Eric Applewhite
Sr. Product Quality Engineer @ Honeywell | Regional Quality Lead – Americas | Six Sigma Black Belt | Expert in QE Methodologies, Data-Driven RCCA & ISO Compliance
- Role
- Sr Product Quality Engineer at Honeywell Technologies
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Applewhite
As a Quality Management professional with deep roots in the machinery and automotive industries, I specialize in de-risking production and optimizing output. From conducting deep-dive Statistical Data Analysis to implementing Six Sigma protocols, I focus on the \"why\" behind the data to prevent failures before they occur. My background covers the full lifecycle of quality, including FMEA, Customer/Supplier relations, and rigorous QMS oversight.Key Strengths: FMEA | Six Sigma | Supplier Quality | Statistical Analysis | QMSGraduated from Anderson University (SC). Always looking to connect with fellow industry professionals committed to manufacturing excellence.
Experience
Sr Product Quality Engineer
Oct 2025 — Present · Fort Mill, SC, US
Customer Relationship Management: Led technical quality reviews and Executive Steering Committee meetings for top-tier accounts, acted as the primary point of contact for quality escalations.Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Oversee complex investigations into field failures and quality escapes using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies to prevent recurrence. Drive cross-functional teams to implement lessons learned based on similar failure modes. Performance Metrics: Drive regional KPIs, including Failure Rate reduction, On-Time Delivery (OTD) of quality reports, and Customer Satisfaction (VOC) scores.Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Integrated Supply Chain (ISC), Engineering, Program Management, and Technical Support to drive proactive solutions to key customer quality issues. Quality Auditing: Ensure compliance with industry-specific standards through regular internal and supplier audits.
Education
Anderson University (SC)
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theology/Theological Studies
2005 — 2010
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Certified Green Belt
- Quality Management
- Continuous Improvement Culture
- Root Cause Analysis
- Testing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Customer Quality
- Packaging
- Process Improvement
- Supplier Quality
- Operational Excellence
- Test Planning
- Quality System
- Quality Assurance
- Green Belt
- Iso
- Supplier Quality Management
- Fmea
- Quality Improvement
- Supplier Evaluation
- Minitab
- 8d Problem Solving
- Lean Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
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