www.asq-rockford.org www.asq-rockford.org www.asq-rockford.org December 2016 Volume 13, Issue 4 REMINDER: in an effort not to increase the cost of the monthly dinner meetings, members will be billed for reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the event. Cost: $25.00 When: Dec 8 th Meeting Location: Hope & Anchor 5040 N 2nd St Loves Park, IL 61111 Presentation Only: FREE 5:30 pm Check in / Networking 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Presentation Reservations due to Cora Schroeder by 5:00 pm, Monday Dec 5th Phone: (678) 575-6423 e-mail: [email protected]NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Cora. Please include the number of attendees with your reservation. ISO 9001:2015 RISK BASED THINKING Denis Devos is a professional engineer with a long career in Quality Assurance. He is a Fellow of the ASQ and is a recognized expert in the application of the ISO 9001 and TS 16949 Standards. Denis was the developer of the Risk is the Compass risk-based audit model in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Denis has been working throughout Canada and the United States leading clients through organizational design, technical training, and internal audit. He practices in many industries, provides training and internal audit services, and coaches his clients in Lean Thinking. Denis is the Vice Chair Global for the ASQ Quality Management Division and is a regular contributor to conferences at the Audit Division, Management Division, and the World Conference. The most significant impact to Quality Management Systems in the last 15 years is the release of the Fifth Edition of ISO 9001, and the most important new concept is Risk Based Thinking. This presentation will demonstrate that Risk Based Thinking is intuitive, and that all of us already have an eye for risk. Quantitative models such as Risk Matrices and FMEA will be touched upon, along with a more simple qualitative approach that is very easy to use in small cross-functional teams. This presentation is a must-see for anyone who will be upgrading their Quality Management System. Presented by: Denis J. Devos Dinner Menu: English FISH w/homemade tarter sauce, Jerk-style jumbo chicken wings, Mashed with gravy, cole slaw, rolls & butter, Vegetable medley, cheesecake & coffee We will be collecting for the Rock Valley Food Pantry at the December dinner meeting. Donations of non-perishable boxed and canned food are accepted Cash Donations always welcome For safety, please check expiration dates on items, as the pantry cannot distribute expired food and food without an expiration date. FOOD DRIVE
REMINDER: in an effort not to increase the cost of the monthly dinner meetings, members will be billed for reservations cancelled less than 72 hours prior to the event.
Reservations due to Cora Schroeder by 5:00 pm, Monday Dec 5th Phone: (678) 575-6423 e-mail: [email protected]
NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Cora. Please include the number of attendees with your reservation.
ISO 9001:2015 RISK BASED THINKING
Denis Devos is a professional engineer with a long career in Quality Assurance. He is a Fellow of the ASQ and is a recognized expert in the application of the ISO 9001 and TS 16949 Standards. Denis was the developer of the Risk is the Compass risk-basedaudit model in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Denis has been working throughout Canada and the United States leading clients through organizationaldesign, technical training, and internal audit. He practices in many industries, provides training and internal audit services, and coaches his clients in Lean Thinking.Denis is the Vice Chair Global for the ASQ Quality Management Division and is a regular contributor to conferences at the Audit Division, Management Division, and the World Conference.
The most significant impact to Quality Management Systems in the last 15 years is the release of the Fifth Edition of ISO 9001,
and the most important new concept is Risk Based Thinking. This presentation will demonstrate that Risk Based Thinking is intuitive, and that all of us already have an eye for risk. Quantitative models such as Risk Matrices and FMEA will be touched upon, along with a more simple qualitative approach that is very easy to use in small cross-functional teams. This presentation is a must-see for anyone who will be upgrading their Quality Management System.
Presented by: Denis J. Devos
Dinner Menu: English FISH w/homemade tarter sauce, Jerk-style jumbo chicken wings, Mashed with gravy, cole slaw, rolls & butter, Vegetable medley, cheesecake & coffee
We will be collecting for the Rock Valley Food Pantry at the December dinner meeting. Donations of non-perishable boxed and canned food are accepted
Cash Donations always welcome
For safety, please check expiration dates on items, as the pantry cannot distribute expired food and food without an expiration date.
FOOD DRIVE
American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org
Our section will be collecting items and donations at the December Dinner meeting for the Carpenters Place. Please bring any items from the attached list or cash donations. The Carpenter’s Place is a great local establishment that provides the tools necessary for rebuilding the lives of local homeless individuals. The following is the critical needs list which outlines the types of items currently needed.
Help us Help others….
Items with a red arrow are critical needs
Chapstick
(One gallon)
American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org
Position Purpose:This position reports directly to the quality leader and is responsible for being the voice of the customer and acts as the quality liaison through frequent customer contact. This position works under moderate to low level of supervision and seeks direction/guidance on unique or difficult problems.
