Tracie Gage

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT TRACIE GAGE

Experienced professional in Global Supplier Quality and Project Management at Spirit AeroSystems, specializing in risk mitigation (APQP). With a tenure that began in 2005 as a contractor, various quality roles have shaped a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including work as a Manufacturing Engineer. Prior experience in Quality Management Systems involved implementing process improvements and driving risk mitigation, strengthening expertise in verification audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Quality Management and Strategic Leadership, along with a Master of Science in Leadership and MBA from Southwestern. With a recent accomplishment of earning a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), with a continued focus on advancing leadership and quality management practices.Beyond industry work, contributions extend to the aerospace sector through volunteer leadership as co-chair of the guidance material rewrite for the Supply Chain Management Handbook (SCMH) on Project Management/APQP alignment and contributing to the rewrite of APQP Phase One. As an adjunct instructor at a community college, there is a strong commitment to inspiring future leaders, fostering their growth, and equipping them with the skills to succeed.