Alan Taylor

804 Derby Drive

Tecumseh, Mi.49286
(517) 759-2437 Cell

at24dc06@westpost.net

Skills * Responsible for the following Quality systems:

Automotive (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota & Honda), Precision Machining, Medical De
vice Manufacturing, Stamping, Welding, Injection Molding, Paint & Plating Proces
s, Precision Assembly & Heavy Assembly, Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
* Certified Auditor TS-16949, ISO-14001
* Certified G8-D Trainer by Ford Fairlane Training center
* Trained on all required core tools: FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, GD&T
* Trained in the following programs, Power Point, MS-Word, Access, MS- Project,
Excel, Minitab, Gage Calibration programs, Covisint (Ford & Chrysler) GQTS (GM)
* Six Sigma Green Belt
* Responsible for Multiple Manufacturing Locations in US & Mexico
* Corporate Quality Systems Team leader for Tower Automotive 28 locations throug
hout the US

Experience
2-2008 - 12-2008 Martinrea Inc / Bishop Circle Assembly Manchester, MI
Quality Manager (Lay off due to lack of work)
* Manufacture of welded steel Brake lines and fuel line clusters also injection
molded components for Ford, Chrysler and General Motors.
* Responsible for complete metallurgical lab testing.
* Customer contact for quality related functions Corrective action, Product deve
lopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM.
* Recruit all personnel: Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Inspectors,
and TS-16949 coordinator.
* Responsible for Internal G8-D Training, TS-16949 & ISO-14001 Training, SPC, GD
&T / blue print interpretation and other related training of all Quality and P
roduction colleagues. Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related f
unctions.
* Implemented 'Visual Management' system resulting in improved communication wit
h operators.
* Improved Ford Q1 score from 0 to 920
* Set up supplier quality development program: Supplier contact for quality rela
ted concerns, supplier quality system assessment, and supplier corrective action
and APQP documentation.

2-2007 - 2-2008 AK Tube LLC Walbridge, OH

Quality Manager (Recruited to Martinrea by former Quality Director)
* Manufacture of Welded Tubing for non-automotive customers and Ford, Chrysler a
nd General Motors.
* Responsible for complete metallurgical lab testing including weld and brazed y
ield and elongation pull testing UL testing requirements.
* Customer contact for quality related functions: Corrective action, product dev
elopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM.
* Responsible for internal and external corrective action teams using the 8-D me
thod for problem solving.
* TS-16949 ISO-14001 Management Representative.
* Recruit all personnel: Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Inspectors,
and TS-16949 / ISO-14001 coordinator.
* Responsible for Internal G8-D Training, QS-9000 Training, SPC, GD&T / blue pri
nt interpretation and other related training of all Quality and Production col
leagues. Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.
* Implemented 'Visual Management' system resulting in improved communication wit
h operators.
* Set up supplier quality development program: Supplier contact for quality rela
ted concerns, supplier quality system assessment, and supplier corrective action
and APQP documentation.
* Six Sigma Green Belt training
4-2001 - 2-2007 Collins & Aikman, Dura Convertible Systems, Adrian, Mi
Quality Manager
* Manufacturer of convertible top assemblies, stamping & welded assemblies.
* Achieved TS-16949 Certification - 1st Collins & Aikman plant to receive this c
ertification.
* Instrumental in moving of Hydraulics division to new plant in Adrian, MI and s
etting up quality initiatives on time.
* Responsible for the quality management system for 3 facilities in Adrian, MI a
nd 1 in Toluca Mexico.
* Customer contact for quality related functions: Corrective action, product dev
elopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM.
* Responsible for internal and external corrective action teams using the 8-D me
thod for problem solving.
* TS-16949 & ISO-14001 Management Representative.
* Recruit all personnel: Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Inspectors,
and QS-9000 coordinator.
* Responsible for Internal G8-D Training, TS-16949 Training, SPC, GD&T / blue pr
int interpretation and other related training of all Quality and Production co
lleagues. Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.
* Implemented 'Visual Management' system resulting in improved communication wit
h operators.
* Completed several launches of new programs including; 2005 Ford Mustang, Ponti
ac solstice/ Saturn Sky, Dodge Viper, Ford Thunderbird
* Responsible for improved Chrysler Score by 65%.
* Attained Ford Q1 certification at all 3 facilities
* Attained the new TS-16949 certification.
* Achieved ISO 14000 certification in November of 2002.
1-2000 - 11-2000 L&W Engineering Blissfield, MI
Quality Manager (Recruited to Collins & Aikman by former Quality Director)
* Manufacturer of instrument panel, stampings and welded assemblies.
* Start-up of new plant, Complete quality system set up to QS-9000,
Ford Q1, DiamlerChrysler, Honda requirements.
* Recruit all personnel: Quality Engineers, Quality Technicians, Receiving Inspe
ctor, QS -9000 coordinator.
* Set up supplier quality development program: Supplier contact for quality rela
ted concerns, supplier quality system assessment, and supplier corrective action
and APQP documentation.
* Customer contact for quality related functions: Corrective action, product dev
elopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM
* Responsible for internal and external corrective action teams using the 8-D me
thod for problem solving.
* QS-9000 Management Representative responsible for the implementation of the IS
O-14001/QS-9000 Quality systems.
* Achieved QS-9000 certification in 4 months.
1996-2000 Tower Automotive Upper Sandusky, OH
Quality Manager
* Heavy steel and aluminum stampings and welded assemblies.
* Supplier quality development program: Supplier contact for quality related con
cerns, supplier quality system assessment, and supplier corrective action and AP
QP documentation.
* Customer contact for quality related functions: Corrective action, product dev
elopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM.
* Responsible for Internal G8-D Training, QS-9000 Training, SPC, GD&T / blue pri
nt interpretation and other related training of all Quality and Production col
leagues.
* Responsible for internal and external corrective action teams using the 8-D me
thod for problem solving.
* Responsible for Supplier paint operation (e-coat, powder coat)
* Other responsibilities: Corporate Quality Steering Committee member, Y2K Team,
Self Directed Work Team, Lean Manufacturing and Safety Committee.
* QS-9000 Management Representative responsible for the implementation of ISO 90
01/QS-9000 Quality systems

