I lead a team of very bright process improvement consultants and change facilitators. We help manufacturers and other companies who are struggling with recurring quality or delivery problems, or who have enlighten management who want to prevent problems and accelerate continuous improvement. The Luminous Group provides expertise to help Product Design, Product Launch, Operations and Quality Management leaders prevent defects, reduce product variation and decrease avoidable costs of poor quality and inefficient workflow (e.g.: warranty, sorting, scrap, overtime, downtime, energy, labor, etc.).My personal experience is with many manufacturing technologies including: casting, molding, stamping, metal machining, PCB/SMT, electro-mechanical, assembly, and tool building. My work is primarily with manufacturers of Automotive components, such as Powertrain, Fluid Systems, Chassis, Body, Interiors, Exteriors, Exhaust and Electronic Systems. My team members also have extensive experience.I have expertise in coaching leadership, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Process Control Plans, Layered Process Audits (LPA), Root Cause Problem Solving, Error Proofing, Change Management and Project Management. My background is Industrial Engineering (BSIE), Financial Analysis (MSIA/MBA), and Quality Management.While I primarily handle projects with U.S.-based clients, I have had many International engagements in Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Mexico, South Korea and Sweden. The travel is a lot of fun.As a personal passion, I run workshops on Personal Productivity and Wellness. I like to help individuals and leadership teams get more done, everyday, with less stress.Specialties: - Improving productivity and Lean thinking - Automotive Industry methods and tools to improve quality - Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Problems Solving (8D/RCA/CAPA) - Layered Process Verifications/Audits (LPA) - Leadership Coaching and Team Facilitation - Design, Development and Facilitation of training workshops - Developing eLearning - Business Development and Sales - Virtual meetings and training (Teams, Zoom, WebEx, GoToLearn)