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Michigan, United States

• Review process and procedures to determine extent of improvement.• Use the KATA principles in developing a culture of continuous improvement.• A3s, to provide vision and structure to big-picture improvements.• Implement the PCDA Cycle, to systematically test hypotheses.• Gemba walks, to keep leaders and front-line workers on the same page.• Use 5 Whys, to encourage inquisitive thinking and effective problem-solving.• Value Stream Mapping, to help organizations focus on structuring processes around customerneeds.• Lead and direct Kaizen activities to improve quality and productivity.• Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis onoverall process and quality improvement.• Assist the Continuous Improvement Team Leader in establishing annual objectives and personal development plans.• Provide input into long-term and short-term improvement strategies and develop and track metrics related to improvement activities.• Work closely with Operations Management, Plant Manager, and Human Resources to establish a team culture within the orginization.• Work with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment throughcontinuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.• Identifying weaknesses, capabilities, axis of improvements and development in order to improvethe maturity and robustness of processes and procedures.• Ensures existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing andrefining those processes to make additional improvements.

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Review process and procedures to determine extent of improvement.• Use the KATA principles in developing a culture of continuous improvement.• A3s, to provide vision and structure to big-picture improvements.• The PCDA Cycle, to systematically test hypotheses.• Gemba walks, to keep leaders and front-line workers on the same page.• The 5 Whys, to encourage inquisitive thinking and effective problem-solving.• Value Stream Mapping, to help organizations focus on structuring processes around customer needs.• Lead and direct Kaizen activities to improve quality and productivity.• Works with management to identify and establish project selection criteria with an emphasis on overall process and quality improvement• Assist the Continuous Improvement Team Leader in establishing annual objectives and personal development plans• Provide input into long-term and short-term improvement strategies and develop and track metrics related to improvement activities• Work closely with Operations Management, Plant Manager, and Human Resources to establish a team culture at the lines.• Work with all shifts in design and development of improving methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.• Identifying weaknesses, capabilities, axis of improvements and development in order to improve the maturity and robustness of• Ensures existing processes maintain a high level of performance while continuously reviewing and refining those processes to make additional improvements

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.• Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Detroit, Mi, Us

• Metallic, injected molded plastic, rubber, fasteners, latch mechanisms, glove box dampers andwiring harnesses for Instrument panels.• Input, update and review nonconforming tracking and corrective action data base.• Manage and coordinate with supplier’s quality problems and containment activities on non- conforming material.• Perform onsite supplier audits to ensure process and procedures are in place and followed.• Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent Irreversible corrective actions are in place.• Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.• Work with 10 ten non performing to reduce incoming and customer elated quality and deliveryissues.

• Provide onsite support to meet client goals.• Audit and assess gaps in process's and procedures.• Develop process flows to reduce bottle necks and constraints.• Develop and implement work instructions to optimize work flows.• Perform constraint analysis and provide implementable solutions.• Use statistical methods to reduce variability and bring processes into control.• Implement Is, Is Not, BOB and WOW, DOE, problem solving techniques to address problem.• Work with troubled suppliers to define deficiencies, implement containment and implement corrective actions.

Stockdorf, Bayern, De

• Metallic, plastic, rubber, fasteners, DC motors, controllers, Glass components for Sunroofs. • Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing.• PPAP for new production parts and changes that occur through engineering changes, process improvements. • Developed, Implemented and managed Nonconforming tracking and corrective action data base. • Manage and coordinate with supplier’s quality problems and containment activities on nonconforming material. • Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent Irreversible corrective actions are in place. • Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

Cork, Ireland, Ie

• Metallic components for automotive seating structures. • Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing. • PPAP for new production parts and changes that occur through engineering changes and pro-cess improvements. • Manage and coordinate with suppliers’ quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material. • Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irre-versible corrective actions are in place. • Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

Lippstadt, De

• Electronic accelerator pedals, vacuum pumps, electronic throttle body controls. • Coordinate and conduct timing milestone meetings to track program status. • Perform launch supplier readiness assessments and drive the required action plans through the APQP template. • Report and escalate milestones that are behind schedule or late. • Audit documentation and procedures to ensure it is correct and complete. • Drive supplier compliance to all TS 16949 requirements. • Initiate and lead corrective action reports on failures in product development tests

London, England, Gb

• 14 suppliers and over 600 parts for chassis components, vehicle thermal controls and modular chassis build suppliers for the Minivan, Journey Sebring and Patriot platforms. • Led, coordinated, managed and participated in APQP activities, engineering reviews, supplier selection and de-sourcing.• PSO’s and PPAP on new parts and production lines and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements. Ensure that program timing mile stones are met. • Manage and coordinate with suppliers’ quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material. • Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irreversible corrective actions are in place. • Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures

Friedrichshafen, Germany, De

• 70 suppliers for 500 to 3,500 HP diesel engines. • Coordinate and participate in APQP activities, supplier selection and de-sourcing. • PSO’s on new production lines and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements. • Manage and coordinate with suppliers’ quality problems and containment activities on non conforming material. • Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irreversible corrective actions are in place. • Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing and supplier process and part designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

