Valerie King

• Maintained project timelines and budgets while ensuring quality standards.
• Identified opportunities for process improvement within the product development cycle.
• Resolved conflicts between different departments during development cycles.
• Provided guidance on technical implementation of design specifications.
• Communicated progress updates to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations related to product launches.
• Analyzed data and member information to support formulation of product strategy.
• Coached and motivated new employees, driving performance development within team.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to align customer relationship strategies with business goals.
• Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

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• Ensured all customer-specific requirements, completed during the launch of the product.
• Ensured compliance to ISO/IATF procedures and documents within the department.
• Ensured all KAAP (APQP) required documentation completed prior to product launch
• Reported program readiness review to manager in all departments.
• Developing and tracking customers' ramp-up schedules.
• Lead team meetings to discuss project progress updates.
• Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
• Prepared and presented PowerPoint presentation for phase(s) approval by manager in all departments.
• Reviewed and approved sub-supplier PPAPs and validated run @ rate activities.

• Ensured all Nissan and Honda customer-specific requirements, completed during the launch of the product, and submitting PPAP documentation.
• Developed a system for Nissan warranty claims.
• Ensured Nissan warranty claims, reviewed, and debited back to proper Supplier.
• Assisted in the design and implementation of new processes for improved product quality.
• Developed and maintained Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ISO/TS16949:2002 standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.
• Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepared detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into customer complaints or other sources of information.
• Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
• Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.

• Ensured all customer-specific requirements were met, completed during the launch of the product.
• Ensured compliance to ISO/TS 16949:2002 procedures and documents within the department.
• Ensured all (APQP) documentation completed prior to submitting PPAP to our customers
• Pulled together all invoices and pictures to submit for Customer's own tools.
• Responsible for APQP kick-off and weekly meetings.
• Responsible for completing run @ rate documentation for Ford (CAR’s), Nissan (T2000, PCP1), Chrysler (PDR’s) and more
• Developed and tracked customers' ramp-up schedules.
• Prepared quarterly presentation to upper management for program updates.

• Completed PPAP’s for tier 1 (Ford, Chrysler, GM, Nissan) and Tier 2 (Inter Company and Halla Climate) Customers
• Reviewed and approval of all sub-supplier PPAPs.
• Provided monthly PPAP activities to the QA Manager.
• Collaborated with engineering teams on the development of new products or processes in order to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Participated in design reviews to provide input on aspects related to Quality Assurance requirements.
• Conducted internal audits and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of Quality Assurance processes.
• Created detailed reports on Quality Assurance activities for management review.
• Reviewed supplier PPAPs regarding material specifications and requirements before approving them for production use.
• Checked customer portal/systems for nonconformance reports and provided information to Quality Engineer.
• Completed annual layout submission for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, and Tier 2 Customer per customer specifications.
• Ensured all changes were properly incorporated into the Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan.
• Evaluated supplier performance based on data collected from quality complaints and delivery.

• Communicated any issues/concerns during shift changes.
• Ensured compliance to ISO/TS 16949:2002 procedures and documents within the department.
• Trained new employees on job duties, processes, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Managed inventory levels, maintained records of raw materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Coordinated with other departments regarding product design changes.
• Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
• Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

• Developed a system for data and document control for QS 9000/ISO 9002 procedures and records.
• Developed strong relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Prepared documentation, reports, and logs to identify and manage sales metrics.
• Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.

• Ensured finished product was pack accordingly to customer requirement
• Ensured customer order was complete on time
• Responsible to ensure packaging quality parts to the customers

• Ensured compliance to QS 9000/ISO 9002.
• Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
• Gathered and sorted data for reports and files.

• Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
• Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
• Performed month-end closing activities.
• Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
• Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
• Managed payroll processing for staff members.