Experience

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  Emtec engineering llc

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Project engineer

  • Design of specialized automated machinery for defense and medical application

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  Gary tool co

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2000

  Cnc programmer/toolmaker a

  • Manufacture tooling for various applications including aircraft, medical, automotive• Program various CNC machines• Operate standard tool room machines including Bridgeport, lathe, surface grinder and cylindrical grinder

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  Emerson industrial automation

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2015

  Provide supervisory support and training to ATG Tooling Engineers & Designers. Safeguarding that uniform engineering practices are followed within the group, including design for manufacturability and documentation. Ensure quality of designs, high throughput, minimal lead-time and backlog.Monitor and address tooling warranty issues. Providing support in resolving issues, both domestically and internationally.Work with Applications Lab, Advanced Programs and Market Segment Managers to develop tooling for new or state of the art applications or support growth of specific markets.Manage the day to day activities/workload to meet POR objectives and customer delivery requirement.Perform tooling design for preferred customers or customers acting under confidentiality agreement to develop new markets or applications.Support worldwide communications for ongoing development of standard and special technical information.Support the evaluation of new vendor and processes.Support and direct training for internal and external customers. Show less • Conceptualize and design ultrasonic tooling using solid works• Perform finite element analysis using Ansys workbench to optimize the tooling performance• Interface with customers, sales and application to determine the feasibility of customer requests• Provide engineering support for the shop to assist with optimization of manufacturing processes• Suggest and help implement process improvements to ensure quality objectives are met• Support all interdepartmental activities to provide value to the customer• Provide direct technical assistance to field personnel and customers Show less

  • Engineering Supervisor

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2011

  • CNC Programmer/Toolmaker A

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
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  Emerson industrial automation

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Manage all quality and manufacturing engineering department employee activities • Direct cross functional teams to drive improvement through the entire value stream• Gain alignment with key stakeholders to promote a quality and continuous improvement culture• Develop, implement and manage all quality processes and systems to ensure ISO QMS compliance• Employ lean and six sigma methodologies to eliminate or reduce waste and variation• Conduct kaizen events to improve order to shipment quality and value to the customer• Gain sponsorship using KPIs to implement process changes and maximize plant resources• Engage employees at the shop floor level to identify opportunities for improvement• Serve as the quality management representative for the executive management and customers• Work with manufacturing and logistics management to improve in-process and supplier PPM metrics Show less Leaded efforts to gain IS09001 certification for Danbury. Coordinate, develop and implement policies and procedures that will ensure ISO requirements are met.Direct and manage the quality function for all Business units in Danbury Operations. Direct, participate and manage the Quality Engineering, Inspection, Quality Material, and Gage calibration functions.Direct audits of internal and external processes, systems, products and suppliers in accordance with established ISO procedures. Document findings, identify and follow-up on necessary corrective actions.Supervise Inspection Department personnel, including work assignments, scheduling, training and communications. Determine department requirements and resource allocation.Manage and control disposition of non-conforming material with data collection, and decision support systems, leading to preventative/corrective action identification and follow up.Manage the internal Quality support system, providing resources to effect timely response and insure on-time delivery through proactive quality process.Supervise and train company personnel in quality assurance methods, proper procedures and problem solving consistent with Branson's objectivesRepresent Quality Department in discussion and activities to identify cost reduction and process improvement processesLean champion leading events and teams targeting waste elimination. EHS champion tasked with identifying risks and deploying countermeasures to reduce or remove the risk. Show less

  • Quality and Continuous Improvement manager

    Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  • Quality Manager

    Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
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  Stanley black & decker, inc.

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  Quality manager

  Ensure delivery of consistent product which meet both external and internal specified requirements. Monitoring, audit and improve the performance of the QMS.Analyze and translate information from individual customers, customer surveys, focus groups, quality function deployment (QFD) teams, and other sources. Use the information to develop quality standards for products to increase customer retention and sales revenuePerform data analysis and root cause investigations to implement necessary process controls and preventive actionsLead quality improvement by teaming with engineering, operations, finance and field serviceLead the company to higher levels of quality performance and resultant customer satisfactionEffectively communicate with customers and assist in the resolution of customer inquiries regarding product quality, product reliability, customer complaints and other questions or concernsMaintain ISO and UL, ICC-ES, CSFM, Miami-Dade, TUV and BHMA certificationsEnhance supplier quality via systemic supplier approval process, purchase part specifications, and using metrics and rhythms to assure quality of purchased componentsWork with manufacturing on developing and sustaining daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms for scrap, rework, productivity, safety and other essential quality improvement effortsProvide dedicated support to and follow up with associates engaged in assembly, inspection, and testing activities to ensure material and product qualityEngage hourly employees to grow the quality culture through presentations, training, awards, postings, product audits, quality teams, and other approachesCoach and mentor on continuous improvement tools Show less

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  Snap-on tools

  Aug 2019 - May 2023

  Quality manager

  Act as both quality systems and quality control manager.Act as the Elizabethton plant quality management representative for quality systems.Ensure compliance to the Snap-on Quality system (ISO9000) and coordinate training activities.Ensure that the Elizabethton plant’s quality system is properly and accurately documented to meet the requirements of all systems standards.Ensure that inspection, measuring and test equipment in the facility is controlled per the plant’s policies/ procedures.Develop and maintain the documented quality system. This includes, but is not limited to writing, reviewing, and updating quality policies, procedures, inspection instructions, and work instructions. Ensure that nonconforming product is detected and that proper disposition and corrective/preventative actions are taken to prevent recurrence of nonconformities Develop/ implement and maintain methods of tracking quality performance in terms of scrap/rework and customer complaints. Identify main areas for improvement and drive projects or kaizen events to improve quality metrics.Coordinate internal and 3rd party audits to review system(s)Maintain records for deviations, Supplier Rejections Notices (both external as well as inter-plant)Support purchasing with PPAP process and SCAR process to resolutionParticipate in New Product Development to ensure product is produced within design specificationsInterface with corporate Product Management to investigate and resolve field product issuesWork with engineering and operations to run DOE’s to improve quality and productivitySupervise direct reports and provide periodic performance feedback Show less

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  Kimber mfg., inc.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Sr quality manager

  • Support the initiatives of the Quality Assurance department• Supply chain support in the development and maintenance of a supplier rating system andsupplier evaluation• Develop and provide statistical analysis of quality performance, problems and recommendsolutions to both legacy and new products• Support the implementation of a Statistical Process Control environment• Support continuous improvement activities geared towards elimination of processes variation,nonconformities and cost reduction• Perform internal ISO audits of the processes and activities throughout the organization• Provide monthly/daily reports and analysis as requested• Process documentation, operator training and control plans for new and existing products• Active participation in Material Review Board (MRB) activities• Meet or exceed quality control standards throughout the inspection process to guarantee the flowof parts expectation• Ability to perform inspections using artifacts and electronic gauging• Serve as an effective communicator of daily production requirements to the leads from uppermanagement, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity• Interpret GD&T technical prints• Develop, sustain and improve quality control methods and procedures• Accurately and efficiently train and audit employees quality progress, mentor employees• Accurately inspect firearms using visual, functional, and safety inspections• Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition• Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence• Complete other duties as assigned by manager Show less