David Kinkade

Global Quality Executive/Supplier Quality/Quality Systems/Supplier Development/Problem Solver/Launch Readiness

Role
Area Quality Manager - Corporate at AUTOKINITON
Location
Grosse Pointe, MI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About David Kinkade

Leader with extensive experience in all aspects of Quality Assurance, Quality Management…

Experience

  1. Area Quality Manager - Corporate

    AUTOKINITON

    Mar 2025 — Present · New Boston, MI, US

    Lead Quality initiatives and provide support to plants regionally for $2.0B automotive supplier. Provide direction and leadership to plant Quality teams and plant leadership consistent with company and plant operating plans. Provide guidance to leadership and functional management teams on quality standards, problem solving, and associate development. Develop and drive the implementation of the companywide QMS to each plant regionally to exceed customer expectations.

Education

  • Wayne State University

    Masters of Arts

    1990 — 1992

Skills

  • Failure Analysis
  • Quality Management
  • Pfmea
  • Product Development
  • Clutter Control
  • Quality Assurance
  • Iso/Ts:16949
  • Iso/Ts 16949
  • Iso
  • Tqm
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Control Plan
  • Ppap
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supplier Quality
  • Dfmea
  • Spc
  • Dvp&R
  • Problem Solving
  • Supply Chain
  • Supplier Development
  • Apqp
  • Ts16949
  • Fmea

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