Noel Walter
Noel is Management System Professional, specializing in the development and implementation of Quality and Environmental Management Systems that truly add value to your organization. As a Registered Lead Assessor, Noel has been responsible for verifying organizations’ conformance to international standards including IATF16949, ISO 9001, and ISO14001 for two of the largest certification bodies in the world. In addition he is a Certified Quality Auditor, Senior Member of the American Society of Quality, and past participating Member of the US Technical Advisory Group TC176, i.e. the US voice on international standards development.
Noel has helped numerous companies in various industries in the achievement of international standards recognition. His focus is primarily in the Automotive industry, but likewise in the Aerospace, Cosmetic, Metal Working, Packaging, Paper, and Plastics industries. Noel provides QMS and EMS training and consulting services for many consulting and training organizations.
MARKET SECTOR EXPERIENCE
Automotive & Aerospace Manufacturing
Rubber & Plastics Products
Basic Metals & Fabricated Metal Products
Machinery & Equipment
Dies & Tooling Design & Mfg
Electrical & Optical Equipment
Heavy Duty Transportation Equipment
Engineering Services
Education & Training
Medical Devices
Cosmetics
Paper
Packaging
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Small Business Start-up
Technical Project Management (TPM)
Accredited QMS Lead Auditor
Supply Chain Development
Process Design & Optimization
Program & Account Management
Quality & Process Engineering
Executive Leadership
Training Program Development
Lead Internal Auditor
Implemented Statistical Process Control System (SCP)
DISTINCTIONS
Registered Lead Assessor
Certified Quality Auditor
Senior Member of ASQ
Member of the US Technical Advisory Group TC176
WORK HISTORY & PROJECTS
Consultant - NDW Associates
QMS and EMS training and consulting services: February 1999 - current
Vice President of Quality - Latex Foam Products
Largest supplier of latex foam products in North America for the automotive, bedding and cosmetic industries: November 1996 - February 1999
Lead Assessor/Trainer - Lloyd’s Registrar of Quality Assurance (LRQA)
Development and presenting training materials, also conducted registration audits: January 1996 - November 1999
Executive Management Consultant - Stat-A-Matrix/The SAM Group
Managed the implementation of Quality Systems: January 1993 - December 1995
Corporate Quality Systems Manager - Van Leer Packaging Worldwide
Manufacturer of molded fiber products including Chinet paper plates, McDonald’s four coup carriers and the first ever oven-able/microwavable products: May 1986 - December 1992
SPC Program Manager - TRW Bearing Division
Manufacturer of precision aircraft, automotive and commercial bearings: January 1983 - May 1986
Manufacturing Supervisor - TRW Bearing Division
Manufacturer of precision aircraft, automotive and commercial bearings: January 1981 - January 1983
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Texas Instruments
Defense equipment contractor, manufactured and assembled missiles, bombs and radar systems for government contracts: August 1978 - December 1980
High School Teacher - Hartford Country Board of Education: August 1976 - July 1978
EDUCATION & COURSES
B.S. State University of New York at Buffalo 1976. Major: Industrial Arts Education
State University of New York at Fredonia, Major: Business Administration 50% complete
14th Lead Assessor to be registered by the Registration Accreditation Board in the United States
Registered as a Lead Assessor with the Internal Register of Certified Auditors in the UK.
Past member of the US Technical Advisory Group, Technical Committee 176, (US Voice on International Standards Development)
Senior Member of the American Society for Quality
Registered IATF 16949 Lead Assessor with the International Automotive Task Force.