Jim Magditch

Experience

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  Blue Circle Cement LLC

  Aug 1987 - Apr 1989

  Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

  Managed the day-to-day activities of the Electrical Maintenance department in a 24/7 cement manufacturing facility. Supervised the work of skilled electricians arranged through the Maintenance Planner to maintain equipment to meet production requirements and minimize downtime. Demonstrated experience in leadership, problem solving, and decision making. Utilized motivational and performance management skills to maintain optimal working relationships to achieve plant targets.

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  Sanden International, USA, Inc.

  Nov 1989 - Jun 2000

  Parts Manufacturing Supervisor

  Manufacturing supervisor for an independent ISO/QS-9000 and TS-16949 certified automotive air-conditioning compressor manufacturer to OEM (AGCO, Caterpillar, Case Holland, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, International Truck, Mack Truck, Nissan, PACCAR, Volvo, and Volkswagen); second tier (Red Dot) and aftermarket customers· Coached production personnel in the machining department for compressor components· Provided shop-floor training in process problem solving and root cause analysis, process capability studies, statistical quality control· Managed area production forecast scheduling, safety training and accident mitigation, operations fiscal budgeting, and cost analysis· Developed hands-on knowledge of machining methods; CNC turning and milling, boring, reaming, honing, and broaching, special processes included; resistance welding, thread roll forming, centerless grinding, and casting leak reduction via organic impregnation and submerged water leak testing Show less

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  Pall Corporation

  Jul 2000 - Jun 2005

  Quality Engineer

  Quality support for filter manufacturing facility supplying OEM customers (AGCO, Caterpillar, CNH, Husky, Komatsu, Kvaerner) first and second tier customers: aerospace (Boeing, FAA, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Sikorsky); industrial hydraulics (Applied Industries); automotive (Daimler Benz); and power generation industries (GE Power Generation). - Work cell in-process defect analysis, FOD, and scrap reduction efforts resulting in greater than 5% annual savings. - Lead the proactive application of process, operator, and product certification and validation from reactive warranty returns to customer satisfaction. - Conducted shop floor training in 8D, 5-Why, RCA (root cause analysis), CAPA (corrective and preventive actions), and seven (7) basic quality tools.- Lead product launch cross-functional groups for quality system planning, measurement system analysis, process/design FMEA and control plan development.- Developed and implemented certified operator (COP) for process inspection final approval on DIRs (Detailed Inspection Reports).- Internal product/process audits to assess compliance with ISO/QS-9000, TS-16949 and Pall Quality Management Systems.- Six Sigma Green Belt (2002), and Six Sigma Black Belt (2005) projects to reduce internal scrap and warranty claims. DFMA of a single cast component to add GD&T with defined tool pads. Net ROI in excess of $35K. - Led continuous improvement projects through kaizen and tornado events within work cells. - Value stream mapping team exercise to apply basic CI principles. Current state of delivered quality from 72 days, to less than 30 days as initial reduction future state. Show less

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  Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2007

  Quality Engineer

  Quality support for air brake compressor and disc brake components machining. - Responsible for the receiving inspection and gage calibration systems. - Product/process audits to TS-16949 and VDA 6.3, to reduce scrap and waste. - Installed and programmed new CMM, Calypso software, fixtures, and developed standard work plan- Implemented training for hourly QA technicians in basic quality principles & tools. - Conducted new product launch and pilot trial build reviews.- Compiled APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, gage R&R, and process flowcharts Show less

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  Blue Bird Corporation

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  Quality Engineer

  QE Chassis for school bus OEM achieving assembly build quality targets. - Compile and review PPAP/APQP for components: frame rails, crossmember stampings, wheels, tires, brakes, steering and drive axles, cooling system, engines, transmission and driveline.- Complete process improvements (VA and VE) for chassis build steps to minimize risk: ergonomic, warranty, cost, and cycle time - Developed internal and sub-tiers quality system through D/PFMEA deployment, control plans, - Process flow and mapping and supplier scorecard feedback to Tiers 1 & 2. - Execute process improvements (voice-of-process) from daily rolling chassis end-of-line audits and responses to warranty / field customer issues (voice-of-customer) for delivered buses. Show less

