Experience

Rochester Sensors
• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Present


General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  Responsible for APQP, PPAP, Current Supplier Quality responsibilities for GM Powertrain Responsible for APQP, PPAP, Current Supplier Quality responsibilities for GM Powertrain



B. Braun Medical

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

  Managed: • Lead all quality engineering activities - production/service manufacturing floors • Develop, and revise existing standard operating procedures to meet compliance • Train and retrain employees to follow cGMP • SAP Super user - Train leads and maintain QM and movement of material in SAP • Qualify, approve and manage supplier quality activities • Maintain and manage ASL based on Purchasing requirements • Communicate effectively with the supply chain to resolve SCAN’s • Monitor performance and communicate quality metrics to management monthly • Release product to the customer from production and service • Led First Article and Engineering evaluations to approve or disapprove for Production • Disposition nonconforming material as an MRB authority



Abbott Diagnostics

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Evaluate and approve supplier manufacturing equipment/processes/systems • Develop inspection plans to ensure product output meets requirements (Oracle) • Qualify, approve and manage suppliers quality • Audit Supplier’s Quality management system • Disposition nonconforming material after review by following MRB authority • Monitor performance and communicate quality metrics on a quarterly basis. • Review and approve CAPA and validate irreversible corrective actions • Manage Engineering drawing changes and Process documentation • Monitor ASL, Update AQL based on requirements



General Motors Corp.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Supplier Development Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2007

  Led: • Develop and Deliver proven processes for effective negotiations to assist Purchasing • Compare reported product costing verses observed costing driven by Operation to operation manufacturing process by auditing for cost reduction • Review and approve cost models during sourcing (Sunroofs and Roof Preparation) • EWO change audits and cost breakdown support and negotiations. • Single point Top Focus SQE for Suppliers inducted into the Top Focus program • Utilize supplier process development tools to improve Quality Metrics of Supplier • Promote Perceived Quality Enhancement and Zero tolerance • Problem Solving by utilizing Statistical Engineering tools (Shainin Technology) • Coach & Assist in Systemic Improvement Workshops (Drill Deep & Wide Process) • Teach Quality Systems Basics to improve efficiency and FTQ • Problem resolution project tracking and follow-through to completion



Superb Products Inc., (ITW)

• Quality Assurance Analyst

  • Sep 1992 - Jan 2000

  Managed: • Implemented and Achieved Certification of Quality Operating Systems QS9000 • Evaluate Feasibility during Quote and Kickoff Process. • Develop FMEAs, Process Control Plans, Flow Diagrams and Work Instructions. • Establish SPC and Process Capability Studies to control process parameters • Manage APQP, PPAP and Metrology activities. • Lead problem-solving meetings, Validate Irreversible Corrective Action Plans. • Improve PFMEA to reduce Cost of Quality and PPM • Establish process capability studies through Rheology studies and D.O.E to achieve competitive cycle times and optimize existing process parameters • Evaluate new tool designs and processes on all prototype tools before production launch for capability and quality concerns.