1. P. Sandra Maniaci
18526 Campo Dr Clinton Twp MI 48038
(H) 586.231.0448 (M) 586.747.1775
Sandra.maniaci@gmail.com
Quality Assurance Engineer
TS 16949 and 14001 certified Lead Auditor
Supplier Quality Engineer
7/2011 – 2/2015 Corporate Internal Auditor-Stant - fuel delivery systems, vapor recovery,
thermostats, fuel caps and capless, TOVs, plastic injection, metal stamping, fascias
• TS16949 Corporate Lead Internal auditor, global responsibilities: China, South Korea,
Czech Republic, North America
• Lead problem resolution teams for customer complaints, 3rd
party non-conformances,
internal non conformances
• Develop internal auditor training program for all sites, designing training, delivering training,
leading new auditors in practice audits, evaluating new auditors
• Lead corporate training initiative for pFMEAs and 8Ds
• 100% successful closure of all registrar non-conformances, all sites certified
• Develop strong teams to resolve plant repeat issues
• Maintain excellent relationship with registrar
• Develop Layered Process Audit program for all sites
• Develop internal audit response program
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with plant managers and quality managers
• Certified ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
1/2008 – 2/2011 Supplier Quality Engineer – Avon Protection Systems - leading
manufacturer of state-of-the-art gas mask systems for military. Rubber injection and
compression moulding, plastic injection, zero distortion polymer moulding, air
purification/filtration
• Developed strong and positive relationships/partnerships with Suppliers resulting in
decrease of non-conforming product and open exchange of information
• Certified Lead ISO TS16949 Auditor: conduct on-site supplier certification and
compliance audits to ensure supplier capacity and capability to meet customer
expectations and continual improvements. Document and report results
• Certified Kaizen and 8D team leader, certified Quality Core Tools, and Ishikawa
Tools. Provide supplier education and coaching
• Manage Supplier Corrective/Preventive Actions: drive root cause discovery for
permanent corrective action
• Managed supplier quality concerns: i.e.: tooling issues, print issues, print
compliance, forecast compliance
• Ensured supplier compliance to all ISO and government/military standards
• Experienced working with ITAR and DFAR regulations, QARs, SPIs, QAPs,
Performance Specs, MILSTD-1916
• Launch Support
• Developed both internal and supplier ISO audit teams
• Designed successful Contract Review team program for Supplier Requirements

2. • Led cross-functional teams in the successful development of corporate procedure for
NON-conforming Material and the development of a new company quality manual
• Trained suppliers to APQP and PPAP requirements including development of
FMEAs and Control Plans
• Led suppliers through development of Poka-Yokes resulting in reduction of non-
conforming material.
• Led suppliers to data driven decisions through introduction/use of SPC
• Developed, with suppliers, more robust PM programs, in-process controls, and visual
boundary boards all resulting in reduction of non-conforming outputs and greater
education of product line workers
• Co-chaired internal team driving development of APQP/PPAP/First Article inspection
and process validation procedures
5/1995 – 12/2006: ISO/TS 16949 Lead Auditor/Quality Assurance Engineer
Visteon Corporation, Tier One Automotive Supplier and Ford Motor Co
• Achieved 100% on-time certification for compliance with ISO Standards.
• Led ISO9000/TS 16949 Audits for Visteon Manufacturing facilities; Certified
Lead Auditor, Certified APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Control Plans, experience
with 14001
• Scheduled audits, developed audit plans, maintained relationship with
registrar
• Developed and managed customer quality concerns, root cause analysis for
corrective/preventive action plans for noncompliant concerns
• Consulted with global Visteon and Ford Motor Company assembly plants to
develop quality improvement plans and systems
• Managed global non-conformance database for 2nd
Party and 3rd
Party Audits
• Developed a Layered Process Audit training program that was implemented
and used worldwide
• Successfully closed all non-conformance issues without cost, schedule or
quality impact to the plants
• Improved cost savings, improved Build to Schedule, decreased issues and
risks, improved work-flow leading to increased productivity
• Implemented cross-functional problem solving teams leading to reduced risk,
increased quality and improved teamwork
• Trained internal auditor teams of hourly employees, supervised team of 34
quality personnel: lab, inspectors, auditors
• Developed lean manufacturing training programs and managed training
delivery for over 2000 employees
• Developed repeatable processes, standardized job aids and checklists used
for production area internal audits
• Production supervisor: 350 hourly employees, 400,machines. Developed
daily schedules, introduced to the area a pull (KanBan) system, SPC, visual
factory, value stream mapping
Education
Wayne State University – 17 graduate hours
Grand Valley State University – 30 post graduate hours
Grand Valley State University – Bachelor’s Degree, dual major English/Psychology