
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Manufacturing Quality Engineer For Mercedes Benz Seat Assembly Line (Seat Assembly)Lear Corporation Apr 2021 - Mar 2022Southfield , Michigan, UsLear Corporation (Vance, AL) – Seat Assembly Tier for Mercedes Benz 4/2021 – 3/ 2022 Manufacturing Quality Engineer for Mercedes Benz Seat assembly Line (Seat Assembly) • Confers and corresponds with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications. • Supervise Quality Lab – FARO Arm scanner, cmm, Gage Calibration, Fixtures design and approval, and maintenance, All Gages calibration, and maintenance management, creating lab report• Inspects and verifies a wide variety of equipment, parts, and subassemblies to ensure conformance to the latest revision of the design specifications, drawings and industry quality standards. -
Sqa / Sqe - Quality EngineerFaurecia Nov 2018 - Dec 2020Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr• Seat Assembly Process Quality control, and responsible for all Quality Process activities including daily operation• Implement and Audit corrective actions regarding quality issues, and Ensure that Customer and Supplier quality issues are resolved using problem solving methods • Quality problem troubleshooting with suppliers’ processes and product non-conformities.• Monitoring and improvement of supplier quality systems, including quality standards, test methods, process control techniques, and inspection/testing plans to ensure safety, reliability, and efficacy of new and modified products and processes. Managing Major (15)suppliers-Stamping/welding/automatic assembly/Plastic injection molded/electric parts. -
Quality AssuranceFaurecia Jul 2017 - Nov 2018Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr• Supervise IATF Certification• Manage QA Group in Process Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Management System.• Direct and oversee quality studies to determine cause, effect and the corrective measures required to remedy customer/Toyo quality deviations that may occur.• Maintaining a working relationship with Engineering and manufacturing personnel to resolve problems relative to product designs, specifications, materials, tooling, and production operations that affect quality.• Assure all IATF/TS-16949 and ISO-14001 requirements are followed. Implement new or amend current policies/procedures to comply with all IAFT/TS-16949 and ISO-14001 requirements. Communicate with corporate TS/ISO management representative.
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Quality EngineeringFaurecia Jun 2016 - Jul 2017Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr• Lead all activities of Quality assurance for the quality claims related top Seat assembly and components (Cushion Track, Back Frame, Form, Trim, Head Rest and sub-components)• Lead PPAP and APQP process for suppliers, review and approve PPAP’s on a timely basis, and maintain PPAP submissions records , schedule and conduct supplier visits for initial PPAP’s and ongoing reviews. • Lead and familiar with -Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Product Part Approval Process (PPAP), Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and ISO/TS 16949; problem solving methodologies including Kepner Tregoe, 8D, 5 Why, Shainin, and 5s.
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Senior Quality EngineerSchaeffler Sep 2014 - Jun 2016Herzogenaurach, De• Assists with the design, specification, development, and procurement of inspection, measuring, and testing systems for manufacturing processes• Leads cross-functional teams in the qualification and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and facilitates problem-solving teams• Leads in APQP activities• Conduct and coordinate internal / external audits• Facilitate problem-solving teams including customer issues and customer 8D process• SPC / MSA / MPA – Statics Analysis – Cpk/Cmk/Ppk –Process Capability /Machine Capability Analysis and Gage R& R using MINTAB and qs-STAT Program.• Responsible to ensure that all QE deliverables (e.g.: Quality Objectives, MSA, Control Plans, Part Inspection, Capability Studies, and Customer PPAP) are executed on time and to the appropriate level of detail.• Advanced Quality Planning including Quality Planning and Control Plan standard, FMEA’s, PPAPs, Dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and Performance/Material testing. -
Program Manager (Production Engineering And Quality Engineering)Magna International Nov 2010 - Oct 2012Aurora, Ontario, CaResponsibility for new program launching into mass production. (HMMA UD/KMMG QF/AN/XMA F/L successfully mass production launching completed)• Overseeing all aspects of the new program development, launching and negotiation in terms of technical and commercial sides.• Product design and tooling management, program time line management including quality conformance of product to customer specifications per control plans, utilizing TS16949 & ISO 14001 documented systems with authority to stop non-conforming processes. (Successfully completed to launch Bumper beam assy for KMMG AN/XMA F/L program) • Plan and manage the APQP process, understanding customer requirements, including blue print reading and G.D. & T. Collaborate with vendors, peers, management, customer engineering and purchasing on all aspects of company’s business. -
Tech. Lead Application Engineer/Quality Engineering At Ww Hq Tech Center (Ems Fuel Injection System)Continental Nov 2007 - Oct 2010Hanover, DeTech Lead Application Engineer (Production Engineering Role / Quality Engineering Role)Served as Technical Lead for Japanese and Korean-Asian (Gasoline Direct Injection System/Low Pressure Injection System)• Interfaced with Japanese and Korean (Toyota, Nissan, Daihatsu, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, GM DAT), as a primary contact at Tech Center responding to technical issues and quality issues. • Support manufacturing needs as part of activity to improve the production efficiency and to address the root cause against the field returns. Held the responsibility of product development (design and test) for Fuel Injector.• Lead the existing programs successfully into PPAP and SOP. Present Design Validation and PV Test Report to Clients. Freeze production design and obtain customer approval (PSW). Obtain PPAP customer approval for SOP and launch product into SOP. -
Senior Mechanical System Engineer/Quality Enginering Mgr/Customer Service AssuranceEnvironmental Systems Products Sep 2004 - May 2007Us• Performed BAR 97 Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Test and new emission inspection product development to comply with BAR, EPA and CARB regulation. Involved in development of engineering quality assurance process as a future guide line of product development based upon ISO 9001. • As a team member of CSS (Customer Support Service), performed Engineering investigation of the root cause and possible cause for the machine/system trouble in terms of supplier design failure, system issues combined with software and electrical board/signal failure, as well as, quality problems. • involved in new product development program such as Diesel exhaust Emission measurement system development, PM Measurement system development, DEKATI ELPI, DMM, FPS.
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Ken K works for Briggs & Stratton
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Ken K's current role is Process Quality Control / Production Engineering / Manufacturing Engineer / F35 Aircraft Quality Engineering / Battery EV Technology Quality Control Engineer (Battery cell modulation line/PACK assembly line)).
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Ken K's colleagues are Amy Smith, Kari Gundrum, Jimmy Underwood, Kyle Robertson, Ivan Zhu, Justin Snow, Darnesha Williams.
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