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Rhea Vicente
Silang,CAV
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Summary
Engineering professional with strong background in quality assurance and team leadership. Proven track record of driving process improvements, ensuring product reliability, and fostering collaborative environments. Skilled in implementing testing strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and adapting to changing project needs. Known for delivering high-quality results and maintaining high standards of performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
TOMS MFG CORPORATION
11.2020 - 01.2026
- Achieved successful project delivery and adherence to schedules through effective management of cross-functional teams.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance procedures, optimizing QA processes through a robust database management system.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive testing protocols, resulting in improved defect detection rates.
- Conducted design development reviews and coordinated product and process development with suppliers and customers, enhancing overall quality control policies and continuous improvement efforts.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality issues.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer(NPI)
YAZAKI GLOBAL PURCHASING (YGP Pte Ltd)
05.2013 - 05.2020
- Delivered new product development projects on time by effectively managing production preparation teams. Achieved compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations during project execution.
- Directed strategic planning and execution of supply chain operations, focusing on localization activities and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) strategies
- Streamlined communication processes between affiliates, manufacturing plants, business units, design teams, and suppliers to ensure project alignment.
- Assessed supplier operations through onsite audits, focusing on part validation and process optimization.
- Assessed existing production methods and identified strategic improvements to drive cost reduction and elevate quality outcomes.
Quality Engineer
YAZAKI GLOBAL PURCHASING (YGP Pte Ltd)
05.2013 - 10.2016
- Actively contributed to the 100% development and implementation of strategic Optimal Supply Plan (Localization activities) and VAVE activities.
- Lead Production Preparation Team in assuring completion of New Product development Tasks for Regional and Global Projects for Suppliers located Southeast Asia. Monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.
- Serve as communication bridge between Affiliates manufacturing plants, Business Units, Design Team and suppliers.
- Conduct Onsite Audits at Suppliers for Part and Process Validation and Optimization.
- Analyse and recommend improvements to all production process and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
QA/QC Asst Supervisor
TOMS MFG CORPORATION
08.2005 - 04.2013
- Developed and implemented calibration schedules to maintain precision and meet compliance requirements in internal calibration operations.
- Planned and executed comprehensive product inspections and testing to meet customer requirements and uphold quality standards.
- Monitored, documented, and reported on quality levels, CSR, environmental, and health and safety KPIs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted thorough investigations of product quality issues to uphold company standards.
- Created and revised comprehensive procedures for effective capture and analysis of product complaints, facilitating improved customer feedback management.
- Monitored risk-management procedures to identify potential issues. Assisted in maintaining problem logs for effective tracking. Reported issues to manager for timely resolution.
- Developed and implemented training programs for quality assurance team members, focusing on systems, policies, procedures, and essential processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
LUCENA, QUEZON PROVINCE05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Studies
University of The Philippines Open University
Los Banos, Province Of Laguna, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dela Salle University-Dasmarinas
Dasmarinas, Province Of Cavite, PhilippinesDiploma - Manufacturing and Product Design
ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING INTERACTIVE ONLINE
IRELAND (Online)01.2013
Skills
- Quality assurance expertise
- Process improvement strategies
- Analytical problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Change management techniques
- Microsoft Access expert
- Project management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
TRAININGS & SEMINARS
- Interpreting ISO 13485:2016 – Eddams Management Consultancy Services Philippines, 2024
- ISO 13485 Medical Devices Training - Global System Management Consultancy Inc Philippines, 2021
- IATF 16949 :2016 Upgrade Training for 1st and 2nd Party Auditor- Neville Clarke, Singapore, 2021
- Advance PDSA Problem Solving - Neville Clarke, Singapore, 2021
- Advance PDSA Problem Solving- Neville Clarke, Singapore ,2017
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, SGS International Certified Services Singapore Pte Ltd, 2014
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
QA Manager
TOMS MFG CORPORATION
11.2020 - 01.2026
Quality Engineer
YAZAKI GLOBAL PURCHASING (YGP Pte Ltd)
05.2013 - 10.2016
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer(NPI)
YAZAKI GLOBAL PURCHASING (YGP Pte Ltd)
05.2013 - 05.2020
QA/QC Asst Supervisor
TOMS MFG CORPORATION
08.2005 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia Studies
University of The Philippines Open University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Dela Salle University-Dasmarinas
Diploma - Manufacturing and Product Design
ALISON ADVANCE LEARNING INTERACTIVE ONLINE