APQP 1 big thing: Coordinate and oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of Quality Management.

580 words, 2.1 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Coordinate and oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of Quality Management. The big picture: Check that your process reviews manufacturing processes, determining where improvements could be implemented in terms of product quality to contribute towards the success of Read more…

APQP 1 big thing: Perform detailed technical (internal) customer presentations based on input from higher level Application Engineers.

544 words, 2.0 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Perform detailed technical (internal) customer presentations based on input from higher level Application Engineers. The big picture: Drive high impact strategic procurement initiatives with the goal of driving substantial value realization efforts in all forms revenue generation, cost Read more…

APQP 1 big thing: Coordinate, prepare and deliver progress updates to your (internal) customer on project management activities.

651 words, 2.4 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Coordinate, prepare and deliver progress updates to your (internal) customer on project management activities. The big picture: Lead Quality activities that identify root cause and drive effective corrective action with various functional groups across the organization including R Read more…

APQP 1 big thing: Coach and mentor quality colleagues in supporting talent and succession planning objectives.

491 words, 1.8 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Coach and mentor quality colleagues in supporting talent and succession planning objectives. The big picture: Work closely with the Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Field Quality, and Supplier Quality teams to drive root cause identification activities in order to improve Read more…

APQP 1 big thing: Responsible to protect organization assets through supporting an effective and consistent preventative maintenance program.

482 words, 1.8 minutes read. By Gerard Blokdyk APQP 1 big thing: Responsible to protect organization assets through supporting an effective and consistent preventative maintenance program. The big picture: Make sure your company applies the principles of product quality planning, evaluation, and control in support of the manufacturing and installation Read more…