Barry Dues
About Barry Dues
Barry Dues is a Senior Product Development Engineer at Safe Fleet, with extensive experience in quality management and engineering within the automotive industry. He holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Management and Technology from Central Michigan University and has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including quality management, program management, and industrialization engineering.
Work at Safe Fleet
Barry Dues has been employed at Safe Fleet as a Senior Product Development Engineer since 2021. His role involves overseeing product development initiatives and ensuring that engineering projects align with company standards and customer needs. He operates from Gladwin, Michigan, where he contributes to the design and implementation of innovative solutions within the fleet management industry.
Education and Expertise
Barry Dues holds a Master's Degree in Industrial Management and Technology with a focus on Quality Management from Central Michigan University, which he completed between 2001 and 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology Management and Mechanical Engineering Design Graphics from the same institution, studying from 1996 to 2003. Additionally, he has an Associate's Degree in Business Management and Marketing from Baker College of Flint.
Background
Barry Dues has a diverse background in quality management and engineering across various organizations. He began his career as a Quality Engineer at Cadillac Castings, Inc. and progressed through roles such as Quality Manager at Lake City Forge and Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Co. His experience spans multiple industries, including automotive and manufacturing, where he has held positions such as Program Manager and Industrialization Engineer.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Barry Dues has demonstrated proficiency in quality assurance and process improvement. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and has completed training for Six Sigma Black Belt. His expertise includes Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions. He has successfully led Six Sigma projects that resulted in significant cost savings, specifically achieving $100,000 in cost avoidances.
Professional Skills
Barry Dues possesses extensive skills in Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and data analysis. He is experienced in developing quality documentation for ISO/TS 16949 quality systems and has utilized 8D methodology for problem-solving. His background includes managing teams and conducting supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. He has worked with major automotive companies, enhancing his knowledge of industry-specific quality processes.