Senior Quality Engineer

Lori Reinke

PH: 248-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

Accomplishments

Knowledge of standards including ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 26262, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL HDBK 217, FDA/GMP, FMVSS, USCAR

Obtained Lab accreditations – IATF 16949, VCA (EU Regulatory Witness testing), AEMCLRP

Experience in managing multiple projects in various industries (automotive, medical, high voltage, consumer goods and electronics) and adhering to customer, safety and regulatory requirements

Experience with CAN/LIN/J1939, CANAPE, OBD, Veristand, Minitab, Power BI

Hardware validation including - vibration (sine, PSD – VR S/W), mechanical shock, humidity, thermal shock, UN, abuse, battery cycling, safety, durability, EMC (Radiated Emissions/Immunity, Conducted Emissions/Immunity, ESD at the component and vehicle level), DRBTR

Embedded Software validation

Experience with APQP - Process flow, Control Plans, BOM’s, FMEA, DFMEA, GD&T, ISO26262, SPC, PPAP, KPI’s

Experience with battery cycles (ABC150’s, AV900’S, Bitrodes)

Experience with calipers, micrometers, oscilloscopes, DMM’s, ground bond testers, meggers, multimeter, current shunt, current probe, LEM sensors

6 years experience with Engine/ICE components

Experience with Reliability techniques - MTBF, RDB, Fault Tree, FRACAS, Weibull

Experience

Slate Automotive – Senior Quality Engineer – Electronics/Propulsion/HVAC 10/24 – 8/25

Component responsibilities – Electronics, Wiring, HV battery packs, Electronic drive motor, HVAC and Cooling

Component and system testing (Plywood buck, HIL, SIL, labcar and vehicle)

Requirements management utilizing Polarion

Responsible for creation of DFMEA, DVP&R and APQP checklists for internal components

Responsible for auditing of above quality documentation for supplier components

Lead root cause analysis stemming from production, component and vehicle testing

Create procedures to maintain quality standards

Work closely with supplier quality and DRE’s to ensure proper quality documentation

Train internal teams to meet AIAG requirements

Define safety/regulatory requirements and assign ASIL levels

Prime Energy C.S. – Test Engineer (LI-ION) – High Voltage Battery Packs (>200kW) 12/23 – 8/2024

(mass layoff)

Worked with manufacturing to build modules and packs for mining and agricultural vehicles

Connected Packs to Coolant/Refrigerant and Electrical equipment

Develop Test scripts for cycling and pulsing battery packs utilizing battery cyclers

Run functional/performance and Quality checks on Modules

Cell characterization

Conduct testing for proper grounding, isolation, capacity and overall module and pack integrity

Analyze data for compliance

Test Plans for abuse testing

Write Test Reports

Work with the Quality team on process improvements, corrective actions, control plans, process flows, SOP’s and work instructions.

D&V Electronics – Test Engineer - Inverters 11/21 – 12/23

(recruited by manager to P.E)

Develop DVP&R’s, test plans and procedures based on internal/customer requirements utilizing our Electronic Motor Emulator (PHIL), High Voltage emulator, Chillers and conduct testing (fault injection, efficiency mapping, drive cycles, etc).

Generate test protocols and sequences utilizing Veristand

Procure equipment to enhance capabilities and adhere to calibration schedules

Worked with external vendors on machinery repair to meet customer needs

Molex – Lab Supervisor - Fluid Ingress – Connectors/Harnesses 8/16 – 9/21

(position eliminated)

Review DVP&R’s, test requirements, timing and schedule technicians/resources to meet requested dates while utilizing Jira

Construct Compliance matrix and risk analysis

Manage and develop new methods, processes, best practices, lessons learned, work instructions, preventative maintenance schedules, calibration and perform hands on testing for connector systems (pressure/vacuum, environmental, submersion, high pressure spray, gas analysis and chemical resistance).

