Diona Didley
Development Quality Engineer & Performance Testing Engineer
Madison Heights,MI
Summary
Experienced Sr level Quality Engineer professional with 15+ years experience. Proven track record of relevant experience and skills. Successfully oversaw APQP, Validation, Warranty, Supplier Dimensional Improvement per Build Events through Production PPAP, TS16949 Launch in New Facilities, with significant career achievements with hard numbers. Capabilities in Vehicle Exterior Body Measurement, Gage Design, GD&T, Corrective Action, Internal / External Audits, Issue Resolutions in Stampings, Roll Forming, Injection Molding, Sonic, Mig Welding, IP & Door Assembly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
PURFLUX Group
Huntington, WV
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Joined to help WV Facility conform to Michigan GM Tier 1 Requirements with Quality in Injection Molding MFG, Welding, Plastic Manifold Assembly and Warranty Issues.
- DOE to understand Warranty issue's on Manifold, found issue first day spent 2-3 weeks proving it with analysis of data. Put temporary corrective action in place with metal shims, permanent tool upgrades made soon after, put push out inspection in place to verify product Quality going forward with Capability.
- Run return Warranty parts through the EOL tester for Leak Test Results, or EOL without Leak Check depending on issue before tear down.
- Tear down warranty parts to confirm issues dating back 2021-2024, approximately 342 and counting with another 300 pending arrival from Customer Locations & Dealers.
- Control Plan Creation for Honda & GM products, including internal Inspection documents and product process inspection documents.
- Quality Alerts for Injection Molding Issues, Scrap reviews, Hold Cage Reviews.
- Supplier PPAP review & Approval including IMDS submission.
- Customer Quality Liaison for weekly PDT Meetings & Customer required SPCR Supplied Product changes, moves & PPAP., Customer PPAP in SQMS for GM.
- CMM Molding Data review of Quality returns to assess issues & cost of non-quality escaping the plant and shipping to the Customer.
Quality Engineer
Hollingsworth Logistics LLC
Dearborn, MI
10.2022 - 04.2024
- HDS Corp hired me due to having 60 PPAP's rejected not approved by GM, due to Performance Validation incomplete or not done, Warranty Issues, Dimensional Data Analysis (out of Spec), Incomplete Corrosion Salt Spray hours, Material Chemistry out of Specification etc. Out of 60 PPAP's all are approved.
- Since I am the only Quality Engineer, I review all Level 3 PPAP's for GM & Ford before they can be submitted by the Coordinators to Customers, due to shortage of staff I also submit PPAP's to both Customers. I also kick any incomplete PPAP's back to the Suppliers to complete any missing or Incomplete Performance Validation, review all Dimensional Data to the Print for conformance, review all Validation Specifications to the results and Material Chemistry to the Specification.
- Im also reviewing Purchase Orders to ensure they cover the Full requirements and the Specifications and Test requirements are noted.
- Meeting with GM weekly via Teams to review Hot Parts due to the 60 parts were on stop ship for service until I started getting them complete and approved.
- Working with the Suppliers to help them understand the Specifications and how I know when they really didn't perform a test.
- Convinced HDS to purchase a Finish Coating thickness inspection device instead of paying $14,000.00 to a lab due to knowing what the Coating Finish Thickness is decides the length of time in Corrosion testing and if, will pass. Ive found many other issues being able to check this myself.
Exterior Body Fit to Nominal Engineer
Aerotek Contract to Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Measure vehicles at each build event to analyze dimensional conformance for New Vehicle Launch & Hybrid vehicles using Excel Macro's, designed to track conformance for each build event, for P.I.S.T percentage meeting GD&T requirements.
- Body in White review to request sheet metal improvements at TCB2. Create AIMS reports for weekly Supplier Improvement reviews after each build event until issues are corrected.
- AAR review/approval, Pre-Grain review/approval, CCP designation/conformance approval, Manage Suppliers through Corrective Action process in supporting SQA's assigned to Manage Suppliers.
- Software Mini Tab Excel Macros data sheets, Team-center CAD, AIMS Issues Tracking System, GD&T/SRI's, Powerpoint, Word, Fit Tracker, 8D, 5 Why & Fishbone Diagram, MSA & Gage R&R.
Quality Engineer
MSD Stamping
Livonia, MI
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Document Control Lead using Lotus Notes storage, responsibilities include writing new Work Instructions for Purchasing, Shipping, Quality and Manufacturing, developed Operator Instructions, SPC Charts Electronically and Maintain Books used for each job. Job Books include Drawings, Inspection Sheets, Operator Instructions and memo sheets for Die Specs, Process Flow, Control Plan, Setup sheets SPC charts and any past Quality Alerts.
- PPAP to Customer via Covisint and Plex, Ford Phase 2 & 3 maintain PPAP system and files, support floor for any out of spec condition via Keyence Inspection system, Comparator, 5 why, 8D and DOE assign issue's internally versus Supplier owned.
- Started Electronic Gage Tracking system to allow Operators to sign-out by use or need on their computer terminal using Lotus Notes, Plex Business System and Excel. Went from 13 open minors TS16949 issues to 1 in our October 2014 audit, development of the new Supplier system was key.
