Robin Wilson
WATERLOO
Summary
Dynamic Quality Engineer with proven success at PWO Canada, excelling in risk management and process optimization. Adept at leading teams to enhance product quality and efficiency through Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communicator committed to fostering supplier relationships and driving operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Quality Engineer
PWO Canada
Kitchener
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and Evaluate Proposals and Information Requests: Manage the preparation and assessment of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Information (RFIs) to identify suitable vendors and solutions for complex projects.
- Oversee Quality and Performance Testing: Ensure that key tests such as Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), User Acceptance Tests (UATs), and Performance Acceptance Tests (PATs) are conducted to validate system functionality, user requirements, and performance standards.
- Conduct Production Demonstrations and Approvals: Supervise the Production Demonstration Run (PDR) and guide the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to confirm production readiness and adherence to quality benchmarks.
- Strengthen Supplier Relationships: Implement and maintain Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices to foster strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with key suppliers.
- Ensure System Efficiency and Effectiveness: Regularly measure and improve processes using metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Mitigate Risks Through Systematic Analysis: Apply tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential risks and develop strategies to minimize their impact on project outcomes.
- ISO 9001:2015: Documented process quality in adherence to ISO 9001:2015
- Process Capability & Performance Studies: Performed process capability (KCC) and performance studies, reviewing non-conforming parts and determining rework scope through the Material Review Board (MRB)
Junior Quality Engineer
Linamar Corporations
Guelph
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs): Raised and managed SCARs to enhance operational efficiency and improve Statistical Process Control (SPC) calculations
- Cost Estimation & Revenue Optimization: Developed cost estimation tools, including scrap sheets, to maximize revenue and minimize waste
- PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, MSA, FAI, NCR, CAPA, PSW, COC
- Process Performance Monitoring: Monitored process performance using SPC methodology, ensuring strict adherence to process standards
- Inspection Standards Development: Created inspection standards aligned with customer critical and safety requirements
- Work Instruction Implementation: Implemented work instructions and work element sheets to minimize process variation and enhance consistency
- Measuring Equipment Control: Managed and controlled measuring equipment using master sheets and daily maintenance routines
- Inspection Reporting & NC Management: Created, monitored, and analyzed inspection reports, generating Non-Conformance (NC) reports for process owners
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA): Identified potential failure modes through FMEA and recommended actions to reduce NC part generation
- Continuous Improvement & Scrap Reduction: Set targets for continuous improvement in collaboration with production teams to reduce scrap costs
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): Created and managed PPAP documentation for changes in existing part supplies to customers
- Training & Development: Identified training needs of associates to enhance quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) in line with customer expectations
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications
- Safety Patrol Participation: Actively participated in the safety patrol team, identifying near misses, incidents, and accidents to improve workplace safety
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Jefferson Elora Corporation
Elora
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Ballooned Drawings & CAD Inspection Procedures: Designed ballooned drawings and developed inspection procedures using CAD to ensure precise and accurate measurements
- Non-Conformance Reporting & RCA: Created Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) based on recorded non-conformances and coordinated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective actions
- Process Variation Reduction: Implemented work instructions and work element sheets to minimize process variation and enhance product consistency
- Team Performance Monitoring: Monitored the daily performance of the team to identify and address issues impacting product quality and output
- Precision Measurement: Worked with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and other high-precision measuring instruments to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Calibration of Instruments: Conducted calibration of measuring instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability in measurements, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Inspections & Quality Alerts: Conducted first-offs, in-process, and final inspections, creating Quality Alerts when necessary to address immediate quality concerns
Education
Post Graduation - Applied manufacturing Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario01.2024
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
India12.2022
Skills
- Risk Management
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Scheduling and Time Management
- Leadership
- Conflict management
- Inventory control
- SAT - Site Acceptance Testt
- APQP & PPAP Documentation
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- PDR - Production Demonstration Run
- Waterfall and agile methods
- Lean Manufacturing And continuous Improvement
- Measurement system analysis study
- Root cause analysis
- Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
- Field Surveillance Reports (FSR)
- Progress reporting
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- Project Management Professional -05 Jan 2025
Professional Engineers of Ontario
- Peng- Experience submission done-Waiting for approval.
American society of Quality
- Certified Quality Engineer-12 Dec 2022
Affiliations
- Food packing and delivery of food bank of Kitchener Waterloo
Timeline
Project Quality Engineer
PWO Canada
01.2024 - Current
Junior Quality Engineer
Linamar Corporations
04.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Jefferson Elora Corporation
01.2021 - 04.2022
Post Graduation - Applied manufacturing Management
Conestoga College
Bachelor's - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
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