Leo Kapinos

Experience

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  Siemens Manufacturing Co., Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Materials Engineer

   Controlled the functionality of 2 lab to preserve the conformity of material during internal processing and R&D Performed failure analysis, testing and troubleshoots material related problems for SQA, processing, and field inspection; analyzed lab results and prepared analysis reports  Participated in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and FMEA (Failure Modes Effects Analysis) meetings with Core Team Reduced rejects of HVAC stator assembly line by 50% Inspected and consulted the suppliers of Canada, USA, Mexico and Germany (TDK Corp., TTS-Theta, Loctite Inc., Alcatel-Nexans, etc.) to improve the final Siemens’ products (Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning and Engine Cooling motors) Provided technical support and trouble-shooting of new/existing processing – stator phosphating, core coating, magnet bonding, armature skiving and fusing, brush-card fusing, etc. for HVAC/EC motors (BMW, VW, FORD, Daimler-Chrysler and GM) Designed test-equipments and test-fixtures, developed and implemented test plans; coordinated capability studies, GR&R studies on all customer designated characteristics, control plans; controlled the measuring equipment (GR&R studies) Показати менше

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  Khmelnitsky National University

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  University Lecturer

   Lectured on Technology of Structural Materials, Physics-Chemical and Metallurgical Processes in production of steel, Engineering and Computerized Graphics Examined and estimated the knowledge of students in above-mentioned disciplines

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  LLC “Sirius Extrusion”

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2014

  Quality Manager

   Managed the personnel within the Quality (QC/QA Department, 2 laboratories, Metrology&Gauges Department and R&D) and Technology/Process Engineering Department; improved the entire QMS of company Developed and coordinated the main company plans to purchase the required industrial manufacturing and auxiliary equipment  Organized the R&D activities to improve the production process, polymer products and its recycling (result of investigations - articles were published in scientific journals) Developed the relationships with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and enhance quality, provided timely and accurate identification of non-conformances through the QMS Implemented QMS as a Top Management Representative at company of 450 persons staff according to the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 and BRC/IoP standards from the beginning to the company certification (“Bureau Veritas Certification” and “SAI Global”); Oversaw the internal and external auditing processes Показати менше

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  Protein Invest

  Jan 2014 - now

  Project Leader

  - Developed and coordinated with company shareholders the stages of new and main company project - construction and commissioning of new oil extraction plant of 1200 TPD capacity- Negotiated with external vendors to secure advantageous terms and prices (related to the construction works, manufacturing equipment, boiler plant, etc.) - Ensured that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

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  Eugen Forschner GmbH

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager

   Developed and coordinated with headquarters (Forshner GmbH, Germany) the stages of new and main company project related to the production of new automotive SCR heating harnesses for German well-known automotive companies Audi AG and Daimler AG Organized implementation of new SCR project in accordance with the work planning, coordinating members of project team including weekly phone conference call with headquarters (Forshner GmbH, Germany) Coordinated the company Divisions and Departments related to timely schedule production of new automotive SCR cables, prevented and eliminated of violations during the production process Supervised the operational adjustment of the rate of production to ensure the timely production of new automotive SCR cables according to contracts with German companies Audi, Volkswagen and Daimler Показати менше