• Lead and facilitate the reduction of $18M to a target of $9M in annualized scrap. • Develop and lead plant teams in problem identification and problem resolution. • Facilitate read across and best practices throughout the world wide organization. • Identify and implement new concepts and ideas which reduce scrap, eliminate headcount, and improve operational efficiency. • Establish common reporting formats worldwide, for operational reviews. • Review and audit all manufacturing facilities for accurate tracking and reporting of scrap and customer related issues. • Liaison with European and Asian counterparts.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

• Meriden, CT fuel pumps module and plastic injection molding facility.• Provide management support and leadership direction for a total staff of 24 comprising, of quality engineers, one hourly supervisor and hourly represented auditors and inspectors. • Developed and lead initiatives that reduced customer issues to 25PPM. Instituted rework and salvage operations that reduced scarp costs by 27%. • Developed and organized layered process audits, to monitor and measure procedural discipline within the manufacturing organization. • Successfully achieved customer signoff and volume requirements on 3 fuel pump module lines. • Provided support to sister plants in achieving customer signoff and volume requirements in the USA and overseas operations. • Provided technical guidance and support for module line transfers to the Greeneville, TN facili-ty, and fuel pumps and modules from the Caro, MI facilities.

• Responsible for all car and truck platforms. • Coordinated and participated in APQP activities, PSO’s on new production lines and changes that occur through engineering changes and process improvements. • Interact with assembly plants and the suppliers on issues dealing with fuel pump modules. • Review supplier corrective actions, following up with onsite audits to confirm permanent irre-versible corrective actions are in place. • Ensure and verify that process vs procedures are well defined understood and documented. • Review of warranty parts and claims and correlate back to manufacturing process and part de-signs to reduce and eliminate failures.

• Coordinated all supplier issues and concerns for incoming material and MRB responsibilities.• Supervisor for 5 union hourly quality inspectors / auditors for 3 production shifts. • Established incoming parts sampling plans and audit frequencies, for incoming material. • Developed PFMEA’s, Control Plans along with leading and facilitating all customers concerns and corrective action and process improvements. • Review field warranty and correlate back to manufacturing and designs to reduce and eliminate failures.

• Contracted to work with suppliers to complete and close out open issues with documented proof. • Obtain complete PPAP closure and signoff by GM SQE’s for payment.

Canton, Michigan, Us

On site resident engineer at GM Lansing Grand River, MI.• Provide quality and engineering technical support on all matters dealing with wiring harnesses and electric distribution systems. • Liaison for any issues dealing with quality, reworks, engineering changes, production trial runs, logistics, part sequencing, parts packaging and customer satisfaction. • Provide technical support for new car introductions, launch coordination and support.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Advanced Supplier Quality Engineeer for stamped metal, fabrications, weldments.• Responsible for all BIW for the Saturn LS/LW and BIW for underbody of GM high performance car line programs. • Key stakeholder in technical reviews, Product Development Team and supplier selection/de-selection, assembly plant liaison and supplier program management, launch coordination and support.

• Key stakeholder in technical reviews, supplier selection/de-selection, and assembly plant liaison and supplier program management. • Perform audits and recommendations of tool and fabrication equipment suppliers. • Member of internal audit team for QS 9000 activities, launch coordination and support.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

• 32 suppliers of 258 electronic & mechanical components for the assembly of L10/M11 diesel engines. • Review and approve PPAP submissions, Run @ Rates, perform supplier onsite audits. • Member of internal audit team for QS 9000 activities.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

• Divisional lead Quality Engineer for large-scale computer manufacturing, systems test and installation. • Assured quality levels were met. • Presented recommendations and status to executive management, provide launch coordination and support.• Developed and implemented tooling processes that increased assembly productivity 40%. Re-duced scrap costby$1.4million with improved quality. Received IBM DIVISION award.• Conceived and implemented the Single Build strategy to maximize efficiency and manufacturing effectiveness by 28%.• Streamlined and simplified system installations by 25% with Install Manual improvements and concurrent testing.• Created and implemented process audits, reducing the number of Quality Inspectors from 85 to tor 16 process Quality Auditors, while improving quality.• Developed and managed the data system for field reported hardware incidents and defect analysis results. • Presented information and recommendations to executive management.• Established a field incident review team that analyzed field reported data, improving accuracy from 65% to 98%.• Eliminated parts removals by 32% reduced customer down time, by uncovering system design and diagnostic problems.• Organized all field returned parts into a common database, resulting in a 65% reduction of fail-ure analysis resources.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

• Accountable for customer satisfaction, inventory control and territory management in metro-politan and remote locations for the repair of computer related hardware and software prod-ucts.• Expert knowledge in troubleshooting telecommunications, SNA, CRT's, digital/sensor-based processors, bio-medical, tape and disk drives, printers, card readers, punches and I/O typewriters, and mainframe computer systems.

Marketing and Sales of dictation systems and equipment.• Sales, Implementation and coordinate installation of dictation and word processing sys-tems/equipment along with customer education.

Washington, Dc, Us

Infantry Platoon Commander, 106MM Recoiless Rifle Platoon Commander, Battalion Ordnance Officer, Battalion Embarkation Office, Battalion Motor Transport Officer, Regimental Motor Transport Officer.

Certificate, Computer Hardware Engineering

Bsie, Trade And Industrial Teacher Education

Associates, Machine Tool Technology