LONDON, ONTARIO
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SUSANNA BRAGA
OBJECTIVE
To become part of a competitive, dynamic team with strong quality driven systems and a keen standard for excellence.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
20 years in the Automotive Industry experienced in Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering Coordinator
Core launch team member for Magna Truck Frame
Excellent team skills both internal and customer
Superior multitasking talents with ability to manage several different programs and customer requirements
Professional, courteous, respectful with a positive attitude
Ability to work effectively as a team member or on my own
WORK OF EXPERIENCES
Feb 98 - May 09 Formet Industries, St. Thomas, Ontario
A Division of Cosma Structural Systems
Magna International
QUALITY ENGINEERING COORDINATOR
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop Control Plans for Truck Frame components
8D, 7Step, 5Phase, excellent problem solving and resolution abilities
Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans creation and maintenance
Champion the quality functions of APQP
Ford, Chrysler, GM and Toyota Customer requirement knowledge
Expertise in hydroforming, roll forming, laser cutting and assembly processes
Generate PPAP packages for both internal and customer (GM, Ford, & Chrysler) products
Fixture design, CMM reporting analysis, data analysis and reporting
GD&T, Blueprint Reading, Blueprint development, CAD support
Perform and analyze capability and reliability studies
PSO/PPAP/APQP/MSA compilation expertise
Internal Auditor TS 16949
Good experience from design, prototyping phases, pre-launch and ongoing production support
No travel restrictions
1989 - 1998 QUALITY TECHNICIAN/ LEAD INSPECTOR
Siemens, Automotive Systems, NAMO Divisions
London, Ontario
Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting QA Supervisor with monthly reports and resolving quality issues
Working on new product projects
Troubleshooting production and quality problems
Taking charge of the QA Department in Supervisor’s absence
Training of production team members and new Quality Inspectors on the jobs
QS900 Internal Auditor
Analyzing SPC charts, submitting recommendations and assisting with SPC implementation
Performing Capabilities studies
Evaluating and submitting reports on Customer returns
Scheduling staff work including overtime and employee meetings
Travelling between locations when required
EDUCATION
Computer Skills: Computer expertise with proficiency in all MS Office programs:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel
All Covisint base applications ECIMs, AQP, TQM, MEETS, SIMs, etc.
Quality Plus
Certificates of Completion:
Production Part Approval Process - 4th Edition
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis - 3rd Edition
Measurement System Analysis
Customer -Specific Requirements and Core Tools, Effect on Process Approach to Auditing
Automotive Detailed Customer-Specific Requirements (GM)
Automotive Detailed-Specific Requirements (Ford)
Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor Training-Automotive Sector (ISO/TS 16949:2002) 2003
ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor Training-Automotive Sector
(ISO/TS 16949:2002) Refresher 2005
Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Value Engineering/Value Analysis
1987 - 1988 CCH - Catholic Central High School
1988 - 1991 Wheable Centre for Adult Education
Ontario Secondary High School Diploma
1991 - 1992 Fanshawe College
Office Administration - General
1993 - 1997 Fanshawe College Continuing Education
Quality Assurance Certificate Program
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Travelling, Reading, Camping and Interior Decorating.
LANGUAGES
English and Portuguese
REFERENCES
Available upon request