• Managed multiple Vehicle/Transmission/Engine programs simultaneously and drove supply base’s on-time Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) completion through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for flawless launches. This include tracking >200 suppliers and >500 Transmission/BEV/Vehicle components.• Provided onsite support for Explorer/Aviator/police pre-production builds. Supported pre-production vehicle reviews/meetings to provide updates and intercept/capture new… Show more • Managed multiple Vehicle/Transmission/Engine programs simultaneously and drove supply base’s on-time Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) completion through Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for flawless launches. This include tracking >200 suppliers and >500 Transmission/BEV/Vehicle components.• Provided onsite support for Explorer/Aviator/police pre-production builds. Supported pre-production vehicle reviews/meetings to provide updates and intercept/capture new issues for aggressive resolution of supplier quality issues. Built relationships with Ford UAW MP&L, Product Specialist, Supplier Liaisons and Ford Launch Team for faster/efficient resolution of issues.• Conducted intervention meetings with cross-functional team to drive resolution for late APQP deliverable/late PPAP timing. Review critical/high risk suppliers’ timeline for program readiness robustness. Escalated high risk issues to management team for appropriate risk mitigation actions.• Presented part pedigree and industrialization risk assessment developed collaboratively with New Models, Site STA, PD prior to each program milestone to STA leadership.• Lead Supplier Champion reviews for critical or high risk suppliers for in-depth program readiness reviews with STA, New Models, Program Management, PD leadership.• Trained suppliers and cross-functional team members, as required, on Ford’s Supplier Engagement Process, APQP, PPAP and Readiness Assessment.Accomplishments- Supported the launch of all Ford’s 10 speed transmission, hybrid transmission, BEV power unit program, Engine (2.3/3.0L) and Vehicle (Explorer/Aviator/Police) launches.- Received Peer to Peer, Ford Recognition- Leadership Award- Received Global Diversity and Inclusion nomination from leadership- Achieved Quality Trainer status within STA organization and taught black belt topics to site STAs- Received Ford six sigma Black Belt Certification- Graduated MBA program while maintaining heavy workload. Show less

• Developed fact-based data analysis packet for material price negotiations through collaborations with the buyer, category/segment/ product managers that resulted in $900K fiscal savings in commodity adjustment from a supplier and a $450K annual savings in material cost reductions• Developed a feature-based gear categorization methodology for Caterpillar Global Gear and Iron Casting group to provide compelling reasoning for strategic realignment of the supply base. • Managed onboarding… Show more • Developed fact-based data analysis packet for material price negotiations through collaborations with the buyer, category/segment/ product managers that resulted in $900K fiscal savings in commodity adjustment from a supplier and a $450K annual savings in material cost reductions• Developed a feature-based gear categorization methodology for Caterpillar Global Gear and Iron Casting group to provide compelling reasoning for strategic realignment of the supply base. • Managed onboarding of new suppliers via APQP process. Show less

• Established, implemented and standardized quality measurement and inspection procedures for prototypes and production parts to ensure strict adherence to customer specification.• Met company’s yearly targets of <3% yearly scrap rate, 90% machine utilization and <95% customer’s supplier quality rating through continual process improvement.• Led yearly ISO 9001:2000 certification by continuously performing internal audits and maintaining company’s Quality Management… Show more • Established, implemented and standardized quality measurement and inspection procedures for prototypes and production parts to ensure strict adherence to customer specification.• Met company’s yearly targets of <3% yearly scrap rate, 90% machine utilization and <95% customer’s supplier quality rating through continual process improvement.• Led yearly ISO 9001:2000 certification by continuously performing internal audits and maintaining company’s Quality Management System• Led Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Part Production Approval Process (PPAP) activities to ensure production readiness of new programs.• Created process routings, setup instructions, process drawings for all the company’s core manufacturing processes (milling, turning, honing, drilling, grinding) • Successfully reduced cycle time and downtime of automated manufacturing cell with robotic loading/unloading and grinding machines by CNC programing and tool design• Executed successful launch of projects from transition phase of prototypes to full production of parts through reverse-engineering, accurate record keeping of quotations, contracts and engineering drawings and coordination with internal personnel, clients and suppliers.• Managed two quality specialists Show less