Summary of Qualifications: |
Robert "Vince" Dafter, Jr.
1126 Rising Sun Ave.
Parkland, Pa 19047
E-mail: dint46@verizon.net
(215) 757 4806 (H)
OBJECTIVE
To secure a professional position in manufacturing or a service industry. Where my Quality/Engineering Management, supervision, or staff function skills can be effectively utilized to improve operations and contribute to company profits.
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
Extensive experience in the manufacturing and service industries. Areas of responsibility included manufacturing, research, quality/engineering and program management. Ability to work in different business situations, cultures and industries sectors with successful bottom line outcomes. Problem solver/change agent. Six Sigma, CQE, SPC, DOE, TQM, ISO-9000, IPC, IPC-610, J series, Military specifications (Mil-I-45208, Mil-Q-9858, Mil-Std-2000, Mil-C-45662), certified ISO Auditor (1998).
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
�h 35% increase in retention of customer base.
�h Developed incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) infrastructure (internal and external) for various commodities. Instituted AVLs, qualifying vendors, vendor rating system, certification of vendors, vendor audits/surveys, ship to stock and material aging. Reduced manufacturing costs $350,000.00
�h Managed 60 employees while increasing customer satisfaction from 74% to 94%. Developed cost reductions amounting to $ 3,300,000.00. Reduced customer returns from 10% to 195 PPM.
�h Consolidated purchasing of materials (saved $2,000,000.00) and incorporated commercial and military specifications across seven plant sites
�h Responsibility for installing manufacturing turnkey operations in three (3) "off shore" locations (2) China, (1) India on time and within budget.
�h Reduce scrap saving $1,500,000.00, reduce manufacturing time and increase profits. Shipments went from $150,000 to $800,000 per month within 4 months. Reduce scrap 80%.
�h Responsibility for converting and solving process problems that resulted in a $3,000,000.00 cost reduction and a 3 week cycle time reduction
�h Awarded four patents in the development of a precious metal aqueous hydrosol that could metallize high surface energy plastics (Teflon).
�h Instrumental in obtaining military approval for seven (7) plants.
EMPLOYMENT
1990 to present Sr. Staff Engineer (Supplier Quality Engineering),
Avex Electronics, Inc., Huntsville, AL
1986 to 1990 Quality Engineering Manager
Digital Equipment Corp., Greenville, SC
EDUCATION
Rider Univ., Lawrenceville, NJ
Graduated: BS Chem.
Bucks County Community College Newtown, PA
Graduated: AA degree in Science
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
On site training (Juran/Deming)
Digital Equipment Corp.
Greenville, SC
CQE Training
Greenville, SC
USAFR Mcguire AFB
T 43171E
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