Raymond Davis, Jr
Chesterfield,MI
Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer and Supply Chain Leader with 7+ years of experience in quality control and supplier audits. Achieved enhanced supply chain efficiency through cross-functional collaboration, resulting in reduced defects and improved processes. Expertise in statistical analysis and data-driven strategies for continuous improvement. Recognized for transforming underperforming operations into compliant, high-performing entities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Quality Engineer / Supervisor
Webasto Roof Systems
Plymouth, USA
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed UAW Quality Team at off-site warehouse, ensuring effective training and disciplinary actions.
- Performed risk assessment and FMEA reviews with suppliers to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Conducted tests and assessments on products to identify quality issues.
- Worked with Global Quality Team to establish processes meeting service quality criteria.
- Executed audits to assess adherence to internal regulations and maintain product compliance.
- Handled inspections of incoming materials and coordinated quality control measures throughout the supply chain.
- Led initiatives for multiple program launches such as GMPV, S650, JL74, and U725.
- Served as liaison between company's senior management and vendors to identify quality issues and come up with solutions.
- Monitored supplier performance metrics such as on-time delivery, defect rates, scrap rates.
- Visited vendor facilities and observed manufacturing environment to review and assess procedures.
- Coordinated with purchasing personnel to ensure that all purchased materials met specifications.
- Developed and implemented corrective action plans for suppliers who failed to meet the required quality criteria.
- Organized regular meetings with key suppliers in order discuss current trends and opportunities for improvement in their products and services.
Supplier Quality Engineer
DANA
Warren, USA
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with program management team throughout all build process stages, ensuring alignment with APQP standards.
- Led root cause analysis for non-conformities, implementing corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality.
- Utilized statistical methods for data trend analysis and capability assessments to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed quality rejects and customer returns, overseeing assurance efforts to meet standards and reduce waste.
- Identified KPIs for product quality, preparing monthly reports for senior management on concerns and improvement insights.
- Contributed as team lead to successful launches of Ford P708, P558, P702, and JL/JT programs.
- Reviewed engineering specifications to determine material requirements for assembly, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted supplier audits and developed corrective action plans for those failing to meet quality criteria.
Receiving Inspection Supervisor
Tekshapers Inc - DANA
Warren, USA
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Partnered with Quality Engineers and management to organize and lead daily and weekly meetings, prioritizing training, providing ongoing support, and optimizing report setups for the handling and processing of incoming components
- Reviewed engineering drawings and specifications to create documentation for incoming components that aligned with design requirements for efficient processing and integration
- Established communication with the shipping/receiving department to maintain accurate tagging and invoicing in SAP
- Developed receiving inspection documents, coordinated and supervised inspectors to ensure the correct sorting and classification of components, and documented inspection results to maintain quality control standards
- Designed an incoming component flowchart for all customer programs, as well as contributed to process reviews by providing valuable suggestions for efficiency enhancements that reduced inspection discrepancies by 35%
Receiving Clerk/MRO Support
Tekshapers Inc - DANA
Warren, USA
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Generated and prepared accurate shipping documents, ensuring timely shipment processing.
- Processed invoices for materials using SAP and Ariba systems to verify pricing.
- Collaborated with purchasing and quality teams to resolve packaging issues efficiently.
- Tagged and directed incoming MRO and raw materials to appropriate storage locations.
- Contacted transport companies to expedite, trace, or return shipments as needed.
- Ensured prompt processing of receipts into ERP system for inventory management.
Warehouse Manager
Wright Energy Partners
Detroit, USA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed daily warehouse operations by preparing schedules, expediting workflow, coordinating shipping and receiving activities, and utilizing Trade Gecko to process orders for both warehouse and online sales
- Oversaw invoice processing in QuickBooks, performed inventory reconciliation, and drove procurement efforts by obtaining quotes, negotiating pricing, and selecting suppliers
- Procured materials for all three sub-companies and prepared daily key performance metrics reports for ownership that highlighted business success and areas of improvement
- Conducted inspections and routine maintenance on company vehicles, warehouse equipment, and machinery, proactively identifying potential issues to maintain safety standards and minimize operational downtime
Warehouse Team Lead
Tremec
Wixom, USA
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Facilitated training to the Warehouse and Material Handling teams on safety, procedures, and shipping processes, including software such as SAP, FedEx, DHL, UPS, and Old Dominion to maintain accuracy in inventory procedures
- Developed efficient processes for part washers, safety protocols, shipping, receiving, and material staging, resulting in improving workflow efficiency by 90% and reducing errors in team performance
- Conducted inventory reconciliation, managed invoices for both direct and indirect materials, oversaw vendor invoice processing, and maintained timely preparation of checks for printing and bank deposits
- Directed label changes and supervised repackaging activities, encompassing sourcing shipping quotes to identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality of customer service quality
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
Associate of Arts - Christian Leadership
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH05.2019
Skills
- Supplier management, cost recovery
- Quality Control and Compliance
- Shipping and Receiving Operations
- Inventory Management
- Material inspection, risk assessment
- Warehouse management
- Corrective/Preventive Actions, 8D, 3L5W, Ishikawa, Root-cause analysis
- SAP Key User
- LiveSource, Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
- ARIBA, Minitab, SPC
- Customer service
- Team leadership, training development
- Effective communication, attention to detaill
- Decision-making
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Time management
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
- Process inspections
- Cost-saving methods
- Operations management, logistics coordination
- Advanced problem solving
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Production part approval process
- Multitasking Abilities
- Statistical analysis
- Workplace efficiency, critical thinking
- Automotive Core Tools
- Performance analytics
- Supplier site evaluation
- Engineering drawings interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
Certification
- AIAG/VDA FMEA Training, 08/01/23
- Internal QMS Auditors for the Automotive Industry (IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001:2015), 10/01/22
- APQP/PPAP, Process FMEA 4th Ed., Control Plans, SPC & MSA, 05/01/22
Additional Qualifications
- SAP Key User
Accomplishments
- Deans List University of Phoenix (3.8 gpa)
- Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Sigma Chapter (University of Phoenix)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supplier Quality Engineer / Supervisor
Webasto Roof Systems
09.2023 - 10.2024
Supplier Quality Engineer
DANA
04.2021 - 09.2023
Receiving Inspection Supervisor
Tekshapers Inc - DANA
02.2021 - 03.2021
Receiving Clerk/MRO Support
Tekshapers Inc - DANA
03.2020 - 02.2021
Warehouse Manager
Wright Energy Partners
05.2019 - 03.2020
Warehouse Team Lead
Tremec
10.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Urban Ministry
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Christian Leadership
Ohio Christian University
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