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Ivana Stankovská

MinebeaMitsumi Slovakia
Michalovce
4
Languages
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

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.

Work History

Global Supplier Quality Engineer (PCBA)

2 Years 7 Months
MinebeaMitsumi Slovakia | 04.2024 - Current
  • Global PCBA & EMS Management: Oversee quality performance, continuous improvement, and escalations for international Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers of PCBA and electronic modules.
  • VDA 6.3 Process Audits: Lead and execute on-site VDA 6.3 process audits focusing on modules P5, P6, and P7 as Lead Auditor, verifying supplier manufacturing capabilities, SMT lines, and corrective action closure.
  • Electronics & IPC Standards: Enforce strict compliance with IPC-A-610 standards, reflow profiling, selective soldering, SPI/AOI/AXI inspection controls, and ESD protection (IEC 61340-5-1).
  • APQP & PPAP Execution: Lead PPAP documentation reviews and approvals (PSW, Control Plans, PFMEA, Run@Rate, MSA, Cp/Cpk validation) for new product introductions and engineering change orders.
  • Problem Solving & Escalations: Drive supplier root-cause investigations using 8D methodology, 5-Why, and Ishikawa diagrams to eliminate recurring line issues and manage containment actions.
  • Supplier Development & Commercials: Manage Top Worst Supplier recovery programs, monitor supplier KPIs (PPM, on-time closure of 8Ds), and handle supplier chargebacks for non-conforming costs.

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

11 Months
MinebeaMitsumi | 05.2023 - 04.2024

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.

Quality Inspector

3 Months
MinebeaMitsumi | 01.2023 - 04.2023

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.

QA Inspector & Non-Conformance Specialist

5 Years 9 Months
Convatec | 03.2017 - 12.2022

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.

Education

Master of Science - Social Sciences / Social Work

St. Elizabeth University of Health And Social Sciences | Michalovce, Slovakia | 06-2013

Skills

Electronics expertise
Quality auditing
Core methodologies
Supplier relationship management
Control plan development
Advanced problem solving
Supplier Quality Assurance
- Supplier Management: On-site Supplier Audits
Supplier Performance Evaluation (PPM
KPI scorecards)
Top Worst Supplier Programs
Supplier chargebacks.
Software proficiency

Certification

- 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.

Languages

English
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Slovak
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Elementary

Timeline

Global Supplier Quality Engineer (PCBA)

MinebeaMitsumi Slovakia
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

MinebeaMitsumi
05.2023 - 04.2024Read More

Quality Inspector

MinebeaMitsumi
01.2023 - 04.2023Read More

QA Inspector & Non-Conformance Specialist

Convatec
03.2017 - 12.2022Read More

St. Elizabeth University of Health And Social Sciences

Master of Science from Social Sciences / Social Work
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Ivana Stankovská