Viridiana Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• Acting as the key link between the factory and In-region SQEs, communicating all concerns, needs, and quality issues for effective resolution.
• Leading and coordinated supplier quality projects from initiation to closure, setting timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring on-time delivery of solutions to meet quality standards.
• Collaborating closely with factory cross-functional teams to gather and analyze detailed information on quality issues, escalating these to the appropriate SQEs, and driving daily follow-ups to ensure timely updates.
• Managing communication and activities between factory teams, SQEs, and suppliers to ensure alignment and smooth execution of quality improvement projects.
• Tracking and reporting on the status of quality initiatives across various regions, ensuring proactive management of potential risks.
• Providing support to the factory in all supplier-related quality aspects, enabling continuous improvement and high operational efficiency.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Developed and implemented phase gate processes for new product introductions, ensuring timely and successful product launches.
• Managed supplier activities to ramp up to full-rate production.
• Conducted root cause analysis and implemented countermeasures with suppliers, reducing defect rates.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams of engineers and supply chain managers to resolve supplier-related issues and enhance overall performance.
• Worked with design engineers to capture requirements and establish appropriate inspection processes, ensuring product quality and compliance.
• Reviewed vendor documentation, including certifications and quality documentation (PPAP), to approve shipments and ensure compliance with industry standards.

México

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Adient, I was responsible for ensuring that our suppliers meet the highest quality standards required in the automotive industry. With nearly 4 years of experience, I developed a robust skill set in managing supplier compliance, resolving non-conformances, and leading supplier development initiatives. My role involved.