GLORIA ANN DAVIS

43753 Stoney Lane * Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313

313-598-2221 * gd88b9a6@westpost.net
EXECUTIVE MANAGER / DIRECTOR: AUTOMOTIVE / IT / ENGINEERING
Seasoned leader with more than 10 years of experience in Automotive and Engineer
ing. Expertly able to implement continuous improvements in various processes, de
sign applications and implement cost reduction strategies as well as manage larg
e teams. Skillfully able to develop corrective action plans, manage design failu
re mode effects and analysis, manage validation testing, analyze various documen
ts and reports for accuracy, manage suppliers, meet deadlines, and communicate w
ith employees, customers and all levels of management. Areas of expertise:

Program Management * Engineering Management * Quality Management * Certified Pas

sport
Certified Trade Adjustment Assistance * Report Development & Analysis * Correcti
ve Action Plans
Validation Testing * Quality Procedures / Documentation * Product Pre-Approved P
lan (PPAP)
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) * Process Failure Mode & Effects Analys
is (PFMEA)
Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) * Development Validation Progress
& Report (DVP&R)
Cost Reduction Strategies * Design Applications * Production Launch * Product La
unch
Six Sigma Methodologies * Oral & Written Communications * Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Career Note: Since 2009 have been attending Global Information Technology course
s for certification in Network Engineer Professional (A+, MCTS, MCITP, CCNA, NET
WORK+). Details on request.
EDAG, Auburn Hills, Michigan * 2008
Private engineering services company with an annual revenue of $20M to $50M empl
oying 250 to 500 employees.
Structure Engineer: Supported lift gates, deck lids, hoods, sheet metal doors, f
enders and body in white (BIW) on relative vehicle programs. Supervised multiple
department functions for implementation of report development consisting of 500
people. Worked with the Windsor Assembly Plant and reviewed sheet metal for edg
e welds or missing welds on RM program to provide feedback and required updates
on robots, as well as attended plant review meetings relating to weld issues and
communicating corrective action plans. Updated weld models, added projections w
elds and promoted models for review. Utilized virtual product management (VPM) a
nd HP graphics to create PT's ZMA weld reports and conducted BIWASM reports for
JS and JC. Enhanced visibility of issues to the company by maintaining an excel
matrix of weld types by part type, and recording specifics on safety, diamonds,
manufacturing weld data, adhesive counts and adhesive types. Reviewed and compar
ed development validation progress and report (DVP&R) data in VPMs database for
testing updates required to support increase in saving for testing and to suppor
t successful launch.
* Saved company 20% in spending by reporting to management issues with JC49 2nd
row seats.
* Identified gaps in system assigned to inactive members and updated details.
* Communicated issues within specific departments and created target completion
dates as well as communicated status updates to management.
AMPHENOL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES (Contracted through Adecco Technical), Fraser, Mic
higan * 2007 (5 week assignment)
World leader in harsh environment applications and cylindrical connectors.
PPAP Coordinator/Program Manager: Managed Tesla's Darkster Receptacle connectors
, plug connectors and Busbar assemblies. Identified missing documentation and se
t up ways to provide it. Reviewed all documentation for accuracy and effectivene
ss. Participated in advanced product quality planning (APQP) meetings for feedba
ck and suggestions on tooling fixtures and processes. Assisted in product launch
efforts by updating part submission warrants. Ensured details were up to date b
y reviewing drawings and latest revisions. Created the final product pre-approve
d plan (PPAP) workbooks for China and ensured they received them.
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Major Contributions:
* Saved company 35% overall by enhancing program risk details including creating
necessary documents such as process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) a
nd control plans.
* Expressed need for design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) to demonst
rate major content needed in order to save company money.
* Assisted in the development of new products by creating part history data.
* Improved communication with process flow diagrams.
FAURECIA AUTOMOTIVE (Contracted through PGK Engineering), Auburn Hills, Michigan
* 2005-2006
The 8th largest international automotive parts manufacturer in the world with 19
0 production sites and 28 R&D centers.
Cross Functional Validation Engineer: Supervised 300 to 500 employees to improve
results of risk assessments and to develop corrective action plans. Ensured DFM
EA recommendations were made, supported DFMEA meeting for design impact based on
testing and consistently followed up on issues. Managed IP, console and doors o
n select programs including testing sources, providing purchase orders for valid
