Rick A. Ball

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ABOUT RICK A. BALL

Overview / Objective 44+ years progressive career in Manufacturing /Tooling / Engineering / Project Management / Quality / IATF Internal-auditing with across-the-board experience in project start-up and expansion operations, project plan development, new model launch, process (lean) improvement, automotive disciplined in problem definition, corrective action, equipment and tooling, budgeting, scheduling, problem solving, team leadership, leading supplier initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Computer adaptable (MS Excel, PowerPoint, engineering programs). Loyal, persistent, flexible, dedicated, capable and high in integrity. Core Strengths * Leadership Skills: Project Management (proven ability to meet critical time/budget constraints). staff/team supervision, training, mentoring. process, quality, safety and cost initiatives, including process improvement. cross-functional collaboration (internal, domestic and foreign partners/suppliers).* Technical: Tooling design/development, fabrication, troubleshooting, scheduling, cost estimations, negotiations. skilled in advanced tooling concepts and leading edge tooling tracking methodologies. engineering change analysis, plastic welding expert, cost estimations, process improvements, body accuracy improvements, proposals, negotiations. equipment design and evaluation, specifications, layout development. component design/development, Quality Maturation Plan Development, drawing analysis, process recognition. compliance review, testing, scheduling (FMVSS, JMOT, EC, EPA). APQP, PFMEA, PPAP. Specialties: Project management, tooling and equipment sourcing and cost negotiation, hands on capable, lean manufacturing, process engineering, plastic\'s welding technology, supplier/inner company negotiation, team building, determined to get the job done right the first time and on time.