Joshua — supplier quality engineer

Lead ISO9001/IATF16949 auditor at two facilities I worked. Successfully led the audit programs to meet OEM and registrar requirements as well as used the results to feed our internal continuous improvement programs.

Responsible for writing, updating, and managing the majority of controlled documents at two ISO9001/IATF16949 facilities I worked.

Experience leading IATF16949 transition at 2 facilities, and assisting with corporate level transition audit. Onboarded team members at a greenfield facility for new IATF registration.

September 2017 - Present Danville, IL

Experience managing suppliers across several different commodities: plastic molding, rubber extrusion, lighting, glass, and metal engine components. Collaboration with suppliers and other SIA departments regarding design, supplier process, SIA process, and packaging quality improvements. Train suppliers on SIA requirements for containment, corrective action, and manufacturing changes. Guided PPM reduction through corrective actions and planned continuous improvement activities. Support testing and new code development for NexPrise, SQA's online part history database. Mentor new engineers and suppliers on best practices based on a combination of Subaru, AIAG, and ISO 9001/IATF16949 requirements and principles.

Sept 2017-Dec 2017 - FNG Nine Mile, LLC

Quality Engineer December 2018 – April 2019 Quality Manager January 2018 – December 2018 Transferred back at the request of the plant manager, with the goals of securing Ford Q1 status, ensuring full adherence to IATF16949 requirements, and preparing the department for an upcoming plant expansion. Agreed to step back into QE role as part of department expansion due to the greater need for my skills as a working engineer. Secured Ford Q1 certification for the plant. Supported FNG Nine Mile on-site for 1.5 months – IATF transition, on-boarding 1 new manager and 2 QEs. Supported greenfield facility FNG Chicago for 1.5 months – On-boarding 1 new manager and 2 QEs, training on IATF, Ford, and internal FNG processes and requirements.

Quality Manager August 2017 – December 2017 Quality Engineer August 2016 – August 2017 As the only QE in the department, I was responsible for all PPAP creation, ISO/TS auditing, supplier monitoring, corrective actions, document control, traveling to review new production tooling, and acting as the primary point of contact for Ford and FCA customers. In August 2017, my supervisor moved to the Engineering department and I transitioned into the role of Manager, adding leadership of 1 Engineer, 1 contract Engineer, 1 Coordinator, and 9 Auditors to my tasks above. Additionally led FNG Danville through their IATF16949 transition audit and assisted FNG-MTC with the corporate support site transition audit in 2017. After transferring away in 2018, the department grew to 3 total QEs to support the growth and improvements that were identified during 2017.

Quality Engineer January 2015 – August 2016 Quality Team Leader January 2014 – December 2014 Quality Assistant May 2013 – December 2013 Brought on board as a temporary employee to assist with office tasks, but quickly took to the environment and all of the challenges within. A self-starter who became a key team member in the plant within the first year by tackling additional projects independent of assigned tasks. Managed several major internal processes related to growth and process improvements. PPAP coordinator with experience managing simultaneous launches for multiple customers. Led the facility's first Six Sigma/Critical X project. Led work on achieving Ford Q1 certification status, meeting all marks except service part requirements tied to sister plant activities. Managed and acted as the lead auditor for the ISO/ TS 16949 requirements. Co-managed corrective actions and RMA requests to promote customer satisfaction. Lead document creator and document control gatekeeper. Managed gauging processes to meet customer and 3rd party certification requirements. Assisted in the hiring, training, and supervision of Quality staff members.

Held Certified Supplier Quality Professional certification since 2020

Lifelong ASQ Certs CQIA, CQT, and CQPA - 2015; CQI - 2016

Held Certified Quality Auditor since 2016

Focused on teaching, advising, and managing college-aged students in a variety of roles.

Minored in Computer Science