• Responsible for maintaining and improving Powertrain NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) production quality of Ford F-Series Super Duty, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicle lines• Collaborate with product engineers, suppliers and program team to resolve NVH error states.• Independently run vehicle tests including data acquisition and analysis supporting NVH development• Drive design changes and quickly initiate containment of Powertrain NVH quality issues by:o… Show more • Responsible for maintaining and improving Powertrain NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) production quality of Ford F-Series Super Duty, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicle lines• Collaborate with product engineers, suppliers and program team to resolve NVH error states.• Independently run vehicle tests including data acquisition and analysis supporting NVH development• Drive design changes and quickly initiate containment of Powertrain NVH quality issues by:o Diagnosing in plant quality concerns and external warranty claimso Tracking and documenting quality actionso Developing and managing quality roadmaps for Repairs/1000s, CPU (cost per unit) and JD Power TGW (things gone wrong) data to deliver VE (Vehicle Engineering) quality objectives• Evaluated new model prototype test vehicles and lead resolution for noted NVH error states found during test drives. Show less

• Lead global supplier quality efforts for High Horse Power new product (Value Package Introduction - VPI) programs by meeting requirements for VPI defined purchasing metrics. This includes working closely with development engineering by understanding new design and functionality of engine components for supplier selection, assessment, and supplier development. This involved attending program meetings, design reviews, and management gate reviews.• Project manage the supplier quality… Show more • Lead global supplier quality efforts for High Horse Power new product (Value Package Introduction - VPI) programs by meeting requirements for VPI defined purchasing metrics. This includes working closely with development engineering by understanding new design and functionality of engine components for supplier selection, assessment, and supplier development. This involved attending program meetings, design reviews, and management gate reviews.• Project manage the supplier quality work requirements globally for High Horse Power new program components to rest of purchasing quality organization; communicating and coordinating these actions through the use of a component-supplier matrix and one-on-one collaboration with supporting supplier quality improvement engineers across the globe.• Facilitate and finalize supplier risk assessment of new supply base and assigned risk classifications, lead and facilitated formal Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reviews with high risk supply base and VPI team.• Manage supplier quality work and develop assigned gear supplier to Cummins Quality expectations at all volume capacities and facilitated specialized gear training for other SQIEs within Cummins. Show less

• Oversaw and managed the supplier quality work with suppliers to ensure externally-purchased materials are fully-capable of meeting manufacturing and customer requirements, including evaluation of product prints and specifications, reviewing and approving supplier PPAP submissions, and driving permanent resolution of supplier quality issues that arise, by the use of Six Sigma methodologies, Advanced Production Quality Processes, and problem-solving techniques.• Analyzed supplier… Show more • Oversaw and managed the supplier quality work with suppliers to ensure externally-purchased materials are fully-capable of meeting manufacturing and customer requirements, including evaluation of product prints and specifications, reviewing and approving supplier PPAP submissions, and driving permanent resolution of supplier quality issues that arise, by the use of Six Sigma methodologies, Advanced Production Quality Processes, and problem-solving techniques.• Analyzed supplier capabilities and key performance indicators. Reported monthly on supplier & overall commodity performance and actions implemented to address any sub-par performance.• Responded to supplier non-conforming reports issued by our customer plant and coordinate with supplier to effectively address supplier-related issues. Monitored performance/set objectives by use of supplier quality scorecards and APQP to maintain quality targets and to drive improvement with selected focused suppliers.• Interacted routinely with purchasing (Global Sourcing Managers), engineering and suppliers to pro-actively improve quality of components in a sustainable manner. Supported supplier resourcing and cost-reduction activities on current production components. Show less

• Provided corrective action and engineering support as a member of the C-130J Wing Integrated Product Team.• Studied aircraft drawings, production build processes, and functional tests to identify root causes of nonconformities and defects that occur during mass production.• Utilized the Integrated Corrective Action Portal for the development of Corrective Action Plans; used to target specific production issues, identify root causes, and to delegate tasks to correct problem and… Show more • Provided corrective action and engineering support as a member of the C-130J Wing Integrated Product Team.• Studied aircraft drawings, production build processes, and functional tests to identify root causes of nonconformities and defects that occur during mass production.• Utilized the Integrated Corrective Action Portal for the development of Corrective Action Plans; used to target specific production issues, identify root causes, and to delegate tasks to correct problem and prevent future reoccurrences.• Recommended part and assembly modifications to improve production efficiency and to reduce the probability of deviations and discrepancies.• Participated in Interchangeable and Replaceable meetings to correct assembly deviations in form, fit, and function of aircraft subassemblies. Show less

• Composed Structural Engineering Authorizations for Southwest Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, helping maintain an airworthy status on effected aircraft.• Wrote procedures for Special Item Inspections and preventative modifications regarding Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives so that mandatory compliance would be made.• Participated in STC meetings involving the installation of humidity detectors for the National Weather Service on select 737-300s.•… Show more • Composed Structural Engineering Authorizations for Southwest Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, helping maintain an airworthy status on effected aircraft.• Wrote procedures for Special Item Inspections and preventative modifications regarding Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives so that mandatory compliance would be made.• Participated in STC meetings involving the installation of humidity detectors for the National Weather Service on select 737-300s.• Tracked repair compliance requirements with FAA Form 8100-9 approvals. Show less