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PERSONAL INFO (About the Webmaster)

• born in Canada, eldest of 4 children
• bilingual (English & German), some French
• education: 
  • B.Sc. (1981, University of Western Ontario, London Ontario)
  • Sc. Lab. Techn. Diploma (1987, Fanshawe College, London Ontario)
• work:
  • as of July 2008: unemployed due to down-sizing - resumé available on request [email protected]
  • 1991-2008: Cooper Standard Automotive: Tier 1 supplier to General Motors & Daimler-Chrysler & Ford for noise & vibration control systems, registered to ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001.
  • former job title: Process Analyst, with responsibilities:
    • Document Control, including QMS & EMS documentation
    • PFMEA co-ordinator, MSDS co-ordinator
    • Environmental Management Representative (EMR)
    • hazardous waste, chemical testing, IMDS submissions
    • internal quality and environmental system audits
• past work experience includes technician work in cancer research and environmental testing
• hobbies: genealogy, reading (science & history), music
• new activity: website design and maintenance (West Perth Thames Nature Trail)

Definitions for Terms used above:

ISO/ TS16949:

international Automotive Quality Management standard ("technical specification") developed from ISO 9000; now required of most automotive suppliers (supercedes QS-9000).

ISO 14001:

international Environmental Management standard; certification to this standard is now required of all automotive industry suppliers to GM, Chrysler and Ford.

PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis):

document detailing the potential ways a manufacturing process can fail including effects, causes and controls. Also rates the risks and documents any recommended actions.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet):

document provided by the manufacturer or supplier of any product which details hazardous ingredients, physical properties, safe practises for use, disposal and shipping, etc.

IMDS (International Material Data System):

internet-based database for submission and customer review of material content of automotive products, driven by EVL legislation.

QS-9000:

the Automotive Quality Management standard developed from ISO 9000 (the most well-known international quality standard) by the 'Big 3' American auto makers. Applicable 1992-2003, now superceded by ISO/ TS 16949.