Eugene C.

Edwards
2500 E End Blvd. S #C3
Marshall, TX 75672
Home: (903) 938-0323
Cell#: (903) 240-4939
Email: ee211b0c@westpost.net
Summary: My career has been highlighted by executive level decisions made on mat
ters pertaining to manufacturing, production, quality, safety, product developme
nt, and human relations which have propelled former employers to operate more co
st efficiently and effectively using Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S,
and other Continuous Improvement and Safety techniques. Leadership, competence,
and results are my trademark.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Administration Graduated June 1
993
Industrial Engineering Department, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Mic
higan
Major: Manufacturing Administration (Manufacturing Engineering) Minor: Mathe
matics
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies (June 2001 to June 2003) Graduated Jun
e 2003
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP), Forest-Hill Irene Rd., Memphis, Tennessee
Major: Biblical Studies
Experience: Touchstone Precision, Inc. (Tier 3/1 supplier to Toyota, Honda)
6/03 to 12/08 (downsized)
SR. QUALITY ENGINEER/LAB SUPERVISOR
* Led our company's efforts in obtaining TS16949 certification
* Managed all internal quality issues, a staff of nine (9) direct reports, and t
he Quality Lab
* Handled all continuous improvements, 5S implementations, and Lean Manufacturin
g initiatives
Midwest Stamping Inc. (Tier 1 supplier of metal stamp
ings to Honda, Nissan, etc.) 3/00 - 6/03
PROGRAM MANAGER/SR. QUALITY ENGINEER
* Successfully launched five (5) Honda model parts concurrently for 2001' on tim
e and under budget
* Utilized Microsoft Project, Whiteboard, and other tools to track action items
and keep TEAM focused
* Highly commended by customers and management for superb customer service and q
uality solutions
VDO Control Systems, Inc. (Tier 1 supplier of auto electronic sensors to BMW, e
tc) 1/98 - 3/00
APQP QUALITY MANAGER
* Commended as APQP Quality Manager of BMW X5 project that earned company $2 Mil
lion in revenues
* Preferred contact for engineering changes, quality issues/audits, pricing issu
es, packaging and safety
Wabash Magnetics (Tier 1 & 2 supplier of cam/crankshaft auto sensors; Ford, GM)
12/95 - 12/97
QUALITY ENGINEER
* Built lasting relationships with Ford Engine Plant (FEP) officials, management
, and employees
* Kept costs at a minimum and met all quality challenges pertaining to Ford line
s, personnel, warranty issues and corrective actions using various quality tools
 and mentored others using quality philosophy
Foamade Industries (Tier 1&2 Supplier of foam to automotive/medical industry ) 7
/93 - 11/95
QUALITY ENGINEER
* Highly esteemed for my technical writing, customer relations, training, and cr
eative solutions
* Integral role in the company getting QS-9000 certified and staying on the cutt
ing edge of technology
Activities: American Society of Quality: Member of professional chapter (ASQ) si
nce 1993
International Quality Institute Certificate: SPC for Short Production Runs Pleia
des QS-9000 Elements Training: Passed all Elements Tested. Anticipate CQE certi
fication within next few years.
Computer/ Proficient in word processing software's (Microsoft Word, Excel, Offic
e, etc.); Spreadsheets; AutoCAD/Catia;
Quality Most quality software's (SPC1, Minitab, SPICE, etc.); SPC analysis, coo
rdination, and training; DFMEA/
Skills PFMEA; Process Control Plans including DCP; 8D reports and Corrective/Pre
ventative actions; ISP/QS9000/ TS16949; APQP & PPAP's; Kaizen/Continuous Improve
ment; 5S; DOE; Gauge Calibration, GD&T, CMM Layouts/Capability Studies/Programmi
ng; Quality Instrument usage (calipers, thickness/height Gauges, etc.); Attended
leadership/communication seminars; Have written 1000's of quality instructions,
procedures, and technical forms; Creative problem solving expert, effective and
efficient leader, and trained quality auditor.