Ken Merkl

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Quality Specialist @ IBC Technologies Inc.
Burnaby, BC, CA
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Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Canada
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About Ken Merkl

A highly organized Senior Quality Engineering Technologist with over 20 years' experience within Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Operations, and Total Quality Management systems. My collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Inventory Management gives me the ability to focus on customer service excellence. These strategic partnerships enable me to work within the organization to implement change and engage teams in achieving objectives.Strengths:- An advocate for organizational excellence, change agent through effective communication, team building, internal auditing and continuous improvement- Authentic leadership with unquestioned integrity and focus on quality results- Supplier Quality customer service excellence- Analyze non-conforming parts for process errors during manufacturing, conduct root cause analysis and suggest possible corrective actions to suppliers- Mechanical Inspection/Testing/Assembly expertise within Prototype Manufacturing and Production- ISO 9001 Certified Auditor with multiple examples of implementing Lean methodologies- Six Sigma Green Belt

Ken Merkl's Current Company Details
IBC Technologies Inc.

Ibc Technologies Inc.

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Quality Specialist
Burnaby, BC, CA
Website:
ibcboiler.com
Employees:
7
Ken Merkl Work Experience Details
  • Ibc Technologies Inc.
    Quality Specialist
    Ibc Technologies Inc.
    Burnaby, Bc, Ca
  • Ibc Technologies Inc.
    Quality Specialist
    Ibc Technologies Inc. Apr 2022 - Present
    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
    We are a leading manufacturer of hydronic heating solutions in North America with a history of over 25 years. IBC was established in Vancouver, BC with the express purpose of improving the world of hydronic heating. We recognized that innovations in combustion control technology, combined with appropriate design-embedded controls, are fundamental foundations for the optimization of our new, reliable heating equipment both for residential and commercial use.
  • Cellcentric Gmbh & Co. Kg
    Quality Engineering Technologist
    Cellcentric Gmbh & Co. Kg Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
    Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • Daimler Truck Ag
    Dtfc Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Canada
    Daimler Truck Ag Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
    Burnaby, Bc
    Production & Quality Engineering TechnologistAt our facility in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, the heart of the fuel cell system, the fuel cell stack, is manufactured in a state-of-the-art production plant. At the German locations in Nabern and Untertürkheim, the entire development of fuel cell systems and their final production, including testing, takes place before the systems are handed over to the customers. Alongside stacks, the core components of the technology, additional subsystems have been developed for the purposes of energy conversion. In 2005, the company's systems business was the subject of a takeover by DaimlerChrysler and Ford as part of a joint venture. The predecessor of the Daimler Truck Fuel Cell, the Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell in Nabern (formerly Ballard Power Systems AG) was assigned the task of developing series-ready fuel cell drive systems. In 2009, Daimler AG acquired Ford Motor Company's 50% share in Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell. The Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell was a 100 % subsidiary of Daimler AG and a global leader in the development of fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems for vehicle applications. Because of Daimler Truck AG's strong commitment to fuel cell technology, it was decided in 2020 to combine all group-wide fuel cell activities in one organizational unit in order to lead hydrogen-based technology more focused and efficient to success. For this reason, since August 1, 2020 all fuel cell-related activities have been bundled in the Daimler Truck Fuel Cell, which in turn is a 100% subsidiary of the Daimler Truck AG.
  • Mercedes-Benz Canada
    Mbfc Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell
    Mercedes-Benz Canada Dec 2018 - Aug 2020
    Burnaby, Bc
    Production & Quality Engineering TechnologistLocated in Burnaby, British Columbia, the Mercedes-Benz Canada Fuel Cell Division (MBFC) opened in 2012 and has subsequently played an instrumental role in the global commercialization of fuel cell technology. Since its inception, MBFC has been manufacturing Fuel Cell Stacks samples (prototypes) and was the first automated automotive facility dedicated to the production of fuel stacks and sub-assemblies, as well as to the advancement of fuel stack production technology. Within MBFC, the Common Fuel Cell Program (CFCP) is focussed on further refining its manufacturing processes with the goal of reducing production costs. It is also playing a key role in the implementation of the next Fuel Cell Car Series by Daimler.
