Open To Work
BRYAN AITKEN
Tenneco Inc
Livonia,MI
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Global Director of Supplier QualitySupplier Quality ManagerDirector of QualityQuality Systems Manager
Work Type
Full TimeConsulting
Location Preference
HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location:
Livonia, MI, USDetroit, MI
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Company CulturePersonal development programs401k match
1
Language
1
Certification
25
Years of experience
Experienced with overseeing international supplier operations and aligning global strategies to organizational goals. Utilizes collaborative leadership approach to foster team cohesion and drive results. Track record of implementing innovative solutions and enhancing operational efficiency.
Work History
Quality Manager
9 Months- Manufactured cold heading parts for production Tier 2 and 3 supplier of brackets and specialty bolts
- Participated in all processes of quality from initial quotes to production runs
- Led corrective action reports and 8-D’s, utilizing statistical charts to drive resolution of quality issues
- Championed Correction Action reports, 8-D’s, statistical charts
- Led new product launches to ensure timely delivery with cost, tooling, timing, quality, and gage design
- Collaborated with customers and suppliers to address quality-related issues and support successful new product launches
Quality Manager/TS 16949 Project Manager
9 Months- Produced high-quality trailer hitch receivers for a top-tier forging company
- Developed required documentation for TS16949 certification in collaboration with a consulting firm
- Streamlined processes and organized documentation to meet TS16949 compliance
- Led the continual improvement team which saved the company over $100k in the first six months by streamlining processes and reducing labor
- Trained management and employees for successful initial audit
Global Director of Supplier Quality
11 Years 2 Months- Lead sourcing, design, build, phase 1 implementation and training of our cloud based supplier management portal (joint ownership between purchasing and quality (phase 1=supplier onboarding, approved suppliers list, certification management., statutory & regulatory requirements, global performance and risk scorecard, corrective actions, supplier escalation). Designing phase 2 including PPAP and APQP.
- Oversaw training and management of the approved supplier list to ensure compliance.
- Developed training manuals and conducted onboarding training at global locations to standardize supplier compliance processes
- Transition of Supplier Requirements Manual to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015
- Led implementation of supplier risk management framework to enhance supplier evaluations and oversight
- Transitioned Supplier Requirements Manual to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations
- Created training manuals and performed on-boarding training at global locations
- Led team including IT, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Quality to implement a single global fill rate metric and reporting using multiple ERP systems.
Principal Supplier Development Engineer
1 Year 1 Month- Oversaw comprehensive product development processes to ensure adherence to PPAP standards, including tooling studies and run at rate assessments.
- Led initiatives to develop suppliers, ensuring flawless launches in the friction commodity by conducting thorough inspections and evaluations of manufacturing sites.
- Proactively collaborated with suppliers to resolve and prevent launch issues
- Lead problem solving efforts related to launch quality and delivery issues
- Led problem-solving initiatives to address launch quality and delivery challenges
- Drove implementation of Quality SAPs to enhance supplier compliance
- Communicate and collaborate with internal teams including Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, NPIs and Plant personnel
- Lead Global Commodity Cultivation Team for Friction
- Created global OEE training presentation for suppliers/SQE's
Supplier Quality Manager
6 Years- Led team of OE SQE/SDEs in Americas to enhance supplier quality initiatives
- Lead a Global team for the Global Aftermarket division (India, China, Europe, North America, South America, South Africa)
- Develop annual strategy to meet increasingly stringent Corporate & Supplier Quality metrics
- Developed annual strategy aligning with stringent corporate and supplier quality metrics
- Created Global Supplier Quality presentations showing monthly metrics to senior management, reducing time spent on data creation and analysis by 80%
- Developed, deploy and maintain global quality systems to meet ISO 9001/TS 16949/AS9100/Customer specific requirements
- Developed and mentored teams on an annual basis
- Development leader of Corporate Supplier Quality systems including Approved Suppliers List in Lotus Notes and customized internet portal for monitoring supplier performance.
- ISO/TS certified $6.9 billion global OE and aftermarket supplier to the automotive, heavy duty, aerospace, and rail industries
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
2 Years- Oversaw sealing systems, systems protection, and aftermarket business units.
- Oversaw 11 manufacturing plants in North America.
