Quality Assurance Engineer
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~ Hamilton, ON • 647-***-**** • *******@*****.*** ~
PROFILE: Enthusiastic Quality Assurance Professional
10+ years of experience in the electronics (EMS), electromechanical assemblies and precision machining manufacturing industries
Strong background in the technical aspects of quality like 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, all levels of PPAP requirements, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Process Control Plans, Gauge Planning, AS9102 FAI requirements
Possess thorough understanding of IATF 16949, ISO9001, AS9100
Experience in drawing interpretations and GD&T
Professional, flexible and supportive person to any change in business requirements
Strong teamwork and problem-solving ethic
Ability to deal effectively with all levels within the organization as well as with external parties (customers, suppliers), including regulatory bodies
Professional communication skills include fluency in English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Quality Manager 2023 – 2025
Slacan Industries
Maintained the plant Quality Management System including the development of standards and implementing quality assurance related to policies, instructions, tools, training and ensuring compliance
Responsible for the leadership and development of the Quality team
Managed all quality related communications and training requirements for all plant employees
Act as Quality subject matter expert involved in the management of vendor and subcontractor quality
Senior Quality Engineering Specialist 2021 – 2023
Stackpole International
Worked with functional managers to develop and implement cell based systems which ensure long term customer satisfaction
Taking leadership position, worked closely with cell based manufacturing systems technicians and production operators in resolving operational problems
Lead and coached the Quality Technicians in order to allow all systems to fully satisfy the quality requirements of the customer and ISO/IATF 16969 compliant
Worked closely with customer SQE’s to ensure product quality requirements are understood and maintained throughout the supply chain
Improved cell quality and productivity key indicators including scrap, thru-put, cycle time
Senior Quality Engineer 2018 –2021 Gentherm (formerly Etratech)
Directly interface with customer to resolve customer concerns – containment, root cause, corrective action and final resolution
working closely with Process Engineers and Program Managers to coordinate and prepare PPAP submissions
participated in design reviews with the goal of mistake proofing and creating production capable processes
coordinated of LPA audits and internal CAR’s
assisted with in-house quality projects and problems as required
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~ Hamilton, ON • 647-***-**** • *******@*****.*** ~
Quality Engineer 2016 – 2018
Hastech – Linamar Corporation
Managed the suppliers’ performance and conducted audits
Interfaced with Engineering and operations to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with approved data
Analyzed failure, corrective, and preventive actions to respond to customer complaints
Quality Assurance Supervisor 2013 – 2016
Davwire Defense & Aviation Wiring Inc.
Quality Assurance Representative for the site and Management Representative in relation to ISO
Maintained AS9100 & ISO9001 Approval Body certifications
Coordinated and prepared FAI – First Article Inspection submissions
Dealt with suppliers on a regular basis to support FAI preparation
Involved with transfer of Rutter Inc. manufacturing assets
Quality Engineer
Creation Technologies Ltd. 2012 – 2013
Point of contact for customer and CFT members on quality related issues
Prepared for and lead quality review/improvement meetings with customers and CFT members
Worked with others to implement defect prevention measures with a focus on process control and error-proofing
Analyzed quality data to identify improvement opportunities for process and test yields
Senior Quality Engineer 2010 – 2012
Benchmark Electronics - division of BE Inc.
Provided support with customer interface on Quality issue resolution
Participation in NPI activities for new product design and launch, as well as engineering changes:
Participated in initiating and planning pilot runs, pre-production runs. Analyzes results thereof and furnishes analysis with appropriate recommendations.
Planed and participated in design reviews to assure that designs permit and facilitate productivity, repeatability, and that related quality considerations are obtained in order to assure product quality
Quality Assurance Supervisor 2007 – 2010
PsiControl mechatronics - member of Picanol Group
Implemented and maintained the Quality Management System independently
Coordinated and interacted with second and third party auditors
Managed NCR systems including internal, supplier and customer related
Steered, coached, informed and followed up of the Quality Inspectors, so that they function in an optimal way as a team and that their work continously improves.
Carried out system/process audits, supplier audits and lead improvement teams
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in Automation of Manufacturing Systems - “Transylvania” University of Brasov, Romania
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology - “Transylvania” University of Brasov, Romania
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