ation testing to improve testing efficiency, and evaluating overall validation b
udget for quarterly expenditure reviews. Coordinated with product development te
am including program manager, design engineer, product engineer, tooling enginee
r, dimensional engineer, manufacturing engineer and supplier quality engineer to
successfully launch products. Attended product development team meetings to dis
cuss issues and to track PPAP. Updated program status reports, created and track
ed corrective action plan for PPAP submissions, and ensured documents were up to
date and accurate as required by TS 16949 resulting in accurate feedback on res
ults. Evaluated in-vehicle testing, its impact on production tooling and obtaine
d gap analysis. Improved design objectives by 25% through participation in go-fa
st team to get effective resolution to PAB testing concerns. Updated APQP docume
ntation prior to production launch. Coordinated tier 2 suppliers, DVP&R and moni
tored progress while tracking PPAP submission status of tier 2 status and leadin
g internal corrective action efforts.
* Improved validation testing efficiency by 50% and supported cost saving strate
gies resulting in over $30K saved.
* Managed team to meet testing and customer deadlines.
* Streamlined internal communications by creating standardized reporting formats
.
* Coordinated with suppliers and PPAP submittal documents.
INTIER AUTOMOTIVE, Sterling Heights, Michigan * 2002-2005
Leader in the development and manufacturing of vehicle interior components, syst
ems, interior integration and program management for the global automotive indus
try including North America, Europe and Asia.
Supplier Integration - Validation Engineer: Worked with IP, console, doors, head
liner, garnish, seats, carpet and acoustics as well as validation testing on GMT
345 and GMT265 MCE3 program. Coordinated buck modifications prior to test start
dates. Reported DVP&R updates, validation status and overall risks to program to
director. Maintained and supported Glidepath, part delivery matrix, DVP&R devel
opment and DFMEA executions. Submitted DFMEA/DVP&R documents for Power way. Coor
dinated and supervised suppliers to receive feedback on testing and met with tie
r 1 and tier 2 suppliers to communicate validation concerns. Managed contents fr
om tier 2 suppliers for PPAP package and tracked PPAP submission status. Created
and tracked corrective action plan for customer PPAP submissions and coordinate
d PPAP package review with product engineer and customer. Maintained QS9000 and
TS 16949 quality documentation, ensured all APQP/DVP&R documentation was accurat
e and up to date, and provided updates to APQP prior to production launch. Suppo
rted successful vehicle launch and overall efficiency by evaluating program risk
s.
* Ensured team was on target to meet customer deadlines and a successful launch.
* Created quality procedures and quality systems for audits as well as updated q
uality documents using six sigma methodologies.
* Saved company $1M by reducing test timing by 50%.
* Improved sales by 35% by entering required PPAP information into the correct c
ustomer.
Career Note: Additional work experience includes Lead Cockpit Validation Enginee
r for Delphi Automotive (through MSX International, 2001-2002); Validation Engin
eer for General Motors (through Aerotek, 1998-2001); Product Engineer for Chrysl
er Corporation (through TAC Automotive Group, 1997); and Computer Help Desk Tech
nician for National Tech Team (1996-1997). Details on request.
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EDUCATION
Post Graduate Degree in Forensic Accounting
Master Degree in Business Administration focused on Strategic Management
Dean's List Academic Achiever
Davenport University, Warren, Michigan
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Cisco Certified Network Associate Course (CCNA) - Currently Attending
Self Development Career Networking Workshop - Currently Attending
Theology Institute Bible Courses

CERTIFICATIONS
A+ * Network+ * MCTS: Configuring Windows 7
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuring * Microsoft Certifi
ed Technology Specialist MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator and
Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional

AFFILIATIONS
Business Professional of America

SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite 2007 * AutoCAD * Fortran * VISVIEW Professional Outlook *
Catia V5 * HP Graphics * Quick C * Professional & Canadian Software * A+ * NETW
ORK+ * MCSA * MCSE

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Bill of Materials (BOM) * Pre Production Approval Process (PPAP)
Process Failure Mode Effects & Analysis (PFMEA) * Design Failure Mode Effects &
Analysis (DFMEA)
Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) * Advance Product Quality Planning (AP
QP) * TS 16949 * QS9000
Virtual Product Management (VPM) * Federal Motors Vehicle Safety Standards (FMV
SS)
Global Product Development Interface System (GPDIS) * Vehicle Integration System
(VIS)
Program Risk Tracking System (PRTS) * Global Product Development Interface Cente
r (GPDIC)
EDSNET * Supply Power * Tracking Sub-Systems System (TSS)
Ford Development Verification System (FDVS)