- Launched GM Gen IV engine covers with no supplier delays/issues
- Led PPM reduction/OTD improvement for external suppliers to manufacturing plants
- Perform initial and reassessment audits of external suppliers
- Trained plant Quality team on global processes and procedures
- Established professional communication protocols with key contacts at each plant
- Travel to prospective and incumbent external suppliers as well as internal plants
Supplier Development Engineer
1 Year 2 Months- Oversaw operations of Sealing Systems and Systems Protection business units.
- Managed supply base comprising stampings, forgings, castings, plastic injection molding, and electronic sensors to support production needs
- Led supplier APQP activities, conducting initial audits, capacity studies, and PPAP while facilitating timing and cross-functional meetings
Quality Engineer
2 Years- Plant Quality Engineer at a QS 9000 certified cold heading facility
- Quality liaison for machining and automated sorting departments
- Set-up and maintained SPC system. Trained operators on importance of SPC
- Set up and maintained SPC system; trained operators on SPC principles to ensure quality control standards were met
- Contributed to the PPAP and Buyout processes per automotive guidelines
- Implemented new tracking and calibration system for gauges, enhancing accuracy and compliance
- Engaged with customers and suppliers during on-site and off-site meetings to address inquiries.
- Contributed to PPAP and buyout processes, ensuring adherence to automotive guidelines and facilitating smoother operations
- Interact with customers/suppliers on an off-site/on-site basis
Education
Bachelors of Science and Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering
Skills
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor
ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor
Problem-solving methodologies
Certified Delphi Lean Manufacturing
DFSS
Microsoft Office Suite
Process mapping
Problem Solving: 8D
Fishbone
5-Why
Cause & Effect
Pareto Charts
Force Diagram
EPS
Microsoft Office Excel
Word
PowerPoint
and Visio
Flow Charts and Process Maps
Aftermarket education
Risk mitigation
Compliance maintenance
Supplier Quality Strategy
Quality System Development
Supplier Relationship Management
Cross-functional team leadership
Team management
Mentor
Training and development
Collaborative teamwork
Leadership development
Issue resolution
ASQ Member
Stakeholder Engagement
Employee training
Team player
Accomplishments
- Managed and mentored an international supplier quality and development team in a corporate setting
- Quality systems: Championed and implemented a cloud based purchasing and supplier quality system to streamline and document communication between manufacturing plants/distribution centers/support staff and suppliers including APQP, PPAP, SCARs (supplier corrective actions), change request, deviations, spend, sourcing, contracts, supplier risk and performance scorecards, auditing, and reporting.
- Lead quality management systems (QMS) globally from a corporate standpoint. Including supplier requirements manual, processes, procedures and forms.
- Successfully trained new Chinese Supplier Quality team on F-M corporate Supplier Quality & Development processes and procedures including APQP, PPAP, EPS (Corrective action similar to 8D), auditing, during a 9 week assignment in China (Federal-Mogul)
- Reduced external supplier PPM in the America’s from 5000 to 55 through focused improvement and accountability
- Increased On Time Delivery of external suppliers to Federal-Mogul manufacturing plants in North America 80% to 95%
- Successfully managed quality (IATF 16949 and ISO 9001) and environmental registrar transition with no lapse in certifications and minimal impact to facilities and support locations.
- Trained operators on importance of SPC on shop floor (NSS Technologies)
- IATF 16949:2016 Certified Lead Auditor
Certification
IATF 16949:2016 lead auditor with second party auditor certification
ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor
Green belt
Core Competencies and Management Strengths
- Corporate Planning and Strategic development
- Global trainer of quality processes and procedures including APQP, PPAP, supplier onboarding/risk/monitoring/2nd party audits
- Strong knowledge of quality tools including DOE, GR&R, Fishbone, Measurement Systems Analysis, 5 Why, Poke-Yoke
- Methodical problem-solving skills utilizing the 8D approach (and CQI 20/21 Effective Problem Solving)
- Working knowledge of SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Ivalua
- Highly effective communicator
- Managerial style promoting openness, problem ownership, data driven decision making and teamwork
- Managed OE and/or aftermarket product lines: Chassis, lighting, braking, sealing, exhaust, shocks/struts, bearings, pistons, wipers
- Understanding manufacturing processes including casting, forging, stamping, rubber, heat treat, plating, plastic injection molding, friction raw materials, shocks/struts, sensors
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Global Director of Supplier Quality
Tenneco Inc
06.2015 - CurrentRead More
Principal Supplier Development Engineer
TRW Automotive
05.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Supplier Quality Manager
Federal-Mogul Corp.
04.2008 - 04.2014Read More
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Federal-Mogul Corp.
01.2006 - 01.2008Read More
Supplier Development Engineer
Federal-Mogul Corp.
11.2004 - 01.2006Read More
Quality Manager
Controlled Wire Form
02.2004 - 11.2004Read More
Quality Manager/TS 16949 Project Manager
Forged Tubular Products
02.2004 - 11.2004Read More
Quality Engineer
NSS Technologies
02.2002 - 02.2004Read More
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelors of Science and Engineering from Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering
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