Gary Wadsworth:  

Sr. Supplier Development Engineer Carrier · Full-timeCarrier · Full-time Mar 2022 - Present · 1 yr 10 mosMar 2022 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos United StatesUnited States This Sr. Engineer position will have visibility across Carrier manufacturing plants, business units, as well as Operation’s, Supply Chain, and Quality leadership teams for personal growth opportunities. ● Drive Carrier Supplier Excellence performance for assigned suppliers. Supplier manufacturing quality – drive implementation of product certification (Pro-Cert) and Quality improvements at key Carrier suppliers (maybe assigned specific commodities) ● Provide onsite guidance and coaching to key suppliers to drive improvements in performance and championing onsite Supplier Quality Audits and Process Audits ● Design for manufacturing improvements on future products ● Support the Carrier manufacturing plants in improving PPAP completion/readiness. ● Work with suppliers to improve warranty. ● Act as a coach/facilitator for supplier quality improvement events and teaching quality tools ● Attain business objectives for quality, warranty spending, SPPM, FPY, and safety. ● Approximately 30% travel will be required (as needed) Serving as a qualified expert in support of quality/compliance investigations, as required with the supplier base.This Sr. Engineer position will have visibility across Carrier manufacturing plants, business units, as well as Operation’s, Supply Chain, and Quality leadership teams for personal growth opportunities. ● Drive Carrier Supplier Excellence performance for assigned suppliers. Supplier manufacturing quality – drive implementation of product certification (Pro-Cert) and Quality improvements at key Carrier suppliers (maybe assigned specific commodities) ● Provide onsite guidance and coaching to key suppliers to drive improvements in performance and championing onsite Supplier Quality Audits and Process Audits ● Design for manufacturing improvements on future products ● Support the Carrier manufacturing plants in improving PPAP completion/readiness. ● Work with suppliers to improve warranty. ● Act as a coach/facilitator for supplier quality improvement events and teaching quality tools ● Attain business objectives for quality, warranty spending, SPPM, FPY, and safety. ● Approximately 30% travel will be required (as needed) Serving as a qualified expert in support of quality/compliance investigations, as required with the supplier base. Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Flex · Full-timeFlex · Full-time Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 9 mosJul 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos Clyde, Marion & Cleveland Tennessee Whirlpool PlantsClyde, Marion & Cleveland Tennessee Whirlpool Plants Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Responsibilities are to provide immediate response of quality complaints, perform initial failure modes assessment, coordinate failure containment activities, follow up improvement actions from our different sites, improve communication between Flex sites and Whirlpool facilities, participate in our 8D’s analysis, support our sites and Whirlpool during NPI’s execution and measure the effectiveness of actions taken at customer site.Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Responsibilities are to provide immediate response of quality complaints, perform initial failure modes assessment, coordinate failure containment activities, follow up improvement actions from our different sites, improve communication between Flex sites and Whirlpool facilities, participate in our 8D’s analysis, support our sites and Whirlpool during NPI’s execution and measure the effectiveness of actions taken at customer site. Senior Supplier Development Engineer Whirlpool CorporationWhirlpool Corporation Jul 2014 - Jul 2020 · 6 yrs 1 moJul 2014 - Jul 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo Whirlpool Clyde DivisionWhirlpool Clyde Division Whirlpool Laundry Clyde & Marion Plants An EPI SDE will support supplier emergency management situations from a quality perspective. Characteristics of a typical emergency management situation at a supplier include: capacity issues, supplier unable to meet plant demand due to quality issues, alignment on visual quality standards, etc. In all of these situations, the Whirlpool plant in question is likely very close to shutting down production lines due to lack of supply or poor quality from supplier. Controlled Shipping: The purpose of this procedure is to protect Whirlpool plants from receiving non-conforming materials and parts that are not consistent with Whirlpool’s zero defect philosophy. Controlled shipping is to be implemented when a supplier has continued to ship a known failure mode to a Whirlpool plant after containment action has been identified and implemented through the use of the 8D tool. Controlled Shipping follows an escalation process from 8D to CS1 (mandated 100% sort with supplier personnel) to CS2 (mandated 100% third party sort to accompany CS1 sort). Supplier Relocations: Supplier relocation situations arise when Whirlpool shifts business from one supplier to another. This typically involves the transfer of Whirlpool-owned tools/equipment. In the case of a supplier relocation, all parts/tools that are being transferred to a new supplier must be PPAP approved. The EPI SDE will support supplier relocation events by coordinating the submission of PPAPs by the new supplier, and the approval of these PPAPs by the necessary plant SQE.Whirlpool Laundry Clyde & Marion Plants An EPI SDE will support supplier emergency management situations from a quality perspective. Characteristics of a typical emergency management situation at a supplier include: capacity issues, supplier unable to meet plant demand due to quality issues, alignment on visual quality standards, etc. In all of these situations, the Whirlpool plant in question is likely very close to shutting down production lines due to lack of supply or poor quality from supplier. Controlled Shipping: The purpose of this procedure is to protect Whirlpool plants from receiving non-conforming materials and parts that are not consistent with Whirlpool’s zero defect philosophy. Controlled shipping is to be implemented when a supplier has continued to ship a known failure mode to a Whirlpool plant after containment action has been identified and implemented through the use of the 8D tool. Controlled Shipping follows an escalation process from 8D to CS1 (mandated 100% sort with supplier personnel) to CS2 (mandated 100% third party sort to accompany CS1 sort). Supplier Relocations: Supplier relocation situations arise when Whirlpool shifts business from one supplier to another. This typically involves the transfer of Whirlpool-owned tools/equipment. In the case of a supplier relocation, all parts/tools that are being transferred to a new supplier must be PPAP approved. The EPI SDE will support supplier relocation events by coordinating the submission of PPAPs by the new supplier, and the approval of these PPAPs by the necessary plant SQE. Senior Quality EngineerSenior Quality Engineer Whirlpool · Full-timeWhirlpool · Full-time Aug 2010 - Jul 2014 · 4 yrs Aug 2010 - Jul 2014 · 4 yrs Clyde, Ohio, United StatesClyde, Ohio, United States Senior Quality Engineer 2010 to 2014 Whirlpool Clyde Division Design and maintains quality systems that prevent defects and validates products at various stages of production processes to ensure customer requirements are being met. Compiles and evaluates statistical data (internal and external) to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams and formulas to arrive at specific quality standards for the division. Develops sampling strategies at specific stages in the production process and tests for items, such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical or electrical characteristics. Record test data using the techniques of Six Sigma and preparing data in graph and chart form. Evaluates data and writes summaries to validate and show deviations form existing standards to assist in identifying root causes and develop permanent corrective actions. In written and oral form suggests modifications of existing quality or production standards/ design, to achieve continual quality improvements. Coordinate efforts/coaching of customer assurance lab technicians for all shifts assembly line. Instrumental in establishing containment processes for finished or semi-finished product and the coordination of product rework as required. Responsible for driving improvements in Whirlpool Quality Management System, by providing training and maintaining compliance with the support of department managers. Supports Whirlpool design process, pilot builds and model line changes by providing upfront quality planning, to me...Expand for more