Brenda Chaney
Fairfield Township,OH
Summary
Quality and manufacturing leader with 15+ years of experience driving ISO/IATF compliance, supplier development, and process improvements in automotive and industrial manufacturing. Known for reducing defects, improving supplier performance, and building cross-functional teams to solve complex problems. Skilled in APQP, PPAP, and customer satisfaction improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Tech Products Corporation
08.2021 - Current
- Lead Quality Department, overseeing ISO 9001 compliance, inspection systems, and customer/supplier relationships.
- Led the implementation and successful certification of ISO 14001, strengthening environmental management systems and compliance across operations.
- Reduced customer complaints by 90% through targeted process changes and employee training.
- Implemented supplier audit program, improving vendor performance from 60% to 98%.
- Directed cross-department initiatives to lower scrap and rework costs by 20% annually.
Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer
Stabilus GmbH
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed supplier quality and new component launches for cost-reduction projects.
- Led supplier quality and development efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic, managing critical challenges caused by the global microchip shortage and severe logistics disruptions in the rubber segment, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing customer impact.
- Decreased non-conforming parts by 10% through corrective action and supplier coaching.
- Led PPAP and VDA 2 processes for multiple product launches, ensuring on-time approvals.
- Implemented a new incoming inspection system at the Gastonia facility, improving quality control and supplier accountability.
Application Engineer / Program Manager
Stabilus GmbH
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Led pre-production, launch, and application activities for major OEM accounts (Nissan, Honda, Kia).
- Ensured all APQP deliverables met customer timing and quality requirements.
- Coordinated cross-functional launch readiness reviews, resolving critical issues before SOP.
Leave of Absence
Stabilus
04.2014 - 11.2016
- Relocation period to support family transition from Mexico to the U.S.
Group Lead, Quality
Stabilus
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Managed Quality System, audits, APQP activities, and customer portals for multiple OEMs.
ISO/TS 16949 External Consultant
VIMA Industrial Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Implemented ISO/TS system, achieving certification.
Quality Engineer
Leon Plastics
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Led ISO/TS setup, audits, and quality training.
Education
B.S. - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo
Saltillo, MXMBA - Manufacturing Businesses
Universidad Autónoma del Noreste
Saltillo, MX01.2014
Skills
- Quality Systems & Standards – ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA), 8D Problem Solving, Layered Process Audits
- Process & Performance Improvement – Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Scrap & Waste Reduction
- Software & Tools – SAP, MACOLA, Minitab, CAD, EIVO, Citrix
- Leadership & Collaboration – Team Development, Supplier Quality Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Customer Relationship Management
Certification
- ISO/IATF Auditor & Quality Standards Training (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, ISO 14001)
- Colorimetric Certified
- Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA
- 8D Problem Solving, DCX Layered Process Audit II
Timeline
Quality Manager
Tech Products Corporation
08.2021 - Current
Global Supplier Quality & Development Engineer
Stabilus GmbH
09.2019 - 01.2021
Application Engineer / Program Manager
Stabilus GmbH
11.2016 - 08.2019
Leave of Absence
Stabilus
04.2014 - 11.2016
Group Lead, Quality
Stabilus
01.2007 - 01.2014
ISO/TS 16949 External Consultant
VIMA Industrial Services
01.2006 - 01.2007
Quality Engineer
Leon Plastics
01.2005 - 01.2006
MBA - Manufacturing Businesses
Universidad Autónoma del Noreste
B.S. - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo
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