UBAVKA CECEZ
PH5-284 Mill Rd.
Toronto, Ontario, M9C 4W6
Phone: 416-766-9434
E-mail: cecez@rogers.com
OBJECTIVE To secure an Industrial Lean Engineer position
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (1996)
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
University of Belgrade, Serbia (Recognized by University of Toronto)
PEO Eligible
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
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Twelve years of experience in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Quality Assurance
Solid academic knowledge and practical experience with project time management and project cost
management including sheduling and estimating techniques related to industrial field
Extensive knowledge and experience with process layouts, lean manufacturing techniques including
Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving
Ability to evaluate and analyze complex data and determine appropriate approach
Experience with conducting time studies and developing and maintaining process documentation
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Able to prioritize multiple competing activities and adapt to fast changing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Engineer
A. Berger Precision, Brampton
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2012-2014
Carried out analysis that reduced machine downtime and improved productivity. The work included
the following:
Created spreadsheet for machine data collection, gave instructions to students on how to collect
proper data, analyzed collected data, identified critical and non-critical parameters, performed 5Ws
root-cause analysis, determined root cause of the machine failure, recommended solutions and
prepared corrective action plans
Prepared comprehensive downtime analysis reports
Presented findings and recommendations to management and team
Led Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) team. Analyzed production process for different
products. Analyzed product potential failure modes, determined the risk of failure and determined
potential effect of the product failure in the field. Recommended actions to reduce risk priority
number. Updated the existing FMEAs and created FMEA for new products.
Participated in APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning) meeting
Designed packaging (bins, trays and racks) for new products. Prepared packaging instructions.
Created external packaging instructions and collaborate with customers in finding optimal packaging
formats. Performed packaging cost analysis.
Worked with vendor to determine product specification and arranged for the purchase of material
and/or parts
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Created work instructions and process flow charts
Facilitated and applied 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) method to improve
efficiency and operation
Quality Auditor
Johnson Control Inc., Whitby
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2004 –2009
Performed inspection of materials to authorized part number specifications
Initiated non-conforming material reports and followed procedural requirements for proper
disposition
Interacted with manufacturing team members to determine root cause of quality issues and ensured
that corrective and preventive actions are implemented
Involved in ongoing activities to maintain QS 9000/TS 16949 standards that included assisting with
surveillance and re-certification audits
Analyzed SPC data and assisted in improving manufacturing process capability
Performed first offs, in process and final inspections
Prepared reports and correspondence on completed inspections
Prepared Control Plan as required
Performed dimensional checks, capability study, Gauge R&R and PPAP
Maintained and calibrated precision measuring instruments
Quality Engineer
eCMM Solution Canada Inc., Toronto (computer maker)
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2011- 2011
Performed first offs, in process and final inspections
Identified problems found in extrusion/expansion processes of heat shrinkable tubes and recorded
them in QA database
Collected non-conformance data and maintained and updated quality system documents, indexes and
databases
Quality Engineer
GBM Rivet & Fasteners Inc., Toronto
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2011-2012
Conducted internal quality auditing to ensure that processes and operating procedures are followed
Carried out inspection on suspected, unapproved parts to determine a level of deviation from the
specification
Coordinated repair, rework and containment activities for indentified spills
Performed first off color inspection on door panel and floor console using eye color gauge
Reviewed daily production sheet to report supplier scrap
Followed up with supplier to resolve issues
As a member of the Production Improvement time, applied Kaizen method to improve production
processes and reduced waste
Quality Control Inspector
DSG-CANUSA, Division of SHAWCOR, Toronto
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2003 - 2004
Inspected product at different stage of production for visual defect, faulty electrical and mechanical
connection
Identified and mark acceptable and defective assemblies and returned faulty assemblies to
production for repair
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Provided corrective action report for all non-conforming products
Inspected and tested the performance of computer systems components using SLAM software
program
Quality Assurance Engineer
DSG-CANUSA, Division of SHAWCOR, Toronto
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1999- 2000
Received tenders for automotive parts, wrote Request for Proposal, and evaluated supplier bids
Prepared Purchase Orders
Reviewed procurement documents to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and
engineering requirements
Provided a summary description and detailed evaluation of each vendor
Interacted with government agencies to ensure compliance with commercial laws
Industrial Engineer
DMB, Belgrade, Yugoslavia (TIER 1 Supplier- Zastava, Fiat)
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2002- 2003
Applied DSG-CANUSA policies, instructions and procedures regarding gage capability studies,
material inspection, product testing and inspection and statistical process control (SPC)
Performed capability study by applying statistical methods in order to obtain gage R&R results
Participated in testing and evaluation of existing products and new developments
Collected non-conformance data and maintained and updated quality system documents, indexes and
databases
Analyzed SPC data and assisted in improving manufacturing process capability
Identified problems found in extrusion/expansion processes of heat shrinkable tubes and recorded
them in QA database
Procurement Officer
DMB, Belgrade, Yugoslavia (TIER 1 Supplier- Zastava, Fiat)
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1997- 1999
Successfully created procedures for obtaining ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 quality control certificate
Developed and implemented appropriate documentation for inspection points in accordance with
ISO quality standards
Conducted internal quality audits to ensure that processes and operating procedures are followed
Coordinated with other manufacturing engineering personnel in the development and
implementation of new processes and technology in support of product innovations
Analyzed manufacturing variances and made recommendations on improvements to plant process
efficiencies
Conducted plant surveys to analyzed production flow
Improved production capacity by identifying production bottle necks and performing optimization
analysis
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS
Introduction to Ontario’s Physical Markets (IESO Training) – Toronto, 2014
FMEA-Failure Mode Effect Analysis e-Learning (Web-Based Training), 2012
Interconnected Power Systems Operation – Toronto, 2011
Introduction to NERC Reliability Standards – Toronto, 2011
Introduction to Ontario Electricity Market Operation – Toronto, 2011
Introduction to Electricity – Toronto, 2010
Power System Components – Toronto, 2010
Process Improvement Using Six Sigma (ASQ Webinar) - Toronto, 2010
AutoCAD 2010, Humber College - Toronto, 2010
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer e-Learning (Web-Based Training), 2009
Introduction to Corrective / Preventative Action (ASQ Webinar) - Toronto, 2007
Measurement System Analysis – Toronto, 2005
Root Cause Problem Solving 8D - Toronto, 2003
AutoCAD 2000, ALC, Training & Development – Toronto, 2001
Internal Quality Audit Process - Belgrade, Serbia, 1998
Fundamentals of Quality Assurance - Belgrade, Serbia, 1997
ISO and International Standards - Belgrade, Serbia, 1997
REFERENCES
Available upon request