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Noteworthy Accomplishments: * Conduct Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies to confirm measurement capabilities. * Analyze erratic machine performance to resolve problems with measurements and processes saving $ 1.3 million in scrap. * Statistically evaluate measuring and manufacturing processes using Minitab for improvements and implement SPC on processes that demonstrate acceptable GRR results. * Review supplier Control Plans and PFMEA's to identify where controls failed, which led to a request to assume supplier management responsibilities. Noteworthy Accomplishments: * Served as Key representative before National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), contributing to California Proposition 65 litigation settlement agency standards development and other industry standards activities. * Developed new products as part of a diverse cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed team. * Prepared the office for an ISO 9001 audit, resulting in certification with no noncompliance findings. * Spearheaded product development of new power cords for a major customer resulting in $2.3M in additional revenue. * Propelled development of two power distribution units utilized in a major customer's servers. Belden Wire and Cable (Acquired by Volex), Carmel, IN 1997 - 1999 Division Quality Engineer / Agency Liaison Audited manufacturing processes and provided cost-effective improvement recommendations for three plants. Noteworthy Accomplishments: * Contributed to resolving a major quality issue during the high-volume pre-Christmas production season for a customer with annual sales of $2.5M. * Guided and assisted with the transfer to a new supplier, generating $257K in annual savings. * Instituted quality improvement programs, which successfully reduced interplant product quality issues from 8.5% to 4%. Noteworthy Accomplishments: * Participated in Kaizen Events, which lead to co-presenting Lean Training to production personnel. * Analyzed numerous process oils for unique characteristics to improve processing time, leading to the development of a single-source oil supplier that generated significant cost savings. * Implemented the use of AutoCAD LT throughout the plant, which increased the number of qualified individuals capable of developing prints for tooling. * Developed and built testing equipment to solve production line issues. Noteworthy Accomplishments: * Oversaw design and implementation of daily delivery of purchased parts for Toyota JIT (Just-in-Time) manufacturing system, including plant layout, material flow, and production line replenishment. * Collaborated on advanced quality planning as part of the Chrysler Neon program and the Ford F-150 turbo diesel truck program. Coordinated corrective action meetings and visited Chrysler and Ford automotive OEMs to resolve issues. * Trained personnel in SPC and facilitated employee involvement teams guided the professional development of a Receiving Inspector and Junior Quality Engineer.
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