Cordell Durrough Pritchard
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Results-driven Advanced Quality Engineer with a proven track record at Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Skilled in 8D problem solving and data analytics, I have successfully eliminated customer escalations, achieving $1.3 million in cost avoidance. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and implementing ISO 9001 compliance measures to enhance product quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Quality Engineer
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, (CATL)
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Manage repacking processes and quality activities for Daimler EVA 294/296 in Alabama and the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter in South Carolina.
- Facilitate 8D processes and implement quality tools to resolve repacking quality issues.
- Promote and validate improvement measures in repacking operations.
- Control non-conforming product handling and generate quality alarms/alerts.
- Contribute to standard problem-solving strategies and drive continuous improvement processes.
Senior Quality Engineer
Lear Corporation
Brookwood, AL
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Led quality management for BR167 seats, ensuring robust documentation, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted 8D analysis for customer concerns, implementing effective short- and long-term solutions.
- Eliminated customer escalation, resulting in annual cost avoidance of $1.3 million.
- Directed quality assurance efforts, overseeing in-process audits and final inspections to maintain compliance with customer standards.
- Represented the plant as the Quality Management Representative, liaising with customer auditors and ensuring corrective actions met specifications.
- Suggested process improvement methods to enhance product quality and reduce defects.
Buildability Engineer and Project Support
(The Onin Group) Mercedes-Benz U.S. Int.
Vance, AL
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted ZEUS tracking and buildability topic investigations using CAD/DIALOG/EC systems.
- Supported assembly-related topics for the Maybach process and ramp-up area, delivering management summaries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve assembly issues, ensuring seamless integration of new production processes.
Product Development Engineer
Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (SMP)
Cottondale, AL
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed USA tandem development for BR167 Daimler/AMG Rocker Panel/Running Board projects.
- Ensured project success by adhering to cost, deadline, and quality reporting requirements.
- Evaluated audit and measured reports to coordinate optimization measures and ensure compliance.
- Assisted in prototype procurement, field trials, and change management coordination.
- Developed technical and functional specifications, ensuring alignment with Daimler operation regulations (FuVo) for PPAP approvals.
Audit Quality Systems Engineer
(MBTech) Mercedes-Benz U.S. Int.
Vance, AL
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Conducted Layered process audits focusing on systematic torque and customer safety topics.
- Ensured compliance with MBC standards and procedures through internal audits.
- Reviewed quality control documentation to support safety and environmental compliance.
- Administrated and distributed reports on product deviation requests to ensure compliance.
Student Project Engineer
Phifer Inc.
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2014 - 01.2016
Student Office Assistant
Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2014 - 12.2014
Industrial Co-op Engineer (3 rotations)
Metalsa
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2012 - 05.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12-2015
Skills
- AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- MATLAB programming
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- 8D problem solving
- Root cause analysis
- Tolerance calculations
- FMEA development
- Layered process audits
- ISO 9001 compliance
- IATF 16949 standards
- Data analytics expertise
- Risk identification and management
- Quality metrics analysis
- Non-conformance control strategies
- Data-driven decision making
- Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), https://credentials.asq.org/300fd28a-3e9b-42f4-a694-69327c1145b6#gs.2a3ay0
Timeline
Advanced Quality Engineer
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co, (CATL)
04.2024 - Current
Senior Quality Engineer
Lear Corporation
12.2019 - 04.2024
Buildability Engineer and Project Support
(The Onin Group) Mercedes-Benz U.S. Int.
07.2019 - 12.2019
Product Development Engineer
Samvardhana Motherson Peguform (SMP)
09.2017 - 07.2019
Audit Quality Systems Engineer
(MBTech) Mercedes-Benz U.S. Int.
01.2016 - 09.2017
Student Project Engineer
Phifer Inc.
12.2014 - 01.2016
Student Office Assistant
Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence
05.2014 - 12.2014
Industrial Co-op Engineer (3 rotations)
Metalsa
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Alabama