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Senior Quality Engineer in Automotive industry
Cahide Gencalp
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Coventry, United Kingdom
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With over 10 years of professional experience, I can confidently say that I am experienced in both OEM and Tier1 automotive supplier. Worked in quality department with different responsibilities such as Quality responsible, project quality lead, Quality Management system specialist, Supplier quality engineer and Supplier Quality Advance Coordinator. I have experienced in different production processes such as plastic injection moulding, thermoforming moulding, headliner production process, polyurethane process for load floor parts and assembly processes for Instrument panel, console and sun visor parts. Currently I am working as supplier quality engineer in Stafford/UK.
Recently, I have started to share my experiences not just as a engineer also as a mother on social media that way I am trying to improve my editing skills as well.
Kind Regards,
Recently, I have started to share my experiences not just as a engineer also as a mother on social media that way I am trying to improve my editing skills as well.
Kind Regards,
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United Kingdom
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English
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Larger project
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2019 - ?
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Caterpillar Perkins Engine Center.
(Contract)
• Interfaces with the suppliers concerning all aspects of APQP (InPro) including PPAP preparation, submittal, and approval
• Interfaces with suppliers on quality problems and quality improvement activities using structured corrective and preventative action methods
• Ownership in resolving all quality issues associated with the assigned suppliers and as needed support the plant in resolving supplier quality issues. Ensure all assigned supplier related material quality issues are effectively communicated to key stakeholders.
• Support, develop and execute an annual supplier audit schedule to ensure suppliers have robust quality systems, compliant to all applicable standards
• Issue and review audit reports and corrective actions as required. Ensure supplier performance is regularly reported. Coordinate and conduct follow up audits and reviews, maintain all audits and corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to develop robust supplier root cause analysis, corrective action plans, containment plans and execution of on-time implementation of planned activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and employ statistical techniques and rationale in decision-making activities.
• Conduct regular Supplier SPC reviews and provide appropriate feedback to suppliers.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Present Supplier Quality updates at strategic business review updates.
• Interfaces with the suppliers concerning all aspects of APQP (InPro) including PPAP preparation, submittal, and approval
• Interfaces with suppliers on quality problems and quality improvement activities using structured corrective and preventative action methods
• Ownership in resolving all quality issues associated with the assigned suppliers and as needed support the plant in resolving supplier quality issues. Ensure all assigned supplier related material quality issues are effectively communicated to key stakeholders.
• Support, develop and execute an annual supplier audit schedule to ensure suppliers have robust quality systems, compliant to all applicable standards
• Issue and review audit reports and corrective actions as required. Ensure supplier performance is regularly reported. Coordinate and conduct follow up audits and reviews, maintain all audits and corrective actions
• Work with suppliers to develop robust supplier root cause analysis, corrective action plans, containment plans and execution of on-time implementation of planned activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and employ statistical techniques and rationale in decision-making activities.
• Conduct regular Supplier SPC reviews and provide appropriate feedback to suppliers.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Present Supplier Quality updates at strategic business review updates.
Audit, Continuous improvement, Lean, Implementation, Support, Mode, Audit, Sigma, UP
2018 - 2019
job
Supplier Quality Advance Coordinator (Project Coordinator)
FCA (Fiat&Chrysler Automobiles).
• Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
• Manage and coordinate new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
• Manage and coordinate the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Manage the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Review documentation of inspection results across all areas. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, PPAP approval or product warrant submission
• Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance understanding any commercial issues and impacts
• Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding the new vehiche projects
• Manage and coordinate quality audits for suppliers and submit the audit outputs in project meetings
• Lead supplier quality performance meetings regarding the new projects or engineering chances projects.
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
• Manage and coordinate new product launches to ensure suppliers are capable of delivering to the required quality standards
• Manage and coordinate the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of supplier quality issues
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Manage the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA's (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Review documentation of inspection results across all areas. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, PPAP approval or product warrant submission
• Monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance understanding any commercial issues and impacts
• Manage the Supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regarding the new vehiche projects
• Manage and coordinate quality audits for suppliers and submit the audit outputs in project meetings
• Lead supplier quality performance meetings regarding the new projects or engineering chances projects.
