Supplier Quality/ Quality Enginer

TEQUILLA HOWARD

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supervisor, Engineering-Supplier Quality Oct 2016- Jun 2018

Arthrex Naples, FL

Implemented supplier performance metrics along with creation of on demand scorecard.

Overhauled the supplier quality department by transitioning the team from specialized functions to supplier quality engineers, updating processes and implementing appropriate documentation (i.e. quality agreements).

Trained new employees on supplier quality processes.

Managed a vendor portfolio of over 120 suppliers.

Managed the supplier quality corrective actions initiated from 3rd party audit findings.

Acted as Supplier Quality representative for customer feedback meetings.

Collaborated with internal functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Manufacturing, and Engineering) in the selection, approval and sustaining of Suppliers, including but not limited to initial evaluation and quality/process audits, while assisting new product introductions.

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer I Jul 2014- Sept 2016

Osram Sylvania Hillsboro, NH

Performed audits and assessments of supplier’s processes and QMS against ISO 9001, TS 16949 and VDA 6.3.

Managed the transition of products and process validations of closing plant to NH plant.

Provided technical support to internal customers (Purchasing, Incoming Inspection, and R&D) and suppliers for activities related to supplier quality system assessment, performance evaluation, supplier development, and supplier non-conforming material.

Assisted in the development, approval, and maintenance of Osram material specifications, vendor instructions, quality assurance procedures, as well as supplier documents such as Quality Control Plans.

Facilitated Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) process for assigned suppliers.

Managed receiving inspection.

NAM PPS QA/QC Manager Aug 2011- Jun 2014

Schlumberger Sugar Land, Texas

Drove all aspects of continuous improvement of the quality of chemicals and services delivered by suppliers.

Developed and managed a framework for monitoring supplier quality and analyze supplier quality performance.

Manage supplier quality audits (system and process), including audit training, planning, scheduling and remedial work plans.

Led Quality Steering Committee to address internal and external quality, cost of quality for continuous improvement.

LEAN project facilitator or supply chain improvement projects.

Environmental Specialist II Jul 2008- Sept 2010

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Tampa, FL

Reviewed and evaluated site assessment reports, ground water monitoring plans, engineering plans, construction permits and risk assessment plans/reports.

Conducted ground water reviews in effort to help establish and maintain a facility ground water monitoring plan.

Reviewed and analyzed permit application and modifications of domestic and industrial wastewater systems to comply with state environmental regulations pertaining to ground water.

Maintained a database of quarterly ground water quality data.

Traveled and inspected facilities under application review and/or compliance review.

Quality Control Chemist Dec 2004- Aug 2005

MOSAIC Bartow, FL

Performed analytical techniques (i.e., colorimeter, titrations, ICP, LECO) on batch samples for process of potash and phosphate validation.

Analyzed variability in process controls (using SPC and Risk) to provide solutions to decrease costs.

Created and conducted training for new equipment.

Wrote and edited standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Managed a pilot plant in an effort to explore different treatments of lime waste from the process to decrease costs and recycle waste.

Data entry and data collection to validate equipment for implementation.

Quality Control Analyst Jun 2000- Sept 2001

FORD Motor Company Sharonville, OH

Identified the cause of transmission failure in vehicles under warranty and charged the appropriate department internally through chemical analysis.

Non-conformance reporting and root cause analysis (5-why, Fishbone, Pareto).

Conducted internal audits per ISO 9001 in an effort to decrease product failure and costs.

Managed an inter-disciplinary team to identify and resolve quality issues.

Supervised technical staff that was responsible for transmission tear down and failure identification.

Implemented a quality newsletter identifying cost of quality, quality concerns, resolutions etc., which was distributed to the entire plant.

SPC, LEAN and Six-Sigma concepts utilized for continuous improvement.

Materials Technology Engineer /R&D Dec 1998- Jan 2000

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Cincinnati, OH

Project manager for Six Sigma Green Belt projects. One project let to an annual saving of 50K.

Created and managed a biocompatibility database for materials for use by suppliers and internal departments.

Performed internal quality audits.

Responsible for organizing clinical trials of products before release.

Participated on research team that was responsible for researching camera technology to be used in endoscopic surgical instruments, fiber optics and new imaging systems.

Conducted patent research and patent writing for new product technology.

Conducted gage repeatability & reproducibility (GR&R) testing and training.

Process Validation testing and Quality inspection of raw materials end use products and manufactured plastic cartridges.

EDUCATION

2005-2008: University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, FL.

Degree: Bachelors in Chemistry.

Graduation, May 2008.

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