Section 1205 Growth - ASQ - RockfordASQ Section 1205 P.O. Box 8055 Rockford, IL 61125 Board Members Name Phone Email Arrangements Steve MacDougall 815-874-2471

Section 1205www.asq-rockford.orgJan 2010 Volume 6, Issue 5

Reservations due to Steve MacDougall by - - - - 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 7th. Phone: 815-874-2471 X152, e-mail: [email protected]

www.asq-rockford.orgwww.asq-rockford.org www.asq-rockford.org

NOTE: Online reservations will be via email directly to Steve. Please make sure that your menu choice is

included in the email if you plan on attending the dinner as well as the # of guests that will be attending.

Do you want to learn how to Market yourself with advanced tools for this day and

age. How to use recruiters, how to increase visibility, and how to create an overall

candidate “presence” in the marketplace. Zac will highlight general “do’s” and

“don'ts”, job search “do’s” and “don’ts”, and talk about tools like Linkedin, and the importance of networking. Handouts will be provided to cover important parts of

resumes, including discussion about hot skill sets in Quality to help potential

candidates better target their searches. Good information for those on the job

market, those worried about stability of the job market, and those wanting to sweep

away the cobwebs on things as simple as their resume, or as complicated as their Linkedin profile, or who just want a few interview tips.

Presented by: Zac Paeth

Zac Paeth: Zac Paeth has been a Senior Recruiter with Aerotek Engineering for the past three

years. Experienced in working with technical fields, specific expertise in Engineering, Zac has had success in helping people find work, and helping others to be better job seekers. Zac is certified in Internet Recruiting, has been trained in Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook. He as worked extensively in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, and Manufacturing skill sets, and has personally filled Quality Engineering roles many times up to and including Director Level positions.

Where:

Menu:

Dinner Cost: $25.00

Agenda:

When: January 21stLino’s5611 E State StRockford, IL 61108 (815) 397-2077

Career Career GrowthGrowth

Prime Rib**Baked LasagnaEgg Plant ParmigianaDinners include: Soup, Garlic & Pizza breads, Lino’s Special Salad, Variety of Pasta (Mostaccioli-

Ravioli-Tortellini), Baked Potato, Coffee, Spumoni

6:00 – Social Hour6:30 – Dinner7:15 - Presentation

** If fewer than ten sign up, we reserve the right to substitute the New York Strip Steak.

“Marketing yourself to your full potential in today’s economy”

American Society for QualityASQ Section 1205P.O. Box 8055Rockford, IL 61125www.asq-rockford.org


Placement Opportunities ……… (check out the website for up to date additions….)

Contact: Zach Paeth [email protected] 847-221-1338

3 month Quality Contract: Bachelors Degree and 3 + years experience · Six Sigma Black Belt is a MUST ·

GD+T, SPC, Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel · Perform root cause analysis of quality issues, often using advanced problem solving tools (like Kepner Tregoe, Shainin Red X, Design of Experiments) · Recommend and implement simple cost effective permanent corrective actions · Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibration · Manage engineering changes working with cross-functional team to ensure timely execution · Conduct Product Evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation · Work with Engineering and Suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllable · Recommend and validate rework procedures · Develop inspection standards and best methods for performing inspection · Help production with problem solving and developing standardized work for production operations, including boundary samples · Develop projects to support World Class Manufacturing WCM

Corporate Quality Manager Manufacturing company. BS degree required. Will oversee multiple plants.

Skill in auditing, development of QA programs, and registration systems. Experience in ISO and TS. Location is south central Wisconsin.

Contact: John Henkel [email protected]

Contact: Nicholas Cooney [email protected]

Quality Engineer ISO, FDA, Medical or Automotive background, Degree a must with 3-10 years of

experience. Direct hire position. 70K top. plastic Injection Molding background, near Gurnee, IL. Up to 70K

Quality Control Director: Plans, coordinates, and directs the company’s quality control program designed to ensure smooth and

continuous operation of construction services in a cost effective manner and in compliance with established standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises employees in the Quality Control & Welding Inspection functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS1. Minimum of 10 years Quality Control experience with a proven track record of implementing and managing design and construction QA/QC program.2. Bachelors degree in engineering or construction related field.3. Affiliation and certification with recognized QA/QC associations such as American Society for Quality (ASQ)4. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.6. Proven ability to supervise personnel.7. Successful candidate must be able to work in and around a construction site to review work and perform quality audits.