Design, Audit, Continuous improvement, Lean, Technology, Test, Engineering, Support, Safety, Coordinator, Health, Mode, Development, Audit, Processes
2017 - 2018
job
Supplier Quality Engineer (Interior Trim Parts)
FCA (Fiat&Chrysler Automotive)/Turkey.
• Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
• Work with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
• Assist with first off sample approvals
• Lead quality audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Support and lead process improvement activities at the supplier
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
• Collate and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
• Work with the supplier directly, create correction action plans to address process failures
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
• Assist with first off sample approvals
• Lead quality audits
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Support and lead process improvement activities at the supplier
Design, Continuous improvement, Lean, Test, Engineering, Support, Mode, Interior, Production, Processes, Sigma
2017 - 2017
job
Quality System Efficiency Specialist
Faurecia/Turkey.
S&R parts Coocrdinator
• Contribute to the building of the site and departmental improvement plans, using their FES Experience.
• As set within the Site Improvement Plan, support the Management team in the application of FES(Faurecia lean system) methodologies and tools through their active participation on the Shop floor thus providing training and coaching to quality personnel.
• Work with FES Specialist to provide FES expectations
• Train the quality operators regarding the audit processes in order to follow up performance of S&R parts processes.
• Report the performance of quality audits to FES Manager.
• Management of the site Quality Management System based on IATF 16949
• Provide guidance on Quality Management System deployment and improvement
• Coordinate interactions with external auditing agencies.
• Performance of Quality System internal audits, process audits and FES (Faurecia Excellence System) audits
• Qualification of auditors for the facility
• Management of the internal audit process
• Management of S&R parts process audits
• Management of Corrective and Preventive Action system
• Provide Quality Management System training for the facility
• Coordination and development of Management Reviews
• Analyse and evaluate Non quality cost reports
• Coordinating and management actions in order to improve scraps.
• Coordinate and lead to Faurecia auditor team in order to manage audit process
• Establish and remove quality walls according to Faurecia excellence system rules and procedures
• Perform of S&R processes audit in serial life
• Planning and perform poka-yoke training of S&R processes for supervisors
• Management of improvement activities in case of non-conformity situation in S&R processes
• Contribute to the building of the site and departmental improvement plans, using their FES Experience.
• As set within the Site Improvement Plan, support the Management team in the application of FES(Faurecia lean system) methodologies and tools through their active participation on the Shop floor thus providing training and coaching to quality personnel.
• Work with FES Specialist to provide FES expectations
• Train the quality operators regarding the audit processes in order to follow up performance of S&R parts processes.
• Report the performance of quality audits to FES Manager.
• Management of the site Quality Management System based on IATF 16949
• Provide guidance on Quality Management System deployment and improvement
• Coordinate interactions with external auditing agencies.
• Performance of Quality System internal audits, process audits and FES (Faurecia Excellence System) audits
• Qualification of auditors for the facility
• Management of the internal audit process
• Management of S&R parts process audits
• Management of Corrective and Preventive Action system
• Provide Quality Management System training for the facility
• Coordination and development of Management Reviews
• Analyse and evaluate Non quality cost reports
• Coordinating and management actions in order to improve scraps.
• Coordinate and lead to Faurecia auditor team in order to manage audit process
• Establish and remove quality walls according to Faurecia excellence system rules and procedures
• Perform of S&R processes audit in serial life
• Planning and perform poka-yoke training of S&R processes for supervisors
• Management of improvement activities in case of non-conformity situation in S&R processes
Coaching, Audit, Deployment, Training, R, Lean, Management, Quality Management, Support, Development, Audit, Processes, Manager, UP
2014 - 2016
job
Quality Management System Specialist
Exco Technologies.
• Maintain registration of the quality system through annual surveillance audits by the registrar.
• Conducted root cause analysis and the development of corrective action plans.
• Analysed the inspection data from multiple inspection operations and establish improvement programs that reduced the cost
• Management Representative for the ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 quality system.
• Coordinated the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, the development of Control Plans and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Scheduled and conducted internal quality system audits
• Coordinated process audits (based on VDA 6.3 Requirements), product audit, system audit and dock audit.
Company Product Line: ALC's capability extends to the manufacture of seat covers,Trim inserts, Steering Wheel covers as well as Gear and Handbrake grips. In fact all related Interior Trim Components.
