MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The Certification Board of American Society for Quality (ASQ) has announced that Erick Oswaldo Motta of Falcon Steering Systems has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ CSSBB). As such, Motta has reached a significant level of professional recognition, indicating a proficiency in and a comprehension of Six Sigma principles and practices.

“ASQ provides certification to provide formal recognition to professionals who have demonstrated an understanding of, and a commitment to, quality techniques and practices in their job and career,” explained Peter Andres, ASQ president. “This is a great accomplishment and represents a high level of peer recognition.”

ASQ has been the sole administrator of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award since 1991. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., ASQ is a founding sponsor of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Richard Mezadurian, president of Falcon Steering Systems, stated, “Erick has been recognized with a very significant achievement.  We congratulate him on his effort. This type of activity is vital to our company evolution and advancing our ‘science.’ Things like this bring us prestige and credibility with our customers and suppliers alike.”