Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Abilities And Interests
Awards
Timeline
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Angella Nadeau

Lakeview,MI

Summary

Experienced Operating and Quality Systems Manager with an excellent eye for detail and demonstrated knack for devising and establishing effective quality procedures, standards and specifications. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills. Solid history balancing team performance, targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity. Skilled at building and maintaining positive customer/supplier relationships while working to resolve issues and improve quality. Data driven, diplomatic and professional.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Operating and Quality Systems

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2013 - Current
  • Manage the quality and operating systems for all facilities within Pridgeon and Clay, Inc
  • Global Quality Manager and Mentor to all site quality managers
  • Manage and lead all internal and external audits (IATF16949, VDA 6.3, ISO14001, ISO17025, and AS9100D)
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change
  • Educate and assist all employees on quality initiatives.

Supplier Development Engineer

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2009 - 12.2013
  • Travel and support domestic and foreign manufacturing locations globally, (HU, MX, USA, PL) for all supplier quality-related activities
  • APQP, PPAP, Corrective Action Review for 85 active suppliers (steel, outside supplier, components)
  • Responsible for report out of Key Supplier Quality Metrics
  • Responsible for system enhancements as they relate to supplier quality.

Customer Launch and Supplier Development Engineer

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
08.1997 - 07.2009
  • Responsible for managing Delphi, Nexteer, Faurecia, and various other customer accounts for all APQP activities (cradle to grave), which included EC's, PPAP, and Corrective and Preventive Action Management
  • Responsible for Gage Development and Design
  • Monitored progress of all launched products by tracking key metrics such as defect rate, production throughput
  • Provided training sessions on proper usage of newly launched products and services.

Quality Director

Wolverine Plastics
Ada, MI
05.1997 - 08.1997
  • Customer Liaison, Manager of 12 personnel, Responsible for all aspects of Quality within the organization
  • Responsible for implementation of companies QS9000 program.

Quality Engineer

Tokai Rika U.S.A., Inc.
Battle Creek, MI
10.1995 - 05.1997
  • Customer Liaison and Launch Quality Engineer for Ford, Motorola, Davidson-Textron, and Northern Engraving
  • Responsible for New Product Launches, Engineering Changes, and Sample Submissions
  • Responsible for Problem Resolution, which includes end item and component investigations
  • Work closely with Production Engineering using Kaizen and Poke Yoke activities for the mistake proofing of machines and processes for continuous improvement of internal and external PPM's.

Quality Engineer/Technician/Assistant Quality Manager

Tower Automotive, Inc.
Greenville, MI
03.1990 - 10.1995
  • Tier One to Ford Motor Company
  • Leda and contributed to root cause evaluation to mitigate risk and foster continuous improvement
  • Responsible for Supervising and scheduling of Layout area
  • Formulated and updated PFMEA, Flow, Control Plans, and Inspection Instructions
  • Organized special projects; analyzed and followed-up on all QA/QC related activities
  • Trained personnel using SPC techniques.

Purchasing Assistant

Keeler Brass Automotive, Inc.
Kentwood, MI
03.1988 - 03.1990
  • Responsible for working with vendors on a daily basis, responsible for quotes, purchase orders, and change orders.

Education

Masters of Science in Quality Management -

Eastern Michigan University
12.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Northwood University
06.2011

Quality Technology Certificate -

Ferris State University
05.2004

Associates Industrial Technology -

Montcalm Community College
05.1993

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Statistical process control
  • Total Quality Management
  • Analytical mindset
  • Team Leadership
  • AIAG Core Tools
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Continuous Improvement

Certification

  • Certified Lead Auditor IATF16949, ISO14001, AS9100D, VDA 6.3
  • Primary Leadership Course (ARMY), Fort McCoy, WI/Grand Rapids, MI, 08/1989
  • Supply Technicians School (ARMY), Fort McCoy, WI, 08/1988
  • Administrative Specialists (ARMY) OJT, Neu-Ulm, Germany
  • Telecommunications Center Operator (ARMY), Fort Gordon, GA, 02/1984

Abilities And Interests

Thirty-plus Years Automotive Experience, which includes Metal Stamping, Weld Assembly, Injection Molding and Electronics. Operations and Quality Systems Management, Supplier Interface, Customer Launch/Liaison, all aspects of APQP (cradle to grave), GD&T, and AIAG Core Tools. Supervision of Personnel, Lead Auditor Certified for IATF 16949, ISO 14001, AS9100D and VDA 6.3. Responsible for Training, Problem Resolution (8-D's, A3, 5-why's, etc). Extensive Computer Skills, which include Word, Excel, Mini-tab, and Power Point. Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Excellent Organization Skills, Great at Multitasking, and Work Well Under Pressure.

Awards

  • Army Commendation Medal (Neu Ulm, Germany) - 06/1987
  • Army Achievement Medal (3 Oak Leaf Cluster) - 1985/1986/1987

Timeline

Manager of Operating and Quality Systems

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
12.2013 - Current

Supplier Development Engineer

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
07.2009 - 12.2013

Customer Launch and Supplier Development Engineer

Pridgeon and Clay, Inc.
08.1997 - 07.2009

Quality Director

Wolverine Plastics
05.1997 - 08.1997

Quality Engineer

Tokai Rika U.S.A., Inc.
10.1995 - 05.1997

Quality Engineer/Technician/Assistant Quality Manager

Tower Automotive, Inc.
03.1990 - 10.1995

Purchasing Assistant

Keeler Brass Automotive, Inc.
03.1988 - 03.1990

Masters of Science in Quality Management -

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Northwood University

Quality Technology Certificate -

Ferris State University

Associates Industrial Technology -

Montcalm Community College
Angella Nadeau