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Pete C

Quality Engineer

Occupation:

Quality Engineer

Location:

Louisville, KY

Education Level:

Some College Units Completed

Will Relocate:

YES

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To be part of a well-grounded company where my skill-set will be used to the fullest Chinn EXPERIENCE > Supplier Quality August 2016 - Present Engineer/Incoming Martinrea Heavy Stamping Quality Manager Incoming Quality Manager/Supplier Quality Engineer * Oversee a team of skilled specialists regarding all aspects of supplier quality * Currently implementing new inspection process for all supplier incoming materials * Currently implementing a control plan for quarantined material * Streamline the process flow for incoming parts inspections * Hold suppliers accountable for the quality of product received * Work with our engineering group in approving supplier PPAP's * Ensure suppliers provide proper documentation regarding PPAP's, PSW's, CAR's, etc. * Review and maintain supplier score cards to track where suppliers stand regarding quality * Assist in preparation for TS audits * Issue concern notices to suppliers deemed to have an 5408 Valley Park Drive unacceptable quality issue affecting both internal assembly, as well as external customers Louisville, KY 40299 * Issue charge backs through DMN's to suppliers to recoup costs 502-819-9585 associated with supplier defects jamespchinn@att.net * Initiate and coordinate sorts/reworks using third party companies to contain quality issues * Visit suppliers and conduct audits to verify control plans and ensure steps to improve quality have been taken * Review supplier 8D's to ensure quality issues are properly addressed and a control plan is in place * Work with our document control to oversee the records retention process for the quality department * Ensure that all suspect material is properly labeled and quarantined April 2016 - August 2016 Martinrea Heavy Stamping Quality Supervisor * Direct a team of Union Quality inspectors in plant wide manufacturing/stamping processes * Coach inspectors on performing daily audits in regard to parts/ assemblies manufactured * Respond to quality issues plant wide * Issue Quality Alerts for both internal and external issues regarding the quality of parts/assemblies * Respond to customer concerns with clean point and containment information * Work with engineers in answering 8D's, and 24 hour responses associated with customer concerns * Work with engineers in improving processes within our facility * Work with our CMM department in tracking data on all parts/ assemblies manufactured * Inspect and approve parts produced in the stamping process through the use of check fixtures and visual aids August 2012 - April 2016 Union Sorters of America Incoming Quality Supervisor/Ford Motor Company * Direct a team of UAW Quality inspectors to address quality issues plant wide * Coach the team on proper procedures for quality tracking * Hold suppliers responsible for maintaining quality for supplied parts to Ford * Recover costs for supplier parts that are deemed unacceptable * Track costs relating to supplier quality using Microsoft spreadsheets * Handle Stage one disputes with suppliers * Communicate daily with personnel plant wide regarding quality issues, both UAW and management * Responsible for time keeping for hourly personnel in the Quality department * Set up sorts for parts that are deemed to have a quality issue using an on-site third party sorting company * Correspond with suppliers both foreign and domestic * Meet with the Quality manager weekly to discuss current quality issues * Work directly with suppliers to troubleshoot, contain, and resolve quality issues with their product * Track scrap generated that is both plant and supplier responsible * Monitor and track fluids testing in the fluids lab (coolant, washer fluid, and brake fluid) * Hold meetings with employees using SPL's to communicate safe work practices as well as GMP April 2008 - August 2012Dean Foods Quality Assurance Specialist * Monitor plant employees to ensure proper SQF standards and GMP's are being met * Conduct plant wide inspections to ensure product quality, proper use of PPE, plant cleanliness, and various other issues * Frequently communicate with plant personnel regarding quality and efficiency improvements through round table discussions * Work directly with suppliers to improve and maintain quality * Maintain stringent records for quality trace back issues * Represent quality in PIT team sessions * Test all product on both finished and raw sides, including but not limited to, direct microscope counts, viscosity, plating product and incubate for e-coli and psychrophiles, testing for antibiotics, butterfat solids, product taste, odor and temperature * Calibrate and maintain equipment used in the laboratory * Create spreadsheets using Microsoft office to track various areas of quality and performance * Maintain 5-s within the laboratory 1995 - April 2008 Ford Motor Company Assembly Technician/Quality Control Specialist * Manually weld parts in sub-assembly using spot/mig welders * Continually perform quality checks on parts used in the assembly process * Work with a team to strive for faster, safer, and more productive work procedures * Perform tag-out/lock-out procedures on all equipment used to perform routine cleaning * Assess overall quality of units being sent to paint. Route units with defects to proper repair areas * Report any quality concerns to floor supervisor or superintendent 1991 - 1995 Dayton Carton, INC Plate Maker/Film Stripper Page 5 * Layout various format for packaging products using film negatives. Use created layouts to create printing plates * Communicate with suppliers and customers directly regarding products * Operated forklift as needed to assist in stocking inventory, as well as supplying the presses * Perform routine maintenance on equipment used * Create custom color swatches for customer approval and quality control * Perform quality control on finished products 1986 - 1991 Metro Service Laboratories Laboratory Technician * Conduct on-site air quality testing where asbestos abatement is conducted * Analyze collected air samples using phase contrast microscopy * Supervise abatement sites to ensure proper procedures are being followed * Enforce current OSHA standards for abatement processes * Participate in standardized testing to maintain proficiency and accuracy in analysis Page 6 * Keep stringent daily records of abatement and testing procedures

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