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Kim Elgier

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven Quality professional committed to excellence. Proven track record in audits, inspections, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement. Invaluable organizational abilities in refining reporting and workflow management systems.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Autosplice Inc.
San Diego, USA
03.2020 - 04.2024
  • Conducted thorough inspections of products and materials using GD&T, OGP, Keyence IM, gages and fixtures
  • Created inspection programs for over 100 components that reduced the inspection times of those components by 75%
  • Tracked supplier RMA's and SCAR's and reported supplier performance to upper management and sent out supplier scorecards each quarter
  • Maximized efficiency in resolving non-conformance issues by setting up clear processes for reporting incidents, thus reducing SCAR & RMA processing time from 3 months to 6 weeks
  • (8D format with 5 Why & Ishikawa etc.)
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere to address quality and delivery issues
  • Coordinated effective communication between internal teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations

Advanced Quality Engineer

Autosplice Inc.
San Diego, USA
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Reduced inspection processing time throughout the plant by 40%; inspection activities are now checked online, and reduced person-hours spent on data collection and MRB/RMA reporting
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with prompt resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions
  • Performed inspections/testing, Process Capability Studies, MSA’s and created APQP documents for all NPI products necessary for submittal of customer PPAP's
  • My attention to detail resulted in a 98% customer PPAP approval rate
  • In-depth MRP/ERP knowledge and organizational skills were instrumental in reducing the backlog of RMA’s and resolving outstanding customer issues that enabled the company to reestablish credibility with a major customer
  • Diligently completed billing summaries and failure analysis reports, which accelerated our payment cycle by 22%

Quality Coordinator/Quality Supervisor

Autosplice, Inc
San Diego, USA
05.2008 - 07.2015
  • Inspected raw material, in-process & finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards
  • Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process
  • IQ, OQ & PQ testing protocols and reporting resulted in a 20% quicker customer approval rate
  • Tracked and reported on quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations
  • Supervised and trained 10 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures
  • Set up a training matrix for easy tracking of employee department training
  • Determined and maintained quality department standards, practices, and procedures at Paramount facility
  • Responsible for MRB: non-conforming material was correctly identified & segregated, maintained DMR paperwork and ensured that material was dispositioned in a prompt manner
  • Reduced MRB inventory by 70% and kept a low inventory value

Education

Certified Electronics Technician - Electronics Technology

Control Data Electronics Training Program
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Statistical Process Control
  • Quality System Auditing
  • Process Auditing
  • Comprehensive Reporting Skills
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Detail-Oriented Analysis
  • Supplier Site Evaluation
  • Complex Problem Resolution
  • Regulatory compliance understanding
  • Project management abilities
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Defect Investigation Skills
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Technical report writing

Websites

Certification

  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician Cert#4440

Accomplishments

  • Cipher Data Quality Award

Timeline

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Autosplice Inc.
03.2020 - 04.2024

Advanced Quality Engineer

Autosplice Inc.
07.2015 - 03.2020

Quality Coordinator/Quality Supervisor

Autosplice, Inc
05.2008 - 07.2015

Certified Electronics Technician - Electronics Technology

Control Data Electronics Training Program

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