Engineer Quality

MIHAELA PRUNOIU

Phone (cell): 972-***-****

E-mail: *******.*******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in Quality Engineering in USA, in a challenging environment providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

PROFESIONAL PROFILE

Over 18 years of Engineering and Quality experience. ASQ (American Society for Quality) certified Quality Engineer CQE since 2001

Involved in implementation and maintenance of Quality Assurance Methods and System conforming to international standards as ISO 9001/2/3, ISO 14000, and TS 16949.

In depth knowledge and working experience with APQP(Advance Product Quality Planning), PPAP submissions (Part process approval process), Flow Chart, Control Plan, PFMEA development, Blue prints/hardware schematics reading and Problem solving process and Corrective and preventative actions implementation.

Strong knowledge of Statistical tools, Design of Experiments, Gage R&R and PFMEA developed through my career and during ASQ, Certified Quality Engineer and Six Sigma Green Belt certification processes.

Extensive experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Assessments and Continuous Improvement principles.

Strong understanding of Ford, GM, Chrysler requirements.

Ability to train people in various areas: APQP, PFMEA, 8D reporting etc.

Highly motivated, result-oriented professional with strong technical and team working skills.

Excellent communication and analytical skills, able to work very well under pressure.

Excellent ability to establish good working relationship with customers and suppliers.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

(2008-2010) - THALES Group –Design for Signalig solution for urban trains

Hardware Quality Specialist

• Participate in Team Hardware design reviews.

• Review and approve ECNs, SCRs, LCBs related to hardware design, changes and improvements

• Conduct Failure analysis investigations, collect data and facilitate root cause analysis and Corrective action implementation processes.

• Review and approve validation reports (PICO), site failure reports, finalize and take decisions regarding MRBs (Material Review Board) meetings’ problems and issue RMAs.

• Participate and prepare documentation for FAI (First Article Inspection) and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) for customer presentation.

• Perform Quality Audits, follow up and finalize CAR (Corrective Action Report) issues.

(2007-2008 ) MSM Mfg. ( Magna PowerTrain-Automotive Transmission components)

Supplier Quality Engineer

• Develop / train suppliers in all areas; Quality & Process control, PPAP submission, PFMEA /Lesson Learned development, Preventive maintenance, Delivery performance.

• Monitor Suppliers performance through Supply Web in Quality and Monthly Performance Graphs.

• Perform Quality Assessments / Audits for new and existing suppliers.

• Perform PSO, run at rate, follow up and help supplier complete 8D reports and verify corrective action implementation.

• Develop quality procedures, involved in Supplier Manual development.

• Perform Internal Audits, actively involved in ECN process.

(2003-2007) PULLMATIC Mfg. (former Tesma actual Magna PowerTrain)

Advance / Continuous Quality Engineer

• Customer (Ford, ZF, GM) liaison for quality and engineering issues, including program launching and initial project development.

• Develop Control Plans, Receiving/In-process/ final Inspection sheets, Gage Instructions.

• Prepare 8D Reports, corrective and preventative actions implementation for quality issues.

• Supported the launch of new products using the APQP process (Ford 6RXX Transmission components, GM Allison 2004/2006 Transmission components, ZF 6R transmission). Part of PFMEA team development.

• Develop, order, follow completion of gages for new programs.

• Prepare PPAP submission packages, capability studies; dimensional lay-out and Gage R&R studies.

• Prepare monthly scrap reports and coordinate measures implementation to reduce it.

• Perform Internal Audits, actively involved in ECN process.

(2000-2003) INTIER DORTEC Industries

Supplier Development Engineer

Improve Overall Supplier Performance from 5000 PPM to 40

Develop / train various suppliers (stamping, electrical, plastic) in all areas; APQP, Quality & Process control, PPAP submission, PFMEA /Lesson Learned development

Monitor Suppliers Quality performance and prepare monthly rating evaluations.

Perform Quality Assessments for new and existing suppliers.

(1996-2000) KEY Plastics Canada

Quality Engineer

As part of the APQP team develop Flow Chart, Control Plan and PFMEA

Prepare PPAP submission packages, verify dimensional lay-out and Gage R&R results.

Respond to customer concerns, prepare 8D reports, monitor and verify corrective action.

Perform Gages calibration for all fixtures and personal measuring devices.

(1985-1993) Chemical Fertilizer Plant-Craiova, Romania

Maintenance / electrical engineering department

Responsible for electrical equipment spare parts maintenance and availability

Maintain and develop Engineering documentation, drawings, procedures and instructions.

Develop an implement spare parts inventory system.

EDUCATION

C.Q.Eng.-ASQE 2001, to recertify in 2013

Six Sigma Green Belt - Dortec Black Belt Consultants 2003

TSE 16949 Auditor / ISO-9000/2002 Customer specific requirements-ASQR 2004

Mechanical Engineer - Poly Technical Institute Bucharest Romania 1985

REFERENCES - Available upon request.

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