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Quality Engineer United States

Location:
Montgomery, AL
Posted:
October 28, 2024

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Christopher Greene

Supplier Quality Engineer

Pike Road, Alabama, United States

+1-334-***-****

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

SUMMARY

Quality Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2023-January 2024

Supplier Quality Engineer (contract)

Gulfstream Aerospace (Trigo Group)

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

• Responsible to aid in monitoring, evaluating and strategically improving suppliers Performance

• Responsible to conduct supplier Source Inspection

• Responsible to evaluate Supplier First Article Inspection activities October 2018-June 2022

Supplier Quality Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (Trigo Group)

United States

• Responsible for Management of Aerospace systems and components suppliers

• Conducts Audits and Surveillance of supplier's process and performance

• Evaluated and rated input on suppliers score card

• Primary Quality Contact responsible for designated Aerospace suppliers in Southeastern USA region.

• Responsible to issue and approve supplier Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) reports. 2016-2017

Quality Engineer (contract)

Lear Corporation ( Gonzalez Contract services)

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

• Developed new PPAP process flow, control plans and PFMEA for new product / vehicle launch

• Revised and updated old plant line documentation to reflect current process in online database

• Reviewed process quality gaps that have led to customer issues and recommended solutions November 2014-July 2016

Quality Engineer

ZF Transmissions

Gray Court, South Carolina, United States

• Identified and tracked all component failure and nonconformance issues to appropriate Suppliers for Root cause and Corrective Actions

• Responsible for assembly process Quality of ZF 8HP70 transmissions

• Induced and promoted a culture of quality on the production floor and processes.

• Investigate non -conformances and focused on eliminating End of Line final testfailures and driving down causes of internal failures, scrap and rework to absolute closure

• Initiates and lead corrective action activities regarding problematic parts, processes and equipment in my areas of responsibility.

•Track and monitor internal and OEM customer KPI data to ensure that targets are met or exceeded.

• Utilized SAP system to evaluate and store data

• Reviews and documents internal "Red Table" defects to determine root cause and disposition of non-conforming parts to it responsible owners for corrective actions

• Participates in multi departmental support group projects and special focus activities February 2014-November 2014

Field Quality Engineer (contract)

Autoliv (Pyramid Quality Solutions)

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Support warranty reduction, new product launch activities and nonconformanceinvestigations

• Coordinate Return Material Authorization, managecontainment, and tier one customer to OEM supplier interfacing, negotiations, and cost reduction activities

• Represented tier one automotive supplier, (Autoliv) at Automotive OEM (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing)

• Provide first level of investigation and reporting of supplier issues at OEM

• Maintained an professional interaction and approach to problem solving of supplier to OEM issues April 2011-August 2012

Quality Engineer (contract)

Kelly Engineering Services ( Johnson Controls)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

• Primary contact for parts suppliers as well as OEM customer Quality

• Revamped work cells to improved efficiency and reduce damages

• Developed new control plans, process flow charts, and work instructions to stabilize work flow

• Coordinated calibration of OEM gauging equipment fixtures and conducted capability studies

• Direct QA Technicians and inspectors in training and new processes

• Directed measurement/machine capability analysis, dimensional inspection, boundary samples and appearance approvals for Nissan interior plastics components

November 2009-April 2010

Quality Engineer (contract)

Aerotek LLC

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Mobis

• Customer on site liaison for post new model launch at Hyundai OEM

• Conducted Color, fit and function analysis investigations and at customer site of non-conforming product.

• Documented information for trend analysis for a tier one cockpit, class A interior trim, instrumentation and chassis supplier.

Arvin Meritor

(Automotive Door Module Assembly)

Quality Engineer

• Evaluated incoming trial parts and suppliers PPAP for approval

• Prepared PSO documentation for submittal to OEM end customer Hyundai

• Assisted in new product line set up to ensure capability, production time run at rate and equipment measurement as JIT supplier

• Ensured conformance to customer ISIR requirements and launch readiness 5-star audit

• Created control plans, work instructions and supported all Quality key activities in relation to new model product launch for tier one automotive supplier.

March 2008-2010

Management and Technical Support Services

ASR Management & Technical Service

South Hauppauge, New York, United States

Conducts Quality Systems evaluation and assessment of commercial industries, agencies and their suppliers.

• Responsible to provide a conscientious appraisal of clients/suppliers Quality System and components (change control, corrective actions, evaluation and analysis, procedures, infrastructure, documentation, training etc.

• Conducted supplier process audit and Supported Total Quality Systems Development and Management. January 2006-August 2007

Quality Manager

Hyundai Polytech America

Eufaula, Alabama, United States

• Responsible for total Quality Systems start up, development and management of new facility

• Responsible for incoming supplier quality as well as outgoing product quality

• Management of Quality team and trained employees of Quality standards and practices

• Responsible for equipment calibration, certifications and control of documents and records.

• Ensured accurate and timely responses to supplier and customer

• Led/ participated daily start of shift meeting with production

• Responsible for generation of Quality Manual, and TS16949 certification of facility. March 1997-August 2005

Customer Quality Representative / Analyst

Panasonic Automotive Systems

Peachtree City, Georgia, United States

• Established and set quality standards for product and processes

• Responsible for total quality of customer deliverables for Toyota, Hyundai, and Subaru OEM

• Developed quality standards and benchmark of manufactured parts, DVD players, audio head units, amplifiers, and satellite radio

• Utilized analytical skills and sound judgments in problem detection, rectification and prevention

• Represented company at multiple levels at OEM customer.

• Conducted investigations and resolutions to customer reported problems as well as internal quality issues, also driving Supplier Quality investigations and auditing.

• Led cross functional team meetings for Quality and continuous improvement activities

• Led PPAP responsibilities, organization and submission to OEM customers and customer Audits. EDUCATION

-Current

Applied Science of Electronics Technology

Southern Technical College

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Southern Technical College

Montgomery, Alabama

Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology

• Electronics Technology

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense Instrumentation Automotive Assembly Calibration Continuous Improvement Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Powertrain Product/Service Launch Root Cause Analysis TS 16949 Quality Management Auditing Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems Process Development Document Control Customer Support/Service SAP Change Control Team Lead/Manager Technical Support Document Management Electronics Manufacturing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Quality Assurance Vendor/Supplier Management Documentation Problem Solving Skills Staff Training Performance Management Vendor/Supplier Evaluation Scorecarding Surveillance Process Quality Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Vendor/Supplier Relations Investigative Reports Analysis Skills Technical Services Management Trend Analysis Product Management Benchmarking Vendor/Supplier Quality Management

LANGUAGES

English - Fluent

WORK AUTHORIZATION

I am authorized to work in the following countries:

• United States



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