Tangela Davis
Bedford,OH
Summary
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineering and leadership roles. Focused and driven with an aptitude for applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Dedicated to going above and beyond to mitigate risk and improve quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Earnest Machine Products
01.2023 - Current
- Initiated root cause analysis to determine core reason for nonconforming products, resolving quality and productivity issues and monitoring supplier quality trends.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions driven by identified trends and areas of improvement.
- Identified areas of improvement for engineering contract review process and collaborated with multiple departments to implement process changes.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Provided sourcing with alternate vendors for plating/coating, heat treating and other secondary operations to resolve supply chain issues.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Managed continuous quality improvement
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
Quality Lead Technician
Aebi-Schmidt
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated samples against proprietary prints by completing measurements, visual inspections and other interpretation of provided testing reports.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
Senior Quality Technician
Auto Bolt
03.2019 - 10.2022
- Supplier/Subcontract ISO/IATF Compliance Officer with vas knowledge of IATF16949 ISO 9001 compliance procedures.
- Built the Supplier Quality Management Module for ISO Compliance/ Capabilities and Gage Control Modules in PLEX Business ERP.
- Internal audit team leader and recorder for continuous improvement.
- Integral participant in contract review for new parts regarding terms and conditions, internal print reviews and quality engineering approval for production.
- Coordinated Sales, Shipping & Quality Department to reduce delayed delivery of required mechanical and performance testing result.
- Optimized receiving subcontractor certifications electronically and established green initiatives.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Monitored and reviewed production schedules regarding new part workflow quality related processes and alert the quality team of special control plan requirements.
Quality Inspector
Elyria Plastic Products, Inc
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Experience with usage of manual CMM and Zeiss CMM machines to measure parts to inspect machined & plastic injection molded aerospace & automotive parts.
- Knowledge of how to heat treat and annealing materials such as metals and plastics to achieve desired hardness and formability results.
- Completed on the job continuous learning course for Injection Molding Processes from UMASS
- Proficient in secondary applications of hot stamps, sonic/friction welds, plating and bonding of plastic parts and components.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality and machine process capability for accuracy.
- Supervised production workers to identify areas in need of improvement for high-quality production.
Quality Auditor
Standby Screw Machine Products
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Experience inspecting parts made from Acme Screw, Browne & Sharpe, CNC Mill and Lathe, and Hydro mat machines
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
- Managed sorting projects and production reporting for Nonconforming products Initiating quality alerts for review by MRB using IQMS ERP system.
- Blueprint reading with operational breakdowns included GD&T
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel
Quality Inspector
Impact Industries
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Metal Progression Stamping First/Last piece approval, and auditing parts using AQL sampling.
- Operational blueprint reading.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments for inspection records.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
Quality Technician
Shiloh Industries
03.2012 - 09.2015
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections and other established tests.
- Making sure parts meet customer standards and specifications
- Assisted quality engineers with PPAPs and creating Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Charts
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Obtained knowledge regarding progressive stamping and welding processes/procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Quality Engineering
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OHSkills
- Supplier Quality Management
- Engineering Spec interpretation
- Internal Audit Coordination
- ISO 9001, IATF 16949
- GD&T and Isometric Drawing Interpretation
- Critical Thinking
- AIAG PPAP Submissions
- Quality & Inspection Processes & Procedures
- Testing Data Documentation & Results Interpretation
- Process Optimization
- Design and Manufacturing Reviews
- Risk Management
- Non-Conformance Processes
- Corrective Action Planning
- Material Review
- Production Traceability
- Request for Proposals RFPS
- Customer Experience Control
- SOP Development
- CRM Software
- Non-Conforming Material Reports
- External Audit Support
- Team Leadership
- FMEA Certification
- Root Cause Analysis
Additional Information
Certifications,
- Certified Fastener Specialist May 2021 to Present
- Computerized Business Tech June 2002
Memberships
- American Society for Quality Member
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Earnest Machine Products
01.2023 - Current
Quality Lead Technician
Aebi-Schmidt
10.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Quality Technician
Auto Bolt
03.2019 - 10.2022
Quality Inspector
Elyria Plastic Products, Inc
07.2016 - 03.2019
Quality Auditor
Standby Screw Machine Products
12.2015 - 06.2016
Quality Inspector
Impact Industries
09.2015 - 12.2015
Quality Technician
Shiloh Industries
03.2012 - 09.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Quality Engineering
Lorain County Community College
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Sales and Marketing to develop and implement a 24-month continuous learning program for fasteners called Get F.I.T. (Fastener Information Training).
- Restructured the New Hire Training program to ensure all new employees would receive the required training within the documented timeline.
- Created a standardize pricing index for PPAPs and ISIR packages to offset required conformance certification charges.
- Implemented reporting quality issues by the associated costs vs. the number reported to reflect loss of revenue.
- Designed a hex socket product line comparable to a global brand name.
- Provided instructions on manufacturing a part from powder metallurgy material and sintering process.
- Created the Engineering Standard & Document library in the ERP system to facilitate the required specification review process for IATF at Auto Bolt.
- Maximized the Supplier Quality Management Module to include tracking all compliance and testing capabilities within the ERP system.
- Designed fixtures for fastener modifications.
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