Objective: I am a highly focused, technically oriented individual with experien
ce in various industries and types of organizations over the course of my career
in quality. I am looking for the opportunity to apply that focus and experience in determining and eliminating chronic barriers to success in the organization. I derive satisfaction from contributing to the improved overall efficiency and effectiveness of an organization and enhancing its reputation for quality. Experience: US Ink / Sun Chemical (Coldset Printing Ink) 9/05 - 3/10 Quality Assurance Manager * Supervised lab technicians * Coordinated laboratory audits at multiple manufacturing locations * Conducted lab-to-lab verification testing * Trained divisional personnel in the use of SAP as a Power User * Maintained the divisional SOP manual * Investigated customer product complaints * Reported results of product analyses to customers * Oversaw the verification of product prior to delivery to customers Fair-Rite Inc. (Ferrite Electronic Components / Automotive Supplier) 8/04 - 4/05 Director of Quality * Maintained the corporate Quality Manual * Management Representative for ISO-9001 Quality Management System * Conducted Management Review meetings * Conducted internal audits of manufacturing facilities * Liaison to customers in resolving quality issues * Supervised quality associate Pierson Industries (Plastic Injection Molding) 12/03 - 8/04 Quality Control Manager * Supervised quality inspector * Liaison to customers in resolving quality issues * Oversaw the in-process evaluation of product * Maintained the inventory of product standards * Performed colorimetric evaluations Titan Tool / Wagner Paint (Commercial Paint Spray Equipment) 1/03 - 11/03 Quality Control Manager * Maintained the corporate Quality Manual * Management Representative for ISO-9001 Quality Management System * Supervised incoming, in-process and final assembly quality inspectors * Liaison to customers in resolving quality issues * Compiled, evaluated, and reported to upper management on warranty claims data * Oversaw the in-process evaluation of product * Assisted in the engineering change process * Assisted in the implementation of manufacturing cells in the assembly area * Supported Kaizen projects and Lean Manufacturing implementation efforts
Quality Engineer * Conducted internal audits for QS-9000 Automotive Quality Management System * Conducted internal audits for ISO-14001 Environmental Management System * Compiled PPAP reports * Reported monthly on reliability testing results * Extracted data from JD Edwards ERP system for review of production history * Liaison to customers in resolving quality issues * Supported Shipping / Logistics process improvement o Developed bar-code verification concept for outgoing shipments o Reduced inspection costs by $100K / year * Developed online nonconforming materials evaluation and disposition process o Reduced cycle time and nonconforming work in process by 60% * Led transition from QS-9000 to TS-16949 Automotive Quality Management Systems o Carried out process mapping and gap analysis o Developed processes and documentation to satisfy new requirements Federal Carbide Co. (Machined Tungsten Carbide Components) Manager, Quality Assurance 6/92 - 7/96 * Developed Quality Manual * Lead efforts to achieve ISO-9001 Quality Management System certification * Supervised inspectors in the manufacturing areas * Liaison to customers in resolving quality issues * Reviewed customer technical requirements as part of the quotation process Inspector / CNC Programmer 8/85 - 6/92 * Carried out incoming inspection on carbide preform parts * Wrote manufacturing instructions for each process order * Carried out final mechanical and visual inspection * Drafted and calculated intersection points for C.N.C. machining * Programmed G-code for C.N.C. wire E.D.M.
Education: Sevens Institute of Technology 1992 Bachelor of Engineering Materials Engineering Awards: American Society of Welding (highest G.P.A. in major) Deans List
Bergen Community College 1989
Associate of Science with Honors Engineering Science Awards: Graduated with highest G.P.A. in major Deans List