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  Parker Aerospace

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2014

  Senior Quality Engineer

  Quality engineer for aerospace components manufacturer of EHSV (electrohydraulic servovalves) flight controls for fixed wing and rotary aircraft, for power generation, industrial, military and nuclear industry customers. - Support for assembly and test, and component build production cells.- COPQ (cost of poor quality) waste; scrap, rework and warranty reduction. - Process validation audits (PVA) for both new and existing products. - Leader of cell-level HPWT (high powered work team) in implementing and training of std. tools; pareto charts, PFMEAs, control plans. - Created a new validation procedure for new, rebuilt / refurbished equipment for the facility and division. - Created shop-floor work plans with Solumina G8 Show less

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  Prysmian

  May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Quality Engineer

  Telecommunication wire and cable assembly product and process quality support for:* DPMU improvement,* Conducted audits to CTP, CTQ and TL-9000 requirements,* Formulate focus teams to resolve customer issues (CCPs),* Improved shop floor tooling & reduced scrap $ by lean principles/LSS certification,* New product launch for new telecom configurations, trials, cost-out* Culture of quality near-miss awareness and improvements modeled after plant-wide safety improvement and accountability:1x1, 24x7 Show less

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  Montaplast of North America

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Advance Quality Engineer

  Create and/or manage all elements of PPAP for Tier 1 Plastic Injection Molded parts◦ Including but not limited to: FMEA, Process Flow Chart, Control Plan/Poka-yoke implementation, Part drawings, Dimensional reports, SPC, IMDS, CCC documentation• Understand and carry out product/process testing as needed• Concept and commission production checking gauges/fixtures◦ Understand / Implement GD&T◦ Gage validation through MSA• Define out of spec properties and suggest corrective action Achieved on-time delivery targets >98% coinciding with program milestonesDefine OFIs for in-house die trials and components in the prototype phase for continual improvementInitiate improvements to minimize correction loops and delays by material reviews MRB Active tracking of customer scorecards (PRTS/GQTS-GM, BMW, MBUSI, Ford FSP/FCSD, Nissan ANPQP) Show less

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  GE Appliances, a Haier company

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2021

  Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  Lead for dishwasher operation supply chain: fabrication and powder paint processReduce waste and scrap with standard work, quality tools; PPAP, APQP, FMEAs, control plans- improve cost-of-quality and warranty reduction for customers- identify vital few critical and key features data to realize delivered quality,- define and monitor process parameters on an ongoing basis to minimize defects and increase process capability; OFIs- process improvement to reduce variation and insure robust assembly build, Cp/Cpk >1.33,- implement fabrication, subassembly, and powder paint process innovations- train work cell operators in Predictive Maintenance PdM, Condition-Based Maintenance and Monitoring CbM, Preventive Maintenance PdM, and Total Productive Maintenance TPM - lead and assist in multi-tier QA audits, inspections, and resolution of internal and external CARs, CAPAs.- continual system alignment with operations, engineering and customer- new product introductions NPI: OEE increase, PQR reduction Show less

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  Curtis Maruyasu America Inc

  Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

  Pre Production Program Manager

  Commitment, Motivation, Ability. Responsible for all aspects of program management including prototypes, preproduction samples, production start-up and customer launch. -Owned the program management through complete product start of production, including all engineering changes to the specific program.-Ensured the product is being manufactured to all engineering, customer and manufacturing specifications.-Consulted on and resolved quality issues as they arose.-Maintain open communication with various interacting departments including other divisions, as necessary.-Reported on program status and identified critical issues.Primary point of communication interface with the customer for the respective program. Show less

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  Big Rapids Products

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Quality Manager

  Quality manager with responsibilities for day-day product and process quality delivered to Tier 1 automotive and appliance customers. -Achieved month over month scrap reduction from 0.9% to 0.3%, and COPQ average of $16k versus target of less than $30k for 2022.-Performed LPAs and internal audits to compliance to the BRP QMS.

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  Portland Forge

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Manufacturing Process Engineer

  Develop process mapping and standard work cycle times for new and existing production jobs, finance and cost estimation. Achieved die lube cost reduction of 36% YOY; cost per part produced @ $0.10 vs. $0.14. Validated die lube spray systems for forging presses. Defined process parameters for new parts introduction (NPI) and PPAP trial runs.Established cycle times and standard work for current and new production.

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  Machine Time Inc.

  May 2024 - now

  Process Engineer