SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER Resume Example Trimble Navigation Limited Inc

SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Professional Summary

Seasoned management professional who excels in establishing excellent working relationships with customers, employees, vendors and contractors. Talented Manager possessing in-depth knowledge of Quality and Project Management, as well as advanced understanding of Quality Systems, Production Processes, Product Development, and a broad background in operations, project and risk management. Enthusiastic team player dedicated to process improvements and staff development. Personable and friendly with superb negotiation and presentation skills.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal communication
Effective leader
Consistently meet goals
Project management
Product development
Staff training/development
Project planning and development
Multi-operations management
Change Management theory

Multi-operations management
Quality assurance training
Root cause analysis
Cause and effect analysis
Manufacturing management
Production line management
Quality inspection
Manufacturing management

Work History

SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER, 03/2015 to Current
Trimble Navigation Limited Inc – Los Angeles , CA

Partnered directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and the Customer to provide AIAG compliant Quality Engineering resources in support of new product development, product launch schedules, supplier containment and corrective actions.
Developed PPAP project plans and coordinated part submissions to support successful project launch and achieve customer specified APQP requirements.
Spearheaded the revision of the supplier quality manual and applicable ISO and TS16949 documentation.
Managed customer corrective actions and responses.
Worked directly with suppliers to develop processes and capabilities in compliance with AIAG and customer requirements. Validated quality systems, production processes, quality controls and corrective actions.

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER, 04/2013 to 03/2015
Johnson & Johnson – New Brunswick , NJ

Partnered with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and the Customer to provide internal and external Quality Engineering resources in support of new product development, product launch schedules and corrective actions.
Validated quality systems, production processes, quality controls and corrective actions.
Worked directly with Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Customers to achieve on-time new product launch, supported with approved PPAP's and control plans for all part submissions.
Prepared and conducted quarterly training of production associates and quality staff, with an emphasis on inspection techniques, gauge application, proper use and safety.
Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with customer requirements, quality policies, procedures and systems.
Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.

Owner, 12/2010 to Current
Kroger – Collierville , TN

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MANAGER VITREOUS PRODUCT OUTSOURCING, 04/2006 to 11/2010
Aerojet Rocketdyne – Jupiter , FL

Review business needs, develop proposals and project plans. Managed strategic outsourcing initiatives. Spearheaded global cross-functional initiative to outsource 40% to 60% of eco-brand products.
Negotiated quotes, contracts and purchase agreements, managed supplier relationships, processes for development, qualification and production launch.
Managed global, multi-location complex scope projects, identified, coordinated and secured resources to support project and product development timelines.
Championed the global supply base creation with research to identify, analyze and qualify supplier operations, processes and manufacturing capabilities.
Worked directly with Marketing, Operations, and Engineering to drive teamwork across functional areas, control project costs, manage project risk, project teams, project schedules and timelines.
Exceeded company objectives by providing lower cost products, ahead of schedule, with improved performance, quality and reduced warranty.

MANAGER SUPPLIER QUALITY, 10/1999 to 04/2006
Trc Companies, Inc. – Exton , PA

Championed quality initiatives, and minimized purchased material variability via development, implementation and management of global supply chain strategies.
Established global supplier quality organization with staffing plans, resource requirements, budgets and training strategies to support global initiatives. Managed Supplier Quality Engineering and Receiving Inspection functions. Developed and deployed quality and total cost reporting systems
Recommended, developed and executed AIAG based APQP requirements into the new product development process and deployed quality engineering resources within product development teams.
Managed supplier performance, supplier development and maintained supplier relationships.
Directed ISO 9000 compliance, documentation of implemented controls, systems, procedures and processes.
Established and executed global processes for supplier selection, qualification, development, certification and audit.
Provided quality consulting services to global Quality, Purchasing and Manufacturing operations, satellite plants, buyers and suppliers.

QUALITY - SENIOR TECHNICAL ANALYST, 12/1996 to 10/1999
Bickford Senior Living – Fredericksburg , VA

Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to define, develop, manage and deploy a global supplier quality initiative.
Championed the creation and deployment of global supplier quality initiatives and quality programs. Developed and deployed supplier performance tracking database. Rolled out a quality and total cost reporting system.
Strengthened company's business by leading implementation of supplier assistance and continuous improvement initiatives and management of supplier relationships and product development activities.
Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about quality, quality systems, auditing and quality management best practices.

QUALITY PROJECT ANALYST, 02/1994 to 12/1996
Bickford Senior Living

Facilitate continuous quality improvement via the development, documentation & implementation of effective controls, systems & procedures.
Accomplishments: quality program development; research, analysis & implementation of new quality technologies; document control system development & coordination; procedure creation, approval & implementation; internal audits; problem analysis & resolution; supplier audits; satellite plant, buyer and supplier assistance, Purchasing ISO-9000 compliance coordinator.

PURCHASING QUALITY ANALYST, 06/1990 to 02/1994
PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN

Develop & implement effective quality systems & controls as required to ensure economic procurement of quality production commodities.
Accomplishments: established supplier quality assurance, certification programs and procedures; completed quality systems and process audits; identified root cause and corrective actions for purchased components; coordinated color match approvals for purchased commodities.

FOREMAN - SUPPLY CHAIN, 10/1987 to 06/1990

Management of work-in-process material control operations.
Accomplishments: facilitated release of components from storage facility to manufacturing; maintained inventory accuracy utilizing accepted inventory management practices; issued, receipt, control & movement of inventory; optimized storage space; supervised administrative and union associates.

07/1986 to 10/1987
NA

Control work-in-process inventory records, & coordinate material movements to achieve Master Production Schedule requirements.
Accomplishments: Maintained accurate inventory records; ensured continuous flow of component parts to manufacturing; coordination of work assignments to material handling personnel.

09/1978 to 07/1986

Molder/Caster, brass, sand cast foundry operations; Machine Operator, lathe & screw machine operations; Molder/Caster, cast iron, sand cast foundry operations; Maintenance, maintenance of brass & aluminum die cast tooling; Ware Caster, pottery/vitreous china production.

ADJ2 - AVIATION MACHINIST MATE JET, 07/1974 to 08/1978
PLANNER/SCHEDULER - SUPPLY CHAIN

Repair/maintain helicopter jet engines, rotor systems, gear boxes and components.
Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5), Honorable Discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business Management, 1993
Silver Lake College - City, State

Associate of Science: Materials Management and Supply Chain, 1987
Lakeshore Technical College - City, State
Materials Management

Affiliations

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School Attended

Silver Lake College
Lakeshore Technical College

Job Titles Held:

SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER
SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
Owner
MANAGER VITREOUS PRODUCT OUTSOURCING
MANAGER SUPPLIER QUALITY
QUALITY - SENIOR TECHNICAL ANALYST
QUALITY PROJECT ANALYST
PURCHASING QUALITY ANALYST
FOREMAN - SUPPLY CHAIN
ADJ2 - AVIATION MACHINIST MATE JET

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Business Management , 1993
Associate of Science : Materials Management and Supply Chain , 1987

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