Alexander Tucker
Quality Manager @Marchel Industries
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WORK HISTORY
Quality Manager @Marchel Industries
Greenville, SC, US
Lead the Quality Management System (QMS) and all quality engineering activities for a high-volume automotive injection molding operation supporting Tier-1 OEM customers. Responsible for program launches, APQP execution, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949.Key Contributions• Program Manager for multiple automotive launches totaling $35M+ in lifetime revenue, coordinating cross-functional teams and customer communication.• Lead PPAP submissions including capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Ppk), dimensional validation, IMDS reporting, and PSW approvals.• Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and Operator Inspection Standards aligned with AIAG core tools.• Conduct internal and VDA 6.3 process audits, identifying system gaps and implementing corrective actions to strengthen process controls.• Drive structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) to eliminate recurring defects and improve first-pass yield.• Implement Layered Process Audits (LPA), 5S programs, and visual management systems to sustain shop-floor quality discipline.• Supervise and train quality technicians and inspectors in metrology, containment procedures, and documentation control.• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve tooling reliability, process capability, and scrap reduction.• Manage customer quality portals for Motus, Antolin, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Montaplast, ensuring timely submission of PPAPs, deviations, and quality documentation.• Developed KPI dashboards tracking scrap, PPM, audits, and corrective action closure, enabling data-driven decision making.• Led process improvements in cooling and molding parameters, reducing post-blow defects and improving dimensional stability.
EDUCATION
Union County High School
Diploma class of 2010, Biology, General
Saint Augustine’s University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry
SKILLS
ABOUT ALEXANDER TUCKER
I am a Quality Leader with over 10 years of experience operating in highly regulated manufacturing environments including pharmaceutical, medical device, and Tier-1 automotive industries.My background uniquely bridges FDA-regulated quality systems (21 CFR 210/211/820, cGMP) and global supplier quality leadership (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, PPAP, APQP). I have led cross-functional teams, strengthened supplier accountability, implemented scalable CAPA systems, and driven measurable improvements in defect reduction, compliance performance, and operational efficiency.Throughout my career, I have:• Directed quality systems for high-volume manufacturing operations• Led successful recertification and audit readiness initiatives• Managed validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and regulatory documentation• Conducted supplier audits and implemented corrective action programs• Built KPI dashboards improving PPM and process stability• Closed multi-million-dollar program launches through structured quality executionI am passionate about building disciplined quality cultures that align compliance, operational excellence, and strategic business growth.
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