Nikole Trudeau

Onsite contingent role supporting John Deere Horicon Works.

• Support PDP and current production by identifying, communicating, and resolving supplier quality issues.
• Review processes to drive manufacturing and cost optimizations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Lead improvement plans for underperforming suppliers to meet performance targets.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess supplier capabilities and risks.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term partnerships

• Led troubleshooting and repair efforts for failed electrical products, supporting root cause analysis through detailed data collection.
• Conducted non-destructive weld inspections using visual and liquid penetrant testing methods.
• Maintained inspection records and verified material composition using a PMI gun to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

• Updated the flow meter test rig’s Electrical Wiring Diagram (EWD) to replace obsolete components and enhance reliability.
• Led cross-functional efforts to rewire the rig, improving maintainability and performance.
• Diagnosed failure modes in PCB assemblies through hands-on troubleshooting.
• Analyzed flow meter output using Minitab to identify trends in unit failures and support data-driven improvements.

• Investigated quality issues in sampling products and manufacturing processes to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Created and maintained work instructions outlining product-specific acceptability standards.
• Supported RMA processing by coordinating with departments to ensure timely resolution.
• Contributed to Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts, focusing on gage reliability.