Joe West
Pelzer, South Carolina
Phone # 864-***-****
**********@*****.***
SKILLS
Continuous Improvement
Green Belt Certified/Lean Manufacturing
Certified Auditor IATF 16949/ISO 9001:2015
Working Knowledge of SAP
Knowledge of Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, P-FMEA, APQP, and SPC)
Quality Engineer
Autoneum North America September 2023-Current Duncan, South Carolina
Monitors and continuously improve incoming SPC (Statistical Process Control)
Conduct inspection and cause analysis regarding raw materials quality and non-Conforming issues
Plan the corrective Acton for the Non-Conformity issue.
Control Non-Conforming Product marks identifier (label, demand or right indemnity, and request rework).
Review and verify supplier – suggested solutions and corrective action plans for the raw material quality non- conforming issues.
Regularly check and monitor the inspection equipment and conduct a calibration based on the equipment management standards
Using the QMS system to make available Quality Metrics and Quality Pareto’s for effective resource allocation to reduce rework and scrap generated by production cells.
Create and maintain process control plans for both production and inbound inspection processes.
Administer the execution of product audits by Quality Technicians and Quality Liaisons. Generate periodic Product Audit reports based on audit schedule frequency.
Manage the Supplier complaint system (B2B Portal), including execution and documentation of inbound inspections by Quality Technician issuance of supplier complaints
Quality Engineer
Michelin North America November 2022-June 2023 Columbia, South Carolina
Ensure delivered products and assemblies are aligned with quality standards and are manufactured within specifications.
Meet the quality and efficiency performance by following the “Right the first time” principles.
Mentor and coach operators to ensure that manufacturing standards are followed.
Follow up on process performance in terms of capability and productivity.
Participate in quality planning for products, materials, processes, and methods.
Provide feedback on compliance and standards to management.
Develop guidelines and standards for operators.
Presents information in a confident manner.
Demonstrate the effectiveness of implemented actions.
Support the EMS, QMS and H&S systems including requirement of ISO 9001 ad 14001.
Place orders for the purchase of new inspection equipment.
Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the inspection equipment.
Manage the operation/investment budgets regarding IQC/SQM
Quality Control Coordinator
Autokiniton January 2021 through March 2022 Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Performs internal Audits (Product, Process, System, and LPA)
Steward for Rework Process
Responsible for updating procedures, work instruction and forms
Daily review of customer internet reports/ratings and initiate reply process if applicable
Trains operations colleagues using measuring equipment, Quality Alerts, Process, containment of non-Conforming material.
Interacts with management and other colleagues to ensure quality requirements are met and maintained during the production process. This will include shipping and receiving as needed.
Conduct Gage Repeatability and Reproduce ability (GR&R) studies to ensure check fixtures follows customer requirements.
Support other (APQP) Advance Product Quality Program.
Maintain and manage document control master list.
Materials Planning Execution Specialist
GE Aviation August 2019 through July 2020 Greenville, South Carolina
Manages components planning, and material process and production.
Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPI
Optimizes inventory and process improvement.
Communicates across direct organization.
Coordinate and expedite the flow of material (from suppliers, also within product lines)
Served as a team coach and mentor to 2nd shift production team members.
Work on cross-functional projects/teams to deliver lean material planning solution for the business.
Production Quality Specialist/Quality Technician
GE Aviation August 2014 through July 2019 Auburn, Alabama/Asheville, North Carolina
Create and submit MRB tickets for non-Conforming material
Ensure operational alignment with production plan and KPI
Optimizes inventory and process improvement.
Communicates across direct organization.
Coordinate and expedite the flow of material (from suppliers, also within product lines)
Served as a team coach and mentor to 2nd shift production team members.
Education: Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Troy university