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Quality Manager, Engineer (209266) Auto Tier 1,2 / Will relo

This Quality Professional has 20+ years of experience in the automotive field as a Quality Engineer and Quality Manager. He started his quality career in the Nuclear Navy. He is skilled in all areas of the quality process for ISO, TS, IATF, and Mil-Spec. His manufacturing experience is broad and covers Machining, stamping, heat treat, welding, coating, and assembly operations.

He has supported quality programs Tier 1 supplier to companies like GM, Toyota, Calsonic, Nissan, and a Tier 2 to JCI, Lear, Magna, and Toyota Boshuku. But that is not all! There is more… as he is accomplished in New Model Launch, Supplier Development, Customer interface, problem-solving and corrective actions. This Quality “Game Changer” is currently employed but working remotely. He is interested in exploring new opportunities and is open to relocating to a company where he can bring his substantial Quality Tool Box to make a difference! His relevant experience includes:

• Handle new part launch, APQP, PPAP, ongoing Quality development.
• Blueprints, GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D-Problem Solving.
• Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
• Oversee all quality related functions, dealing directly with Customer as a Tier 1, and Tier 2 Supplier.
• Manage 10 employees (1 QE, 1 CMM Tech, 2 Quality Leads, 6 QC Inspectors).
• Successful launch of Calsonic CCB for Nissan Maxima.
• Drafted process documentation to standardize operating procedures and techniques.
• Built lasting rapport with clients and vendors to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
• Supervise 13 employees.
• Management of 5-8 inspectors.

• OEM Manufacturing
• Performing TS Audits
• Tier 1 /Tier 2 Supplier
• Machining Operations
• Metal Stamping Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Welding Operations
• Fabrications Operations
• Heat Treat Operations
• Coating / Painting Operations
• Working With Stamped Parts
• Nuclear Power
• Vendor Offsite Supplier Quality
• Supplier Validation / Qualification
• Tooling Quality
• Process Control Quality Experience
• Quality Management Experience
• Production Quality experience
• Performing Quality system audits
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Setting Up Quality Systems From Scratch
• PPAP
• APQP
• Using CMM Equipment
• ISO9001
• IATF16949
• TS16949
• MIL-SPEC
• Gage R&R
• PPM Reduction
• Troubleshooting Root Cause
• ISO Auditing
• Statistical Investigations
• Investigating Customer Complaints
• Documenting Initial Submissions
• Conducting Trial Fit / Function
• Poka-Yoke Assessments
• PFMEA
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• 5S / 6S
• 8D
• Ishikawa Diagrams
• Establishing Cpk For Process
• Implementing Corrective Actions
• Working With Lean Teams
• Process Improvement
• Reducing Scrap
• De-bottlenecking Processes
• Process Testing / Validation
• Product Reject / Defect Investigations
• New production line startup
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Sorting Suspect Parts
• Toyota Production Systems
• Coordinating Lab Activities
• Blueprint Reading – GD&T
• Problem Solving / Corrective Actions
• Root cause identification
• Quality improvement strategy
• Non-conformance reports
• Process control documentation
• Project requirement evaluation

Education and Training                

  • Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI / Some College (No Degree)
  • Oakland University | Rochester, MI / Some College (No Degree)
  • Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills, MI / Some College (No Degree)
  • Qualified Submarine Service Machinist Mate “A” School
  • Naval Nuclear Power School – Class 8303 Section Leader (Section 11)
  • Naval Nuclear Power Prototype Training –
  • Staff Instructor at Naval Nuclear Power Prototype
  • APQP
  • PFMEA
  • IMDS