Tom Coulter Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, United States

41111 Van Dyke Road, Sterling Heights, MI

• Led 8D reviews for Supplier Quality Rejections creating effective corrective actions and minimize risk
• Conducted supplier warranty reviews that created savings for Ford in excess of $500,000 annually
• Lead facilitator for critical suppliers to reduce quality rejections and improve supplier quality metrics
• Developed and maintained 24-hour warranty notification process for supplier warranty quality concerns
• Performed on-site supplier quality reviews to ensure corrective actions are incorporated and effective

Dearborn, MI

• Responsible for APQP with suppliers and other Ford departments to ensure quality target requirements
• Conducted onsite readiness reviews to keep priority suppliers on track with key program milestones
• Facilitated monthly Schedule A reviews for new suppliers and escalated program timing constraints
• Developed and presented Schedule B, Schedule C, and Growth Charts to provide supplier status updates

Dearborn, MI

• Assisted Program Launch STA with APQP in order to meet quality deliverable timing on new programs
• Oversaw Production Part Approval Process reviews and sign off approvals in support of program timing
• Conducted Supplier Manufacturing Site Assessments for suppliers to ensure quality compliance
• Analyzed and assisted suppliers with Corrective Action/8D resolutions (ICAs/PCAs/PRAs) to close issues

Responsible for: Supplier PPAP submissions (Mazda and Ford), resolution of all applicable Supplier quality launch issues, APQP for all applicable Chassis Suppliers, Executive Champion Leader for Ford S197 & Mazda J56J programs, Supplier Quality AIMS concerns, Q1 certification for applicable Suppliers, Supplier Manufacturing Site Assessments, 8D analysis /.

Aubrun Hills, MI

• Developed, maintained, and submitted APQP for new Ford programs to confirm quality parts
• Assembled Production Part Approval Process submissions to Ford to meet program timing.
• Led Corrective Action/8D resolution for new programs to resolve outstanding quality concerns
• Oversaw new checking fixture: quoting, development, and finalized certification
• Provided onsite assistance for quality concerns at Ford to mitigate issues and build a strong partnerships

• Reviewed PPAPs for Ford, GM, and Chrysler to ensure accuracy of documentation and requirements
• Coordinated reviews of tooling and equipment to ensure corporate and OEM standards are met

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.90 Gpa

Completed MBA degree through the Ford Motor Company STAP Program.

Bachelor'S Degree Of General Studies

General Studies Major Psychology Minor