The Original "Introductions" Thread started in 2001 and split off October 2009

[noboxwine]

Re: Re: Here's mine

nobox, this generalization is completely out of line, IMO. Someone attaining certification means they have worked to expand their knowledge. You know, to improve themselves (get it???).

Since you really didn't provide much info, I can't compare my quality system to yours, but I suspect you would end up chewing those words like so much crow.

Craig, CQM, CQE

P.S. Does 2 acronyms mean I am not able? HA!!!!

Crow, Smow, Craig. Get over yourself & don't take it so personal. You must be in the .33% that truly is an effective agent. I've seen your posts and I am on your side. In my travels, however, especially in automotive, this has not been the case. I am a huge proponent of expanding knowledge. However, effective systems are built outside of a 4 hour exam on Saturday morning. When "colleagues" adorn themselves with acronyms, yet are incapable of determining the root cause of a basic sympton, whats the point ? When they spout off Cpk and Sigma yet couldn't instruct another on what it is, how to calculate it or how to use it, tis a waste. Acronyms in a lot of cases carry the same weight as the holy registration banner flying out front. I prefer results, and if results are gained whilst one totes certification along, great. But, in my 12 years that is the exception. (and, so I can remain somewhat effective, I'll no longer pursue the dreaded MBA....... and you, please stop at 2 ! ) Have a day !

 

[Jimmy Olson]

Re: Re: Cove Forums Regulars - Who are we?

Who's your driver?

Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson (go ahead, start booing now. I'm used to it)

 

[Craig H.]

Re: Re: Re: Here's mine

Crow, Smow, Craig. Get over yourself & don't take it so personal. You must be in the .33% that truly is an effective agent. I've seen your posts and I am on your side. In my travels, however, especially in automotive, this has not been the case. I am a huge proponent of expanding knowledge. However, effective systems are built outside of a 4 hour exam on Saturday morning. When "colleagues" adorn themselves with acronyms, yet are incapable of determining the root cause of a basic sympton, whats the point ? When they spout off Cpk and Sigma yet couldn't instruct another on what it is, how to calculate it or how to use it, tis a waste. Acronyms in a lot of cases carry the same weight as the holy registration banner flying out front. I prefer results, and if results are gained whilst one totes certification along, great. But, in my 12 years that is the exception. (and, so I can remain somewhat effective, I'll no longer pursue the dreaded MBA....... and you, please stop at 2 ! ) Have a day !

Ok, nobox, we can at least agree that letters after a name in themselves don't mean much, except that an effort was made, right? And I, too, agree that results speak much louder than letters. As far as stopping at 2, well, there's this six sigma thing I am getting interested in, and being away from major cities its likely that the only way I'll learn it effectively is to use the Body of Knowledge for the ASQ Black Belt cert as a study guide, at least for starters.

Maybe I did take it too personally. Hey, I had yesterday off, so for me, effectively, this is Monday morning. Yech!!

Craig

 

[Cari Spears]

Re: Re: Re: Cove Forums Regulars - Who are we?

Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson (go ahead, start booing now. I'm used to it)

I won't boo, maybe just snicker a little.
Me - I'm a big Sterling Marlin fan. And my rookie - of course Jamie McMurray. I also love Mark Martin - but alas, he didn't switch to Dodge. I'd love to see him win a championship before he retires.

 

[Craig H.]

Re: Who are we?

I have really gotten a lot out of this forum and all of you who participate. I was curious, though, who all of you are and what you do. How about letting us know a little bit about you and your background?
1. Name
2. Job Title or explanation of what you do
3. Industry you're in or have been in
4. Company you work for and location
5. Length of time in quality function
6. Something personal that sets you apart
7. Your pet peeve in quality
8. If you could change the world of quality, what would you do?


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See you down life's highway!

Eric

[This message has been edited by Greenraisin (edited 18 April 2001).]

1. Craig Hollingsworth
2. QA Manager. We are a small company, so besides the usual QA stuff, I get to dabble in technical and other areas as well.
3. Hydrous, Anhydrous, and Treated Anhydrous Kaolin Clay. You may not have heard of the stuff, but its everywhere. Your car, if its average, has about 22 pounds of it in the various components.
4. Burgess Pigment Company, Sandersville Georgia, USA
5. 12 years, or all my working life (~30 years), depending on your definition.
6. I once marched in a Drum and Bugle Corps. We made a Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial in 1976 and were one of the top 12 corps in the nation that year.
7. Some people just don't get it.
8. I think at least one other poster mentioned changing "quality" to "business", and I think thats a good point. To some, we rank right up there with accountants. Its funny how quickly people can move when they hear an auditor coming...

