Suzanna Postma

• Led efforts to reduce and then eliminate scrap by implementing new tooling and adjustments.
• Conducted capability testing, using statistics to prove capability of process.
• Monitored and participated with integrating a new product onto a line.
• Reviewed PPAPs and helped update Control Plans.

•Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
•Trained and mentored engineer interns, providing guidance and direction.
•Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and lead improvements.

• Supported several manufacturing departments with decisions for quality issues in both formal Material Review Board meetings and urgent, immediate issues to prevent wasted material
• Led root cause investigations to identify multifaced issues related to product using tools as Fishbone Diagram, Process Flow Mapping, and 5 Whys Analysis
• Managed implementation of solutions to identified root cause issues through documentation updates, process changes, and personnel training
• Verified Effectiveness of solutions using risk based and statistics based approaches

• Work within group of engineers, logisticians, and technicians to provide engineering support to the fleet
• Research, diagnose, and resolve issues with the test benches used by the technicians
• Completed accurate and impactful system problem identification reports to aid in future projects and repairs.

• Senior Project Team's Lean Six Sigma project of increasing efficiency of two product assembly cells by reducing waste.
• Conducted data analyses using time studies, RULA, spaghetti diagrams, and weighted decision matrices to determine ergonomic and cost saving solutions.
• Implemented proposed solutions for estimated annual cost savings of $50,000; future plans to expand solutions to further assembly cells.