Fatima Bensalem
42 Rue de la Liberté
Algiers, 16000
+213 21 345 8792
fatima.bensalem@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimabensalem

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Objective
Dedicated Supplier Development Engineer with extensive experience in quality management and supplier relations within the automotive industry. Proven track record in process improvement, auditing, and supplier quality assurance. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role to enhance supplier performance and drive operational excellence.

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Work Experience

Supplier Development Engineer
Moteurs et Composants Algériens - Algiers, 16000
January 2021 - Present
- Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives, resulting in a 20% reduction in defect rates over two years.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments of supplier processes to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and corrective action plans, enhancing product reliability.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and quality control plans for new product introductions.
- Utilize statistical data analysis tools, including Minitab, to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance Engineer
Industrie Manufacturière du Nord - Oran, 31000
June 2018 - December 2020
- Managed quality audits and internal assessments, achieving a 95% compliance rate with ISO 14001 standards.
- Spearheaded the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) practices, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers on quality control methodologies and auditing processes.
- Developed and executed quality improvement projects that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced product quality.

Manufacturing Engineer
Équipements Industriels Méditerranée - Blida, 09000
August 2015 - May 2018
- Designed and optimized manufacturing processes using AutoCAD Mechanical and Solid Modeling techniques, improving production throughput by 30%.
- Conducted tolerance analysis and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure product specifications were met.
- Collaborated with suppliers to enhance manufacturing capabilities and resolve quality issues through effective problem-solving techniques.

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Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene - Algiers, 16000
Graduated: May 2015

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Skills
- Supplier Development
- Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001)
- Auditing and Quality Assurance
- Statistical Data Analysis (Minitab)
- Process Control and Improvement
- Technical Documentation and Drawing
- Leadership and Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD Mechanical)
- Problem Solving (8D Problem Solving)

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Certifications
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Six Sigma Green Belt

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Projects
- Led a cross-functional team in a supplier development project that improved on-time delivery rates by 25% through enhanced communication and process alignment.
- Implemented a new quality auditing process that reduced audit time by 40% while increasing the accuracy of findings.

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References available upon request.