• Conduct initial supplier assessments for potential new production suppliers and drive corrective actions as needed.• Develop, manage, and improve material supplier and all critical sub tiers manufacturing, assembly techniques including quality control process from development to mass production qualification.• Facilitate communication and technical requirements between suppliers and cross functional teams including Purchasing, Design, and Engineering Teams. • Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality product.• Drive supplier resolution of all quality issues from advanced development phase to mass production and service parts.• Manage 10+ Textile and Suedes suppliers globally across multiple programs and development.• Validate supplier proposals regarding packaging, capacity, supplier assessments, quality agreements and manufacturing DfM. • Support cross functional teams on part level validation regarding any material design changes or new material launches. • Provide quality and industrialization feedback during advanced development phase to studio, engineering, quality, and manufacturing. • Facilitate Design Quality and CMF appearance reviews, ensuring supplier submissions meet requirements.• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction. • Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers.

• Serve as main point of contact to the customer engineering teams at OEM’s • Serve as main point of contact to advanced engineering at Tier 1 customers• Review and submission of test packages to OEM’s for new fabric or construction approvals• Assistance in interpretation of OEM specifications in conjunction with Shawmut lab and Engineering• Determine opportunities for proposals to new and existing clients.• Attend meetings at customers; invite the necessary corporate support resources as required.• Research organizations and individuals to uncover new opportunities.• Identify and develop new solutions or product innovations to improve the expansion of sales.• Attend conferences, industry events, and customer entertainment opportunities as necessary.• Participate in developing goals for the team and business growth and ensuring they are met.• Training support personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

• Provide direction and guidance to Plant Quality personnel as needed to ensure the integrity of the company’s quality systems and practices.• Identify opportunities to develop, implement and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with customer, internal and supplier quality goals.• Provide quality expertise in technical discussions with company personnel, customers and vendors. Represent the company’s interest while negotiating and resolving claims.• Audit quality procedures to evaluate materials, products, processes and systems in relation to company and customer specifications. Help to organize and direct the inspection and test of raw materials, in-process and finished materials.• Ensure nonconforming materials are dealt with in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with company procedures and policies.• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce nonconformance rate and costs.• Issue Return Authorizations to customers, log, file and estimate costs. Examine returned material from customers, determine disposition and resolve claims.• Select skilled associates for specific job functions when and where necessary. Provide on-going training and development to maximize potential.• Conduct employee performance appraisals.• Other duties as assigned by executive management.• Oversee and Manage Supply, Internal, and External/Customer Quality• Develop Quality Strategy with Supply Chain to ensure balanced Inventory Levels and Risk Mitigation

• Parts responsibility for Front and Rear Seat Sets, Seat Components including Sensors and Plastics, Seatbelts, Belt Assembly, and Rear Locking Assembly for 2017-2018 Camry and Avalon Models• Parts responsibility for Headliner, Overhead Systems and Components for 2017-2018 Avalon• Oversee Parts Change Management plans, testing requirements, and implementation for responsible interior parts/components• Assess VA/VE concepts for VOC and Manufacturing feasibility• TBP: Elimination of Abnormal Noise for Lumbar Function on 2018 Camry and 2019 Avalon models• Reduced In-line DPHV and SQA Defects by developing Supplier Improvement Plans through VOC alignment perspective, FMDS (Visual Aid Boards) Restructuring, 5S training, C.A.P.A. Reviews with Production Team, Process Gap Analysis, TEMA Audit Strategies, and Safety Audits• Manage and Lead Weekly Mass Production Vehicle Review• Collaborate with Safety Team to improve Ergo Performance through Quality Tuning of responsible partso Reduce Insertion Force of Rear Seat Cushion in H-Directiono Reduce Insertion Force of Rear Seat Cushion in L-Directiono Reduce Insertion Force of Front Seat Cover Assembly in L-Direction• Regularly Evaluate Supplier Quality Problem Responses• Direct and Coordinate with Quality Resident Engineers on Quality Outflows, Parts Change Implementation, and Investigation Reports• Work with Supplier, Design, and Purchasing Groups on Camry Master Seat Development and Analyze Quality Tuning Activities to align with Customer’s Appearance and Comfort Expectations• Lead Port Delivery Confirmation activities and Evaluations of 2018 Camry• Audit and confirmed Supplier Recurrence Prevention Activities for Delta Safety Items on Quality Outflows• Collaborate with Warranty Group on Field Technical Reports• Work in partnership with Receiving Inspection Groups on Investigation Reports, Rework and Sorting Methods for Quality Outflows

