TALISA GREGORY
Gibson City,IL
Summary
IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 Internal Auditor with 8 years of Automotive Quality experience including Quality engineering and Quality management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
EPC Inc.
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Updated and improved standard processes and documentation for adherence to IATF 16949 standards
- Prepared team for all audits, created and verified all corrective actions
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors, submitted all 8D's to customer for approval.
- Updated Incoming Inspection process and worked directly with suppliers to improve quality of parts.
- Created and revised Control Plan's, PFMEA's and all flowdown documents.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
QMS Specialist
SMP Motherson
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed Internal IATF 16949 audits as lead auditor, working with teams to complete all root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Audited with Lead Auditor for VDA 6.3 Internal system audit
- Worked with teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions for both Internal and Customer VDA 6.3 audits
- Responsible for Document Control for plant-wide QMS following all standards and requirements
- Worked with teams to learn IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards and requirements for a more effective QMS
Quality Assistant Manager
I-PEX USA Manufacturing
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Maintained Calibration System for ontime equipment calibrations..
- Supported Quality staff with root cause analysis using 5Y, 8D, and fishbone .
- Issued Supplier Quality Concerns and verified corrective actions.
- Supported new projects with PPAP documentation and tracking action items with SQE's.
- Created and maintained IMDS reports for regulatory compliance.
Quality Manager
2a USA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for guiding a Quality team of 8 on daily activities including line checks, dock audits, PPAP documentation, and corrective actions.
- Maintained QMS documentation updating and archiving as needed utilizing IMSXpress software.
- Managed calibration system within IMSXpress ensuring all equipment up-to-date.
- Communicated with customers on non-conforming product performing root cause analysis and monitoring corrective actions.
- Prepared reports of non-conforming products for review at Management meetings.
CMM Technician
Masters Precision Inc
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Tracked customer specifications/requirements, assembling and installing multiple models of Aberlink CMM's.
- Serviced and repaired CMM's, improving machine capabilities and dimentional accuracy.
- Complied with ISO guidelines, calibrating CMM's on an annual basis to ensure program accuracy.
- Trained end users on Aberlink's proprietary software to program CMM's; mentoring best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gibson City High School
Gibson CitySkills
- PCSR Certification
- VDA 63 Certification
- IATF Certified Lead Internal Auditor
- PC-DMIS training
- APIS FMEA software training
- IMDS
- Root Cause Analysis
- APQP/PPAP
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
Quality Engineer
EPC Inc.
09.2024 - 01.2026
QMS Specialist
SMP Motherson
07.2023 - 08.2024
Quality Assistant Manager
I-PEX USA Manufacturing
06.2022 - 05.2023
Quality Manager
2a USA
10.2021 - 05.2022
CMM Technician
Masters Precision Inc
10.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Gibson City High School