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Ballwin, Mo, Us

Managed ISO9001 Quality System in $25MM manufacturing facility with metal stamping/forming, plating, heat-treat and component assembly operations. Performed quality engineering function, supervised 2-4 inspectors and directed peers in support of quality initiatives. Also served as product engineer responsible for product design control, UL regulatory compliance, customer/supplier technical support, product introduction, and process qualification.- Reduced quality complaints 25% annually… Show more Managed ISO9001 Quality System in $25MM manufacturing facility with metal stamping/forming, plating, heat-treat and component assembly operations. Performed quality engineering function, supervised 2-4 inspectors and directed peers in support of quality initiatives. Also served as product engineer responsible for product design control, UL regulatory compliance, customer/supplier technical support, product introduction, and process qualification.- Reduced quality complaints 25% annually by engaging staff and production team members in metric awareness, improving production and inspection methods, and implementing specific process, equipment & tooling improvements. Team efforts earned 2009 Cooper Quality Award runner-up in Employee Involvement category.- Directed purchased part insourcing projects that required tooling re-qualification, part re-specification, control plan development, which resulted in $200K savings- Coordinated manufacturing cost reduction program that consistently achieved $500K+ annual savings by using team approach on product redesigns, insourcing of purchased components, offal/scrap reductions, improved mfg. efficiency, reduced utility costs, etc.- Mentored new, revolving members of plant management team. Recognized as product and process expert, interplant resource providing technical continuity over many years. Show less

Managed and supported product development projects, process qualifications, process improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Investigated and helped to resolve manufacturing issues, applying root cause and failure analysis. Coordinated engineering change process and product testing program. Supported Restrictions on Hazard Substances (RoHS) product testing and reporting.- Redesigned and re-qualified electronic chipfuse products, providing $500K in annual savings and resolving several… Show more Managed and supported product development projects, process qualifications, process improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Investigated and helped to resolve manufacturing issues, applying root cause and failure analysis. Coordinated engineering change process and product testing program. Supported Restrictions on Hazard Substances (RoHS) product testing and reporting.- Redesigned and re-qualified electronic chipfuse products, providing $500K in annual savings and resolving several product performance issues. Achieved compliance with RoHS lead/cadmium-free requirements, which retained $13MM in sales. Prepared qualification reports for customers.- Developed comprehensive handbook on critical plating process for surface-mount fuse products, significantly reducing customer complaints and internal scrap related to plating issues. Also qualified new plating technology prior to implementation in China operations.- Supported technology transfer for electronics products relocated to China, resulting in successful startup and reduced product costs. Participated as quality/production expert in due diligence process for acquisition of Korean fuse company. Show less

Managed the quality systems and continuous improvement program for expanded circuit board fuse products dept. Provided QE and process support for electronic, automotive and industrial fuse assembly operations, NC machining, electrical testing, and calibration program. Resolved issues directly with global customers. Supervised 4 inspectors and facilitated mfg. improvement teams. Supported new product introduction activities, such as design review, FMEA, pilot runs, etc.- Directed the… Show more Managed the quality systems and continuous improvement program for expanded circuit board fuse products dept. Provided QE and process support for electronic, automotive and industrial fuse assembly operations, NC machining, electrical testing, and calibration program. Resolved issues directly with global customers. Supervised 4 inspectors and facilitated mfg. improvement teams. Supported new product introduction activities, such as design review, FMEA, pilot runs, etc.- Directed the initial ISO9000 quality system implementation in Bussmann Ellisville mfg. plant. Developed over 100 functional procedures and work instructions which provided new standard practices and process controls leading to improved plant performance.- Co-developed a new Quality database in MS Access for auditing, product nonconformance records and corrective action.- Served as Process engineer for metallic film metallization processes, and led improvements in production methods, process documentation and controls that reduced scrap by 10%. Show less

Implemented quality assurance system for developmental missile program. Traveled to key suppliers to perform final product inspections and resolve technical issues. Supervised 4 quality engineers, supporting missile production, electrical assembly & test operations.