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Gloria Ann Davis is a self starter, oriented towards problem solving, multi-tasker.
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GLORIA ANN DAVIS

Sterling Heights,Michigan

Summary

PROFILE SUMMARY Meticulous, results-oriented, and enthusiastic professional showcasing experience managing high-profile projects, ensuring each is delivered on time and under budget while exceeding client expectations. Strategic leader with experience in monitoring the complete build of vehicle process from start to finish by implementing continuous improvement methods to minimize defects on the plant floor. Skilled in evaluating potential risks to the program in meeting validation PPAP & APQP requirements. Well-versed in managing customer requirements for Component Technical Specification (CTS), Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS), and Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS), as well as writing quality procedures according to TS 16949. Superior work ethic with the ability to determine and maintain project milestones and develop strategic solutions to demanding problems in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leader

  • In developing and manufacturing vehicle interior components, systems, interior integration, and Program Management for the global automotive industry
  • Managed team and projects involving IP, console, doors, headliner, garnish, seats, carpet, and acoustics and validation testing on GMT345 and GMT265 MCE3 programs
  • Reported updates, statuses, and overall program risks to the director
  • Maintained and supported Glide path, part delivery matrix, DVP&R development, and DFMEA executions
  • Maintained QS9000 and TS 16949 quality documentation, ensured all APQP/DVP&R documentation was accurate, and provided updates to APQP before production launch
  • Managed team to meet customer deadlines and exceed launch expectations in meeting PPAP deadlines
  • Utilized six sigma methodologies to create quality procedures and systems for audits and quality documents
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies such as reducing testing time by 50%, saving the company $1M
  • Improved sales by 35% by entering required PPAP information into the correct customer.

PPAP Coordinator/Program Manager

Amphenol Aerospace Industries
  • MI2007
  • World leader in harsh environment applications and cylindrical connectors
  • (5-week assignment)
  • Managed projects for Tesla’s Darkster Receptacle connectors, plug connectors, and Busbar assemblies
  • Participated in APQP meetings for feedback and suggestions on tooling fixtures and processes
  • Identified missing documentation and set up ways to provide it while reviewing all documentation for accuracy and effectiveness
  • Assisted in product launch efforts by updating part submission warrants
  • Ensured details were up to date by reviewing drawings and revisions
  • Created the final product pre-approved plan (PPAP) workbooks for China
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies saving 35% overall by enhancing program risk details included
  • Created necessary documents & expressed the need for DFMEA to demonstrate meaningful content needed to save the company money
  • Assisted in developing new products by creating part history data to improve processes
  • Improved communication with process flow diagrams for conformance to quality requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.

Product Engineer

Chrysler Corporation, Automotive
01.1997
  • Designing prototypes, collaborating with product development teams

Lead Quality Production Pack Assembler

L.G. ElectronicsMar
01.2021 - Current
  • Obtain Employee of the Month Award
  • Interact with supervisors for awareness of CMA problems found and root causes
  • Perform CMA loading, EOL testing, Flip testing, and Cell reworks
  • Responsible for maintaining hitting targets for bonuses, material unpacking, assorting, and storing
  • Create 5S projects for continuous improvements and train several operators for Flip test Weld's checks
  • Inspect and measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
  • Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Verified conformity of processes and conditions for Type systems.
  • Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.
  • Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.

QVS Supervisor

FCA RAM Truck Products
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Worked with the same people environment as Excyl but through a direct position at FCA
  • Interfaced with Production and QVS Team leaders, Line Supervisors, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Plant manager, Area Managers, and Suppliers
  • Implemented several defect reduction strategies
  • Monitored complete vehicle build by addressing targets and minimizing defects
  • Ran Audit rabbits to test operators' assertiveness in capturing defects before leaving a station
  • Monitored 4 team leaders and several operators in successful problem-solving tasks and tracked medical conditions to support their safety in the plant environment.

Validation Engineer

RAM Truck products – Roush Industries
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Created daily Audit Reports for vehicle concerns
  • Downloaded Vehicle Scan Reports and presented findings in the CPA meetings
  • Interacted with the cross-functional team for Audit follow-up for clean points and purges required
  • Mentored and leaded other test engineers and provided technical guidance as necessary during verification and validation activities
  • Evaluated and recommended new feature test methods for more effective deficiencies-catching and product development
  • Interviewer and Data Entry – Office Team, Dearborn, MIJuly 2017
  • Interviewed Miss Teens for the Preliminary Miss Teen Pageant
  • Populated spreadsheets with applicants' pertinent information
  • Communicated essential information needed on each application
  • Accurately processed updates or change requests for all accounts in multiple database systems.

Production Worker

Battery Cells, Adecco
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Performed voltage checks, ran manual ranks for battery cells, and document production numbers
  • Sorted and stocked Battery Cells following the performance of Voltage Checks
  • Checked the prepared products' quality and documented the results to ensure optimal production output and meet/adjust customer expectations.

