Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Engineer
Resume:
ANDREA TAYLOR-NEWMAN
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EDUCATION
BAKER COLLEGE
Bachelor of Business Leadership.
Associates Degree of Applied Science SPC/Quality Improvement TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Experience in accessories such as trailer harness kits, impact sensors, interiors, metal stamping, controls, casting, lock systems, injection molding, blow molding, exhausts, HVAC, ducts, instrument panels, doors, plumbing, paint coating, welding and brazing.
● Strong experience Program Management in APQP advanced and current.
● TS-16949 / AIAG Standards / IATF Certified Lead Auditor
● PPAP, Flowcharting / PFMEA / Control Plans / Work Instructions / Run @ Rates
● 8D Corrective Actions / 5 Why / Fishbone / Red X
● LPA, Process Audits, S/R Audits
● Warranty and Process Analysis geared to Continuous Improvement
● Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Auto Cad, Mac Beth Booth, measuring tools such as scales, calipers, micrometers, and GD&T blueprint reading. EXPERIENCE
August 2019 - Present
WFQ INC
Quality Engineer/Liaison
• Manage and supervise CS1 3rd party containment sort at Detroit Manufacturing Systems, due to on-going quality issues for substrates supplied by INOAC.
• Complete daily report which includes total number of parts inspected, number defects found and any reports from the immediate line operation.
• Report and document the total hours of inspection time daily.
• Forward daily report to all required team members.
• Train any new inspectors on the quality standard when required.
• Achievement delivering a quality product to the customer and assuring all parts at the line meet the quality objective.
September 2017 – January 2019
Lumen North America
Product and Quality Engineer
• Managed APQP deliverables for Automotive Accessories for impact sensors and trailer harnesses for FCA, Ford and Nissan.
● Established, implemented and maintained the company QMS for ISO requirements
● Retained and approved supplier PPAP’s managed in the USA
● Submitted Customer PPAP requirements for approval by the required target date
● Managed the manufacturing processes and defined quality standards on the plant floor
● Verified 1st piece inspection sheets and completed random dock audits
● Conducted monthly meeting with the customer’s on KPI requirements
● Conduct weekly APQP meeting to review new launch customer programs, engineering changes and product change requests
● Managed company KPI Reporting
● Managed all customer complaints including corrective actions.
● Participated in customer new launch vehicle build activity.
● Achievement meeting objectives to obtain customer PPAP approval for new launch programs and engineering changes.
April 2016 – July 2017 Faurecia Interior Systems
Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer
• Managed APQP Launch Activity on Ford D544 and D552 for IP and Glovebox
• Supported U55X supplier PPAP approvals
• Led advanced program launches for Ford D544 and D552
• Managed review of all PPAP and Run @ Rate documents for acceptance or rejection through internal EPPAP system.
• Led weekly launch readiness assessment reviews. Completed risk assessments and S/R audit for suppliers when deemed necessary; which included travel.
• Participated in scheduled Run @ Rates and customer specific build events. Completed quality assessments for suppliers being considered for new programs and new business.
• Managed weekly APQP tracker for all assigned supplier activity.
• Achievement AAR Approval for color requirements.
• Achievement approved all supplier PPAP submissions required for new launch projects such as D544, D552 and U55X.
• Achievement resourced Flock supplier for U625 glove box. April 2011 – February 2016 FCA (Contract)
Global Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer Specialist:
• Managed selected vehicles lines for KL, WD, UF and RU Platforms for AC Plumbing and Hose Assembly.
● Managed selected vehicles lines for PF, KL, and UF Platforms for HVAC Module Assembly and Controls.
● Managed selected vehicles lines for KL and UF Platforms for Steel Beam Instrument Panel along with small stampings and casting.
● Managed selected PF, KL and UF Platforms for Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Air Inlets and Ducts for air circulation.
● Achievement Led Tier I Suppliers to complete FCA AQP/PPR/PDR Requirements readiness for launch including final PPAP approval.
● Completed Initial Risk Evaluation to assign the appropriate risk level per each supplier current and advance.
● Achievement Led Tier I Suppliers to improve yearly warranty through EWT and WIS systems.
● Achievement Led Tier I Suppliers to improve quality by Mistake / Error Proofing manufacturing processes.
● Achievement Led Tier I Suppliers through 8D Corrective Action process containment for clean points, establishing root cause, develop resolution and implementation.
● Managed MPFMEA for Lessons Learned and read across all applicable areas.
● Participated in team activity for Supplier Source Selection.
● Participated in team activity of DFMEA, Internal Design Reviews and Engineering Changes.
● Achievement Validated the Final Production Tooling, Fixture/Test Equipment and Assembly Gage and Check Fixtures.
● Organized and Facilitated weekly APQP Team Review Meetings.
● Achievement AAR Approval for color requirements.
● Achievement resourced Powder Coat supplier for KL Luggage Bar. June 2010 – March 2011 CATERPILLAR (CONTRACT)
APQP Specialist / Global Supplier Quality Development Engineer:
● Reviewed and demonstrated APQP documents to suppliers assigned for new product development in the format of Caterpillar's strategic business plan.
● Conducted APQP assessment by reviewing the actual process on the plant floor and compare with the core documents such as the Process Map, Control Plans, PFMEA’S Gage R&R and MSA with a cross-functional team at the supplier location.
● Developed APQP Supplier Readiness Plan for Implementation based on initial research and analysis of prior/current quality history including PPAP and engineering documents.
● Developed collaboration documents to assist suppliers understanding of the design intent, such as; linking the design function to the critical dimensional specifications and present in a power point presentation.
● Conducted a training session on all PPAP documentation to be provided to Caterpillar on future programs.
November 2009 – June 2010 JCIM / FORD (CONTRACT)
Quality Engineer/Liaison
● Lead Quality Engineer for all variable and attribute gages which includes; upkeep of gage tracking log and gage certification.
● Reviewed and updated all work instructions.
● Due to customer concerns, I was selected to monitor the 3rd party sort company
(PDC).
● Reviewed and verified all internal and external non-conformances.
● In plant liaison at Ford DTP performing random sample quality audits, sorting, containment and submitting daily activity reports.
● Achievement conducting random audits, re-duced down time and allowed the customer assurance of quality parts being supplied to the assembly line. August 2005 – September 2009 MAGNA DECOMA INTIER AUTOMOTIVE Quality Engineer:
● Lead quality engineer in advanced quality planning for new launch headliner programs for BMW, Mazda and Ford.
● Organized and conducted proto-type build schedules per the customer requirements.
● Developed control plans, submitted AAR's and submitted PPAP documentation for final approval.
● Led the development of process flow charts, PFMEA's and process work instructions.
● Participated in weekly Engineering Change meetings.
● Completed 8-D corrective actions and managed additional programs through manufacturing processes as current product for headliners, instrument panels and cover meters for Ford, Mazda, GM, Toyota, Visteon and Nissan.
● Participated in several Six Sigma projects to reduce overall scrap cost yearly.
● Achievement reviewed and approved supplier PPAP submissions domestic and foreign.
● Achievement meeting objectives to obtain customer PPAP approval for new launch programs and engineering changes.
February 2005 - January 2007 USPS (CONTRACT)
Quality Assurance Representative:
● Auditor of supplier awarded contract to build new sorting equipment.
● Reviewed all internal documentation for compliance of agreement enclosed in the statement of work.
● Completed random audits of equipment scheduled to be installed.
● Conducted functional and performance testing of equipment once installed at specified postal cites.
● Champion of weekly supplier review meetings to confirm on time build, ship and installation schedules.
● Achievement finalized approval for supplier once performance evaluation was complete.
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