E-mail: trance@yahoo.com
Gary Ford
Objective To contribute my skills, experience, and training to
a goal driven team dedicated to achieving excellence in the global marketplace.
Education 1991-1993
B. S.
Industrial Technology
Overall GPA
= 3.24/4.00
1984-1987 Danville Area Community College,
A.A.S.
Electronics Technology
Experience 2000-Present
Meridian Technologies - Magnesium Products of
June/2001 – March/2002 Meridian
Technologies - Magnesium Products of
Quality
Engineer
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Resolution of
customer reported non-conformances using Seven Discipline (7D) problem solving
methodology.
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Prepare
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for submission to DaimlerChrysler and
Ford-Visteon. Not only is this activity
important for approval prior to the shipment of product, but also to receive
payment for tooling.
·
Review component
PPAP submissions from suppliers.
·
Design gauging
to test dimensional correctness of finished product and components.
·
Participated in
Advanced Product Quality Planning within a Product Development Team. This includes working on product launches for
01’ and 05’ Chrysler Minivan, 03’ Jaguar S-Type, 04’ Chrysler Pacifica, and 05’
Ford Explorer.
·
Resolution of
engineering and quality issues for New-Mini Cooper, and Jaguar S-Type
products. This required the attendance
of meetings with customers at the BMW Technical Center in
·
Maintained
product quality assurance for 94’, 01’ & 05’ Chrysler Minivan, 98’ Jeep
Grand Cherokee, 01’ Ford Explorer, and 02’
·
Involvement in a
Six Sigma special improvement project for 01’ Ford Explorer product.
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In addition I
have received a great deal of training.
Worldwide Engineering Release System - Ford Motor Corporation by
Computer Confidence Incorporated, Facilitating for Results from Lansing
Community College, Layer Process Audit by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Powerway Computer System for DaimlerChrysler by Powerway, TS-16949 Quality Management System by Lansing
Community College, Six Sigma Green Belt from Price Waterhouse Coopers Ltd., Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing by
1998-1999
Cade-AutoAir, Test Equipment Division
Quality
Engineer
·
Resolved
dimensional non-conformances reported internally, through a supplier, or a
customer.
·
Scheduled and
supervised layout technicians.
·
Participated in
ISO9001 internal auditing activities.
·
Created and
revised inspection documentation.
·
Received Kaizen
training from Pratt & Whitney, and Composite Structure Orientation training
from AutoAir Composites.
1997-1998 Rantoul Products, Textron Automotive
Quality
Engineer
·
Participated in
Advanced Product Quality Planning within a Product Development Team. This includes working on product launches for
thermoplastic injection molded automotive trim components and assemblies for
98’ Dodge
·
Maintained
product quality assurance for 96’ Dodge Dakota.
·
7D corrective
action of quality issues for molded, painted, and assembled product from
internal, supplier related, vehicle assembly plant, and warranty claim sources.
·
Received
training from Textron Automotive for Engineering Change Management Systems and
Advanced Product Quality Planning both Levels I & II. I received training
from Chrysler Corporation in Process Sign Off and Shanin Design of Experiments.
1993-1997 MECO Inc.
Quality
Engineer:
·
Assisted Layout
Technicians with dimensional metrology.
·
Investigated
reported non-conformances and implemented corrective and preventive action.
·
Conducted
internal quality systems audits.
·
Created and
revised inspection documentation as necessary.
·
Generated CAD
sketches using AutoCAD.
SPC
Coordinator
·
Performed
process capability studies, sampling plans, control plans, and the coordination
of continuous improvement projects including improvement team facilitation.
·
Created quality
procedure documentation for ISO9002 certification.
·
Updated
manufacturing process documentation per Engineering Change Management
requirements.
·
Investigated and
implemented as necessary process change requests generated by engineering,
management, and manufacturing personnel.
·
Special projects
include tool and fixture evaluation, welding process documentation, and
abrasives utilization improvement. By request I can provide greater detail of
these projects and the savings associated with them.
·
The collection
and organization of data used by the Engineering Department.
·
I have received
a great deal training from AlliedSignal Aerospace. These courses include Boeing Commercial
Airplane Group-Advanced Quality System, Cost of Quality, ISO9000 Internal
Auditor Training, Total Quality through Speed (TQS)-Leadtime Reduction, and
Short-Run SPC.
In addition, I have excellent written and verbal
communication skills, work well with computers, and am conversant in Italian.