CHRISTIAN M. ELAMPARO237 RIGLAW CIRCLE • LEXINGTON, SC 29073

PHONE: 803-348-4232 • E-MAIL: CHRISELAMPARO@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE & SUMMARY- Seeking an opportunity in manufacturing where my skills, knowledge and passion can allow me to become a productive member of the group, contributing to overall success to the company- Currently a Quality Engineer with experience in quality department management, technical development, operations & continuous improvement. Relentlessly striving to advance leadership & technical ability while maintaining values and influencing a positive & effective manufacturing culture.

EDUCATION & ACCOMPLISHMENTSUniversity of South Carolina Columbia, SC 2006 - 2010Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – GPA 3.59Cum Laude, National Collegiate Honors Society, Pi Tau Sigma (M.E. Honors Soc.), Deans Honors List

WORK EXPERIENCEMichelin, North America Lexington, SCProcess Quality Engineer – Tire Building Shop Oct 2014 – Current

Ensure quality progress performance in Tire Building Shop (OCT) - Delivers compliant products with sound application of LEAN principles - Causes of anomalies and nonperformance are resolved; prevention developed - Product dispositioning & risk analysis, teammate coaching & developmentProjects - Decorticage improvement to optimize scrap recovery rate (Landfill waste reduction)

Shaw Industries, Inc Dalton, GAQuality Assurance Manager – Plant WM Polymer Extrusion (Dalton, GA) Oct 2013 – Oct 2014Manage the Quality Department to ensure 1st quality material that satisfies all customer requirements.- Manage day-to-day operations of QC Lab (Lab Tech’s, Lab Coordinator & SMS Tech)- Serve as liaison with all customers/suppliers and maintain positive relationships- Investigate & analyze RCA of non-conforming product; Implement preventative action- Ensure compliance with standard test methods & maintenance of controlled documents

- Lab Improvement Project 2014 1) Installed Statimat and Dynafils to develop, train & implement more modern & accurate testing methods 2) Improved overall workflow of the lab using RTI & Lean/Six Sigma methodology (5S, Standard Wk)

- Reduce Yarn-on-Tube Waste 2014

1) Six Sigma team to focus on procedural & equipment improvements to minimize non-conforming material 2) Continued collaboration with color supplier to improve First Time Hits & reduce changeover waste

Plant LEAN Champion- Responsible for coordinating & implementing all plant LEAN activity (5S, 3P, Kaizen, Std Work, etc)- Develop LEAN leaders to sustain efforts & foster progressive culture

-Fill-in Raw Material Mgr – Balance & ensure appropriate raw material inventory to maintain plant production

- - - - - - - - - - Sr. Technical Engineer - Plant WM Polymer Extrusion (Dalton, GA) Nov. 2011 – Oct 2013Provide technical expertise and analysis that contribute to successful process/product development, research and improvement efforts.

-Fill-in Technical Manager (February 2013 – September 2013) 1) Manage all Technical related activity (plant production & divisional requests) & Six Sigma Driver

-Product Development: Plan, conduct, improve & evaluate SYR trials (R&D):

- S+ Department Construction & Implementation 1) 3P Events to optimize machine layout and product flow for new machinery 2) Visited manufacturer in Germany to conduct developmental trials & interface with new equipment 3) Conducted spinneret trials to justify efficiency and physical properties compared to standard 4) Developed start up specs & speed up specs

-Manufacturing support projects (Continuous improvement) -Increased 955/1 throughput and maintained efficiency; Increased 1350/1 SDN throughput Polyester Soft Waste Reduction; Implement TopView system (Alarm and Notification Engine) to prevent failure & off-quality; Transition to new Process Spec System

- Equipment and Improvement Team (EIT) Leader: 1) Process Control Blender optimization: Technician training, product upgrades and implementation 2) Neumag Godet improvement team: Optimize part availability and implement procedural training

-Filteco Process Engineer -- Ensure overall production optimization; Manage quality control charts with-5S Champion -- Drive steering Team to foster a strong culture founded on Lean principles; Lead 5S Events-Coordinate Process Improvement system - Support & implement teammate-driven ideas

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Operations Management Trainee & Temporary Assignment (Shaw Industries)Jan – Nov 2011

Learn plant processes, build relationships, perform relevant assignments & develop management skills. **Temporary Assignment - Plant DK (Calhoun, GA) & Plant WMMaintaining & improving operation, design & control of blending/carding process. Supervisor experience.

GE Aviation Greenville, SC Jan – May 2010* Co-op (Tech Support)Facilitated the plant relocation from Greenville to Piedmont (floor layouts and implementation, assembling equipment, etc). Worked on multiple projects dealing with manufacturing productivity, turbine blade quality, plant safety, LEAN projects and overall continuous improvement. Led the fitness center project.

Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC May 2007 – Dec 2010* Specimen Procurement Tech II (Part time) - Collect blood, patient care, proficient w/ hospital equipment and software

PBR Columbia, L.L.C. (BOSCH) West Columbia, SC May – Aug 2008* Summer Intern (Casting dept.) - Designed models, repaired brake casting machines and conducted studies

SKILLSGreen Belt & Black Belt Certified (Six Sigma), 5S Champion, EIT Leader (Equipment Improvement Team)Experience with Lean tools – Minitab, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work Event, Production Preparation Process Regression, DOE, Hypothesis testing and other statistical toolsProficient in Microsoft Office and computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Pro-E, SolidWorks, etc)Operation of basic tools and equipment; experience in welding, milling, torch cutting, etc.

ACTIVITIESVolunteer with Junior Achievement & United Way. College recruiting