Quality Technician with Automotive QC Expertise

Leslie Pettway

***** ****** **** **, ************, MI 48051 Phone 248-***-**** *****************@*****.***

SUMMARY: Results-driven Quality Technician with expertise in quality control, assurance, and cost reduction. Proven track record of driving success in the automotive industry.

EXPERIENCE: Quality Auditor/Inspector (09/2025 – present)

Magna International – Shelby Township

• Helped to reduce customer incidents by 40% in first 5 months of joining quality team saving roughly $220K

• Verified datums (A, B, and C) and entered inspection data into Cognex systems

• Inspected upper and lower components, including contrast checks and graphene height measurements

• Completed incoming and outgoing inspections for parts entering and leaving the facility

• Led quality containments and documented issues per quality standards

• Utilized Microsoft applications and Edge systems for inspection records and reporting

• Ensured compliance with quality requirements for hipot and flatness-critical parts

• Performed first-piece inspections verifying product quality and compliance with specifications

• Conducted dimensional measurements using height gauges, calipers, scales, indicator gauges, and CMM

Quality Technician (01/2025 – 9/2025)

Zhongli North America Inc – Shelby Township, MI

• Spearheaded CMM reporting, ensuring timely and accurate completion

• Collaborated with operations to identify and resolve quality issues proactively

• Authored internal reject reports and drove corrective actions to resolution

• Performed standardized inspection on bushings including gage checks and microscope

• Performed quality buyoff on any suspect material also dispositioning scrap

• Reduced scrap cost by 17% in my first six months by implementing fresh eyes process

• No unscheduled time off since date of hire

Quality Technician (04/2020 – 12/2024)

Samsung - Auburn Hills, MI

• Optimized inspection routes for vehicle lines (Chrysler EV, Cherokee, and Wrangler)

• Spearheaded the dock audit process, ensuring accurate record retention and compliance

• Contributed to a 30%+ reduction in internal rejections within the first year

• Recipient of the 'Quality Hero' award (3 times)

Document Control Specialist (9/2015 – 4/2021)

DXC Technology - Rochester Hills, MI

• Conducted thorough quality checks on all documents, ensuring accuracy and precision.

• Achieved a 12% cost reduction by identifying and partnering with a new supplier.

EDUCATION: WCCD - Quality Control Certification (09/2015 – 11/2015)

Mumford High School – High School Diploma

CERTS: • CMM Fundamentals (Hexagon)

• PC-DMIS Probe Calibrations Fundamentals (Hexagon)

• PFMEA (AIAG)

• GD&T Basics (ZLC)

• 8D Problem Solving (ZLC)

SKILLS: • Quality control and assurance

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving

• Technical expertise in quality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• 8D Problem Solving (ZLC)

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