Experience

Iroquois Industries Inc.

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Quality System Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Michigan, United States



Shiloh Industries

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Quality Systems Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Plymouth, Michigan, United States

• Corporate Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2020

  Plymouth, Michigan



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• STA Site Engineer

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2014

  Dearborn, MI Support FORD product development team to launch new products by managing supplier to meet Ford specific and design requirements. Conduct APQP activities in order to meet programs mild stones and build events. Review and approve PPAP documents to support the powertrain and transmission components. Conduct capacity analysis (Run at Rate) to evaluate supplier full stream production process is capable of handling Ford APW/MPW requirements. Conduct MSA site audits to evaluate supplier QOS. Support… Show more Support FORD product development team to launch new products by managing supplier to meet Ford specific and design requirements. Conduct APQP activities in order to meet programs mild stones and build events. Review and approve PPAP documents to support the powertrain and transmission components. Conduct capacity analysis (Run at Rate) to evaluate supplier full stream production process is capable of handling Ford APW/MPW requirements. Conduct MSA site audits to evaluate supplier QOS. Support Ford SSQE (sourcing) and SREA (engineering change) for the powertrain components Show less



Kem Krest

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Quality Manager

  • 2008 - Jan 2012

  Elkhart, IN Develop, implement, communicate and maintain Quality systems into compliance with ISO 9001-2008 requirements. Provide leadership for developing and directing Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives (Cost-of-Quality reductions, audit system and waste reductions, etc) for all products, processes and services. For Ford FCSD, Clutches & discs, chemicals and accessories. For GM service, chemical lubricants and accessories. For Hyundai, chemical lubricants and paints for Caterpillar,… Show more Develop, implement, communicate and maintain Quality systems into compliance with ISO 9001-2008 requirements. Provide leadership for developing and directing Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives (Cost-of-Quality reductions, audit system and waste reductions, etc) for all products, processes and services. For Ford FCSD, Clutches & discs, chemicals and accessories. For GM service, chemical lubricants and accessories. For Hyundai, chemical lubricants and paints for Caterpillar, John Deer, ACCO and Sears. Show less



Product Development Corporation/ GM (Europe) power train

• Advance Quality Engineer

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Torino, Italy Managed suppliers from France, Italy, Spain,Germany & India to support GM Euro 1.3, 1.5 and 1.9 diesel engine launches. Conducted and executed APQP activities to support engine launches for GM powertrain at Kaiserslaughtern, Germany and Vienna, Austria. Conducted run at rate (R@R) to GM capacity requirements.



Gdc Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Quality/Engineering

  • Nov 2002 - Apr 2007

  Goshen, IN Provide support to functional managers and supervisors to achieve daily goals and objectives. Develop the synergy (teamwork) of functional departments to focus at meeting customer requirements & company financial goals. Manage the investigation of customer complaints and assure the implementations of corrective actions that result to systemic improvements. Develop & enforce guidelines and procedures to assure compliance to company policy & directives and procedures to assure compliance to… Show more Provide support to functional managers and supervisors to achieve daily goals and objectives. Develop the synergy (teamwork) of functional departments to focus at meeting customer requirements & company financial goals. Manage the investigation of customer complaints and assure the implementations of corrective actions that result to systemic improvements. Develop & enforce guidelines and procedures to assure compliance to company policy & directives and procedures to assure compliance to TS16949 and ISO 14001 EMS policy. Develop a rotary die cutting and sealing process for acoustic insulation material (Sonozorb) with Corfine (heated rotary die manufacturer). Launch air/water reflectors for GMT 800/900, programs by using 100% recycled rubber material through compression molding and sonic welding process. Manage new launches for FORD, GM, Toyota, Chrysler, Honda, and Mercedes Benz Show less



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Jun 2000 - Nov 2002

  GM NAO Coordinate and work along with suppliers on all APQP activities to insure a flawless launch. Manage General Motors’ highest volume program (GMT 800 MCE 2003 HVAC) Conduct R@R with suppliers to assure that the suppliers have the capability of meeting or exceeding General Motor’s requirements as well as suppliers quoted tool capacity with conforming products. Review the PPAP package (such as PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Chart) of the suppliers in order to make sure that adequate levels of… Show more Coordinate and work along with suppliers on all APQP activities to insure a flawless launch. Manage General Motors’ highest volume program (GMT 800 MCE 2003 HVAC) Conduct R@R with suppliers to assure that the suppliers have the capability of meeting or exceeding General Motor’s requirements as well as suppliers quoted tool capacity with conforming products. Review the PPAP package (such as PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Chart) of the suppliers in order to make sure that adequate levels of process controls are in place. Conduct APQP workshops in order to develop the supplier to understand the GM expectations. Participate on all Product Development Team meetings to provide and/or gather information about the program updates and concerns. Participate on technical reviews to assess the supplier risks with the particular commodity team. Visit supplier locations to review the facility capabilities and the quality standards by reviewing the quality documents and procedures (such as control plan audit). Show less



KIRCHHOFF Automotive

• Germany
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Liaison

  • 1997 - 2000

  Ontario, Canada Liaison with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Cami and other automotive industries to improve quality, design and delivery. Conduct internal audits and coordinate/implement non-conformance resolutions. Assist in resolving quality issues (8D teams, warranty analysis, customer concerns). Organize and lead development of QS 9000 system at Van-Rob new facilities.