Essential Functions:
• Acts as the Customer Advocate within Woodward processes and systems.• Acts as the Customer liaison for compliance to customer quality requirements and customer satisfaction relative to quality of products and services.• Responsible for a medium number or size of customer accounts. Consults with leadership or higher level customer quality engineers on advanced or complex issues.• Responsible for monitoring and tracking customer quality data.• Drives root cause analysis and problem solving utilizing Six Sigma methodology and Woodward Quality Management System processes.• Monitors and drives improvements to customer quality metrics throughout Woodward.• Ensures adequacy of documents and interfaces with customer for required validation documentation to customer quality requirements such as MPP, PQP, PPAP, ISIR, etc.• Leads and follows up on internal and external quality audits as required.• Monitors and reports on customer score cards.
Other Functions:
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.• Site Specific.
Working Environment / Physical Activities:• Some domestic and/or international travel, as required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Working knowledge of Woodward's organizational structure, information systems and products.• Demonstrates the ability to regularly utilizes Six Sigma principals, tools and methodology.• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations.• Writes and presents standard technical reports to peers, management and customers.• Proficiency to capture important data, analyze data and report appropriate conclusions: able to identify and address the critical few from the trivial many.• Proficient in understanding and interpreting engineering specifications, mechanical drawings, and/or electrical schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning and tolerencing (GD&T).• Solid understanding of quality management systems including ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949, and/or QS9000.• Able to analyze systems and processes against those requirements and identify gaps.• Solid understanding of the Woodward PLC process and quality planning tools.• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead small cross-functional teams.• Provides technical problem-solving guidance to others on the team.• Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize and manage multiple tasks.• Solid interpersonal skills and effectively work with various levels within the organization and with peers at customer sites or at regulatory agencies.• Ability to drive and implement activities to meet customer quality expectations.• Ability to provide customers with excellent service and support.• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Education or Formal Training:• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.• Nationally recognized quality certification desired. (e.g. American Society for Quality Certified Quality Engineer (ASQ-CQE) certification).• 2 year Associates degree in technical field required.• In lieu of degree, 4 years’ experience in quality engineering or quality management required.• Green Belt or Black Belt trained.
Experience Required:• With 2 year Associates degree, must have a minimum of 2 years of quality related experience.• With no degree, a minimum 4 years experience in quality engineering or quality management is required.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company’s innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected VeteransSchedule: Full time, 1st Shift
If interested apply online at http://www.woodward.com/careers.aspx
Employment Opportunities
CUSTOMER QUALITY ENGINEER – Woodward, Rockford, IL (1601688)
American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org
RequirementsPosition will report to the Quality Manager and support quality management system processes. The right candidate may have direct responsibility for the supervision of engineering personnel. (Travel requirement 25%)
The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with demonstrated experience in the following:
• Participating, training and leading Continuous Improvement Projects/Kaizen• Use of Statistical Process Control and setting UCL/LCL• Perform internal audits of quality management system processes• Working in regulated environments/established quality management systems• Knowledge of developing apps and workflows in SharePoint and using
Microsoft Programs such as Infopath, Word, Visio and PowerPoint• Risk management and validation principles• Project management experience• GD&T (working knowledge)• Interpreting drawings/blueprints• Experience in key aspects of quality systems, i.e., Corrective and Preventive
Actions, Document Control, etc.
Education:• At a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree is required preferably in Engineering• Certified Quality Engineer through ASQ preferred• Certified Quality Auditor through ASQ preferred• Six Sigma certification highly desired
American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org
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Need help convincing management that Quality matters?Why not improve your speaking skills now?
Learn to express yourself better, either in a speech or thinking-on-your feet.
You’re invited to come to our next Blue Blazers Toastmasters club meeting.
We meet every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday during lunch (12PM-1PM) & all are welcome. We’d love to see you there!
Meetings are held at Hamilton Sundstrand, 4747 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61109: come to the North Lobby by 11:50AM (to allow time to get to our room).
Call Bob Fischer at 815-877-8412 if you have any questions, or to let us know you’re coming so we can look for you.
The mission of our Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Board Meetings
Section Dinner Meetings
ASQ Re-Certification
1st Thursday of Every Month @ 6:15 pm (Sept - May) Contact Board for location
3rd Thursday of Every Month (Sept - May) Dec meeting is 2nd Thursday
Send to Mike Farrell P.O. BOX 163, Cedarville, IL 61013
General Information Section
“Quality begins with the intent, which is fixed by management.”
- Deming
American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org
ASQ certification is formal recognition by ASQ that an individual has demonstrated a proficiency within, and comprehension of, a specific body of knowledge. Nearly 180,000 certifications have been issued to dedicated professionals worldwide.
Section 1205 would like congratulate the following individuals for their accomplishment of receiving the certifications indicated below.
ASQ certification examinations are delivered by ASQ's testing partner, Prometric. The examination scheduling instructions in your eligibility letter will direct you to a section of Prometric's website, where you can select and schedule your examination date and location.
All deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. (Central) on the date specified.