• Oversee all quality issues for all North American accounts• Train Quality Auditors for specific Customer Quality Alerts and “Red Event” Responses• Negotiate and settle all financial claims for North American accounts• Work with Suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve current products• Issue monthly report summarizing activities in the field – Microsoft Excel KPI Dashboard• Coordinate multi-supply chain trials to improve current automotive products• Champion and lead all 8Ds for all North American accounts• Effective use of quality tools to determine true root cause(s)• Train operators to use SPC charts to predict performance of material run orders• Work closely with Process Engineering team to optimize lamination and inspection machine

• Investigate all customer issues in my region (Michigan, Ohio, and Canada)• Negotiate and settle all financial claims in my region (15+ customers)• Work with customer and Guilford site to determine root cause• Issue monthly report summarizing activities in the field• Provide support to Sales and R&D team by supporting customers trial activities• Review 8Ds with customer’s Quality team and provide support with their customers (OEMs)

• Develop product drawings and specifications for OEM textile composite products• Create and optimize SOPs for Production Intent Product/Process• DOE for validating new raw materials and suppliers for current production• Major project on revamping validation process of current and new product launches• Oversee R&D lamination and finishing technicians for Headliner Development• Train Product Launch Engineers and R&D Techs• Work with suppliers on improving and/or creating new raw material to meet customer requirements• Work with process engineers to update DFMEA and PFMEA when launching new products• Have extensive experience working with Gravure (adhesive), Flame, and Flat Bed Lamination• Oversee all R&D VA/VE and Quality data for new launches for Headliner Development• Key Programs Launches, ECN, VA/VE: Toyota Camry, Toyota Rav 4, Toyota Tundra, Toyota Sienna, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Murano, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Ford Edge, BMW X4, Lincoln MKC• Have extensive knowledge of PPAP/APQP processes• Track and Report KPI and Quality information for all new launches to predict performance • Work closely with Sales, Program Management and Process Control Teams to attract new business opportunities and maintain positive company reputation• Work with Supplier Quality Team to improve current suppliers and find new supply vendors that complement current products• Facilitate Headliner Development orders through the plant for all OEM and New Business

• Oversee all quality related matters for Tricot, Double Needle Bar and Weft Insertion Knitting• Created new SPC charts and knitting tickets to help predict fabric performance• Evaluate greige fabric and determine specific finish style to improve yield• Work with other departmental managers to implement checks and balance systems• Analyze and provide recommendations of failure analysis of components returned by the customer as required• Create quality-related reports for internal and external distribution• Perform supplier audits, internal audits and participate in customer audits• Establish and maintain quality data such as PPM, 8Ds, SPC, and other appropriate data tools• Excellent at Developing, revising, and maintaining Quality Documentation• Facilitate and actively participate in Corrective Action Processes such as 8D's and Nonconforming Reports• Work with manufacturing vendors and suppliers regarding continuous improvement to process/product flow• Manage internal and customer quality issues and concerns• Knowledge and experience with TS16949 and ISO 9001:2000• Proficient in preparing Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Process Flow Maps and Control Plans• Create quality related reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations for internal distribution including new and nonconforming products• Sound understanding of product development processes and workflow, especially with warping, warp knitting, double needle bar, and weft insertion knitting• Effectively present information (excel, powerpoint, publisher, technical writing)• Work closely with QC Techs and other associates to maintain and promote Quality Minded process and environment• Lead continuous improvement projects and trials –Successful Continuous project of reducing Knitting #1 defect (end outs) by 30% within 6 months, subsequently driving down top 5 defects by at least 10%