Quality Assurance Engineer
Resume:
Mohamed Idris
San Francisco Bay Area
***********@*****.***
A seasoned professional engineer with 15+ years of experience along with proven technical skills, qualities and academic excellence. Multilingual (English, German & Arabic), energetic, result-oriented and versatile problem-solver with a genuine interest in implementing and maintaining best work practices along with a proven record of accomplishment to improve product efficiency and maintainability while also ensuring minimum defects, cost, repair/rework, and maximizing safety and reliability. Keen to work for a reputable employer in a technical role to apply valued experience in quality engineering and provide a work environment with professionalism and enthusiasm. Specialties include Quality Assurance & Cost Reductions, Engineering & Project Management. ISOs standards (QMS, TS16949 & EMS). Electrical Components Analysis with technical solutions for automotive industries. Professional Experience
Senior Quality Engineer
Joby Aviation, San Carlos, California October 2023 - Present Ensure conformity of products provided by the supply base. Monitor and address deficiencies in Supplier Performance.
Cover NPM, Actuator, Inceptor and Battery lines to ensure that disposition of nonconforming material is handled in a timely manner to support internal MRB processes Support a strategy to ensure robust sampling/inspection plans Perform supplier quality system initial audits and surveillance audits as required Improved systems by analyzing current implementations to detect deficiencies, understand root causes and develop solutions.(Using PFMEA, Control plans, JIRA) Working knowledge of AS9102 and FAA conformity process. Experienced in eliminating non-conformances at the supplier level through use/implementation of 8D to drive Supplier Zero Defect Strategy
Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval process APQP/PPAP. Staff Quality Engineer
Tesla Motors, Lathrop, California February 2022 - October 2023 Identified characteristics and processes critical to production success, error control and defect elimination.(Using PFMEA and Control Plans for each production line) Coached and mentored others in proper and effective use of quality tools and systems.(Using Issue Tracker, and Jira tickets)
Defined and helped govern quality systems by authoring procedures and work instructions. Evaluated nonconforming material and disposition based on cross-functional engineering review. Performed root cause analyses and implemented corrective actions for critical operational problems..
Improved systems by analyzing current implementations to detect deficiencies, understand root causes and develop solutions.(Using PFMEA, Control plans, and PCA) Interpreted blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to complete [Type] projects. Optimized design plans by rigorously testing components and completed designs. (Using MOS and MES Systems.)
Oversaw work of junior engineers, teaching concepts, correcting work and sharing field expertise. Coordinated efficient handover to production phases by using databases to identify suspected defective parts for quality containment purposes ( Using SQL databases ) Resolved production problems smoothly, working with supervisors and suppliers to identify, evaluate and correct material and design problems.(Using Root cause analysis tools, SCAR and SORT)
Saved money on projects with dedicated use of valued engineering principles and salvaging scraped parts.
Managed risk in production processes for more efficient progress. (Using FLUX audit systems) Create & implement new testing inspection techniques and participate in testing performance Specialization in High Voltage battery systems and powertrain systems in various Tesla models
(Tesla Roadster, Model 3, etc.. )
Work with design and SIE teams on harness projects to confirm supplier build harnesses according to company spec.
Worked at Tesla Megapack energy line, responsible for harness quality projects. Senior Quality Engineer
Nissan North America, Canton, Mississippi August 2014 - February 2022 In 2018 had 7 direct design change contributions in different Nissan models in Canton plant Managed several groups of engineers and technicians.. Supervised many warranty projects for different Nissan models and achieved quality targets for years 2017, 2018 and 2019
Technical Enquire Request (TER) coordinator for lab2 (organized all processing engineer D-notes TERs)
Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and monitor the status throughout production life (Red Rabbit test)
Develop, implement and maintain Statistical Process Control techniques (SQL) Assure compliance of the documented quality system (ISO 9001/15-IATF 16949) and promote consistency throughout the organization
Facilitate and participate root cause analysis of quality defects and make recommendations for corrective actions (Q3 &Q4)
Perform audits and implement corrective actions for non-conformities together inside plant with QMS team
Implement, issue Q-Base and concern memos to the manufacturing team and suppliers which include the determination of root causes as well as C/M solution Played major role in the Nissan Murano's successful launch by diagnosing the Defective vehicles(CAN system) at the off-line area, investigate the root cost, resolve issues and kept record of DTC codes for all PT units as reference for future concern Update and maintain process sheets (SOS & GOS) in some assigned area (current process Engineering GOS for dongle units)
Conducted training for supplier's employees for back door module programs Conducted ISO 9001-15 cyclic audit and also recertification audit for Canton, MS assembly plant Participated in several lean activity projects throughout the area such as Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Gemba Walk...etc.
Performed statistical analysis on data pertaining to supply chain and project efficiency Packaging Engineer
Minact Logistical Services, Jackson, Mississippi October 2010 - August 2014 Performed statistical analysis on data pertaining to supply chain and project efficiency Performed in project related to package approval and authorization Identified quality concerns in packaging procedures and proposed packaging design improvements.
Hardware Engineer
SmartSynch, Jackson, Mississippi February 2009 - September 2010 Troubleshoot, integrate/de-integrate, and test utility meters (Centorn, A3, and Sentinel) Managed quality control and assessment such as statistical process control Reviewed & updated part, sub-assembly and system dimension layouts Identified defects and performance issues on embedded systems, microprocessors, and PCBA. Reproduced customer issues to identify root cause on semiconductors. Research Engineer May 2007 - January 2009
US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksurg, Mississippi
● Participated in a project dealing with the prediction of Impulsive Noise Effects on Structures which includes full understanding of part, sub-assembly or system dimension layouts Materials Engineering Research Fellowship
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts June 2006 - August 2006 Academic www.bu.edu Research Fellowship- Materials Engineering Used sand as a treatment option to lessen squeals in braking systems in automobiles Traveled to China for collaborative research in Wireless Mesh Networking at Guangxi-China University, Nanning, China.
Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Jackson State University. Jackson, Mississippi Affiliations and Certifications
Certified Master Trainer OF Electrical Components Analysis, Nissan Mexico, Mar, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PDT, Nissan, USA Jan, 2015 Certified V-Ops & V-Fast (Equivalent to 6 Sigma), American Society of Quality, ASQ (2008 – Present) Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE (2007- Present) The American Institute of Electrical Engineers, AIEE (2005-Present)
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