Sandra Maniaci has over 20 years of experience in quality assurance engineering and auditing. She is certified as a Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949. Her experience includes developing quality systems and audit programs, resolving non-conformances, and maintaining certification for automotive and defense manufacturing suppliers. She has strong leadership skills and experience developing training programs and process improvements to enhance quality and productivity.

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