Resume Objective
Quality assurance engineer with 7 years of experience applying core quality tools and managing supplier quality in Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive manufacturing. Seeking a QA engineer role where I can lead APQP activities and build robust prevention-focused quality systems.
Key Skills to Highlight
- APQP and PPAP (AIAG standards)
- FMEA — Design and Process
- Control plan development
- Supplier quality management and auditing
- Measurement system analysis (MSA)
- 8D and CAPA management
- Customer-specific requirements (GM, Ford, FCA)
- Quality management software (ETQ, MasterControl)
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Led APQP activities for new product launches, coordinating cross-functional teams through design, validation, and PPAP submission.
- Developed and maintained process FMEAs and control plans, updating documents in response to design changes and field escapes.
- Managed supplier quality performance including conducting on-site audits, issuing SCALs, and tracking corrective actions.
- Resolved customer quality escapes using 8D methodology, identifying root causes and implementing systemic corrective actions.
- Maintained the plant quality management system in conformance with IATF 16949, supporting internal and customer audits.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality) from an accredited Canadian university.
Relevant Certifications
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — ASQ
- IATF 16949 Lead Auditor
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
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