 

[Randy Stewart]

When they spout off Cpk and Sigma yet couldn't instruct another on what it is,

The best example I've seen of this was a Quality Director that didn't understand the purpose of a gage R&R. He had been in QA/QC for 10 years and didn't know what the % meant!

When "colleagues" adorn themselves with acronyms, yet are incapable of determining the root cause of a basic sympton, whats the point ?

I agree Nobox, I believe I've been able to apply my education as a benefit to my work. I'll let others be the final judge on the success, but it was only by my time on the shop floor that made my education practical.

On a personal note, the challenge of expanding my knowledge is something I embrace. I enjoy it. IMO if I can't use it for a benefit then it is a big pile of wasted money.

 

[Bob_M]

Re: Cove Forums Regulars - Who are we?

Haven't had a chance to read the entire thread yet but here goes anyways...

1. Name
Robert Modrow

2. Job Title or explanation of what you do
Quality Assurance Manager: Only "quality department" person, manage all quality "programs" and issues, Incoming Material Inspections, In-House Calibrations, Management Rep, basically I'm responsible for overall "quality" since I'm the only one in the department.
Product Engineer: Old title but I'm still responsible for the work - Database maintainance for part info, routings, BOM creation, etc.; Create AutoCAD drawings as needed, "assist" customers with new or modified designs (rarely), review and manage "engineering" part of quoting process, etc...
Computer Person: Not quite a title or a full time job, but I'm the most computer literate person here, so I get to do the basic to the complex tasks (when I can). Basically its "Bob can you fix this?" - Do you remember the "computer guy" skit from Saturday Night Live? I'm that guy without the attitude and not quite as much knowlege...

3. Industry you're in or have been in
Currently Small metal stamping and spot welding company (~25 people at the moment), that supplies the trucking industry (mainly parts for semi trailer brake systems) and HVAC and water heater vent systems for the Mobile home industry. [We're looking for more product lines - send your business our way! ]
I've been a bag boy and stocker at a grocery store (5years), a college student (B.S. Mechanical Engineering), a temp worker, and an employee where I'm currently at. (I guess I'm a young kid around here)

4. Company you work for and location
Van Dyke Industries - University Park, IL

5. Length of time in quality function
1 year and 1 month
I started as a temp, then got hired as an assembler/press operator, then I became the preventative maintanance technician (machines, electrical work, and general building maintanence), then I was became the company's Product Engineer and CAD person, then we down sized and I stayed on as an assembler/press operator (same pay), then I was asked to become the Quality Manager when ours decided to move on... So I know a good amount about many part of the company and how to run many of the jobs... I've been here 7 years + 3months as a temp in September...

6. Something personal that sets you apart
What is this a job interview? I'm dedicated to my company regardless which one it is... Other than that I don't know. I'm boring. I need some hobbies besides watching DVDs...

7. Your pet peeve in quality
Since I'm still new to "quality", my pet peeve is CARs for poor delivery performance, especially when the customers typically don't provide us with the lead times we need, and/or constantly change their MRPs and/or due dates... Other than that, its rather lonely being the only "quality person" especially when you are expected to do all the "quality" tasks and projects typically ALONE.

8. If you could change the world of quality, what would you do?
Make the registration process easier and make the standards and misc. publications free or VERY cheap. *shrug* I'm still new here...

#6 - Thought of something good.
I met my wife online using my college's BBS (Shadow BBS at I.I.T.) which pre-dates instant messaging but had a similar feature. She actually attended another college within 1/2 hour of my parents' house. Proposed about 1 year after 1st date and married about a year later.

 

[ralphsulser]

Re: Re: Re: Cove Forums Regulars - Who are we?

Ossian is about 20 minutes south of the offices location, and about 45 miles north east of my home (I commute from Marion, IN every day - 110 miles round trip ).

ddhartma,
I lived in Marion for about 7 years. Was Quality Manager at the general Tire plastics plant. We made the compression molded Corvette body panel. Lived at 4311 S, Meridian Street.
Small world

 

[noboxwine]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Here's mine

well, there's this six sigma thing I am getting interested in,

Me too, pal ! Mostly because I want to see if there are any esoteric tools that applied fundamental systems themselves couldn't fix. No matter the outcome, I promise I will not put "ASQSSGB" on my business card or resume ! have a day !

 

[Craig H.]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Here's mine

Me too, pal ! Mostly because I want to see if there are any esoteric tools that applied fundamental systems themselves couldn't fix. No matter the outcome, I promise I will not put "ASQSSGB" on my business card or resume ! have a day !

Nobox, I have not really decided how to take it, either. There surely are some folks that are sold on it, though.

ASQSSGB? Want some soup to go with that alphabet?!??



Craig