Clarke Doble

Experience

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  Boeing

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

  - Introduced to basics of manufacturing and quality systems through aerospace best practices- Developed hands on skills and mechanical intuition via on the job training and enrolling in Cert III in Engineering Fabrication trade at TAFE- Worked with advanced material technologies and developed an appreciation for standard work

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  General Motors

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Co-Op Quality Engineer

  - Worked on a multi-disciplinary team and implemented a major infrastructure project resulting in a significant reduction of non-value added time.- Chaired a quality focus group with the aim of improving Right First Time quality, succeeded in improving RFT from 96.5% to 98% on a three month moving average.- Carried out regular audits of standard work, tools, work areas and process' to ensure the highest quality was maintained and continuously improved.- Gathered data from the source to further knowledge of and support efforts to identify improvement opportunities in the process.- Lobbied plant management for support on a range of quality issues, effectively communicating data in order to effect change.- Managed the CARE (Customer Acceptance Review and Evaluation) station, ensuring all current quality issues were inspected and detected prior to engines being delivered to the customer.- Completed GMs advanced statistical engineering problem solving course “Red X”, achieving both Apprentice & Journeyman level qualifications (similar to Six Sigma Green & Black Belts). Show less

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  Toyota Motor Corporation Australia

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Staff Engineer

  - Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to support both Paint and Resin plants, simultaneously improving quality and efficiency, developing and documenting processes to ensure improvements were sustained and feeding back to management to close the loop.- Developed and implemented countermeasures for the most prevalent quality issues in each plant, utilizing technical and organisational skills to deliver a higher quality product to the customer.- Implemented projects aimed at improving the quality and accuracy of data captured by working with the production members to develop their skill level, utilising tools such as boundary samples, problem visualisation and various root cause analysis methods.- Responsible for the introduction of a new component to the Resin plant, requiring; new processes, jigs and fixtures, programming of Kawasaki robots, risk assessments and considerations for logistics, work station design and coordination between all relevant business units.- Combined vast knowledge of statistical methods with diverse background and experience to work with subject matter experts to deploy process improvements, which sustained improved conditions and heightened employee engagement. Show less

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  Supacat

  Mar 2016 - Sept 2017

  Product Development Engineer

  - Carried out the product development process from concept through to production, including regular design reviews, prototype development and productionisation of components.- Reviewed design compliance to various military and civil standards including ADR's as well as ensuring structural integrity during crash and blast events.- Provided engineering support to the production line, developed jigs and tools to ease assembly, investigated and determined the root cause of production issues and developed work instructions for production workers.- Acted as lead engineer, delegating engineering tasks within a small team, providing status reports to stakeholders and ensuring project delivery timelines were met. Show less

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  Carbon Revolution

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2019

  Process Engineer

  - Provide Engineering support for day-to-day production and inspection processes- Develop production procedures and processes and ensure they are accurately and clearly documented, including testing procedures, health and safety requirements and supervisor sign-offs.- Design, develop, and implement tooling for use in a production environment where appropriate to improve quality, delivery and/or cost performance- Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions. - When required, lead problem containment and root cause & corrective action investigations- Interface with the quality team for rework and deviations.- Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures- Liaison between production, quality, supply chain and design engineering staff for complex problem solving and process changes.- Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment, machine, and layout upgrades to the meet volume requirements including preparation of business cases- Lead the continuous improvement activities in the paint and surface preparation area Show less

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  Toyota Motor Corporation Australia

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  Build and Process Coordinator
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  Carbon Revolution

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2023

  • FEA Processes Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Product Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Product Engineer

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
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  Kmart Australia Limited

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Future Operations Process Engineer
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  Carbon Revolution

  Oct 2023 - now

  Business Unit Lead - Plant Quality