New Model Development / Supply Chain Management /
Assembly Production Management / Quality Engineering / Risk Management
Proven leader offering 10+ years of experience driving quality within automotive manufacturing environments. Responsible for managing 31 assembly production associates and 12 plant wide quality gates for luxury brand BMW. Project leader for electrical commodity supply chain during full-scale plant start up. Responsible for developing new model systems and supply chain process optimization for class leading manufacturer Kia Motors. Personal emphasis targeted around product development and part quality in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Broad experience in warranty reduction, streamlining team efficiency, and supplier part quality development, specifically within new model launch and mass production stabilization.
BS Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2002 • Tennessee State University
CAREER TRACK
BMW MANUFACTURING, Spartanburg, SC………………………………………………………………….………...……2011 - Present
Quality Supervisor – Assembly Quality (2011 – Present)
Supervise, manage, coach, empower and lead 31 skilled technical quality inspectors. Drive product quality improvement via analysis, inspection, process optimization and key process controls for Assembly department. Lead technical problem solving and perform root cause analysis of complex technical quality problems. Drive quality improvement activities for plant wide manufacturing issues. Lead cross-functional quality improvement/issue resolution teams. Define, implement, and manage 12 critical quality control inspection gates. Drive internal department issues to closure thru Problem Quality Management system (PQM). Determine key process characteristics and implement process control mechanisms. Support product audit reviews with department responsibility for call assignment and accuracy. Maintain adherence to company quality systems, policies and procedures.
KIA MOTORS MANUFACTURING GA, West Point, GA……………………………………………….………...……2008 – 2011
Supplier Quality Engineer – New Model Development (Electronics) (2011)
Direct activities for all support staff assigned to New Model quality operations. Interface with ISO/TS 16949 customer audits and certification quality auditors. Responsible for all quality activities that support manufacturing operations for the production of finished product - including: in-coming raw materials, production process and part inspection, packaging, and shipping. Direct and manage over 50 diverse suppliers for the new model program. Responsible for Supplier Quality Management System elements that are applicable to product quality. Maintain global corrective action system (GQMS) to correct and analyze non conforming product. Ensure all areas of operations are in compliance with applicable procedures and training. Formulate and manage the development and implementation of supplier goals, objectives, policies, project schedules, procedures, records and systems pertaining to the quality assurance and regulatory functions (ex. FMVSS). Manage and maintain the quality aspects of part design including but not limited to design input and output documentation (ECR), applicable risk analyses (PFMEA), validation testing and formal design reviews. Effectively interact with Production Control and Process Engineering departments to maintain product supply and help introduce new products. Lead compliance audits of third party and in house suppliers. Drive continuous improvement through weekly study and analysis of critical top
5 suppliers.
Supplier Quality Engineer – Mass Production (2008 – 2010)
Developed wiring harnesses for two new models during launch of new Kia plant; reducing internal and external daily rejects 75% within 8 months of start of production, maintained quality through mass production. Managed and developed department quality systems and plant wide corrective action procedure. Managed 20 electrical suppliers, negotiated countermeasures and effectively increased overall part quality utilizing APQP and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) approval paths. Lead supplier process audits at respective manufacturing facility to proactively identify critical process control points and overall production readiness. Lead root cause analysis investigation on department quality issues and assure part conformity to specification, by reviewing ISIR (PPAP), PFMEA's, and Standard Work Instructions. Manage and lead 6 supplier quality representatives to perform and react quickly to assembly quality issues within a fast paced daily production facility. Department project leader for plant wide ISO/TS 16949 Certification. Recognized as Outstanding Leader as voted upon by Quality Department management.
HONDA OF AMERICA MANUFACTURING INC., East Liberty, OH……………………………………………………2002 – 2008
Vehicle Quality Engineer – Electronics (2007 – 2008)
Category leader for Electrical group within the Quality Improvement Cente...
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