  • Afcc Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (Afcc)
    Senior Quality Engineering Technologist - Supplier Quality
    Afcc Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (Afcc) Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
    Burnaby, Bc
    Established in 2008, AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation is a Burnaby, B.C. based joint venture of Daimler AG and Ford Motor Company developing fuel cell modules for automotive applications.- Maintain and support the Quality Systems within the Metrology Lab and Rapid Prototype Facility- Identifying and describing non-conformances for Supplier Quality- Liaise with Supplier Quality Engineers on supplier visits regarding non-conformances to discuss immediate corrective actions and long term preventive measures- Sub-assembly processing and stack assembly, leak testing components and completed stacks- Testing of CCM and GDL materials- Evaluate and perform monthly EHS audits for the Quality Lab and the Rapid Prototype Facility- Manage and perform all inspections for Engineering prototype investigations and verification projects- Successful implementation of ISO 9001:2015 certification- Familiar with Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) traditional five core tools , Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Afcc Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (Afcc)
    Quality Technologist - Quality Department
    Afcc Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (Afcc) May 2010 - Oct 2013
    The Quality Lab was established in late 2009. Co-created the Quality System within the Metrology Lab with a small but effective team of Quality Technologists and Quality Engineer. - Our goal was clear, create and develop a world class Quality Department to Daimler's standards- Purchased all new equipment and tools, implemented 5S as layout was configured, and created a LEAN Quality environment for IQC (Incoming Quality Control) for production parts- All processes were mapped, SOP's created, SIPOC's documented and implemented which created an opportunity to be creative, while supporting continuous improvement activities- Training of Engineering Co-Op students which included monitoring and reviewing their projects and activities- Inspected all incoming prototype parts to drawing requirements- Coordinated yearly calibration of all tools within the Quality Lab and the Rapid Prototype Facility
  • Xebec Formerly Questair Technologies
    Operations And Quality Management/Cmm Specialist
    Xebec Formerly Questair Technologies Jul 2007 - May 2009
    Burnaby, Bc Canada
    QuestAir was a developer and supplier of proprietary gas purification systems for the biogas and industrial hydrogen sectors. A merger between QuestAir Technologies and Xebec Adsorption was completed in June 2009.Lead the Quality Lab and engaged in ISO 9001:2008 internal audits and calibration of all inspection and manufacturing tools and gages.
  • Océ - A Canon Company
    Quality Control Specialist
    Océ - A Canon Company 1999 - 2007
    Richmond, Bc Canada
    Océ Display Graphics Systems (ODGS), a Canon Group Company, develops and manufactures cutting-edge digital printing solutions for the fast growing wide format visual communications market.As the sole Quality entity within the company I was tasked with running the Quality Lab, investigated non-conformances with suppliers, and guided the Material Review Board.
  • Océ - A Canon Company
    Logistics Manager
    Océ - A Canon Company 2003 - 2005
    While my lead role was within Quality, I was asked to direct Logistics tasks during a time of corporate uncertainty.
  • Océ - A Canon Company
    Logistics Coordinator
    Océ - A Canon Company Oct 1994 - Apr 1999
    All duties required with Shipping and Receiving nationally and internationally.

Ken Merkl Skills

Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing Gd&t Quality System Root Cause Analysis 5s Quality Assurance Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing Spc Testing Dimensional Metrology Product Development Inventory Management Measurements Quality Management Process Engineering Process Improvement Cmm Coordinate Measuring Machine Ppap 8d Problem Solving Design Of Experiments Automotive Supplier Quality R&d Iso 9000 Kaizen Logistics Management Material Review Board Supply Chain Management Dfmea Performance Metrics Apqp Manufacturing Engineering Standardization Statistical Process Control Engineering Problem Solving Quality Control Iso Standards Cross Functional Team Leadership

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Ken Merkl attended British Columbia Institute Of Technology, British Columbia Institute Of Technology, British Columbia Institute Of Technology.

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