RENATA DOMBI
Ypsilanti
Summary
Experienced Automotive Manufacturing Quality Professional with over 10 years advancing through roles from Production Operator to Quality Engineer. Expertise in quality management systems, laboratory operations, and product launches drives effective customer and supplier quality management. Committed to continuous improvement and adept at leading teams to implement corrective actions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Laboratory Supervisor/Quality Engineer
YAPP USA Automotive Systems
Romulus
01.2022 - Current
- Implement and maintain the Quality Management System while developing quality- improvement plans for manufacturing operations.
- Created and updated control plans, process flows, FMEAs, work instructions, and quality documentation to enhance operational consistency.
- Led root-cause analysis and established permanent corrective actions using 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagram problem-solving methods to address quality issues.
- Lead containment activities at plant and customer locations by identifying defects, determining the disposition of suspect products, and establishing verified clean points.
- Respond to customer quality concerns within required timelines and coordinate PPAP, APQP and PSW documentation and approvals.
- Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers while supporting OEM requirements as a Tier 1 supplier.
- Support new product launches and ensure quality requirements are incorporated into launch activist.
- Coordinate and support activities associated with IATF 16949 compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.
- Support production and logistics teams with manufacturing forecasts based on demand and inventory analysis.
- Reduce quality -related scrap by analyzing historical data.
- Improve production validation procedures by introducing OK/NOK visual- reference boards.
- Maintain accurate records for testing, calibration, and gage R&R studies.
- Develop and revise testing procedures and ISO/TS 16949 documentation.
- Maintain the gauge calibration systems in compliance with customer and quality -system requirements.
- Coordinate laboratory operations and ensure the availability of required gauges, fixtures and testing equipment.
- Implement 3D scanning using a Creaforn system and PolyWorks Software.
- Train Quality Technicians on inspection methods, testing procedures, and accurate documentation of result.
- Schedule laboratory personnel and coordinate weekend and holiday overtime coverage.
- Review and approve employee timesheets while assisting Human Resources with attendance monitoring.
- Implemented and sustained 5S practices across production floor and quality laboratory to improve organization and efficiency.
- Provided hands-on Quality Technician coverage during peak operational periods.
- Partner with the Environmental, Health and Safety team to support a safe working environment.
Team Lead Quality Technician
YAPP USA Automotive Systems
Romulus
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Conducted routine component and finished-product inspections to verify compliance with quality specifications.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections and manufactured parts using appropriate gauges and measurement equipment.
- Provided quality support to ensure products consistently met internal standards and customer requirements.
- Communicated quality concerns and inspection results to team members and management, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Trained Quality Technicians in testing procedures and accurate documentation of test results.
- Assigned daily responsibilities to team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Maintained workplace organization and cleanliness through consistent application of 5S standards.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Faurecia Automotive
Saline
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Prepared packages for shipment and selected efficient, cost-effective shipping methods.
- Sorted, recorded, and stocked incoming deliveries to maintain organized inventory and streamline operations.
- Compared bills of lading with received merchandise and inspected shipments for damage, facilitating timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Verified customer orders, labels, and shipping documents for accuracy, minimizing potential delays in processing.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing materials using the company's inventory management system.
Quality Technician
Plastic Omnium
New Boston
10.2011 - 03.2016
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections and manufactured parts using appropriate gauges and measurement equipment.
- Conducted routine component and finished-product inspections to verify compliance with quality specifications.
- Implemented 5S standards to organize workspaces efficiently. to enhance workplace organization and cleanliness.
- Supported quality assurance processes to ensure products consistently met internal standards and customer requirements.
- Applied 5S standards to enhance workplace organization and cleanliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti High School
Ypsilanti, MI06-2018
Associate of Arts - Business
Community College
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- IATIF 16949 and ISO/TS 16949
- APQP, PPAP, PSW, PMEA
- Control Plan and Process Flows
- Root Cause Analysis
- 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagram (fishbone)
- Gage R&R and Calibration
- Dimensional and Visual Inspection
- CMM and Creaform 3D Scanning
- PolyWorks software
- Audit Preparation and Support
- Quality and Manufacturing
- Standardized Work and 5S
- Customer and Supplier Relations
- Leadership and Systems
- Team Leadership and Training
- Microsoft Office and Excel
- SAP, MII, MPM, and BOL
- Organization and Critical Thinking
- First Aid and CPR
Languages
Hungarian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- HandyPROBE and Polyworks Inspector Basic Training
- Core Tool Overview eLearning
Timeline
Quality Laboratory Supervisor/Quality Engineer
YAPP USA Automotive Systems
01.2022 - Current
Team Lead Quality Technician
YAPP USA Automotive Systems
06.2017 - 01.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Faurecia Automotive
04.2016 - 06.2017
Quality Technician
Plastic Omnium
10.2011 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Ypsilanti High School
Associate of Arts - Business
Community College