Manage supplier quality related issues on Electronics and Rubber components. Work with AGCO’s Engineering and Purchasing departments to ensure over 200 North American suppliers are providing quality products and resolving any quality issues for (specifically) electrical parts. Perform SSR+ (supplier manufacturing site audits) and PPAP approval on new parts and assemblies with AGCO’s North American suppliers. Work with existing suppliers on improving quality processes as well as determine the root cause of any quality issues utilizing 8D, 5Y or 5 Why, and other Six Sigma tools to develop and implement a corrective action plan for performance improvement. Lead cross functional teams in conducting supplier readiness reviewsUsing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methods, qualify supplied product for productionSupport the development and implementation process for a supplier in a New Product Development or an AGCO Major Product Introduction Procedure process. Participate and approve milestone documentation in New Product technical reviews. 25-35% travel to suppliers throughout North America on an as needed basis.

Supplier Quality Engineer in HDD Sustaining Engineering

Global Auditing and Supplier ManagementGlobal Supplier Management with quality focus for HDD and SSD (electronics) suppliers. Performed Global Manufacturing Site Audits. Also served as internal lead ISO recertification preparedness auditor.Executed LSI’s manufacturing strategy for outsourcing the HDD build and test failure model, supplier verification process and RMA for FA. Wrote first article inspection instructions, maintained calibration records and scheduled recalibration as needed, was key contact for supplier interface, root cause analysis, verification of corrective actions, and reported on failures from global contract manufacturing sites through product life at customer sites.