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Collaborating with a diverse team of seasoned professionals leading quality improvement initiatives for fuel system pumps, injection valves, and other critical fuels system components, resulting in enhanced product performance.

Achievements:(+) Implemented quality improvements resulting in driving the Category PPM: * 677 to 42 (94% improvement) since taking responsibility of Fasteners (1/2020)(+) Sought after as mentor, coach, and trainer for newly assigned Supplier Development Engineers(+) Selected to lead a project team within PSLD tasked with evaluating the use and overall effectiveness of the APQP process (Team Feasibility and PPAP)

Fasteners & Hardware Category (PSLD)Achievements+ Implemented quality improvements resulting in driving the Category PPM from 677 to 119 in 2020 (an 82% improvement overall) – exceeded goal+ Devised and implemented an ICA/PCA at a struggling supplier, resulting in a significant 94.3% PPM improvement from implementation in a six month time period.+ 96% on time Supplier Shipping Performance - exceeded goal+ Reduced category past dues from $1M+ to $0—exceeded goal+ 60% of category spend is SQEP certified – exceeded goal+ Identified significant carrier issues and implemented continuous improvement efforts to improve Supplier Shipping Performance+ Sought after as mentor, coach, and trainer for newly assigned Supplier Development Engineers; volunteered time to work 1:1 with 4 new SDE on fundamental skills required in the role+ Selected to lead a project team within PSLD tasked with evaluating the use and overall effectiveness of the APQP process

Fluid Connectors, Clamps, & Springs Category Achievements:+ Reduced PPM from 429 to 228+ Improved Supplier Shipping Performance from (Service 57% to 92%) (Production 91.2% to 95%)+ Planned and conducted four separate two-day in-person supplier training sessions, where over 14 different supplier codes were represented. Among the results of these sessions: improved supplier relationship, improved supplier awareness of CAT requirements, and raised the overall level of supplier engagement+ Selected to serve a 6 month special assignment on the Tubes team directing the resourcing of ~500 CAT part numbers from internal to two new external suppliers (Oregon & N. Carolina)+ Traveled 82 calendar days to on-site supplier locations (equating to 17 work weeks) implementing continuous improvement efforts resulting in significantly improved quality and velocity results (Go, See, Act) + Trained & directly mentored 2 new Supplier Development Engineers ensuring that they are trained on correct use of applications and knowledge of purchasing quality practices

Starters, Alternators, & Fire Suppression Systems (Resource Industries Division) Achievements:Ensures resolution and implementation of robust APQP solutions for quality efforts associated with purchased materials and engineering issues.+ Category SDE for 21 globally disbursed suppliers - 11 suppliers are SQEP certified, with 7 maintaining the coveted Platinum level+ Maintained< 100 PPM for Category (~$90M in annual spend)+ Trained & directly mentored 5 newly hired Supplier Development Engineers ensuring that they are trained on correct use of applications and purchasing quality practices+ Selected above peers by senior leadership as Black Belt to lead PPAP Assessment Quality project improving accountability, compliance, and overall risk mitigation approach to Quality affecting the overall Caterpillar Enterprise

Retired from Active Duty career