Unit HVAC Program Manager

Ford Motor Company
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • C2 and CD6 Program
  • Conducted PST meetings for team collaboration and developed program timelines in Microsoft Project
  • Analyzed program risk and required deliverables, managed program targets for P.A
  • Milestones, monitored testing, assessed budget risk, tracked upcoming dates, and designed changes for impact on the budget
  • Interacted with Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Strategy Manager, and Quality departments
  • Collected and reviewed Lesson Learned with the team for future continuous improvements.

Safety Forensic Engineer

General Motors
12.2014 - 05.2015
  • Fuel Systems, Wheels, Doors, HVAC, and Coolant Systems
  • Investigated incidents for potential safety or customer satisfaction concerns
  • Presented details to understand risks to whether a recall should occur for a component
  • Evaluated circuit layout schematics based on the dealership's customer concerns.

Validation Engineer

General Motors, RCO Engineering, HVAC
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Powertrain Cooling, Functional Black Plastics
  • Implemented validation requirements for HVAC components by ensuring that DVP&R documentation was accurate and current
  • Managed and directed teams meeting validation test timing for vehicle launch
  • Supported DFMEA meetings for design impact based on testing and followed up on issues with the manufacturing teams
  • Managed contents from tier II suppliers for PPAP package and tracked PPAP submission status
  • Tracked corrective action plans for customer PPAP submissions.

Structure Engineer

EDAG
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Private engineering services company with annual revenues of $20M to $50M employing 250 to 500 employees
  • Supervised multiple department functions to support lift gates, deck lids, hoods, sheet metal doors, fenders, and body in white (BIW) on relative vehicle programs
  • Worked with the Windsor Assembly Plant and reviewed sheet metal for edge welds or missing welds on the R.M
  • Program to provide feedback and required updates on robots
  • Implemented (DVP&R) data in the VPMs database for testing updates required to support an increase in testing savings and a successful launch
  • Incorporated project management methodologies (PMBOK) and validation sign-off to improve test timing results due to late design changes
  • Managed projects, including communicating issues within specific departments and creating target completion dates, as well as communicating status updates to management
  • Identified issues with JC49 2nd row seats, which saved the company 20% in spending.

Functional Validation Engineer

Faurecia Automotive
01.2005 - 11.2006
  • Contracted through PGK Engineering) – The 8th largest international automotive parts manufacturer with 190 production sites and 28 R&D centers
  • Managed I.P., console, and doors on Sebring and Dodge JS and J.C
  • Programs, including testing sources, providing purchase orders for validation testing to improve testing efficiency, and evaluating overall validation budget for quarterly expenditure reviews by ensuring documents were up to date and accurate as required by TS 16949 resulting in accurate feedback on results
  • Evaluated in-vehicle testing and its impact on production tooling and obtained gap analysis
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies resulting in over $30K saved
  • Improved validation-testing efficiency by 50%
  • Improved design objectives by 25% through participation in the go-fast team to resolve PAB testing concerns effectively
  • Updated APQP documentation prior to production launch
  • Coordinated tier 2 suppliers, and DVP&R and monitored progress while tracking PPAP submission status of tier II status and leading internal corrective action efforts.

Supplier Integration – Validation Engineer

Intier Automotive
01.2002 - 03.2005

Lead Cockpit Validation Engineer

Delphi Automotive, MSX International
01.2001 - 01.2002

Validation Engineer

General Motors, Aerotek
01.1998 - 01.2001

Computer Help Desk Technician

National
01.1996 - 01.1997

Education

Doctorate - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Post Graduate Degree - Forensic AccountingApr

2008

Master's Degree - Business Administration focused

Achiever Davenport University
Warren, MI
2007

Skills

  • Skilled in research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing
  • Evaluate processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
  • Adept at using computer-aided design (CAD) packages to develop ideas and produce designs
  • Expertise in building prototypes of components and testing their performance, weaknesses, and safety
  • Effectively present and communicate project strategies, statuses, risks, and critical decisions
  • Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with exceptional presentation skills
  • Excellent project management, presentation, negotiation, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
  • Stays abreast of industry trends, tools, and technologies, keeping innovation at the forefront
  • SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
  • Automotive Engineering MethodologyTesting & Design ApplicationsTotal Quality Management
  • Continuous ImprovementTraining & Performance EvaluationProject Management
  • Status Reports/Project Tracking Forecasting & Budget ManagementComplex Problem-Solving
  • Report Development & AnalysisCorrective Action PlansQuality Procedures/Documentation
  • Six Sigma MethodologiesRoot Cause AnalysisProgram Launch and Leadership
  • Software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Team Center, FORTRAN, VISVIEW, Profession-Fork lift, and tugger experience
  • Results: Catia V5, HP Graphics, Quick C, Professional & Canadian Software, A, NETWORK, MCSA, MCSE, MS Visio
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Pre-Production Approval Process (PPAP)
  • Process Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Design Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (DFMEA)
  • Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
  • Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • TS 16949, QS9000
  • Virtual Product Management (VPM)
  • Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
  • Global Product Development Interface System (GPDIS)
  • Vehicle Integration System (VIS)
  • Program Risk Tracking System (PRTS)
  • Global Product Development Interface Center (GPDIC)
  • EDSNET, Supply Power
  • Tracking Sub-Systems System (TSS)
  • Ford Development Verification System (FDVS)
  • Program Improvements
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Quality Assurance
  • Data Verification
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Project Coordination
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Management

