Michael Haworth
About Michael Haworth
Michael Haworth is an Advanced Quality Engineer at Spectrum Brands, where he has worked since 2012. He holds an MBA and a BS from Biola University and possesses multiple certifications from the American Society for Quality.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Michael Haworth has been employed at Spectrum Brands since 2012, serving as an Advanced Quality Engineer for 12 years. In this role, he focuses on ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. His responsibilities include developing quality plans and overseeing various quality assurance processes throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Previous Experience
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Michael Haworth worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as an Advanced Quality Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He also held the position of Quality Engineer IV at Pentair from 2002 to 2009. Additionally, he began his career at SQA Services as an Associate in 1998.
Education and Expertise
Michael Haworth holds an MBA from Biola University, which he completed from 2006 to 2009, and a BS from the same institution, achieved from 2002 to 2004. He studied at Fullerton College as well. He possesses multiple professional certifications from the American Society for Quality, including Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Quality Engineer.
Quality Leadership and Standards Compliance
Michael has served as a Quality Leader for the Supply Accelerated Value Engineering Integration Team, focusing on enhancing product value through engineering improvements. He has expertise in ensuring compliance with international standards and agencies such as UL/CSA, CE, IAPMO, NSF, FDA, EU RoHS, and ISO. He has trained and evaluated teams in ISO/QS 9000 standards.
Manufacturing Process Specialization
Michael Haworth specializes in a wide range of manufacturing processes, including plating, coating, forgings, assembly, die casting, blow molding, machined parts, metal stampings, plastic injection molding, and electromechanical devices. He is experienced in defining quality plans for dimensional and performance measurement across various stages of production.