Tom Nehrenz, Cqe Email & Phone Number

Elyria, Ohio

•Eliminated $8 K annually to outsource pressure gage calibration and $25 K annually to outsource flow meter calibration by researching and procuring equipment to perform calibrations in-house•Saved machining department $20 K annually by developing and implementing process control plan for reducing scrap•Developed inspection plans and process control parameters for in-house and supplier use for new products•Managed metrology equipment inventory and its calibration for gages that include pressure gages, flow meters, torque wrenches, weight scales, micrometers, calipers, height gages, indicators, pin gages, thread plug and ring gages•Procured and implemented use of new gage calibration software for more efficient control and monitoring of gages•Performed and reviewed supplier audits for compliance to quality system requirements•Designed specialized gaging and procured new inspection equipment•Supervised Quality Engineering staff including Gage Calibration Technicians and CMM Operator

•Saved $24 K annually by developing capital expenditure proposals for equipment upgrades•Implemented and lead conversion to computerized controls on Brown & Sharpe automatics that led to 35% cycle time reduction•Designed part programs and cutting tools for Brown & Sharpe screw machines as well as designed secondary fixtures •Proposed and controlled cost reduction project that eliminated secondary part marking operations by incorporating marking into primary operations and saving $5 K annually•Provided engineering service to Acme, Brown & Sharpe and Secondary Departments including tool design, process layouts, quick change tooling and setup time reduction, and troubleshooting machine problems for materials such as brass, stainless

Set up and operated Brown & Sharpe Screw Machines,Supervised operators

Single Spindle Dept. Lead Man

Master'S Of Science, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Bachelor'S Of Science, Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Outstanding Graduating Student Scholastic Achievement Award - 2002

College Prep, Chemistry