Project Manager Engineer

TINA M. FOSTER-RODRIGUEZ

**** ****** ****** ***** *********, CA 92870

919-***-**** (Cell)

****.********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/tmfoster

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

* 15+ years experience in the automotive interior manufacturing: Fisker, Caterpillar, Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda and BMW.

* Background/Certification in TS16949, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Black Belt, IMDS & ISO.

* In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge to the interpretation of customer and supplier.

* Highly developed negotiation skills (internal /external oral and written communications skills).

* Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.

* Diverse knowledge of inspection control methods, techniques and documentation.

* Vendor Analysis and OEM Relationships.

* Willingness to travel. (75-90%)

* Understanding/working knowledge of raw materials i.e. characterization/effect on development/manufacturing environment (Electrical, plastics, metals).

* Material evaluation, Selection and Management.

* Detailed program planning and scheduling.

* Resource Planning and Management.

* Knowledge of Wrapping, Low Pressure Molding, Injection Molding, Robotic Water jets, Bonding Presses and Extrusion. Secondary equipment including Sonic Welders, Clip Machines and Punch Presses.

* ISO/TS 16949 Lead 3rd party Auditor and Internal Auditor.

* Certified Trainer of MSA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA & Control Plan.

* IMDS Coordinator. Customers include GM, Ford, Toyota and BMW.

* PPAP 4th Edition Roll Out trainer for multiple manufacturing locations.

* ISO 14001 Guidance Team Champion.

* Kaizen/Lean/Greenbelt Trainer.

IT /PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Lotus Notes Administrator/ Project Manager (3 locations)

* MP2 SQL Server Installation/Project Manager

* Trainer on following Software: MS Office Suite, MS Project along with Crystal Reports, Visio, and Minitab.

* Cisco IP Phone System Project Coordinator

* ADP Payroll, e-time, time clock installation/setup Project Manager

* Integrated Tool Crib Project Manager

EMPLOYMENT

FISKER AUTOMOTIVE – Anaheim, CA

August 2011 – Present

Supplier Quality Engineer at Corporate Office

Sole SQE for all interior parts on both KI and N1 Platforms. Including switches, safety restraints/airbags, mirrors, windows, wire-harnesses, carpets and acoustics. SQE for exterior/infotainment/electrical part for modules, solar panel roof, grill, and some seals. Responsibilities include APQP, PPAP, AAR, GD&T, JIRA, ECN, Root Cause Analysis (Red X, 8D), Supplier Audits and Supplier on site corrective action investigation/closure. Currently developing Supplier Portal (SAP). Assisting with creation of internal process including Supplier Manual, Part Deviation Process, Supplier Warranty/Field Returns (Supplier bill back).

STAY ONLINE - Creedmoor, NC

June 2010 – Aug 2011

Quality/Operations Director

Responsible for the daily operation of assembly plant (Power Cords). Head of Safety/Environmental program. Responsibly for all aspects of Quality and the implementation of ISO9001:2008. Responsible for the setup/startup of an injection molding process including layout and procurement of secondary machinery including authoring all related documentation.

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.

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,– 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

In house Projects: Reduce Variation in injection molded parts, Obsolete Tooling, Payroll System, 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. Project manager of integrated tool crib.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING/EDUCATION

- ISO/TS 16949:200 Supplier Auditor 1st/2nd Party (AIAG)

- RAB ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor (Plexus)

- Engineering Change, Management CCS, ECR Focus (Intier)

- Quality Achievement Dynamics (Magna/Intier)

- APQP/Product Realization, Control Plan And PPAP (Plexus)

- Injection Molding Training: Color Science

- GM – Fast Response

- Kaizen

- How To Be A Better Trainer

- How To Professionally Prepare For Any Negotiation

- Consumer Driven 6-Sigma Mfg. Greenbelt (Ford Motor Co.)

- Quality Management Systems Internal Auditors ISO/TS 16949

- Implementing ISO/TS16949

- Lean Manufacturing

- Six Sigma Black Belt (Six-Sigma Consultants)

- IMDS (Tetra Tech)

- PPAP 4th Edition Roll Out

- Ford Phased PPAP

- ISO 14001

- DTC Business Administration/HR/Marketing

VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Cancer Society, Relay for Life (2006 –07)

Team Captain for Team Innertech. Rallied 500+ volunteers

Annual Golf Fundraiser Benefiting Leukemia Society (2002 -07)

Supplier Coordinator

Greenhouse Rescue, (2001-Present)

Owner, Operator

National Inclusion Project, (2007-Present)

RTP Area WFI Coordinator – Coordinated 300+ Volunteers

IS Foundation (2011 – Present)

Marketing/PR Volunteer

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AND SALARY HISTORY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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