Detail-oriented Supplier Quality Engineer with 3 years of automotive experience specializing in PCBA and SMT processes. Certified VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor and IPC-A-610 specialist with expertise in leading on-site supplier audits. Skilled in PPAP/APQP validation, 8D root-cause analysis, and cross-functional quality initiatives. Seeking a challenging Supplier Quality Engineer role with readiness to relocate.
Served as the primary plant escalation interface for incoming component non-conformities and line stops.
Monitored plant supplier PPM, reviewed incoming 8D reports, and managed MRB/scrap disposition
Conducted supplier chargebacks for costs associated with non-conforming material.
Conducted incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections on production lines, ensuring compliance with control plans and technical drawings to maintain product standards.
Prepared daily quality reports, monitored scrap rates, and maintained Pareto defect tracking charts.
Conducted planned measurements and testing using laboratory equipment to verify product compliance.
Coordinated inspections and physical testing of incoming materials per approved sampling plans (AQL) to ensure compliance in regulated medical manufacturing.
Handled raw material and supplier non-conformities, recorded deviations in the TrackWise system, and initiated supplier claims.
Supported supplier 8D root-cause investigations and tracked corrective action status.
Communicated non-conformities directly with international raw material suppliers and internal production teams.
- VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor – Qualification | Full qualification covering process auditing in automotive manufacturing; active audit practice focused on on-site supplier audits (modules P5–P7).
- IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) | Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, PCB/PCBA soldering standards, and Class 3 electronic requirements.