Experience
Ha Dao has more than 25 years of experience promoting continuous quality improvement in the manufacturing environment. His experience spans the nuclear, aerospace, automobile, and consulting industries, and he has consulted in multiple nations around the globe. In addition to the work experiences described below, he has received numerous professional awards and certifications.
Manager, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Methodology
Delphi Corporation, Chassis Systems Worldwide, Dayton, Ohio (May 2004-present)
- Deploy Lean Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma, Robust Engineering, and Shainin Statistical Engineering for Delphi’s $3 billion brakes, modules, and ride dynamic business units globally
- Provide training, coaching, problem solving, and consulting using I&CIM tools for multiple business units worldwide — including in China, France, Mexico, Poland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States
- Provide problem-solving expertise on critical technical projects
- Coach executives in identifying business gaps, project selection, candidate selection, and project execution
- Deploy enterprisewide Lean Six Sigma programs that drive cultural change
- Key Results: More than 1,000 employees trained in process improvement methodologies, over 300 certifications received, and more than $20 million generated in cost savings/avoidance in 3 years
Master Consultant
Six Sigma Academy, Scottsdale, Arizona (September 2003-May 2004)
- Provided training, coaching, consulting, and problem solving using Lean Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma, and Lean Methodologies for clients worldwide
- Led senior leadership team through Global Lean Six Sigma Deployment
- Partnered with executives in identifying business gaps and project selection
- Worked with deployment teams to achieve process improvement targets through project execution, coaching, and mentoring
- Developed training materials, case studies, and best practices
- Engaged with clients to solve critical technical projects
- Taught three waves of Six Sigma Black Belts and provided ongoing coaching and support to more than 100 Black Belts, Green Belts, Process Owners, and Champions
- Key Results: Helped teams generate more than $3 million in cost savings/avoidance
I&CIM Master (Internal Consultant)
Delphi Corporation, Energy & Chassis Systems, Dayton, Ohio (June 1999-Sept. 2003)
- Provided technical leadership and tactical execution of Delphi’s Innovation & Continuous Improvement Methodologies (I&CIM) for multiple business units
- Provided training, coaching, consulting, and problem solving using Shainin Red X Strategies and Six Sigma methodologies
- Helped champions identify key projects, select candidates, remove roadblocks, and advance structured problem-solving strategies
- Key Results: Led teams in solving 10 major quality improvement projects and generated more than $6 million in direct, bottom-line savings for Delphi
Plant Diagnostician (Internal Consultant)
General Motors Corporation, Delphi Chassis Systems, Dayton, Ohio (June 1995-June 1999)
- Led cross-functional teams in solving chronic quality problems using Shainin Red X Strategies (i.e., statistical engineering techniques)
- Helped champions identify key projects, select high-potential candidates, remove roadblocks, and advance structured problem-solving strategies
- Helped develop Delphi’s Total Quality Management system, QS 9000 Quality Systems, and Problem Solving strategies
- Key Results: Led teams in solving 21 major quality improvement projects and generated more than $4 million of direct, bottom-line savings for Delphi
Cell Quality Manager
Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Wheels & Brakes Division, Troy, Ohio (Jan. 1993-June 1995)
- Managed and organized quality systems and continuous improvement programs within Goodrich’s Wheel Manufacturing Cell
- Supervised quality engineers, inspectors, and clerks
- Led cross-functional teams in solving quality problems using statistical process control (SPC), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and design of experiments (DOE)
- Key Results: Reduced scrap by $187,000; improved first-time quality by 3%, and increased parts acceptance rate by 23%
Senior Stress Engineer
Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Wheels & Brakes Division, Troy, Ohio (June 1985-Jan. 1993)
- Provided leadership in the structural design of aircraft wheels and brakes
- Performed Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Robust Engineering
- Performed stress, fatigue, fracture, and finite element analysis
- Key Results: Reduced design time by 25% by developing and using advanced analytical methods
Design Engineer
Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation, Engineering Mechanics Division, Cherry Hill, New Jersey (Aug. 1981-June 1985)
- Applied quality tools and methods to design, develop, and continuously improve mechanical equipment in nuclear power plants
- Performed stress analysis and structural sizing for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Related Class I structures.
- Designed and analyzed equipment supports, platforms, frames, beams, and plates and bolted and welded connections