PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accomplished Quality Professional-I am a confident leader in factual corrective action findings and implementation of corrective action root cause analysis. I am currently working as an SQE at BAE Systems (for TAC Worldwide) in supplier development. As a supplier of Mine Resistant Ambush Protection vehicles to the DOD my primary focus is in supplier development and product and component conformance during integration.

Respected Leader-As a Senior Quality Engineer I have the ability to provide technical leadership, analysis of designs, and direct defect analysis of components to consult specialized engineering groups, suppliers, sub-contractors, and internal management teams to keep the projects on task and ensure the quality of the final part.

Objective-Where I would like to be professionally is at an organization where continuous improvement is paramount. I am seeking a position where I can utilize my strong analytical, detail-oriented, and interpersonal skills along with my exceptional common sense to increase profitability, improve services and products, reduce costs and lead times, delight customers, and mentor peers.

Certified Lead Auditor-My strength is in the development of ISO/TS/QS procedures to improve the quality management system. I am capable of developing the audit plan, mentoring internal auditors, audit processes as necessary, and monitor the progress of each audit up to the surveillance audit.

Confidential Sterling Heights MI, January 2009-Current
Supplier Quality Engineer;

• Support of project development with regard to the technical design, the design review, and the integration.
• Developing suppliers with regard to root cause analysis and factual findings. Working directly with suppliers by issuing supplier corrective action requests (SCAR). Reviewing corrective action submissions, preventive action submissions, up to the verification of closure.
• Performing readiness reviews for various projects and working with suppliers during the initial phase of development of prototype ground system vehicles. Aid the supplier with incorporating Quality detection within the process layout.
• Auditing suppliers for compliance to a national standard using the process approach.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office tools, TipQA, Oracle, EDVM, and PII software routinely.
• On site source inspection with the DOD to ensure that implemented quality inspections are reliable and compliant.

Confidential North America, Fenton, MI September 2000 - August 2008
Quality Engineer/Senior Quality Engineer/Lead Auditor

• Conducted ISO/TS16949 internal audits, GAP analysis, lead audit team, performed supplier audits, developed annual audit plan. Developed procedures with process owners, implemented and enforced ISO9001 procedures. Aided in the development of TS16949 procedures with each process owner. Maintained document control and gauge calibration system.
• Customer liaison for PPAP/APQP, discern root cause analysis by applying analytical tools. Provided expert resolution and problem solving skills to the most troublesome of quality non-conformances/non-compliances (CAPA).
• Lead Kaizen events to reduce engineering rework, reduce project lead times, reduce warranty and return authorization costs, improve processes, improve product quality and manufacturability, and improve interdepartmental communication. All Kaizen events lead to measurable improvements.
• Oversaw the control, maintenance, and development of the gauge calibration system, document control systems, work instructions for product quality, master preventive maintenance schedule for torque tools, et'al. Accountable for the distribution, calibration and repair of test equipment, securing A2LA laboratory facilities, and all aspects of document control.
• Facilitator for PCR/N cross-functional team meetings and participated as the team representative for the Quality Department.
• Proposed/implemented methods and procedures to improve the quality and standardization for production and for shipping/receiving efficiency.

Confidential West Division, Dexter MI July 1997 - September 2000
Quality Supervisor

• Conducted QS9000 internal audits and lead audit team.
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and procedural development for all quality functions.
• Responsible for quality personnel on three shifts, inspectors, receiving inspectors, lab technicians, gage calibration technician, PPAP coordinator.
• Managed laboratory testing (cold chamber, internal cleanliness, tensile, and customer specific requirements), receiving inspections, supplier PPAP submission review, supplier development, in-process floor inspections, isolating product, and reviewing SPC data. Handled all aspects of gauge calibration, document control, and Customer PPAP coordination.

Confidential, Plymouth MI April 1995 - January 1997
Quality Manager/Technician

• Created a Quality Management System where none existed. Developed and implemented Quality Procedures.
• Served as company liaison to customers and vendors.
• Trained operators on in-process inspections and the created documentation.
• Creation of work instructions and diagrams that denoted critical and special characteristics.
• Handled PPAP and developed CA/PA systems for defect analysis and 8-D submissions.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Associate of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Industrial Technology
Attended company sponsored programs to become certified in:

• Lean Manufacturing Champion Training - Michigan Mfg Technology Center (MMTC), Plymouth, MI; February 2005
• Lead Auditor ISO/TS16949 -Omnex Training and Consulting, Ann Arbor, MI. October 2007
• Internal Auditor Training ISO9001:2000 - Gill Consulting December 2003
• Refrigerant Recycling and Service - Mobile Air Conditioning Society; May 2005
• Visual Workplace Training VWP - March 2006
• Introduction to Lean Tools - Community College Flint MI May 2005
• Value Stream Mapping-Current State - Mott Community College Flint MI January 2006
• Future State Mapping- Mott Community College Flint MI January 2006
• Collecting Financial Data - Mott Community College Flint MI January 2006
• Costing, 5S visual Factory; ID CIP- Mott Community College Flint MI May 2005
• First Aide/AED Certified-Current

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in the use of PC software programs: MS Windows, Word, Power Point, Share Point, Visio, Project, Excel, Access, FrontPage, Great Plains, Oracle, Wind-chill, Outlook, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. I am a quick study regarding different software packages.