Edward J. Vinarcik, PE, is the director of product quality for a major aluminum manufacturer in North America. In 1993, he received his bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from The Ohio State University. Over his career, Vinarcik has studied lean methods and quality disciplines. He has served roles in quality, supplier assurance, product design, tooling, and manufacturing. He is the author of High Integrity Die Casting Processes, and a contributor to Taguchi's Quality Engineering Handbook and the ASM Metals Handbook. In 2006, he was named a fellow of ASM International.