Contact: Denny Quinn [email protected]

812/480-4908 Industrial Contractors



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Quality Engineer Medical device industry. Must have good process validation experience in the medical,

aerospace, or automotive industries Strong mfg. processes (CNC, SWISS); GD&T & CMM experience; Knowledge of current GMP and ISO 13485 requirements preferred. Minitab knowledge a plus. Location is NW Burbs.

Contact: Bill LaPonte [email protected]

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3rd Thursday of Every Month(Sept – May)(December meeting is 2nd Thursday)

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ASQ Exam Dates2009 December 5 CQE, CQA, CSQE, CQIA, CCT, CQPA, SSGB 2010 March 6 CQT, CRE, CMI, Managers, CHA, CBA, SSBB

May World Conf - All programsJune 5 CQE, CQA, CSQE, CQIA, CCT, CQPA, SSGBOctober 16 CQT, CRE, CMI, Managers, CHA, SSBB, CBA December 4 CQE, CQA, CSQE, CQIA, CCT, CQPA, SSGB

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should be made through ASQ National on the website at www.asq.org or by calling 800-248-1946

Upcoming Monthly Meeting Schedule

Presenter / Topic Location

February - Bruce Kyles – Internal Audit TBD

March - Spitty Tata – Woodward Tour Woodward April - Open TBDMay - Open TBD

Certification AssistanceIf you are studying for a certification exam and would like a mentor to help you, contact Tom Hall ([email protected] or 262-741-6523) – or – If you are certified and would be willing to act as a mentor contact Tom as well.

We are planning one day refresher courses for Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence in February and Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence in May. Details to follow.

Interested in some continuing education from the FDA?

By following the link below you will have access to free, on-line training in regulation systems for medical devices. The sessions consist of a presentation, and a post test, with a certificate if you get 80% (or something like that) on the post test.

http://www.fda.gov/Training/CDRHLearn/default.htm

Curious about the FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations. The FDA version of ISO-9001 or ISO-13485. Follow this link: http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=820&showFR=1



Board Members Name Phone Email

Arrangements Steve MacDougall 815-874-2471 X152 [email protected]

Certification Art Bird 815-233-1598 [email protected]

Membership Brian Tracy 815-222-3947 [email protected]

Publicity Zachary Paeth 847-221-1338 [email protected]

Placement Bruce Kyles 815-721-9145 [email protected]

Audit Donna Riggs 217-454-0847 [email protected]

Education Tom Hall 262-741-6523 [email protected]

Historian Mike Farrell 815-247-9181 [email protected]

Database Brian Tracy 815-222-3947 [email protected]

Examining Mike Farrell 815-247-9181 [email protected]

Internet Liaison Jeff Moore 414-791-6992 [email protected]

Member/s at Large Gordy Skattum 815-520-5757 [email protected]

Roy Ervin 815-966-8271 [email protected]

Leslie Regenold 815-389-5542 [email protected]

Sr. Advisory Barry Beaman 815-979-7334 [email protected]

Art Bird 815-233-1598 [email protected]

Seminar/Scholarships Linda Ruggerio 815-397-6962 [email protected]

Newsletter Mike Aston 608-743-2887 [email protected]

Other Contacts Name Phone Email

Regional Director Jim Smith 309-256-0678 [email protected]

Past Chair Jim Akers 815-639-6454 [email protected]

ASQ National Office Cust. Service 800-248-1946

Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer SecretaryMike Aston Jim Akers James Elsner Mark De Pasqua

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Section 1205 Growth - ASQ - RockfordASQ Section 1205 P.O. Box 8055 Rockford, IL 61125 Board Members Name Phone Email Arrangements Steve MacDougall 815-874-2471