Based near Grand Rapids, Michigan, Alan focuses on Quality, Lean and 6 sigma projects.  He manages Quality Inspection, Supplier Quality and Production Quality Engineering. His deep experience in Supplier, Production, and Advanced Quality Engineering, Integrated/Quality Management Systems, and Quality Manufacturing Processes fits with Tier 1 and 2 automotive suppliers and OEMs.  

 

PROVEN EXPERIENCE:

• Auditor ISO 9001, IATF 16949

• Worked with IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and VDA 6.3

• Accomplished Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing team member

• Successful Supplier Development Engineer and Auditor

• Extensive OEM PPAP launches, both small and large projects

• Demonstrable Customer Satisfaction improvement answering customer concerns and implementing customer specific requirements

• PPM Reduction Projects: 100+ to less than 10

• Lean Projects increased flow in Value Streams

• Quality Control and Standard Work Instruction documentation

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Planning, Alignment and KPI management

• APQP, including DFMEA, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP, and PPAP

• IATF & TS 16949 QMS development, implementation, auditing and registration

• Problem Solving: 6Sigma, 8D, 5why and Go-Do-It implementation

• Manufacturing: Process Development, Lean, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, and Launch Quality

• GD&T, Microsoft software, & MiniTab SPC software.

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFLIATIONS:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration: Central Michigan University.

·       Associate’s  degree in Electronic Engineering: DeVry Institute of Technology.