Industrial Engineering Profile
Quality-driven engineer with a strong knowledge of good manufacturing principles and the ability to implement them into processes to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
Develop, implement, and sustain robust systems to optimize productivity, throughput, quality, and profitability. Analyze data to make sound business decisions and evaluating performance to ensure the correct decisions were made. Heavily relies on a solid foundation of Six Sigma, TQM, and Lean Manufacturing principles, along with real world experience and intuition to facilitate these improvements for the benefit of the entire organization.
Areas of Proficiency
Lean Manufacturing • 5S and Kaizen • Supply Chain Management • Statistical Process Control • Lean Six Sigma
Total Quality Management • Cost Reduction • Six Sigma • Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Professional Experience
Quality Engineer
TRACO, Cranberry, Pennsylvania May 2008- June 2009
• Responsible for the quality of all products and processes from saw cutting and fabrication of aluminum extrusions to the assembly and testing of windows and doors for commercial use
• Analyzed machine output to maintain process control
• Developed and implemented quality systems throughout the manufacturing process
• Used Six Sigma, Lean, and Good Manufacturing concepts to improve the products produced
• Analyzed the entire manufacturing process to identify sources of waste, then worked to reduce waste, rework, the cost of nonconformance
• Initiated and completed Corrective and Preventative Actions to eliminate recurring issues
• Worked closely with Field Service to remediate and eliminate Field Service Requests
• Frequently performed root cause analysis on products in the field to determine and remediate issues
• Developed, implemented, and maintained multiple audit systems
• Worked with suppliers to ensure the quality of good received
• Worked with the In-House Testing department to ensure an adequate frequency of off-line testing is performed and assists with troubleshooting failed product tests
• Frequently created and presented specialized quality plans to customers to ensure their confidence in TRACO’s products
• Developed and implemented a PPAP type process for new products and custom jobs
• Identified the “Critical to Quality” aspects of the assembly process then created signs to display this information clearly for all operators at each assembly step.
• Worked with a team to review and improve the organization’s quality manual
• Initiated and completed Corrective and Preventative Actions to eliminate recurring issues
• Created corporate policies and procedures to ensure product quality
• Responsible for recording, analyzing and presenting various metrics to illustrate quality improvements
• Assisted on a project to establish process efficiencies to set standard production times across all product lines
• Worked with independent testing organizations to ensure finished products meet or exceed established industry testing requirements
• Facilitated multiple large scale remediation efforts to ensure a constructive and progressive relationship between TRACO and their customers
• Member of the First Responder Team
EMT
Quality EMS, Mars, Pennsylvania March 2008- Present
• Perform duties of an Emergency Medical Technician
• Assist analysis of performance standards and improvement
Production Manager
Forms + Surfaces, Etna, Pennsylvania July 2007 – May 2008
• Responsible for scheduling and production of interior signage and way finding packages for new construction and renovated hotels
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