mike_ashton_quality professional _cv_feb_2015

Automotive and Manufacturing Industry , QMS, ISO 9001 2008, TS 16949, APQP, SQA ,

CIP , PPAP , Problem Solving

CV OF MIKE ASHTON EMAIL: [email protected]

TELEPHONE: Mobile 07852258097/ Home phone 01443 412247

PROFILE I have 30 years’ experience in the Automotive and Manufacturing Industry as a Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Production Manager and Quality Manager. I have experience of Attaining, Implementing, Managing and Auditing ISO 9001 2008, working in and Auditing the environment of TS 16949, Implementing TPM, JIT, 5S, SPC and TQM. CAREER HISTORY April 2014 - NPD Quality Engineer (1 Yr Contract) Present - Biomet Orthopedics, Bridgend Manufacture and Development of Medical Devices Facilitate compliance to applicable internal and external requirements during the product development cycle and commercialization of new products. Collaborate with R&D to help facilitate the successful execution of the New Product Development Process and launching of robust products. Responsible for Engineering deliverables required within the product development program. Provide expertise in the areas of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Design Controls, Risk Management, and Statistical Techniques. Supporting Quality Engineering activities to improve customer satisfaction and successful achievement of company quality objectives. Lead failure investigations for product failures encountered during the New Product Development. Lead Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Teams and use Root Causes Analysis tools to document CAPA activities Lead process and product audits as well as internal Quality System audits. Coaching, Educating and Developing new and current Suppliers in the requirements of new product development, PFMECA, Control Plans, Process requirements and measurable, Measurement studies, Gauging Requirements and PPAP requirements. ACHIEVEMENTS Successful Integration into Projects Team. Successful interaction with Suppliers Managing PPAP to Approval, Reducing Manufacturing issues. Conducting successful training of suppliers in PFMECA, Control Plans, Measurement studies, Process Improvement and PPAP compilation and reporting.



July 2013 - SQA Engineer (Temporary Contract) November 2013 - Parker Hannifin, Crewekerne Manufacture and Development of Hydraulic Cartridge Products and Systems

Liaison with Suppliers ensuring requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to.

Effective communications with the Team in the implementation of supply Chain improvements.

Timely completion of required goals. Ensuring minimal or no quality problems during Mass Production. Implementing Monitoring Systems ensuring minimal internal issues in Mass

Production. Managing 8D system ensuring timely and feasible Corrective Actions are

Implemented. Sept 2012 – Quality Engineer (Temporary Contract) 30th April 2013 - Tenneco Walker Ltd

Manufacture and Development of Emission Control Products and Systems

Liaison with Customers ensuring requirements are understood and implemented. Effective communications with the Team in the implementation of Projects. Timely completion of required goals. Ensuring minimal or no quality problems during realisation and Mass Production. Minimise risks related to quality during product launch. Implementing Monitoring Systems ensuring minimal internal and external issues in Mass Production. Preparation and submission of PPAP.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful Integration into Projects Team. Successful communication with Customers Managing and resolving trackside

issues. Successful interaction with Suppliers Managing PPAP to Approval, Reducing

Manufacturing issues. Successful Customer Approval and Implementation of Jaguar Landrover L405

Project. June 2008 – Quality Assurance Manager June 2012 Avalon Plastics South Wales Ltd Manufacture and Development of Injection Moulded Components

Managing and Auditing ISO 9001 2008 internally and at suppliers. Ensure that processes needed for the Quality Management System (QMS) are

Established, Implemented and Maintained.



Report to top management on the performance of the QMS and any need for Improvement.

Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the Organization.

Liaise with the external assessment body on all matters related to the external Accreditation Process.

Liaison with Customers ensuring requirements are understood and implemented. Production of Process Control Documents. Ensuring minimal or no quality problems. Minimise risks related to quality during production. Preparation and submission of PPAP.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful in attaining ISO 9001 2008 in 6 months of joining Avalon Plastics. Successful in Retaining and Maintaining ISO 9001 2008 for 3 Consecutive Years. Successful Communication with Customers Managing and Resolving Trackside

Issues. Successful Interaction with Suppliers Reducing Manufacturing issues. Successful in Developing, Creating and Introducing New Software to monitor

internal PPM and associated Costs. Successful Production of PPAP gaining Customer Approval. Successful Introduction and Production of Control Documents. Successful reduction of Customer PPM.

June 2007 – Continuous Improvement Coordinator June 2008 Kautex Textron Cvs Ltd Manufacture Design and Development of Screenwash and Headlampwash systems

Coordinating Continuous Improvement Projects Managing Teams and Team Meetings Publishing and Presenting Project progression. Managing, Training and Mentoring 5s Audits and Improvement Projects.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful completion and implantation of Improvement Projects Successful completion and implantation of 5s Projects Successful Mentoring and progression of Trainees



Feb 1998 – Advanced Quality Planning Engineer June 2008 Kautex Textron Cvs Ltd Manufacturer Design and Development of Screenwash and Headlampwash systems

Liaison with Customers ensuring requirements are understood and implemented. Effective communications with the Team in the implementation of Projects. Timely completion of required goals. Ensuring minimal or no quality problems during realisation. Minimise risks related to quality during product launch. Auditing of TS16949 internally and at suppliers.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful completion and implementation of Projects. Successful completion and Approval of Projects. Successful communication with Customers Managing and resolving trackside

issues. Successful interaction with Suppliers Reducing Manufacturing issues. Success with Introducing New TQM Software as a member of the Sourcing and

Introduction Team. Jan 1995 – Paper Division Manager Feb 1998 Scandinavian Design Manufacturer of Giftwrap Products

General Management of the Paper Division. Relocation of Manufacturing Facilities. Maximisation of outputs, increase efficiencies. Implementation of Cell Manufacturing. Implementation of TQM. Timely completion of required goals.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Successful Implementation of TPM which raised efficiencies from 52% to 95%. Successful Relocation of Facilities. Successful Implementation of Cell Manufacturing. Successful Implementation of TQM.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES I consider myself to be a good Team player with excellent couching skills. I am supportive of others readily available to help out to achieve objectives. Additional Skills and Courses Improvement Management Course. Nissan UK JIT. Renault Motor Manufacturing France. Hoshin Theoretical and Practice. Nissan UK Best in Class (Total Quality).



Benchmarking Continual Improvement. Total Productive Maintenance, Renault Institute of Quality. Microsoft Office. Flowcharter. Microsoft Project. QPack, Quality Management System. Minitab. EDUCATION Institute of Management and Supervision Supervisory Certificate. Polytechnic of Wales Management Services Commission Work Study and MTM Hoover Ltd EITB, Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering. Indentured. Ystrad Mynach Technical College, Merthyr Tydfil Technical College City and Guilds Institute Quality Control 743 Parts 1 and 2. WJEC Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4. 1969 – 1974, Lewis Boys Comprehensive CSE Woodwork Grade 1 Engineering Drawing Grade 1 Art Grade 1 General Science Grade 1 Metalwork Grade 1 Mathematics Grade 2 English Language Grade 2