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about us
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Consulting was founded by Kara Kopplin, a degreed ceramic engineer and
certified quality engineer with manufacturing, engineering, and management
experience. She specializes in establishing and auditing ISO 9001:2000 /
TS16949 , and ISO 13485 quality systems. Her quality engineering experience
includes over 10 years in the automotive industry, and over six years
working with medical device manufacturers. In these industries, she has
also been the architect and manager of stage-gate product development
processes, risk management, and engineering change systems. Her ceramic
engineering expertise is in porcelain enameling steel and cast iron. Her
associates include industry professionals with expertise in manufacturing
and assembly processes, lean manufacturing, process launch, and process
optimization. |
Our Mission
Certifications
Professional Memberships
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To help
companies excel by offering professional, cost-effective, manufacturing and
quality solutions.
The success of our clients determines our success.
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Risk Management, ISO 14971, & FDA Requirements |
2007 |
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Design Control, FDA & ISO, 2007 |
2007 |
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Plexus Exam Qualified ISO 9001:2000, TS16949 Lead
Auditor |
2004 |
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Certified ISO 14001 Internal Auditor |
2004 |
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Plexus Exam Certified ISO 9001:2000, TS16949 Internal
Auditor |
2003 |
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) Exam Certified
Quality Engineer |
2002 |
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AAIM Exam Certified ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor |
2002 |
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Lear Corporation Certified
Six Sigma Greenbelt |
2002 |
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MPACT Process Analysis Software Training |
2001 |
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Certified ISO 9000:1994 Internal Auditor |
1997 |
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ISO 9000 Registration Network Group |
1996, 1997 |
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Bachelor of Science, Ceramic Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla, USA |
1992 |
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EIT (Engineer-In-Training) Exam Certification |
1992 |
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Materials Engineering, Semester Abroad
University of Sheffield ; Sheffield, England |
1991 |
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AutoCAD (Computer
Aided Drafting/Design) Certification |
1989 |
We are pleased to be associated with of the following
professional societies:
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The Porcelain Enamel Institute |
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in 1930, PEI remains dedicated to advancing the common interests
of porcelain enameling plants and suppliers of porcelain enameling
materials and equipment. |
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American Society for Quality |
| ASQ is the
world's leading membership organization devoted to quality. We have
the knowledge, tools, expertise and resources to inspire you and
your organization. Join ASQ and we'll help you Make Good Great®. |
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Society of Plastics
Engineers |
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The objective of the Society is
" ...to promote the scientific and engineering knowledge relating to
plastics." |
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American Ceramic
Society |
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Society of
Manufacturing Engineers |
| The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is the
world's leading professional society advancing manufacturing
knowledge and influencing more than half a million manufacturing
practitioners annually. |
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The
Association of
Restorers & Council of Certified Artists |
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It is the mission of the AOR, Association
of Restorers Inc™, to increase the awareness of choice to conserve,
refurbish or restore historical works of art, household furnishings and
architectural constructions. Through education and networking the best
method will be selected to enhance, stabilize and return a piece to its
original beauty, use or condition." |
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