PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

• Vast background in Quality, Product Design & Development, Manufacturing, and Purchasing areas.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, negotiations & problem solving skills.
• Proven record of meeting critical timelines and developing company wide processes and procedures which improved organization's efficiency and generated significant cost savings.
• Excellent record in supplier development, improving underachieving suppliers to become best in class.
• Multiple recognitions and awards, including Chrysler Purchasing Executive VP Excellence Award.
• Thorough knowledge of all manufacturing processes and ability to quickly achieve improvements.
• Completion of Shainin Black Belt training.
• Wide industry exposure.

SKILLS

• Expert in Molding, Machining, Stamping, Casting, Assembly, etc.
• Expert in TS, QS, APQP, PSO, PPAP, SPC & Control Plans
• Expert in Supplier Development & Error/Mistake Proofing
• Expert in TPS, 5S, Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen
• Expert in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Expert in TQM, QFD, FMEA, DFA, DFM & GD & T
• Knowledgeable in Experimental Design & SPC
• Used Unigraphics, PROE, Catia & AutoCAD
• Operated CMM and Perceptron Optical CMM
• Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian languages

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Troy, MI May 09 - Present
Quality Manager / Purchasing Manager

• Developed standards, processes and procedures for GAZ-US quality organization.
• Originated and managed supplier development process with GAZ-Russia engine supplier (goal setting, reporting, plant wide audit and detailed improvement plan).
• Achieved 40% quality / warranty score improvement in 6 months.
• Reviewed and approved NAFTA supplier processes and documentation.
• Developed and implemented commodity and aftermarket component selling strategies.
• Through supplier negotiations achieved significant tooling and piece price reductions.
• Conducted various types of training and coaching both in Russian and in English.

Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI Dec 08 - May 09
Owner - Quality and Process Improvement Consulting

• Streamlined manufacturing process; developed detailed step-by-step work instructions; eliminated unnecessary steps; implemented reliable verification process and improved consistency of the products for a major package meal manufacturer for home bound adults in the mid west region.
• Acieved 27% cost savings per portion and significant complaints reduction over the next several months.

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI Aug 99 - Dec 08
Senior Supplier Quality Commodity Specialist
Chrysler Technical Center, Powertrain Purchasing

• Managed all aspects of supplier activities for Powertrain critical commodities (All Plastic Components, Air/Fuel Systems, Throttle Bodies, Transmissions, T-Cases, Axle Diffs, Shifters, etc.) & engine dress sequencing plants.
• Developed commodity strategies. Analyzed & approved FMEA, DVP & R, Control Plans, Error Proofing, Run-at-Rate, Capability data, etc. Conducted APQP, process sign offs & supplier audits. Led problem solving, root cause & warranty analysis, process & product enhancements.
• Managed supplier development & continuous improvement.
• Conducted training.
• Participated in cost savings initiatives.
• Prepared a range of upper management presentations.

Confidential, Trenton, MI
Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Qualified new equipment & gages. Supported launch and retool.
• Conducted Gage R & R, process capability studies, SPC & root-cause analysis.
• Continuously improved machining processes.
• Addressed and resolved numerous quality issues with various global gage and tooling vendors.
• Developed gage instructions and dimensional control plans.

Confidential, Allen Park, MI Nov 96 - Aug 99
Product Design Engineer
Mercedes Benz of Brazil (MBB) Light Tuck Cab (LTC) Program

• Designed Cockpit and Interior Trim components.
• Traveled to Brazil to review and improve design, tooling and manufacturing processes as well as to procure mold and purchase parts suppliers.
• Prepared DFMEA, Test Plans, and Timing Charts.
• Developed assembly sequence and fixturing methods.
• Facilitated QS-9000 certification.

Ford-Mazda Thailand JV Ranger-Fighter Program

• Coordinated prototype testing of Cockpit and Interior Trim components.
• Managed test fixture builds, developed test plans, prepared various reports and analyzed test issues. Participated in gage design, certification and R & R studies.
• Developed process flow charts for prototype builds.
• Performed process capability studies.
• Traveled to Thailand and Japan to support plant launch and coordinate testing.

Confidential, Burr Ridge, IL Feb 96 - Nov 96
Product / Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

• Improved design of cab frame components for the new large agricultural tractor.
• Worked with Case plants & suppliers to address and resolve manufacturing & quality concerns with new designs.
• Supported new tractor cab frame prototype builds and coordinated parts procurement.
• Assisted with testing and certification of agricultural tractors Roll-Over Protective Structures.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering