Derya Kose
Quality Auditor
Cluj-Napoca
Summary
With over 9 years of experience as a Quality Expert in the automotive industry, expertise lies in quality management systems, problem-solving, and team coaching. Holds certifications in ISO9001:2015, IATF16949:2016, and VDA6.3:2023, which are the international standards for automotive quality management systems and processes. Role involves designing and implementing quality audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Currently part of the Talent Development Pool at Bosch, actively engaged in leadership training and professional development programs. Passionate about contributing to business planning, forecasting, and leadership pillar projects within the Plant Strategic Pillar. Dedication to continuous learning and leadership excellence, strives to drive impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Auditor
Bosch Romania
Cluj Napoca
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and manage the internal audit program for a complex production facility, analyzing operational data to optimize audit scheduling and ensure efficient workforce allocation
- Perform internal manufacturing process audits in the line with VDA6.3 standards, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance
- Lead the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the quality management system, ensuring adherence to industry standards
- Organize and lead management review meetings, guiding discussions on quality performance, risks and strategic
- Trained new Quality Auditors on best practices, increasing their proficiency in performing audits effectively.
- Conducted root cause analysis of non-conformities, implementing appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Actively contribute to Leadership Pillar projects within the Plant Strategic Pillar, supporting long-term business growth and organizational excellence
- Process Improvement Initiatives: Develop and implement process improvements based on audit findings to enhance operational performance
- Deliver quality management system training to the entire plant, with a focus on onboarding new employees and ensuring their understanding of key quality processes
- Analyze and execute activities to ensure the factory aligns with central directives, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and standards
- Responsible for the Business Plan of the QMM department, ensuring strategic alignment and execution
- Manage and coordinate various initiatives and activities, contributing to operational efficiency and departmental success
Quality Coordinator
Adient
Kocaeli
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Managing 4 quality engineers and 30 quality technicians
- Creating control and measurement plans and communicating deadlines to complete projects on time
- Identifying issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems in projects
- Collaborating with team members to achieve project target results
- Identifying critical points for customers and taking actions in production process controls
- Supporting quality team when customer claim received
- Assisted with quality control audits.
- Inspected finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Developed educational materials used to train staff on QA standards.
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall product performance and customer satisfaction rates.
- Reduced non-conformance with thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
- Improved product quality by implementing new inspection procedures and guidelines.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
Process Quality Engineer
Adient
Kocaeli
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Problem solving with 8d, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Is-Is Not methodologies
- Identifying critical points for customers and taking actions in production process controls
- Monthly construction and reporting of processes, layout and finished product inspections
- Performed risk analyze on production line
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production
- Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates
- Actively participated in design reviews to provide input on manufacturing feasibility, test-ability, and inspect-ability considerations for new products.
- Optimized inspection techniques to reduce inspection times without compromising accuracy or precision in measurements.
- Established statistical process control methods for monitoring and controlling process variations, increasing overall operational stability.
Quality System Engineer
Adient
Kocaeli
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Planning of yearly Calibration, SPC and MSA studies
- Following and approving their results and taking corrective actions if needs
- Responsible of external IATF audit - CARA tool knowledge
- Creation, revision, and compliance of all documents in internal QMS
- Implementing of Global Adient Procedures and Standards on Plant Level
- Making in-department training organizations, monitoring effectiveness of training (MSA - Measurement Techniques, IATF 16949, Poka-Yoke, Operation WI, Layered Process Audit)
- Providing quality orientation training for blue collar / white collars
- Reporting Management Review meetings, checking that decisions meet standard expectations and requests, and directing senior management in this direction
- Reporting of weekly and monthly department goals (poor quality costs, customer complaints, supplier complaints) and taking actions if targets are not achieved
Customer Quality Engineer
Adient
Tuzla
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Response to customer complaints in 8D format, root cause analyzing and corrective action definition
- Trained employee in case of customer complaints
- Followed sorting activities in Customer Side
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates
Quality Engineer
Adöksan Die Casting
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Response to customer complaints in 8D format, root cause analyzing and corrective action definition
- Followed quality department KPIs
- Training in case of customer complaints
- Created of all documents in QMS, revision and control of compliance
- Follow-up and reporting of surveillance organizations, actions and improvements
- Monthly construction and reporting of processes, layout and finished product inspections
- ISO TS 16949 external audit support and internal audit planning and reporting in line with plan and top management monthly
- Carried out MSA and SPC together with quality team
- Performed risk analyze on production line
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors
- Reported on non-compliance issues and other negative factors discovered during production
- Developed traceability documentation to aid in investigating faults and defects
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates
Sales Engineer
INSPECCO
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Preparing cost estimates and bid documents by studying customer requests and consulting with project managers
- Supporting market research, metrics and requirements development and risk management
- Identifying and supporting resale opportunities to achieve sales plans
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Turkiye 04.2010 - 01.2015
Skills
Internal Auditing
Process Improvement & Optimization
Customer Quality Management
Root Cause Analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Quality management systems
undefinedCertification
VDA6.3 Lead Auditor
Timeline
Quality Auditor
Bosch Romania
01.2023 - Current
Quality Coordinator
Adient
12.2021 - 01.2023
Process Quality Engineer
Adient
12.2019 - 12.2021
Customer Quality Engineer
Adient
11.2017 - 12.2019
Quality System Engineer
Adient
08.2017 - 12.2021
Quality Engineer
Adöksan Die Casting
05.2016 - 07.2017
Sales Engineer
INSPECCO
11.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ondokuz Mayıs University
04.2010 - 01.2015
VDA6.3 Lead Auditor
ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor
IATF16949:2016 Internal Auditor
VDA-QMC Core Tools
VDA6.5 Product Auditor
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