Quality Engineer & Supervisor
Yanfeng
Warren, MI
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Setup Supplier PPAP Requirements process for GMX 350 and WD/WK Chrysler programs. ISO TS 16949 Document control system setup through Certification and Open Actions Closure, setup all Quality Documentation for the GMX 350 in the new Harrison Township Plant.
- Managed all Customer APQP Gate Reviews for Gauge Approval and Tolerance relief approvals. Capability Tracking, Gage R@R, Control Plan, Receiving Inspection, GP-12, Gap / Flush, X-Rite Color Testing, Macbeth 65 Daylight with Plaque, Elecometer-406L Gloss Meter, Sonic Welding Inspection including First and Last piece Inspection, Class A surface Inspection, Quality Alerts, Supplier Charge-back Process and Run @ Rate.
- Managed GQTS Covisint system for PPAP, Warranty, PRR, and Supplier Performance Requirements, Supplier Database and Lessons Learned Tracking.
APQP/PPAP Manager
Draexlmaier
Madison Heights, MI
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Supervised 1 QA Coordinator while Submitting APQP/PPAP & Service PPAP for all DRX plants and provide training for Duncan SC, San Luis Portici Mexico and Alcala Mexico via GQTS system.
- Run at Rate GP-9, Capability Studies; Gage R&R, reviews for PPAP when applicable. Warranty analysis including Cost Reduction PPAP; managed all documentation for PPAP submissions with Customers through approval. Supported all Engineering Changes and any ongoing non-conforming issues until resolution was achieved.
- Managed, Charted and Consolidated several monthly reports for Quality Manager Management Meetings including: Monthly project hours analysis (SAP), CNQ (Cost on Non Quality), PPM Tracking and Cost, PRR Reporting and Cost.
Development Quality Engineer
Plastic Omnium
Troy, MI
01.2006 - 05.2007
- APQP through PPAP to support plant launch in Ramos Mexico Plant. Gauge Design, Build and Validation Set new GM Benchmark Front/Rear Fascia Gage Designs, Build Tolerance yields +/-0.70 mm fully assembled. Created all Process Flows, PFMEA's and Control Plans for Development through Production. Weekly APQP Meetings as Customer Liaison to keep large project on track with GM receiving plant in Mexico.
- Developed all PPAP documentation for Sale-able and Full PPAP, presented to GM Mexico for Sign-off. Translated Documents in English and Spanish to support the production facility in Mexico.
- Traveled 85% of the time to Mexico where projects were in Production. Dimensional Data Analysis, lead all GM Gate Reviews, GM Deep Dive Reviews, Feasibility Reviews and Customer Vehicle versus Dimensional Reviews.
Advanced Quality Engineer
Pullman Industries
Troy, MI
03.2000 - 11.2004
- Company Overview: Sold to Knoble
- Bi-weekly APQP meeting chair and organizer for new Product Launch and current product engineering change support. Capability and Gage R&R for Fixture and Machinery buy-offs at supplier location and on the production floor.
- Plant support and Customer Liaison for new product APQP through PPAP Warranty including resolution @ issues tracking and Run @ Rate. PFMEA, Process Flow and Control Plan creator via DPACT and MPACT bi-weekly meeting Chair for process reviews. 8-D problem resolution, IMDS and Power way Champion.
- Managed all documentation for PPAP submissions, Engineering Changes for the following projects: Ford S197-Steel Bumper for New Mustang GMX320 Rocker, Mid/Lux-9Header, GMX265, GMX295 and GMT355.
- 70% travel to Windsor Ontario. Set the GM 17-Step APQP/PPAP requirement benchmark in 2001.
- Sold to Knoble
Education
Bachelor of Science - Vehicle Design Engineering & Manufacturing
Central Michigan University
06.2003
Skills
- PPAP submissions
- External audit support
- Dimensional analysis
- Control plan development
- Supplier PPAP process
- Statistical process control
Personal Information
Certification
- 08/01/21, Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- 09/01/11, AIAG MSA and SPC Certificate
- 09/01/11, AIAG 8-D Certificate & Fishbone Diagram
- 08/01/11, AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- 06/01/11, PFMEA Certificate
- 06/01/04, Excel Certified TS16949 Internal Auditor
- 08/01/00, Excel Certified QS9000 Internal Auditor
- 05/01/00, Planning with DPACT Certificate
- 05/01/00, Planning with MPACT Certificate
Education
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Timeline
Quality Engineer
PURFLUX Group
07.2024 - 02.2025
Quality Engineer
Hollingsworth Logistics LLC
10.2022 - 04.2024
Exterior Body Fit to Nominal Engineer
Aerotek Contract to Ford Motor Company
01.2016 - 04.2019
Quality Engineer
MSD Stamping
04.2014 - 05.2015
Quality Engineer & Supervisor
Yanfeng
09.2010 - 08.2013
APQP/PPAP Manager
Draexlmaier
05.2007 - 10.2008
Development Quality Engineer
Plastic Omnium
01.2006 - 05.2007
Advanced Quality Engineer
Pullman Industries
03.2000 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Vehicle Design Engineering & Manufacturing
Central Michigan University
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