1994-1996 DAVCO Manufacturing Saline, MI

Quality Assurance Manager
* Manufacturer of fuel processing units for heavy truck Ind.
* QS-9000 Management Representative responsible for the implementation of
ISO 9001/QS-9000 Quality system.
* Revised the Quality Assurance manual in compliance with QS-9000.
* Responsible for Supplier Quality Development and all related activity.
* Coordinated the Material Review board working directly with Customers Supplier
s and Design Engineering.
* Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.
* Conducted training of Production and Quality personnel in Blue print reading a
nd Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5 M.

1991-1994 Downs Corporation Ypsilanti, MI

Quality Assurance Manager
* Stamping and assembly of sheet metal products for the Medical industry.
* Drafted and published the first Quality Assurance manual.
* Supervise all Quality personnel and related functions.
* Implemented the Quality system in compliance with ISO 9001.
* Responsible for internal base coat paint system and Supplier paint operation.
(E-coat, powder coat)
* During 1993 & 1994 I was responsible for all Production as well as the Quality
Assurance function.
In 1994 increased productivity by 40%.
* Responsible for Supplier Quality Development and all related activity.
* Coordinated the Material Review board working directly with Customers Supplier
s and Design Engineering.
* Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.
* Conducted training of Production and Quality personnel in all aspects of testi
ng
1984 - 1990 ATI Corporation Temecula, CA
Quality Manager
* Manufacture of precision machined components for the Medical & Aerospace indus
try
* Responsible for Physical testing of CNC machine products including plating, Di
p and flame brazing of motherboards, heat sink machining and TP 2 components. Im
plemented the Quality system in compliance with ISO 9001.
* Customer contact for quality related functions: Corrective action, product dev
elopment, Engineering changes, PPAP, APQP, PPM.
* Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.

1981 - 1984 MTI Corporation Temecula, CA

Quality Manager
* Manufacture of Injection Molded components for the Medical Industry.
* Customer contact for quality related functions Corrective action, product deve
lopment/Engineering changes.
* Supervision of all Quality personnel and quality related functions.
* Conducted training of Production and Quality personnel in Blue print reading a
nd Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing per ANSI Y 14.5 M.
* Supplier Quality Development program, Supplier contact for quality related iss
ues, Supplier Quality System Assessment, and supplier corrective action.
Education and Training RAB Certified auditor TS-16949 & ISO-14001
March 2007 Six Sigma Green Belt
March 2007 Lean Mfg Management training
April 2008 APQP Ford Fairlane Training and Development Center
July 2000 TE-14000 Training AIAG
January 2005 ISO 9000 Lead Auditor Cert. # 1540/97
Irish Quality Association
October 2002 G8-D Facilitation and Certification
Fairlane Training and Development Center
December 2008 GD&T, APQP, FMEA Training AIAG
Power point 4.0 Owens Community College
MS Project 4.0
Excel
MS Word
Access

July 1998 Dale Carnegie course1

August 1989 Welding & Brazing Technology
The Welding institute of San Diego California
in 1989.
1975 Graduated Ann Arbor Pioneer High
Ann Arbor, Mi.
Professional References:
Larry Poore, Quality Director Martinrea, He was also Quality Director at Collins
& Aikman 734-777-7795
Steve Rawlings, VP Engineering Collins & Aikman ( Dura Convertibles) He is now a
t Infinia Corp. in Washington state 517-260-1164
Raj Sammy Ford STA Wayne Assembly 313-805-2404
Linda Garcia, HR Manager Martinrea 734-428-2400
Tom Greco, Operations Manager AK Tube 419-367-4879
Chuck Dusinski, Quality engineer that worked for me at Collins & Aikman and L&W
Engineering 419-367-4879