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United States

Mason, Ohio

Vandalia, Ohio

Manage ISO/TS 16949:2009 and ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System from document control, through procedure update, including management review, coordination of internal audits, as well as third party and customer audits of the system and processes.Provide customer interface for Tubular Solenoid, Packaged Switch, Micro Switch and Stepper Motor products including those designated under ITAR.Created and manage improved internal deviation, customer return, supplier quality, internal corrective action databases as well as other databases and tracking logs.Implemented a Lotus Notes based procedure and form database with navigation, to replace legacy documentation updating and approval workflowsAddressed design and manufacturing technical issues from supplied parts through assembly concerns on solenoid, switch and motor products created with production processes including coil winding, wire welding, wire termination, soldering, and small press operations.Provide PPAP / First Article / APQP documentation including Process Flow, FMEA ,Control Plan and work instructions as well as launch support for tubular and packaged switch products for industrial and aerospace customers. Leader of continuous improvement projects utilizing D.O.E., Shainin Red X, and Kaizen techniques.

Troy, Ohio

Assured customer requirements complied throughout all stages of manufacturing, from initial quotation request through development, production and delivery on simple to complex parts including many different GD&T specifications. Provided supplier interface, customer contact, and input to design reviews.Managed document control including drawing control, ISO9001:2008, Continuous improvement, customer concerns, and corrective actions.Addressed design and manufacturing technical issues from supplied parts through fabrication concerns on fabricated steel products created with production processes including progressive, transfer, and break press operations. Operations included: Turret Press, Laser cutting, CNC Mill, TIG, MIG and resistance welding of steel, stainless steel, aluminum .Improved quality systems to enhance feedback and performance including gauge design inputs and qualification of gauges created in-house.Provided PPAP / First Article / APQP documentation including Process Flow, FMEA ,Control Plan and work instructions as well as launch support for a variety of fabricated production parts.Products: Server Doors, roofs, and panels for Emerson, and Rittal Corporation, Brackets components and assemblies for Trimble, Housings and cabinets for Amano, and Ametek

Urbana, Ohio

Addressed design and manufacturing technical issues from supplied parts through fabrication concerns on fabricated steel Industrial and IT Server Cabinets, as well as "Rittal Top Therm" air conditioners.Supervised Quality inspectors and analyst in daily quality functions.Created data collection database and improved quality systems to enhance feedback and performance.Managed improvement teams focusing on internal customer quality and continuous improvement.Presented analysis of issues with action plans from team meetings to senior plant management.Utilized and performed Design of Experiments to focus on root cause to correct major systemic issues.

Bellefontaine, Ohio

Addressed design and manufacturing technical issues from supplied parts through customer concerns on large frame industrial Molded Case Circuit Breakers.Managed improvement teams focusing on First Pass Yield and continuous improvement.Presented analysis of Scrap, Out of Box Quality, and Rolled Throughput Yield along with action plans and data from team meetings to senior plant management.

Bellefontaine, Ohio

Implemented Advanced Process Controls through a specialized approach. Determined need for and enhanced quality controls for legacy electrical breaker products involving 5 to 60 year old designs. Developed and requested orders for gauges creating 3D CAD designs for complex measurements. Added to and improved the quality system and documentation, including Control Plans, Measurement Systems, Data Collection, and Job Instructions.

Dayton, Ohio Area

Managed and coordinated Laboratory Analysis of Warranty and Customer Returns. Led corrective action teams and managed corrective action projects.Investigated stamping and tube forming concerns presented by returned heat exchange parts

Dayton, Ohio Area

Utilized design optimization techniques and metal forming knowledge to reduce scrap in stamping, roll-forming of tubes (tube mill), and brazing.Generated cost avoidance of over $600,000 over the life of legacy products after material changes presented formability concerns.Interfaced with the design groups on capability, PPAP, and PSO of new releases, and APQP.Performed supplier development duties and interfaced with customer on assembly plant concerns.

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

As, Mechanical Engineering