Bryan Clark
Decatur
Summary
Experienced with supplier quality management, ensuring compliance and reliability in supply chains. Utilizes advanced problem-solving techniques to address quality issues and enhance supplier performance. Strong understanding of quality control methodologies and effective communication with cross-functional teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
REHAU AG + Co
03.2021 - Current
- Supporting buyers and performing VDA audits internally & at suppliers
- Developing suppliers and preparing for launch with new vehicle launches
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.
- Addressing Commercial and Technical issues
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Launched new projects, selected and validated new suppliers for strategic supplier pool growth
Quality Manager (Contract)
Shape Corporation
10.2017 - 10.2020
- I oversaw supplier performance, implemented the QMS system for a new plant, managed a team of Quality Engineers and Techs, and played a key role in strategic planning for QMS implementation and manufacturing processes
- I also ensured customer satisfaction and upheld Shape core values
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Operational Quality Manager
EFI Automotive
05.2009 - 05.2017
- I managed and ensured quality goals were met through overseeing Quality Technicians, conducting monthly meetings, driving continuous improvement and corrective actions, and handling warranty issues
- I am certified in SPC, 8-D, Root Cause Analysis, and MSA and utilize various quality standards including GD&T, PPAP, TS16949, ISO9000, ISO14001, and FMEA
- My experience includes working with injection molding and qualifying incoming supplier materials
Education
Marketing Management -
Strayer University
01.2023
High School (Advanced Diploma) -
Cornerstone Christian School
Bachelors - Industrial Engineering
UAH
Huntsville, AL01.2010
Bachelors - Music Education
University of Texas at Austin
01.2008
Skills
- AIAG Automotive Core Tools Expert (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, CP, MSA, SPC)
- ASQ CQE
- QMS Development, Implementation, & Sustainability
- Lea Six Sigma Green Belt
- Value Stream Mapping
- Supplier relationship management
- Inspection techniques
- Quality management systems
Accomplishments
- Saved my company annually over $65,000 in customer costs due to a Six Sigma Project where I helped to stop false failed QR barcode reads on engine blocks.
- Reduced annual internal scrap to less than 1% with on demand troubleshooting and early triggers during manufacturing. This program changed our day to day work in a positive way.
Certification
- Certified IATF 16949 Auditor (Internal & Supplier)
- Certified VDA 6.3 Auditor
- Certified VDA 6.5 Product Auditor
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ASQ CQE
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
REHAU AG + Co
03.2021 - Current
Quality Manager (Contract)
Shape Corporation
10.2017 - 10.2020
Operational Quality Manager
EFI Automotive
05.2009 - 05.2017
High School (Advanced Diploma) -
Cornerstone Christian School
Bachelors - Industrial Engineering
UAH
Bachelors - Music Education
University of Texas at Austin
Marketing Management -
Strayer University
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