Experience

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  Vermeer Corporation

  • Corporate Quality and Reliability Engineer

    • Mar 2007 - Present

    Problem-Solving, Global 8D, A3, Kempner Trego, PDCAPrint Reviews, GD&TControl Plans, Design PFMEA, System PFMEA, Sub-System PFMEA, Process PFMEAProcess Mapping, Process Flow, Value Stream MappingProcedures and Work Instructions

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  Eaton - Heavy Duty Transmissions Division

  • Shenandoah, IA

  • Quality Engineer

    • Feb 2005 - Sep 2006
    • Shenandoah, IA

    Converting Quality Systems from QS9001 Certification to ISO/TS 16949 CertificationISO/TS 16949 CertificationISO 14001 CertificationISO 17025 CertificationLead Auditee during 3rd Party Audits / Lead Internal Auditor

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  Williamsburg Manufacturing

  • Williamsburg, IA

  • Quality Engineer

    • Oct 2001 - Jan 2005
    • Williamsburg, IA

    Resolved internal quality issues and provided technical support to Engineering through DOE, Analytical Statistics, Global 8D Advised/Directed quality technicians on SPC and Process Capability AnalysesInternal audits for ISO/TS 16949 and IS14001 for initial certification and re-certificationMaintained reporting compliance for RoHS, GMW3059 and WSS-M99P9999-A1 requirementsSupplier Quality Engineer for Aluminum Extrusions, Aluminum Roll Stock, Steel Roll Stock and Fasteners

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  Saueer-Danfoss

  • West Branch, IA

  • Process Improvement Engineer

    • Aug 2000 - Sep 2001
    • West Branch, IA

    Transferred machining equipment and inspection equipment from Wisconsin Danfoss Facility to Sauer-Danfoss Plant. requalified transferred milling machines, centerless grinders, hobbing equipment hydraulic test equipment, CMMRelocated and programmed Zeiss CMM to be used by operators. Wrote programs for Brown & Sharpe CMM to be used by machinists and quality techniciansMaintained calibration of measuring and test equipment and devices.Supervised inspectors and quality technicians for Danfoss product lines.Responsible for tear-down analysis and problem solving involving customer returns on gear pumps and motors.

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  Sears Manufacturing Co.

  • Davenport, IA

  • Quality Engineer

    • Aug 1998 - Aug 2000
    • Davenport, IA

    Responsible for Case-New Holland products of Passive, Active and Smart Seating. Responsible for John Deere Smart Seating Products.Process PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow / Process Mapping, MSA reports, Process Capability Analyses, Illustrated Work Instructions.Analysis and reporting for Customer Returns.Responsible for problem solving (8D) involving robotic foam seating process.Contact for customer concerns involving plastic materials, zinc plating, powder coating and phosphate coatings.

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  UGIMAG

  • Valparaiso, IN

  • Quality Engineer

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 1998
    • Valparaiso, IN

    Managed Inprocess InspectorsResponsible for Internal Corrective Actions / Preventive ActionsConducted DOE and used Analytical Statistics to provide technical support for engineering on process improvements involving Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing / Powdered Metallurgy, Sintering and Processing.

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  Oxford International LTD

  • Chicago, IL

  • Quality Engineer / Quality Specialist

    • Aug 1988 - Aug 1995
    • Chicago, IL

    Problem SolvingDocumented work instructions, procedures and visual aids. Revised and updated the Quality Systems Manual to meet QS9001, ISO9000 and AS9001 Requirements. Conducted Internal Audits to maintain compliance to these requirements.PSO and PPAP submissions to Automotive and Aerospace customers (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Delphi, Boeing, McDonald Douglas)Documented and maintained Design and Process PFMEA's for Automotive customers, PFMECA's for Aerospace customers.Documented and maintained Control Plans, Process Maps, Gage and Fixture Control Plans.Used DOE and analytical statistics to optimize designs and processes.Primary contact for supplier quality issues, first article submissions and returns. Coordinated supplier deviation requests.Supervised Receiving Inspection and Process Quality Technicians. Contact for customer concerns involving plastic materials, zinc plating, powder and phosphate coatings.Responsible for Reliability Test Plans, Testing and Reports submitted to Ford, GM, Daimler-Chrysler and Boeing.

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  Loudspeaker Components LLC

  • Lancaster, WI

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    • Jul 1987 - Jul 1988
    • Lancaster, WI

    Managed Quality Inspector Department and the Test Department LaboratoryProvided technical and analytical support for production teams, product warranty, reliability and customer initiated corrective action reports 8D.Performed capability/stability studies using SPC, DOE and problem solving methodologiesCustomer contact for product issues and returns.

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  Bourns, Inc.

  • Ames, IA

  • Quality Assurance Specialist / Quality Analyst

    • Mar 1978 - Jul 1987
    • Ames, IA

    Provided technical and analytical support for product development and production teams, product warranty, reliability and customer initiated corrective action reports (Team Oriented Problem Solving, FORD 8D).Performed capability/stability studies using SPC, DOE and problem solving methodologiesCoordinated a "100 PPM" Improvement Initiative for a metal fabrication department that resulted in a departmental output from 48 Swiss-screw machines of less than 50 PPM.Improved gold plating process using analytical statistics and DOE for a savings of $360,000 per yearProvided technical and analytical support for process improvements in the plastic molding department and circuit printing department resulting in improved yields and reduced set-up times.