Experience

Proterra Inc

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Commodity Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Present

• Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Supplier quality support to Proterra’s Supplier Quality and Development Manager and other leadership team members. Responsible for suppliers to ensure that products are delivered in accordance with established Quality Standards and customer specifications by providing support in areas of document and data collection, monitoring improvement activities, cross-functional communications, and being part of the overall cost of quality and manufacturing cost improvement initiative. Developing APQP plan, driving PPAP requirements and lead resolution to supplier non-conformances. Includes monitoring and participating in design reviews, establishing Control Plans, FMEA's, Process Flows and prototype development. Performing supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and challenges within the supplier during development or during production. Responsible for suppliers within composites, mechanical and metal fabrication categories.



Honeywell

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Engineer / GE Quality Manager for Greer

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2018

  Build and successfully facilitate cross-functional relationships to drive quality improvements within EBPVD, Metallic, Special Processes and surrounding areas through PDCA and PCPX (DMAIC) projects. Work with AME site Product and Process Engineering to ensure First Article Inspection (FAIR) compliance. Utilize the eCATS tool to successfully work corrective actions to closure and ensure actions are effective throughout process. Work with HON Sites, HON Functions and GE to resolve issues related to corrective actions. Corrective actions worked through RCCA/CAMP process. Support annual internal AS9100, NUCAP, and PRI audit schedule. Coordinate with GE, HON sites and organizations as necessary to resolve product quality issues impacting customers.

• Workflow Specialist-Special Process

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  Coordinate activities in production cells to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Inventory. Conduct Tier meetings through the HOS tier structure. Monitor production during the shift and if problems arise, making quick, sound decisions for the business. If unable to resolve, then using escalation process to resolve problem. Serve as a coach and mentor for all HOS activities. Driving continuous improvements and PDCA methodology. Creating Standard Work documents for production use. Coordinate and lead Root Cause Analysis and Rapid Problem Solving with cross functional teams. Work with Product and Process engineers to resolve nonconformance issues in a timely manner.