Perform root cause analysis, field failure/warranty analysis, lead 8-d’s and corrective actions

Mentor, develop and cross train technicians to assist in their upward growth

Participated in audits and preparation (IATF, TS16949)

Work with multiple teams on Continual Improvement projects

Evaluate adhesive materials for test purposes

Managed and coached 7 direct reports

Magna Electronics – Lead HW Validation Engineer - Electronics 9/14 – 8/16

Lead quoting activities for validation testing (electrical, environmental, EMC), create DVP&R’s, test plans, manage test timing, create test reports, manage test technicians, aid in test stand development, support and report out to internal and external (Tier1/OEM) customers

Evaluate external labs and award business for overflow

Hands on testing (Battery management systems, power running boards, engine control modules, cameras, etc).

Work with cross-functional tests to enhance quality

Support VA/VE, development, and design utilizing V-Model methodology

Lead, coached and developed a team of 5

Defined Functional Safety requirements with DRE’s and assured ASIL levels were met

LGCPI – Validation Supervisor – LI-ION Battery Packs, Modules, Electronics 3/09 – 8/14

Manage a team of engineers and technicians for all facets of validation (EV, DV, PV, Compliance, Risk analysis, gap analysis)

Develop internal and external lab capabilities (i.e. FMVSS, electrical, environmental, vibe/shock, EMC, capacity, pressure, leakage current, dielectric strength and abuse according to customer, industry and international standards)

Developed Coolant systems to run custom testing

Compose quality procedures, processes, templates to adhere to ISO and TS standards and work with a team to obtain certifications.

Test stand development, use of chillers/thermal systems, fixture design and battery cycler test script creation

Hands on testing

Worked with manufacturing to build packs

Support VA/VE, development and design

Define Functional Safety requirements and assign ASIL levels

Jabil – Lab/Quality Manager – Design/Manufacturing 11/05– 5/08

Validation

Developed test plans to verify safety, regulatory, customer and internal requirements

Quoted, scheduled and performed testing (in house and at 3rd parties) along with report generation and root cause analysis utilizing the 8-D process (products include LCD displays, Blood pressure monitor systems, Enteral feeding pumps, garage doors)

Product Reliability

Conducted reliability testing (Halt/Hass)

Conducted reliability analysis (MTBF, RDB, Fault Tree, FRACAS, Weibull)

Understanding of MIL-HDBK-217

Product Quality

Developed and aided in SOW’s, RFQ response, project timelines, milestone checklists, design reviews, DVP&R’s, D/PFMEA’s, APQP, and PPAP, 5S, change management requirements summary/compliance matrices, Key Process Indicators.

Ability to read and understand schematics

Quality Management

Developed, implemented and maintained the QMS processes and procedures for the product creation process and trained team members to utilize the tools/templates/work instructions.

Managed the internal ISO (9001, 13485, 14001), TS and FDA audit schedule. Conducted audits, generated reports and maintained the corrective action database for Auburn Hills MI and the St. Petersburg FL sites while continually monitoring processes for improvements

Supplier Quality

Worked with suppliers to perform and adhere to quality procedures and documentation requirements such as APQP which includes process sign-off, D/PFMEA’s, PPAP, control plans, process flow charts and 8-d’s

Extensive customer interfacing and travel

Products and processes include – connectors, light bulbs, injection molding, stamping, etc

Underwriters Laboratory – Senior Project Manager – EMC 9/02 – 6/04

Assisted in the move and setup from the Eaton facility in Southfield to the U.L. facility in Novi

Responsible for customer interfacing, scheduling, directing technicians, troubleshooting, performing component/system level EMC testing and report writing.

Developed test capabilities/procured equipment for customer, ISO and MIL standards

Obtained A2LA, AEMCLRP and VCA accreditations

Participated in quoting and sales activities

Education

BSEE – Oakland University

Training and Certifications

Lead Auditor Certification – SAI Global

Shainin Journeyman

Relex Reliability Software – Relex onsite training

AIAG Training

High Voltage/Electrical Safety Training

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