Project Quality Lead (Consultant) at SONACA Gosselies via AERONAUTICA & THALES Tubize via AKKODIS (2025-01 – Present)
Lead and Manage the APQP lifecycle Implementation on 2 projects. Led Product and Process Quality from development through production launch.
- Lead and Manage the APQP lifecycle Implementation on 2 projects
- Led Product and Process Quality from development through production launch
- Managed Supplier Quality activities including supplier qualification, surveillance audits
- Defined and Ensured APQP plans aligned with Project milestones
- Led and Validated APQP / PPAP délivrables: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, FPQ, FAI
- Performed Root Cause Analysis using 8D, A3, 5 Why, Ishikawa Methodologies
- Work with cross functional team (Engineering, Project, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing)
- Prepared teams for external quality audits
- Planned and conducted internal audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
- Managed Quality Programs and Quality Policies in compliance with QMS (ISO 9001 / AS9100) requirements
- Managed Product Quality and Configuration across the full product lifecycle for avionics systems (security, software, and hardware)
- Drove corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues
- Led the change and configuration management lifecycle, including EBoM, Process Definition, RACI, Non-Compliance management, CCB, and MRB activities
- Supported Supplier Change Requests and internal change implementation
- Followed up and validated Design of Experiments (DOE) and Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) to support product and process validation
- Supported and validated Dry Runs and Test Campaigns to confirm manufacturing and process readiness
- Coordinated and validated PPAP deliverables across all phases: Design, Prototype, FPQ (First Product Qualification), and FAI (First Article Inspection)
- Ensured compliance during development, industrialization, and operational phases
Engineering Operation Consultant at THALES Tubize via AKKODIS (2021-01 – 2024-12)
Engineering Operations Consultant focused on quality programs and quality policies in compliance with QMS requirements.
- Managed Quality Programs and Quality Policies in compliance with QMS (ISO 9001 / AS9100) requirements
- Managed Product Quality and Configuration across the full product lifecycle for avionics systems (security, software, and hardware)
- Drove corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues
- Led the change and configuration management lifecycle, including EBoM, Process Definition, RACI, Non-Compliance management, CCB, and MRB activities
- Supported Supplier Change Requests and internal change implementation
- Followed up and validated Design of Experiments (DOE) and Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) to support product and process validation
- Supported and validated Dry Runs and Test Campaigns to confirm manufacturing and process readiness
- Coordinated and validated PPAP deliverables across all phases: Design, Prototype, FPQ (First Product Qualification), and FAI (First Article Inspection)
- Ensured compliance during development, industrialization, and operational phases
- Prepared teams for external quality audits
- Planned and conducted internal audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
Program Quality Assurance Manager at Thales France (2013-01 – 2019-12)
Managed Quality Programs and ensured alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
- Managed Quality Programs and ensured alignment with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
- Led and coordinated Quality Team activities to support product and process quality objectives
- Drafted and maintained the Quality Program Plan in line with program and operational needs
- Managed customer satisfaction and customer relationships related to quality performance
- Managed non-compliances and change management activities, including corrective actions (CAPA)
- Validated test campaigns, product acceptances, and deliverables, including FAT / SAT
- Prepared teams for external quality audits and conducted internal audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
