Quality Engineer
Bacau County, Romania
Team Leader - Supplier Quality EngineerLed cross-functional teams to manage quality processes for direct, indirect, local, and external suppliers. Focused on incoming quality control, efficiently managing claim resolution and driving effective claim management. Established robust incoming control processes, covering attribute and variable controls, control/work instructions, control plans, SPC, and MSA. Monitored PPM levels, set monthly targets, and led cost and scrap reduction initiatives. Conducted supplier evaluations and escalations in line with CSL standards. Trained operators on technical drawings and measurement techniques, leveraging expertise in CAD/CAM applications and measurement tools.Internal/Process Quality EngineerManaged high-stakes projects for global clients, including BMW, Renault, Fiat, Lucid, RR, Dacia, Jaguar, FCA, DAF, PSA, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Analyzed failure modes and scrap data, implementing immediate corrective actions. Utilized specialized software for measurements in tactile, force, pressure, electrical, illumination, and circuitry. Maintained and updated quality documentation, including Control Plans, FMEA, Pareto analysis, PDCA, and operator Visual Aids. Actively participated in internal and external audits, contributing to audit readiness and compliance. Provided monthly reports on non-quality costs and PPM metrics, with continuous improvement proposals and automation implementations. Coordinated 8D, VDA 6.3, A3, and QRQC processes and maintained direct communication with clients worldwide through B2B portals. Proficient in quality tools such as Ishikawa, Pareto, 5 Why, 5W2H, SPC, FMEA, Flow Chart, MSA, PDCA, and VDA 6.3.