• Conducted root cause analysis and the development of corrective action plans.
• Analysed the inspection data from multiple inspection operations and establish improvement programs that reduced the cost
• Management Representative for the ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 quality system.
• Coordinated the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, the development of Control Plans and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Scheduled and conducted internal quality system audits
• Coordinated process audits (based on VDA 6.3 Requirements), product audit, system audit and dock audit.
Company Product Line: ALC's capability extends to the manufacture of seat covers,Trim inserts, Steering Wheel covers as well as Gear and Handbrake grips. In fact all related Interior Trim Components.
Operations, Audit, Management, Quality Management, Mode, Development, Interior, Audit
2010 - 2013
job
Project Quality Leader
Fompak A.Ş.
• Monitor and audit quality of manufactured products
• Review and optimize manufacturing processes
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure timely supply and quality of raw materials
• Design and test mechanical components before using them in vehicles
• Work continuously in finding better engine parts to maximize efficiency
• Develop and implement parameters for quality testing
• preparation of PPAP files the presentation to the customer.
Company Product Line: Fompak manufactures dashboard/instrument panel, door panel, sun visor, headliner, foam, headliner. The company designs and manufactures trim components for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, for renowned local and international OEMs.
• Review and optimize manufacturing processes
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure timely supply and quality of raw materials
• Design and test mechanical components before using them in vehicles
• Work continuously in finding better engine parts to maximize efficiency
• Develop and implement parameters for quality testing
• preparation of PPAP files the presentation to the customer.
Company Product Line: Fompak manufactures dashboard/instrument panel, door panel, sun visor, headliner, foam, headliner. The company designs and manufactures trim components for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, for renowned local and international OEMs.
Design, Audit, Test, Testing, International, Audit, Processes
2004 - 2009
job
SPC coordinator
Izotek Ltd.Şti.
Quality Responsible
• Coordinating Process and Quality improvement programs in Manufacturing, Inspection, Gauging and Tooling
• Preparation of PPAP documentation
• SPC coordinator
• Managed Supplier development programs
• Performing Internal and External audits
• Conducting supplier audits to improve in-coming PPM levels
• Administer and coordinated Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Coordination and Implementation of TS 16949 activities
• Performance evaluation of production equipment
• Release of approved inspection procedures and inspection methodology to manufacturing
• Documentation control of Customer Product Specification and releases
• Coordinated performance evaluation of processes for quality improvement project
Company Product Line: Izotek produces Door panels, headliner, consoles, sun visor, driver and vacuum plastic products, passengers' seats, ceiling coverings, carpets floor and baggage.
• Coordinating Process and Quality improvement programs in Manufacturing, Inspection, Gauging and Tooling
• Preparation of PPAP documentation
• SPC coordinator
• Managed Supplier development programs
• Performing Internal and External audits
• Conducting supplier audits to improve in-coming PPM levels
• Administer and coordinated Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Coordination and Implementation of TS 16949 activities
• Performance evaluation of production equipment
• Release of approved inspection procedures and inspection methodology to manufacturing
• Documentation control of Customer Product Specification and releases
• Coordinated performance evaluation of processes for quality improvement project
Company Product Line: Izotek produces Door panels, headliner, consoles, sun visor, driver and vacuum plastic products, passengers' seats, ceiling coverings, carpets floor and baggage.
Implementation, Coordinator, Development, Supplier development, Production, Performing, PPM, Processes
2002 - 2004
job
Quality Assurance Engineer
Çiçek Tekstil A.Ş.
• Coordinate system audits annual,
• review company procedure, instructions etc. Based on ISO 9001:2000 requirements.
• Organize management meeting monthly,
• Coordinate and assist to find out root couse of corrective actions.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities.
Company Product Line: Textile dyes and chemicals.
• review company procedure, instructions etc. Based on ISO 9001:2000 requirements.
• Organize management meeting monthly,
• Coordinate and assist to find out root couse of corrective actions.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities.
Company Product Line: Textile dyes and chemicals.
Continuous improvement, Management, Quality Assurance
My education
n/a
MSc, N/a
MSc, N/a
Pamukkale University
Bachelors, Chemistry
Bachelors, Chemistry
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