A. Leon Davis

About A. Leon Davis

Quality Engineering professional looking to expand my knowledge and experience in order to better myself along with my peers. Open to challenging opportunities within dynamic organizations where my knowledge, experience and skills will contribute towards the growth and success of the organization.Specialties: automotive manufacturing, process improvements, root ause analysis, WIP, FAI, quality, lean, six sigma, IATF, ISO 9001, APQP, 5S, QFD, project management, corrective actions(CAR), DMAIC, MSA, 8D/ A3, inspection layout, GD & T, GR & R, SPC, CAPA, continuous improvement, Kaizen, PFMEA, PPAP, visual systems, MiniTab, AutoCAD, data entry, database administration, electronics, forklift operator, hand tools, inventory management, labview, materials management, Matlab, microsoft office 97, microsoft outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft windows, microstation, multimeter, oracle, organizational skills, oscilloscope, packaging, plc, power tools, pspice, quality control, read, receiving, repair, reports, schematic diagrams, shipping, telephone skills, typing, visual basic, workbench, presentations, problem solving, time management, lean principles, quality standards, communications, interpersonal skills, KPI, QMS

Experience

1. Supplier Quality Engineer i

   FN America, LLC

   Jun 2020 — Present · US

   Monitor and develop responsible suppliers. Qualify potential suppliers and onboarding of new suppliers. Interact where needed to work towards improvement of supplied parts with other departments. Review and prepare FA/ PPAP packages. Use of GD & T review of drawings internally and with suppliers when needed. Review and reject/ approve supplier self surveys. On-site and virtual process audits of current suppliers. CAPAs for rejections while verifying strong corrective and preventative actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrences. Supports product engineers and project managers when needed. Maintain and revise quality plans as needed. Provide support where needed for all supplier quality systems and their improvements. Support responsible program(s) safe launch activities. Keep up with knowledge on government and industry quality assurance codes and standards. Review contracts to verify compliance to all requirements. Oversee any and all supplier visits and technical reviews associated with all supplier quality areas of concern. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master's degree, Project Management

  2017 — 2019

• Pleasant Hill High

  Diploma, General

  1990 — 1994

• South Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology

  2002

• Purdue University

  Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma

  2011 — 2012