Engineer Six Sigma

Tina M. Foster-Rodriguez

*** ****** **** . ****, ** 27513

919-***-**** (Cell) . abmoau@r.postjobfree.com

Six Sigma Black Belt / Supplier Quality-Development Engineer / ISO Lead

Auditor

Project Management, Supplier Management, Change Management, Process Control

Engineer

Extensive qualifications in the management of QMS along with all aspects of

supplier development from design concept to launch of product into

production. Recognized for establishing strong working relationships between

Tier 1, Tier 2 and End Customer. Vast knowledge in performing root cause

analysis with excellent problem solving skills.

Quality/Manufacturing Accomplishments

10 years experience in the automotive ISO/TS 16949 Lead 3rd party Auditor

interior manufacturing working with and Internal Auditor.

Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and BMW. Certified Trainer of MSA, SPC, PPAP,

Background/Certification in TS16949, APQP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA & Control

Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Plan.

IMDS & ISO. IMDS Coordinator. Customers include

In depth knowledge of quality systems, GM, Ford, Toyota and BMW.

policies and procedures and the PPAP 4th Edition Roll Out trainer for

ability to apply that knowledge to the multiple manufacturing locations.

interpretation of customer and ISO 14001 Guidance Team Champion.

supplier. Kaizen/Lean/Greenbelt Trainer.

Highly developed negotiation skills Resource Planning and Management.

(internal /external oral and

written communications skills). IT Accomplishments

Broad knowledge of theory and Lotus Notes Administrator

principles of statistics and Domino Server Setup/ T1 setup

statistical process control. coordination

Diverse knowledge of inspection Workstation Set up/User Training (100+

control methods, techniques and )

documentation. MP2 SQL Server Installation for CMMS

Vendor Analysis and OEM Relationships. Trainer on following Software: MS

Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and

Willingness to travel. (50-75%) Project along with Crystal Reports,

Understanding/working knowledge of raw Visio, and Minitab.

materials i.e. characterization/effect Cisco IP Phone System Project

on development/manufacturing Coordinator

environment (Electrical, plastics, ADP Payroll, e-time, time clock

metals). installation/setup

Material evaluation, Selection and E-time (migrated Employees from Access

Management. to e-Time)

Detailed program planning and Time Clocks (installed and programmed

scheduling. Ethernet and modem clocks)

Knowledge of Low Pressure Molding,

Injection Molding, Robotic Water jets,

Bonding Presses and Extrusion.

Secondary equipment including Sonic

Welders, Clip Machines, Punch Presses

and welders.

Employment

Volt, Caterpillar BCP, Cary, Sanford, Clayton, NC

April 2008 - December 2008

Supplier Quality Engineer, Process Control Engineer

Contract: Project Management responsibilities for new product introductions

(NPI), engineering changes (ECO), corrective actions(CAR/8D), PPAP, MRP,

Inventory Control and Supplier Certification for Suppliers in the

Non-Metallic commodity group at Caterpillar Building Construction Products.

Intier Automotive, Division of Magna Automotive, Nashville Il

June 1997 - May 2007

Supplier Development Specialist (SQE) July 2003 -May 2007

Lead supplier selection activities throughout the supply base, through the

development and implementation of new supply chain processes, systems,

procedures and methods. Conducted detailed supplier analyses including

capability studies for prototyping to production, total cost analysis by

commodity, cost of quality trends, developed and managed supplier

relationships, and lead cost improvement efforts. Provided leadership on

structured problem solving teams to proactively promote and contribute to

continuous supplier improvement and a lower total cost solution within the

supply chain.

Responsibilities/Duties

Responsible for all aspects of New Product Launches with supply base (i.e.

APQP, Prototype Tooling Builds, MRP).

Lead new supplier audit activities to ensure the supply base had robust

process controls and capabilities that meet all existing and future company

requirements both from the business as well as quality.

Ensured compliance with all government or directives identified in the

Quality Systems Manual (QSM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), employee

training manual, Procedure manual, and OSHA.

Reviewed customer purchase orders and specifications, engineering change

requests and contracts to ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions

were included in supplier selection and supply chain process plans.

Participated in failure analysis activities, drove Corrective Actions when

appropriate, and ensured company requirements were adequately addressed

within the supply base; including potential inventory shortages created as a

result of new business, scrap, or any customer return issue that may have

existed.

Penetrated the supplier's organization to understand the players who can

affect change on pricing, delivery, quality improvement, and other key

functions within the organization.

Developed a supplier audit schedule, prepared audit reports and followed up

on corrective actions. Maintained files of supplier audits and correspondence

with supplier's retention requirement - Developed Supplier Rating System.

Six Sigma Black Belt Feb 2002 - May 2007 (Intier Automotive)

Drove "Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma" efforts for operational performance

improvements. Drove cost saving/improvement/other projects as team/project

leader. Provided manufacturing operational support for various disciplines

for existing products/new product launches/line extensions/product changes.

Troubleshot issues, driving to resolution within all levels of operations

through root cause analysis taking action/establishing

corrective/preventive/control measures. Monitored performance/results.

Responsibilities/Duties

Utilizing the 5 phases of DMAIC, made recommendations or decisions concerning

facility, production or plant processes that resulted in process improvements

or operational enhancements while maintaining established quality standards.

In house Projects: Reduce Variation in injection molded parts, Obsolete

Tooling, Payroll System,. Multiple Cost avoidance projects.

Managed Supply bases Six Sigma/Lean/Kaizen activities.

Technical Support Group Systems Administrator June 1997- Feb 2002 (Intier

Automotive)

Implemented and maintained Maintenance Management program including TPM and

PM system along with asset management and computerized work order/request

system.

Certification/Training

- ISO/TS 16949:200 Supplier Auditor - Injection Molding Training: Color

1st/2nd Party (AIAG) Science

- RAB ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor - GM - Fast Response

(Plexus) - Kaizen

- Engineering Change, Management CCS, - How To Be A Better Trainer

ECR Focus (Intier) - How To Professionally Prepare For

- Quality Achievement Dynamics Any Negotiation

(Magna/Intier) - IMDS (Tetra Tech)

- Implementation Of APQP/Product - PPAP 4th Edition Roll Out

Realization, Control Plan And PPAP - Ford Phased PPAP

(Plexus) - ISO 14001

- Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Mfg. - Lean Manufacturing

Greenbelt (Ford Motor Co.) - Six Sigma Black Belt (Six-Sigma

- System Administration Fundamentals Consultants)

SQL Server

- Quality Management Systems Internal

Auditors ISO/TS 16949

- Implementing ISO/TS16949: A

Transition From QS9000

Volunteer/Community Involvement

American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Greenhouse Persian Rescue,

(2006 -07) (2001-2007)

Team Captain for Team Innertech Owner, Operator

Coordinated Volunteers Coordinated Transports/Adoption

Set up/Tear Down/Prize Booth/Refreshment of animals

Cart Screened Potential Adopters/ Help

Coordinate Fund Raisers (i.e., Raffles, owners place their pet

Dinners, Auctions)

Annual Golf Fundraiser Benefiting Leukemia National Inclusion Project,

Society (2002 -07) (2007-Present)

Supplier Coordinator RTP Area WFI Coordinator

Coordinated Volunteers and Supplier Coordinated city wide WFI events

Participation

Professional References: Available Upon Request

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