- Implemented First Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection quality checklist to reduce internal defects from 90,000 ppm Q1’06 to 200 ppm Q2’08.- Updated Quality Management System to obtain ISO 9001:2000 re-certification.- Implemented Supplier Qualification/Certification Process and AVL. - Worked with Purchasing in outsourcing electrical components and corrugated material. Over $1 million dollars in material savings has been achieved (Jan’07 – Sept’08).- Implemented out-of-box… Show more - Implemented First Piece, In-Process and Final Inspection quality checklist to reduce internal defects from 90,000 ppm Q1’06 to 200 ppm Q2’08.- Updated Quality Management System to obtain ISO 9001:2000 re-certification.- Implemented Supplier Qualification/Certification Process and AVL. - Worked with Purchasing in outsourcing electrical components and corrugated material. Over $1 million dollars in material savings has been achieved (Jan’07 – Sept’08).- Implemented out-of-box audits, in-line digital scales and vision systems to reduce customer defects from 55,000 ppm Q1’07 to 0 ppm Q2’08. - Implemented incoming receiving inspection program.- Conducted food GMP audits to meet 21 CFR Part 110 compliance and medical GMP audits to meet 21 CFR Part 820 compliance. Show less

- Updated Quality Management System to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification by December 2003.- Implemented internal audits to ensure compliance to ISO 9001/AS9100A standards and customer requirements. - Utilized DMAIC methodology to reduce customer defects from 75,803 ppm Q4’04 to 6,839 ppm Q1’05 (91 % reduction).- Worked with Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Material Savings projects. Company goal of $791K savings for 2004… Show more - Updated Quality Management System to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification by December 2003.- Implemented internal audits to ensure compliance to ISO 9001/AS9100A standards and customer requirements. - Utilized DMAIC methodology to reduce customer defects from 75,803 ppm Q4’04 to 6,839 ppm Q1’05 (91 % reduction).- Worked with Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing in implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Material Savings projects. Company goal of $791K savings for 2004 exceeded by $269K. Show less

- Utilized statistical process improvement techniques and problem solving-tools to improve external rejections from 1,226 ppm Q1’02 to 156 ppm Q1’03.- Developed and implemented a certified supplier list.- Implemented and managed a training certification program for manufacturing operations (crimping, soldering, measurement, esd).- Worked with engineering on new product introductions to ensure first article meets customer’s specifications.

- Worked with engineering on the successful launch of the Mark Levinson Amplifier for Lexus.- Worked with engineering on implementing process improvement changes to eliminate defects found in the field.- Managed multiple customers such as Lexus, Toyota and BMW on all new product designs from feasibility phase to production phase as well as current products.- Audited potential supplier’s overseas to QS 9000 standards for certification.