KaTisha Thomas
Anderson
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Engineer
TECHNIPLAS
Anderson, SC
06.2023 - Current
- Assist functional managers in implementing and developing processes and product improvements.
- Develop Corrective action reports for Customer and Internal concerns.
- Develop Quality Alerts for various Customer and Internal issues.
- Ensure Customer Corrective actions are effective, documented, implemented and closed in timely manner.
- Contribute to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Coach and assist employees with adapting to new processes.
- Assisted Quality Manager in 25% external PPM reduction.
- Identify problems and recommend new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Perform quality inspections and reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed team communications and information for daily Accountability meeting.
- Coordinated with customer service to address quality complaints, providing swift corrective actions that improved client trust.
Quality Engineer
Decostar Industries
Piedmont, SC
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to identify defects in manufacturing processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline quality control procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis on quality issues, facilitating corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Utilized statistical process control tools to monitor production metrics and optimize quality outcomes.
- Reviewed and updated quality documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
Quality Supervisor
Decostar Industries
Piedmont, SC
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Directed quality assurance efforts aimed at maintaining compliance with established industry standards and regulations.
- Mentored team members on best practices for quality assurance and process improvement.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and enhance product quality.
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff understanding of quality protocols.
APQP Administrator
Proper Polymers
Anderson, SC
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted customer in Run @ Rate audits to prove manufacturing process capable to produce parts according to customer requirements at the quoted production rate.
- Developed all core documentation for PPAP submissions. (i.e. PFC, PFMEA, PCP, standard operator instructions, etc.)
- Performed capability studies and Gage R&Rs.
Quality Supervisor
Proper Polymers
Anderson, SC
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Directed and supervised 4-6 employees involved in product inspection and quality controls.
- Applied coaching techniques to support team members in improving performance.
- Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections.
Quality Technician
Proper Polymers
Anderson, SC
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Documented findings and entered into SPC Express for tracking.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet Customer Specific Requirements.
- Contained and documented Nonconforming product using Nonconforming Material Report.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Anderson, SCSkills
- ISO 9001/TS 16949 standards
- Process Change Documentation
- Non-Conforming Material Reports
- Root Cause Analysis
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Management Systems
- Non-Conforming Materials Process
- Inspection Methods
- Internal Auditing
- Quality management system
- Team leadership
- Root cause identification
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Quality documentation
- Inspection methods
Certification
- 5S Workplace Organization
- 8D Problem Solving
- Lean 101
- Effective Leadership Development
- IATF 16949 QMS Lead Auditor
Timeline
Quality Engineer
TECHNIPLAS
06.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer
Decostar Industries
02.2023 - 08.2023
Quality Supervisor
Decostar Industries
08.2020 - 02.2023
APQP Administrator
Proper Polymers
07.2016 - 02.2018
Quality Supervisor
Proper Polymers
08.2015 - 07.2016
Quality Technician
Proper Polymers
06.2014 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Westside High School