Jefferson Cheng
Oxford,MI
Summary
An enthusiastic, result driven professional with expertise in quality assurance, manufacturing, and leadership within organizational settings. Demonstrated success in resolving challenging issues, collaborating effectively within teams, and enhancing overall quality standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer
BWX Technologies
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee CAPA & SCAR, Vendor Referrals, and the issuance of Quality Notices (QN)
- Managed numerous projects, coordinate meetings with suppliers and internal departments, ensure supplier adherence to regulations, and provide assistance to other engineering functions.
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Supervised multiple suppliers to uphold the quality of parts through ongoing improvement initiatives: Conducted audits on Quality System Basics, BIQS, Process, and Global Read Across activities
- Spearheaded quality investigations to identify the true root cause and enforce corrective measures
- Orchestrated the management and execution of APQP program timing and deliverables to align with program milestones, including the PPAP process
- Provided quality support for Tech Reviews concerning supplier sourcing.
Launch Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with the Interior Global Launch team and the Pre-Production Quality Group
- Played a pivotal role within a cross-functional team comprising Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant personnel, and Suppliers to achieve essential milestones for the launch
- Created audits and procedural documents, pinpointed root causes, executed corrective measures, and conveyed issues to the program team.
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supervised multiple suppliers to uphold the quality of parts through ongoing improvement initiatives: Conducted audits on Quality System Basics, BIQS, Process, and Global Read Across activities
- Spearheaded quality investigations to identify the true root cause and enforce corrective measures
- Orchestrated the management and execution of APQP program timing and deliverables to align with program milestones, including the PPAP process
- Provided quality support for Tech Reviews concerning supplier sourcing.
Lead Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed and guided the Interior QE group to bolster manufacturing operations through strategic planning, activity prioritization, workload equilibrium, and individual mentorship
- Spearheaded investigations within the plant to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
- Collaborated with suppliers to uphold quality standards, manage incidents, pinpoint root causes of quality concerns, and enact necessary adjustments.
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised multiple suppliers to uphold the quality of parts through ongoing improvement initiatives: Conducted audits on Quality System Basics, BIQS, Process, and Global Read Across activities
- Spearheaded quality investigations to identify the true root cause and enforce corrective measures
- Orchestrated the management and execution of APQP program timing and deliverables to align with program milestones, including the PPAP process
- Provided quality support for Tech Reviews concerning supplier sourcing.
Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer, Engineering Coordinator
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Contributed to production by addressing and resolving quality issues effectively
- Oversaw, approved, and executed changes from suppliers
- Supervised the IPPAAR change approval procedure for two colleagues
- Upheld quality systems through ongoing improvement initiatives at suppliers.
New Model Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Student
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assess alterations in new models to adapt existing equipment for forthcoming products, ensuring quality consistency with current components
- Utilized CATIA V4 and CATIA V5 to design and produce jigs, fixtures, and machinery to enhance production processes.
Education
Master of Science - Lean Manufacturing
Kettering University
Flint, Michigan06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
Flint, Michigan06.2006
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Advanced problem solving
Certification
- Certified Supplier Quality Professional, ASQ - March 2024, Credential ID: 1649
- Operations Management Certificate, Kettering University - June 2019
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer
BWX Technologies
01.2023 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2017 - 01.2023
Launch Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2015 - 01.2017
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2012 - 01.2014
Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors
01.2011 - 01.2012
Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer, Engineering Coordinator
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2011
New Model Manufacturing Engineer Co-op Student
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Lean Manufacturing
Kettering University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
- Certified Supplier Quality Professional, ASQ - March 2024, Credential ID: 1649
- Operations Management Certificate, Kettering University - June 2019
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