Michael Lucas Email & Phone Number

Smyrna

Manchester, Tennessee

Spring Hill, Tennessee

-Perform supplier Built In Quality (BIQS) Quality System audits.-Facilitate supplier development workshops for PFMEA development and Problem Solving-Support GM Launch Team through MQRR process for new suppliers.-Worked in Key Focus group to improve quality performance of suppliers to Spring Hill Assembly

Lewisburg, Tn

PRODUCTION ENGINEER-Increased subassembly average JPH 44% from 45 to 80 through rebalance and downtime reduction-Developed and launched Nissan Rogue HVAC assembly on time-Achieved zero defects sent to the customer throughout launch phase of Nissan Rogue HVAC-Achieved zero lost work days due to injury throughout launch phase of Nissan Rogue HVAC-Mentor and develop all shifts in using new equipment-Mentor and train newly hired production engineer and quality engineers-Modify assembly fixtures to accommodate design changes throughout launch process-Perform line trials to evaluate design changes-Create Engineering Technical Sheets and equipment instructions for new equipment-Work with maintenance department in troubleshooting and correcting equipment issues-Lead team to develop DFMEA and Key Feature Diagrams for new models-Develop PFMEA and control plans for new models-Work with supplier quality to evaluate component process capability-Facilitate cross functional team in reporting project status to management executivesQUALITY ENGINEER-Manage new product launches through Advanced Product Quality Planning activity-Communicate current model year changes both internally and to the customer-Monitor product quality throughout the APQP process-Communicate Production Part Approval Process expectations to the supplier organizations-Audit assembly documentation to ensure they are consistent to the process-Initiate and monitor part trials for component changes and product launches

-Monitor customer websites for quality issues-Initiate and maintain continuous communication with customer facilities-Investigate and drive corrective actions to quality gaps-Perform process audits to improve and maintain quality levels

-Implement, maintain, and audit the TS16949 quality system-PPAP design, process, and supply changes to the customer-Manage supplier changes and corrective actions-Update and validate PFMEAs and Control Plans

Quality Engineer (2002-2005)-Facilitate Quality Improvement and Problem Solving workshops-Lead team to improve responsiveness to customer issues-Maintain 8-D database and ensure issues are responded to on timeAssembly Supervisor (2000-2002)-Manage third shift activities in the assembly area-Improve productivity of associates and equipment-Lead safety team to identify potential safety issues throughout the facility-Communicate with other shifts and departments to optimize productivity

-Supervise numerical controlled automatic riveting machines-Supervise activities in the production of Gulfstream IV and BAe Airbus wing assemblies-Manage area costs and budget performance-Manage schedule requirements