George Hawkins
About George Hawkins
George Hawkins is an Advanced Quality Engineer with extensive experience in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering. He has worked for notable companies such as Ford Motor Company and Stryker, and has been with CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions since 2011.
Work at CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions
George Hawkins has been employed at CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions as an Advanced Quality Engineer since 2011. In this role, he focuses on enhancing production quality through the development and maintenance of gage designs, control plans, and safe launch plans. His responsibilities include utilizing statistical analysis tools, such as Minitab, to assess part characteristics and tolerance intervals. Hawkins has contributed to the implementation of processes that ensure the reliability and quality of electronic manufacturing.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Hawkins worked at Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2006, serving as a Dimensional Control Management and Manufacturing Engineer. During his tenure, he implemented the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for both non-contact and contact sensor components and assemblies. He also authored and maintained warranty and manufacturing defect teardown instructions, which played a crucial role in quality assurance and defect analysis.
Role at Stryker
Before joining CTS, George Hawkins worked at Stryker as a Post Market Quality Assurance Engineer from 2009 to 2011. In this position, he executed equipment validation analysis and implemented corrective and preventive actions using the 8D methodology. His work contributed to maintaining quality standards and addressing post-market issues effectively.
Education and Qualifications
George Hawkins holds a Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Lawrence Technological University, which he completed from 2005 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's of Science in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy, studying from 1994 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in quality engineering and manufacturing processes.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Hawkins has utilized various technical skills and methodologies throughout his career. He has experience with Minitab software for conducting Six Pack Statistical Analysis to evaluate significant part characteristics and tolerance intervals. Additionally, he has developed RTY and FTY charts to analyze rejected parts versus produced parts, which aids in identifying areas for improvement in production quality.