Craig Kasingwire

Reduced equipment downtime and prevented failures through regular quality checks and troubleshooting, collaborating with maintenance teams to schedule preventive activities.

Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing corrective actions based on root cause analysis and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Ensured 100% product quality compliance by closely monitoring and documenting production metrics in collaboration with quality control technicians.

Cultivated a positive and collaborative work environment by leading and mentoring a team of line operators, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.

Optimized production flow to consistently meet deadlines through proactive monitoring and continuous communication of production status to stakeholders.

Ensured 100% product quality and specification conformance for automotive components post-development and manufacturing processes.

Identified and mitigated critical quality risks in product designs and engineering drawings, enhancing overall product reliability.

Maintained full compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and customer requirements across all quality processes.

Prepared test facilities and conducted inspections, calibration, data analysis, and audits at various production stages to detect defects, with attention to New Product Introductions (NPIs).

Implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) by performing root cause analysis and FMEA, effectively resolving quality issues.

Streamlined meeting documentation and communication processes using effective people management, improving team organizational efficiency.

Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating training sessions, enhancing team capabilities and operational standards.

Developed comprehensive KPI, CSI, and VOC reports using MS Excel and MS Dynamics NAV, providing actionable insights for strategic decision-making.

Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by effectively managing daily customer inquiries and resolving complaints.

Stayed abreast of industry trends by actively participating in industry conferences and seminars, informing customer relations developments.

Resolved complex vehicle noise, vibration, and comfortability issues through rigorous electrical diagnosis, mechanical validation, and chassis/suspension testing.

Directed and mentored interns in conducting thorough quality inspections, ensuring 100% compliance with safety regulations, environmental sustainability, and international standards.

Executed meticulous automotive component overhauls with high accuracy, leveraging repair manuals and electric wiring diagrams to ensure on-time project completion.

Led internal quality inspections, contributing to compliance with safety regulations and international standards.

Received a certificate for successful completion, validating expertise in automotive diagnostics and validation.

Contributed to annual cost savings by providing technical data reports and analyzing statistical data/diagnostic codes to optimize service solutions.

Supported timely delivery of testing and validating projects, ensuring outstanding quality and adherence to industry standards.

Monitored and applied industry trends to project execution, enhancing project relevance and efficiency.

Aided in major repairs, including clutch, brake, engine overhauls, wheel balancing & alignment, brake bleeding, sensor calibrations, and OBD inspections, enhancing vehicle reliability.

Instituted and maintained stringent quality control procedures for automotive components, significantly reducing defects and enhancing product reliability.