Possess extensive experience in the Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Engineering functions while working in the Aerospace, Automotive and Semiconductor industries. • Managed, supervised and led factory personnel as well as supplier organizations. • Experienced process leader and skilled problem solver, facilitated and led groups. • Evaluated new suppliers and negotiated with mature suppliers on product cost reductions. • Designed, validated and released new product. Worked with global suppliers in numerous capacities and have taught, coached, mentored, directed, and led suppliers through various phases from development to production within QS-9000, TS16949 and the AS 9100 Quality systems. Assisted suppliers in achievement of those certifications as required. Firm and fair in interacting with leadership, peers, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Most recent accomplishment: Completed all training prerequisites for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (estimated testing date for national certification Q4 2014, Q1 2015)

Highlights:

• New Product Introduction
• APQP
• Quality Assurance
• Change Management
• Program Manager
• Project Engineer
• Phoenix