David Cooper
Quality Manager at Accu-Mold- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Supplier Quality Professional
ASQ - World HeadquartersOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Biomedical Auditor
American Society for QualityOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence
ASQ - World HeadquartersOct, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
ASQ - World HeadquartersOct, 2005- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Quality Engineer
ASQ - World HeadquartersMay, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Accumold
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Manager
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Jan 2007 - Present
Accumold® is a high-tech manufacturer of precision micro, small and lead frame injection molded plastic components. Utilizing processes developed from our Micro-Mold® technology, we design, build and produce unique molds and parts efficiently for markets that include Micro Electronics, Automotive, Fiber Optics, Medical, and Military Applications. Supporting a period of six-fold sales volume growth, served as the present and future voice of the customer, incorporating strategic vision with tactical development and business system improvements. Developed systems for effective supplier management through introducing supplier qualification requirements, supplier quality agreements (contracts), and risked-based supplier audits. Developed and implemented an ISO 14001 Environmental Management system to attract and retain customers. Primary resource for reviewing new product opportunities for compliance obligations and manufacturing design intent. Serves as primary expert on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), measurement uncertainty prediction, and design for intent. Developed and implemented an ISO 13485 medical device Quality Management system to attract and retain medical device customers. Included with the ISO 13485 system addition are the applicable, associated requirements of US FDA 21CFR211, US FDA 21CFR820, EU Medical Device Regulation, and ICH Q10. Serves as liaison for all second and third-party commercial, quality assurance, and compliance audits. Primary regulatory authority within the applicable scope of operations. Show less
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Goodrich
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Engineer
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Jun 2001 - Jan 2007
Performing as the head of quality functions for a plant-within-a-plant, customer-focused, cross-functional team, developed and ensured systems to assure cost effective risk avoidance and internationally regulated airworthiness of product. Utilized risk-based methodologies for establishing process and inspection controls for manufacture. Implemented a system for lean transactions through tracking and correcting incorrect or incomplete documentation. Performing as the head of quality functions for a plant-within-a-plant, customer-focused, cross-functional team, developed and ensured systems to assure cost effective risk avoidance and internationally regulated airworthiness of product. Utilized risk-based methodologies for establishing process and inspection controls for manufacture. Implemented a system for lean transactions through tracking and correcting incorrect or incomplete documentation.
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Crane Company
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Washington, Iowa USA
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Quality Supervisor / Manager
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1997 - 2001
Handled all quality assurance and compliance (Underwriter's Laboratories, Factory Mutual, ASTM Boiler Code) for this business-to-business manufacturer of industrial valves (ANSI, DIN, API) and foundry products for the construction equipment and agriculatural equipment markets. Actively used MSA, APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies for IATF16949 (QS9000) customers' needs. Managed all QC and QA team to assure standards compliance and customer satisfaction. Other responsibilities involved managing the tool room and quotation estimation for all foundry operations. Show less
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Education
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The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
MBA, Business Administration -
University of Northern Iowa
BS, Manufacturing Technology