COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, SAP, Lotus Notes, SPSS, and Adobe Photoshop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Purchasing Program Manager

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution of new projects for Confidential with cradle to grave responsibility starting at the concept/quoting phase working with the design engineers to develop quotes to customer until hand - off to assembly plant following serial production activity.
• Lead Confidential to develop strategic sourcing plan to support build objectives including prototype & serial components, RFQ’s for supplier selection & various procurement activities while meeting project requirements
• Work alongside the quality team to analyze supplier tool & component risks, to formulate strategies to reduce/mitigate risk to ensure that program KPI’s including cost & timing is achieved. Further participating in the economic analysis and feasibility studies of programs assigned and of new products to ensure profitability of the program.
• Hold regularly scheduled Confidential team meetings and Gate Reviews to ensure completion of program phase/gate objectives are within goal including design engineers, manufacturing, sales, and quality. Meet customer testing requirements/regulations (i.e. DV, PV, USCAR, etc.) and monitor progress of identified suppliers through the AQP process.
• Utilize structured problem solving methods (i.e. 8D, KT, Six Sigma methods) to address manufacturing challenges that arise during the pre-production phase of the supplier components.
• Review & approve supplier Confidential submission to ensure that supplier’s components are dimensionally feasible and acceptable according to the AIAG Confidential guidelines. - Including but not limited to control plans, PFMEA, Gage R&R; process capability, etc.

Senior Project Manager

Confidential, Farmington Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading customer & simultaneous engineering team throughout the full life cycle of product development for Gasoline fuel system project components.
• Lead problem solving activities for design, tooling & manufacturing issues; Technical reviews: drawings, feasibility studies, tooling reviews.
• Lead Advanced Quality planning (AQP) activities and Confidential submission, evaluation & qualification of suppliers.
• Drive & Deliver project goals including: Budget tracking & monitoring; Timing plan, risk management assessment.
• Strategic Sourcing of suppliers to meet company objectives (i.e. supplier assessment, localization targets; LCC goals, etc)

Assistant Quality Manager/Quality Engineer Team Lead

Confidential, Taylor, MI

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality system implementation to achieve corporate quality deliverables ( Confidential 7 Quality Basics).
• Lead & develop quality improvement activities by supporting manufacturing facilities in developing and reviewing corrective actions plans utilizing various problem solving methodologies (i.e. 8D, 5Y, RCA, KT, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Responsible for leading ( Confidential ) Production Part Approval Process for OEM approval and maintaining quality documentation, control plans, FMEA’s, flow charts, gage design, gage R&R results, etc.
• Manage supplier development, logistics tracking & performance standards to achieve continuous improvement objectives. Coach & develop quality and management staff.

Supplier Quality Engineer

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Lead and implement supplier Advance Quality Planning (AQP) & Continuous Improvement (CIP) process to achieve launch objectives and ensure success during product life.
• Serve as a liaison between Confidential and supplier base applying problem solving techniques (i.e. Shainin, SPC tools, etc) to address quality concerns/issues.
• Work with a cross functional team including suppliers, R&D, and operations to improve supplier performance for both new and existing product lines.
• Schedule and conduct on-site system product and process compliance audits at supplier locations.

Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying and evaluating potential automotive suppliers in the North East Asian region to provide low cost alternatives for Confidential Automotive group.
• Responsible for sourcing products by reviewing quality systems and current process control methods.
• Serve as a liaison between the North American & North East Asia Global sourcing offices to standardize sourcing processes.
• Assisting selected suppliers in their Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) including product development, PSO/ Confidential activities, and Confidential Group expectations.

Supplier Quality Specialist

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Responsibilities:

• Work with assembly plant management, supplier quality specialist/managers, buyers, engineering and outside suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Investigate supplier responsible audit issues, non-conforming material, e-cims issues, and prepare reports as required.
• Coordinate and perform problem resolution and supplier development activities in the exterior assembly supplier quality group.
• Responsible for managing current quality issues including warranty, yard holds, supplier improvement and supplier process audits.
• Coordinating quality improvement activities with engineering, purchasing and manufacturing.