ANDREA NOVAJRA
Summary
Mechanical engineer with a solid foundation in quality assurance and compliance. Led IATF and VDA audits, achieving zero major non-conformities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality performance. Committed to continuous improvement and effective communication with stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Team Leader
NSG Pilkington
TORINO
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Conducted three annual IATF surveillance and certification audits with zero major non-conformities.
- Performed VDA audit for VW customer, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Executed multiple customer audits for major OEMs, reporting results to plant manager.
- Organized and led internal audits in compliance with automotive standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and address quality concerns.
Process team leader
NSG Pilkington
Torino
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervised 60 workers in extrusion and automatic assembly for automotive glass added-value production.
- Coordinated worker shifts aligned with production planning requirements.
- Reported daily and weekly KPIs to management for performance evaluation.
- Addressed worker issues in collaboration with unions to ensure smooth operations.
- Monitored line performance, identifying improvement needs for maintenance teams.
Central Laboratory and Quality Engineer
TSUBAKI NAKASHIMA CO., LTD.
Pinerolo
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered quarterly product benchmarking analysis reports to management.
- Assessed lab test reports to validate quality claims.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes through multifunctional team collaboration with main customer SKF.
Internship
TSUBAKI NAKASHIMA CO., LTD.
Pinerolo
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Executed product benchmarking tests to assess market positioning and adherence to industry standards.
- Utilized rotating bending machine for raw material testing and performed bearing life test delivering insightful analyses for product improvements
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POLITECNICO DI TORINO
TURIN, ITALY04-2021
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POLITECNICO DI TORINO
TURIN, ITALY12-2018
Skills
- IATF 16949 second-party auditor certification
- VDA 63 internal auditor certification
- Six Sigma green belt certification
- Problem-solving tools: 5W, FMEA, fishbone, Pareto chart, 8D reports
- Quality performance evaluation and reporting
- Microsoft Office and Minitab proficiency
- Audit management
- Effective communication with customers
- Time management
- Critical thinking
INFORMATIONS AND LANGUAGES
- Citizenship: Italian
- Date of Birth: 08/12/1996 (dd/mm/yyyy)
- Italian: mother tongue
- English: fluent
- Spanish: fluent
Timeline
Quality Assurance Team Leader
NSG Pilkington
08.2023 - 03.2026
Process team leader
NSG Pilkington
07.2022 - 07.2023
Central Laboratory and Quality Engineer
TSUBAKI NAKASHIMA CO., LTD.
05.2021 - 06.2022
Internship
TSUBAKI NAKASHIMA CO., LTD.
10.2020 - 03.2021
MASTER'S DEGREE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POLITECNICO DI TORINO
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
POLITECNICO DI TORINO