Accomplishments

  • Project Scope:
  • Ford Motor Company unit HVAC and Passenger Vehicle product
  • General Motors Truck and Passenger Vehicle products
  • Chrysler Van and Passenger Car Products
  • Product Scope:
  • Chrysler
  • All interior Components, Body in White lift gates, deck lids, Hoods
  • General Motors
  • All interior components, HVAC, Functional Black Plastic, fuel systems and coolant systems
  • Results
  • Ford Motor Company
  • PA Unit HVAC Program Approval
  • Chrysler
  • Met PPAP deliverables, Program Validation sign-off deadlines, and APQP deliverables
  • General Motors
  • Met PPAP deliverables, Program Validation sign-off deadlines, and APQP deliverables
  • Evaluated program risk in meeting validation sign-off requirements
  • Made an appropriate assessment for a potential customer satisfaction bulletin creation as needed or recalled investigations to be suggested based on findings
  • Specifications
  • Convenient: Electric batteries are portable, easy to recharge, and don't require regular refueling like gasoline cars
  • Environmentally-friendly: They produce zero emissions, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change
  • Low maintenance: Electric batteries require less maintenance than gasoline cars because they have fewer moving parts, no oil changes, and fewer parts that can wear out
  • Efficiency: They have a higher efficiency rate, as they use about 2-3 times less energy than gasoline cars to travel the same distance
  • Cost savings: Although the initial cost of an electric car may be more expensive, overall, they tend to be cheaper to operate and maintain in the long run
  • Quieter operation: Electric cars are much quieter than gasoline cars, which is an added benefit for urban areas
  • Regenerative braking: Electric batteries capture energy lost during braking and use it to recharge the battery, increasing the car's overall efficiency
  • Instant torque: Electric cars offer instant torque, meaning they have quick acceleration and can get up to speed quickly
  • Improved range: Improvements in battery technology have resulted in longer driving ranges, making electric cars more practical for everyday use
  • Future technological advancements: As new battery technologies are developed, the cost, charging time, and driving range of electric vehicles are expected to improve even more.

Certification

Green Belt Certification through Six Sigma Institute-ID# 28318954832386 Black Belt Certifications through Six Sigma Institute-ID# 65572608965449 Project Manager Certification through International Organization for Program Management Validation Apprentice through General Motors Journeyman Certifications through General Motors Program Management training through General Motors, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Currently Attending Self Development Career Networking Workshop CERTIFICATIONS A+ Network+ MCTS: Configuring Windows 7 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional, Microsoft Certified Application Specialist Validation Apprentice Certification Validation Journeyman Certification

Affiliations

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Additional Information

Quality background with Black and Green belt.

Gloria Ann Davis is a self starter, oriented towards problem solving, multi-tasker.

Gloria obtains a Green and Black Belt certification

Timeline

Lead Quality Production Pack Assembler

L.G. ElectronicsMar
01.2021 - Current

QVS Supervisor

FCA RAM Truck Products
09.2018 - 02.2021

Validation Engineer

RAM Truck products – Roush Industries
01.2018 - 09.2018

Production Worker

Battery Cells, Adecco
01.2017 - 07.2017

Unit HVAC Program Manager

Ford Motor Company
09.2015 - 09.2016

Safety Forensic Engineer

General Motors
12.2014 - 05.2015

Validation Engineer

General Motors, RCO Engineering, HVAC
01.2011 - 11.2014

Structure Engineer

EDAG
01.2008 - 12.2008

Functional Validation Engineer

Faurecia Automotive
01.2005 - 11.2006

Supplier Integration – Validation Engineer

Intier Automotive
01.2002 - 03.2005

Lead Cockpit Validation Engineer

Delphi Automotive, MSX International
01.2001 - 01.2002

Validation Engineer

General Motors, Aerotek
01.1998 - 01.2001

Product Engineer

Chrysler Corporation, Automotive
01.1997

Computer Help Desk Technician

National
01.1996 - 01.1997

Leader

PPAP Coordinator/Program Manager

Amphenol Aerospace Industries

Doctorate - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Capella University

Bachelor of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Wayne State University

Post Graduate Degree - Forensic AccountingApr

Master's Degree - Business Administration focused

Achiever Davenport University
GLORIA ANN DAVIS