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Michael Schwarz

Michael Schwarz

Freeburg,Il

Summary

I am a Quality Engineer with 10 years of experience in demonstrated organization, customer service, communication, and project skills given the knowledge acquired from education, the military, and professional roles of the past. Motivated, personable professional with a well-rounded college education and industry and manufacturing background. Talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

QUALITY ENGINEER

WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY
Edwardsville, IL
08.2020 - Current
  • ISO 9001
  • Established CAPA processing for customer impacting events as well as internal findings
  • Defect tracking from production processing
  • Internal auditing from Control Plan and FMEA
  • Creation of Control Plan and FMEA
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors
  • Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects

Quality Engineer

LMC INDUSTRIES
Arnold, MO
01.2020 - 08.2020
  • Full 8D processing for customer impacting events as well as internal findings
  • PPAP creation for new builds as well as PPAP modification for changes to existing builds
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives
  • Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments

Quality Engineer I

UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, GRANITE CITY
Granite City, IL
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Expanded risk management measures through spot-checking and increased randomization of inspections
  • Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors
  • Executed operational audits and assessed company operations, compliance and other associated risks
  • Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues
  • Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production
  • Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures
  • Supported quality team members during corrective action updates
  • Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections
  • Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues
  • Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects
  • Built strong rapport with team members, management and clients to facilitate efficiency and productivity
  • Escalated concerns about project and process quality, referring discovered issues to engineering manager for correction
  • Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections
  • Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge
  • Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions
  • Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors

Quality Engineer

SIEMENS MFG CO
Freeburg, IL
05.2017 - 12.2018
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results
  • Provided program management expertise in lean Six Sigma strategies and agile methods, practices and execution
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives
  • Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects
  • Devised creative solutions to critical customer and user needs
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
  • Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders
  • Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences
  • IPC trainer for soldering and component inspection to determine the need for rework its compliance to standard
  • PPAP prep for customer application of product
  • RoHS complicated validation for supplier product
  • Process correction from defect discovery
  • Determine defect cause and allowance based on customer requirements
  • Internal auditing from control plan and FMEA
  • Corrective actions based on defect tracking and customer complaints
  • Document control including creating electronic documentation from out-of-date paper documentation.

Quality Engineer

MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON N.A
Madison, IL
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Defect analysis through metallographic processes
  • SEM analysis and reporting
  • Alloy control
  • Calibrations of measuring equipment
  • Experimental alloy R&D
  • FMEA creation of processes
  • Document control
  • Internal audits.

Communications Specialist

U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Sparta, IL
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • Working on a project to alleviate an elongated time frame of cardiac care
  • Oversee front-office operations and provide impeccable customer service:

Education

Associates of Science, Associates of Arts -

South Western Illinois College, Belleville, IL

GPA: 2.98/4.0

  • Dean's List every semester
  • Continuing education in college prep

Bachelor's of Science - Industrial Technologies

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL

GPA: 3.273/4.0

  • Dean's List

Skills

  • Customer base of communication
  • Project and Program Management
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Analysis/Critical thinking/Problem-solving skills
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality improvement plans
  • Research and Development
  • Customer Service
  • Process change documentation
  • Risk management
  • International regulatory compliance
  • Project management proficiency
  • Production understanding

Certification

  • Six Sigma Innovation
  • S.E.M.
  • Chemical lab processing
  • Professional Presentations
  • Compliance Ethics
  • Documentation Control
  • IPC trainer
  • ESD trainer

Timeline

QUALITY ENGINEER - WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY
08.2020 - Current
Quality Engineer - LMC INDUSTRIES
01.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Engineer I - UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION, GRANITE CITY
12.2018 - 11.2019
Quality Engineer - SIEMENS MFG CO
05.2017 - 12.2018
Quality Engineer - MAGNESIUM ELEKTRON N.A
01.2013 - 01.2017
Communications Specialist - U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
01.2004 - 01.2010
South Western Illinois College - Associates of Science, Associates of Arts,
Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor's of Science, Industrial Technologies

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