Highly motivated Quality Engineer with a strong background of root cause analysis, part analysis and containment activity. Dedicated to going above and beyond to mitigate risk and improve quality. Team player with strong communication and leadership skills that will be used to achieve company goals.
- Utilized technical knowledge and experience to work with suppliers.
- Executed tasks associated with resolving systematic supplier concerns and implementing countermeasures.
- Drove problem solving activity using 8-Step approach to determine root cause and why shipped.
- Changepoint control management.
- Lead proactive and reactive onsite audits at suppliers.
- Successful mentoring of new hire in our group.
- Took initiative to go to the spot, take own data and determine several root causes (ex: crank pulley leaks, piston pin AE fixture concern, USEV Leakers) for quicker action to be taken.
- Co-led team that used Structured Query Language (SQL) to improve part traceability from the supplier to the assembly line. Significantly improved efficiency of part containment for all PSD group members.
Continuous improvement of Mass Production Quality.
- Identified quality issues through part and technical analysis.
- Managed containment activity.
- Prepared presentations and lead meetings across several departments.
- Two year rotational program for entry level engineers.
- Worked in Aluminum Casting, Aluminum Machining, Ferrous Manufacturing and CVT departments.
- Gained an understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
- Led activity for root cause analysis, countermeasure activity and quality improvement areas associated with quality and cost improvements.
- Led project in Aluminum Machining to improve cylinder head damage due to dents to reduce scrap, repair times and improve overall quality by increasing PM frequency at wash station.
- Successfully led project in aluminum die cast to improve scrap and quality due to incorrect die maintenance activity.