Engineer Quality Control

VICKI L. POMMER

Harvington Dr. Phone: 734-***-****

Franklin, TN 37069 abh8hw@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Automotive Product Development Engineer with accomplishments in project

management, product testing, and regulatory compliance. Manages cross-

functional teams, processes and resources to deliver projects on time, on

target, and on budget. Known for a positive attitude and strong

communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Organized,

driven, and dedicated to improving quality and customer satisfaction.

Proven experience in the following areas:

Project Management Product/Business Planning

Process Improvement Cost Reduction

Change/Resource Management Regulatory Compliance

Effective Communication Team Building

Professional Experience

Clean Air Partnership of Middle Tennessee, Franklin, Tennessee 2010-

Present

Board Member / Volunteer, 2010-Present

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 1993-2008

Program Management Engineer, 2003-2008

Managed vehicle projects in cost reduction, process improvement, and new

product launch for heavy duty truck programs.

. Successfully led a $25M vehicle program through all milestones from

planning to launch.

. Managed project specifications and associated budget. Developed business

cases to increase revenue and reduce costs.

. Led resource management process and facilitated the on-time completion of

purchasing agreements.

. Ensured project tasks were completed on time, with quality by interfacing

with engineering, marketing, finance, manufacturing, or purchasing team

leaders and assisting with problem solving and breaking down barriers to

attain project goals.

. Created project presentations for management, monitored project metrics,

and led status meetings to brief management and provide direction to team

members.

. Provided support to the manufacturing team for prototype builds and

production launch resulting in efficient resolution of design, assembly

and quality issues. Participated in manufacturing reviews, PPAP and APQP

processes, and contributed to presentations which led to successful

manufacturing milestones.

. Led time-sensitive project to resolve manufacturing supply chain issues

and avoid added costs and labor.

. Managed cost reduction process to discover, analyze and implement

engineering changes resulting in product cost savings.

Product Planning Analyst, 2001-2003

Optimized and managed vehicle fuel ecomomy targets to ensure federal

regulatory requirements (CAFE) were met and no penalties were incurred.

. Developed strategic outlooks and alternatives for management based on

analysis of proposed legislation and market trends.

. Secured a $9M cost avoidance by optimizing product volumes based on

projected demand.

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Professional Experience (Continued)

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 1993-2008

Product Test Engineer, 1995-2001

Responsible for quality, maintenance, operation and continuous improvement

of vehicle emissions test equipment and processes. Supported EPA and CARB

regulated tests as well as development tests for engine calibration.

. Recognized as subject matter expert for environmental and alternative

fuel emissions testing. Equipment experience included GC, HPLC and

associated computer software.

. Led the development, implementation, and validation of new test report

software providing more accurate data for customers and improving test

throughput.

. Managed testing programs resulting in successful certification of

products for sale in domestic and international markets.

. Implemented tests that offered new options to customers. Created

procedures and trained operators to perform new tests.

. Led the restructuring and updating of all facility test procedures and

quality control procedures to ensure consistent execution and support

reduction in test variability.

. Improved facility preventive maintenance and quality control

recordkeeping process to align with ISO9000 certification requirements.

. Ensured quality data for customers by maintaining lab equipment including

performing repairs and conducting quality control activities.

Technical Standards Engineer, 1993-1995

. Conducted emissions test program and contributed to research publication.

. Supported development of corporate strategies by reviewing/reporting on

proposed government legislation and analyzing marketing factors.

Education

Sustainability Studies, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN, audit student

2009

M.S. Engineering Management, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI, 2005

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 1993

Professional Development / Awards

. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,

Outlook)

. Trained in Six Sigma (Green Belt certified), Design of Experiments, FMEA,

8D, and process control methods

. Honors Scholar Award for Engineering Management from Univ. of Michigan -

Dearborn

. Ford Award & Recognition Program - recipient of 3 separate awards for

various projects

. Ford Diversity Award - received as part of Super Duty Team

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