Engineer

• Feb 2008 - Present

Assure the conformance of purchased materials and related documentation to specified quality requirements. Provide clear visibility to GNF’s compliance to purchased material policies and procedures and to implement best practice recommendations from customers and regulators. Oversee supplier oversight program with rigid controls on all aspects of supplier quality assurance. Provide rigid and repeatable oversight activities across all direct material suppliers. Establish that the supplier can deliver high quality material that meets engineering and quality requirements. Responsible for the introduction and qualification of a material, product, or process at a supplier. Monitor Approved Supplier List Issue Quality Notice (Defines qualification requirements) Supplier Communication Plan and Timeline Supplier Qualifications Supplier Document Approval Risk Assessment Short Term Remedial Actions Develop receipt inspection planning (QCII) with inspectors and Design engineering based off statistical evaluation of qualification data, process control knowledge and “critical to function” or “critical to safety” characteristics. Daily interaction with components, inspectors, and suppliers to assure error-free certifications and assess any visual or dimensional concerns. Support Sourcing - dual Source Major Components Perform and Lead Supplier and Internal Audits Process Capability Study and Review Show less

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

• Jan 2008 - Present

Assure the conformance of purchased materials and related documentation to specified quality requirements per ISO. ANSI, and Nuclear Regulatory Compliance Provide clear visibility to GNF’s compliance to purchased material policies and procedures and to implement best practice recommendations from customers and regulators. Oversee supplier oversight program with rigid controls on all aspects of supplier quality assurance. Provide rigid and repeatable oversight activities across all direct material suppliers Establish that the supplier can deliver high quality material that meets engineering and quality requirements. Responsible for the introduction and qualification of a material, product, or process at a supplier Monitor Approved Supplier List Issue Quality Notice (defines qualification requirements) Supplier Communication Plan and Timeline Supplier Document Approval Process Capability Study and Review Risk Assessment Short Term Remedial Action Develop receipt inspection planning (QCII) with inspectors and Design engineering based off statistical evaluation of qualification data, process control knowledge and “critical to function” or “critical to safety” characteristics. Daily interaction with components, inspectors, and suppliers to assure error-free certifications and assess and visual or dimensional concerns. Show less

Senior Quality Engineer

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

Provided leadership for project teams and supervised 12 quality inspectors over 3 shifts.Key responsibilities were to identify areas with high scrap rates and provide a plan for cost reductions plant-wideWorked with suppliers in developing a process that promotes consistency and conforms with QS standards, performance reviews, implementation and product documents, inspection, process validations, PPAPs, dimensional layouts, supplier assessments and ensure customer satisfactionOther elements included advance solving quality planning, problem, tooling and gauge designCustomer contact for quality reviews, audits, and problem resolution Show less

Senior Quality Engineer

• 2004 - 2007

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

• Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

Served as Interim Quality Manager for 10 months Supervised Quality Inspectors and receiving inspection activities Environmental Management System Auditor ISO 14000 Worked with suppliers on material specifications and quality issues Worked directly with customers such as General Motors, Delphi, Mitsubishi, SAAB, and Global Motors Familiar with the General Motors 9000 Standards – GP5, GP9, GP11, and GP12 PPAP approvals process Process Flow / Control Plans / FMEA process Involved with new customer products under the APQP process Basic Dimension Metrology ISO / QS Implementation Maintained Implementation of Quality procedures Non-Conforming Material Coordinator Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Problem Solving and Test Designs Six Sigma / Kaizen team project leader Coordinated Measuring Machine trainer – CMM (SeaBrez & OGP) Internal and External Quality System Assessment Evaluation of New Suppliers – travel to supplier locations to review the quality system and QS implementation Investigated customer discrepancies / corrective actions (8D) Exspense reports for finance Maintained Hourly Employee Reviews and Time Computer experience – Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Works, and Lotus 123 Show less

Senior Quality Assurance Technician

• Jan 1985 - Jan 1999

Technical Advisor to customers in the Industrial, Consumer, and Automotive fields Investigation of customer returns and field failures (5 Phase Process) Monitored quality issues in production to provide assistants in problem solving and corrective actions Machine Capability Studies Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility Calibrations (calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, optical comparator, scales, etc.) Dimensional Layouts – First Articles PPAP SPC Training 6-Sigma Program Training ISO / QS Implementation Purchased test equipment for manufacturing and office personnel Show less

Owner / Operations Director

• Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

Payroll, managed account payable, purchased supplies, process of hiring and termination of personnel, training, scheduling, completion of accident reports, insurance reports, and DDS county reports. Certified Preschool Teacher 4 &5 Maintain county requirements for daycare licensee Worked with local health and safety personnel in implementing programs across the county. Participated in state and county workshops for Pre-K Teachers continuing education credits. Payroll, managed account payable, purchased supplies, process of hiring and termination of personnel, training, scheduling, completion of accident reports, insurance reports, and DDS county reports. Certified Preschool Teacher 4 &5 Maintain county requirements for daycare licensee Worked with local health and safety personnel in implementing programs across the county. Participated in state and county workshops for Pre-K Teachers continuing education credits.