Quality Manager (287537) Masters, Electrical Engineering, CQM, CQE, Green Belt / Stamping, Injection Molding, Assembly / GD&T, Gage R&R, PPAP, APQP, TPS / Evansville, IN
Highly experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in OEM, Tier 1, and Tier 2 manufacturing across multiple industries, including plastics, electronics, stamping, and assembly operations. He has a Masters and Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, is a Six Sigma Green Belt and is ASQ certified for CQE and CQM. He has a proven track record of optimizing manufacturing processes, leading quality teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and driving cost reductions. His expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Lean Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, and ERP systems makes him a key asset to any organization.
He has been employed with the same company for the past 20 years but is confidentially seeking opportunities within 30 miles of Evansville, IN which would put him closer to family. This Game Changer can hit the floor running and leverage his technical, leadership, and process improvement skills to enhance quality operations and drive efficiency! If you are looking for a Quality Manager with strong leadership, process optimization expertise, and a results-driven approach, then here is your guy! His notable experience includes:
• Manufacturing & Quality Leadership: Managing Quality Labs, Supplier Quality, Production Quality, and implementing QMS strategies to improve performance.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Experienced in Kaizen, Six Sigma, SPC, 8D, PFMEA, DFMEA, and Root Cause Analysis to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Process Optimization: Expertise in reducing cycle times, de-bottlenecking processes, and enhancing production attainment metrics.
• ERP & Data-Driven Decision Making: Skilled in Epicor, IQMS, Mattec MES, and Minitab to analyze quality trends and optimize performance.
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Managing ISO audits, internal audits, first article inspections, and vendor quality validation.
• Manufacturing Technology & Automation: Hands-on experience with CMM equipment, load testing, hardness testing, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to achieve quality and cost targets.
• Leading all quality functions, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the company.
• Implementing a digital factory strategy, integrating real-time data collection for better predictive analytics and process control.
• Managing supplier quality, PPAP submissions, regulatory compliance, and internal/external audits.
• Directing cost of quality (CoQ) initiatives, improving operational communication, and driving data-driven decision-making.
• Oversaw PPAP processes, supplier quality audits, and QMS compliance.
• Led corrective action teams and provided technical leadership for root cause analysis and defect reduction.
• Used ERP & MES systems to automate and improve quality reporting and tracking.
• Developed and executed Industry 4.0 roadmap, integrating real-time data collection and analytics into manufacturing processes.
• Served as the lead trainer for ERP and MES systems, enhancing factory-wide data-driven decision-making.
• Designed and integrated PLC-based robotic assembly and testing systems for high-volume manufacturing.
• Managed project timelines, cost justifications, and technical validation for new automation systems.
• OEM Mfg.
• Tier 1 Mfg./ Tier 2 Mfg.
• Plastics Mfg. Operations
• Electronics Mfg. Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Printed Circuit Boards / PCB
• Epicor and IQMS (ERP)
• Mattec (MES)
• PPAP
• APQP
• Quality Management System
• Hands-on Quality Lab Experience
• Managing the Quality Lab
• Managing Quality Teams
• Leading Kaizen Events
• Working With Lean Teams
• Leading Six Sigma Teams
• Change Management
• Coordinating Lab Activities
• Calibrating Equipment
• Using CMM Equipment
• Hardness Testing
• Torque Tester
• Load Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• X-ray
• Hardness Testing
• Troubleshooting QC Lab Equipment
• Non Destructive Testing NDT
• Technical Writing
• Gage R&R
• GD&T
• ISO Auditing
• Performing Internal Quality system audits
• Directing Quality Techs
• Troubleshooting Root Cause
• Implementing Corrective Actions
• Implementing Continuous improvement
• Reducing Scrap
• Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
• De-bottlenecking Processes
• PPM Reduction
• Reducing Manufacturing Cycle Time
• Production Attainment Metrics
• Vendor Offsite Supplier Quality
• Supplier Validation / Qualification
• Quality Training Experience
• Production Quality experience
• Tracking Concessions / Deviations
• New production line startup
• Recommending Specification Revisions
• Creating SOP Training
• First Article Inspection FAI
• Quality Engineering
• Tooling Quality
• Using Quality Database Systems
• Process Control Quality Experience
• Component Design Review
• Statistical Investigations
• Investigating Customer Complaints
• ISIR Submissions
Education & Certifications
• Master of Science, Electrical Engineering (Controls Concentration) – Cleveland State University (2020)
• Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering – Purdue University (2015)
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CQM) – ASQ
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – ASQ
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – University of Michigan
• Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer – National Instruments