Nevila Prendo

An experienced Quality Systems Specialist with a strong background in quality assurance, compliance, auditing, and team leadership across manufacturing and automotive environments. Experienced in supporting and maintaining Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), managing non-conformities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting internal and external audits. Recognised for being highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to build positive working relationships across departments.

Confident managing multiple priorities, analysing performance data, and ensuring compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety requirements. Passionate about continuous improvement and committed to maintaining high standards while supporting business objectives.

Quality Systems Specialist - Comau

(2023-09)

Responsible for supporting and maintaining integrated quality, environmental and health & safety management systems across the organisation.

• Support the management and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Monitor company KPIs and provide performance reporting to global quality teams.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits and certification activities.
• Manage non-conformities through internal systems and track corrective actions to completion.
• Conduct root cause investigations using 8D and 5 Whys methodologies.
• Support management reviews, compliance monitoring, objectives, targets and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain business risk registers and compliance obligations.
• Report accidents and incidents and support health and safety initiatives.
• Manage controlled documentation, records and certification updates.
• Deliver inductions for new starters covering quality, environmental and health & safety requirements.
• Cover management responsibilities during periods of absence.
• Achieved CQI & IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification through BSI.
• Supported successful DNV certification audits for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Acted as Auditee Lead during ISO 14001 recertification, achieving a 5-star outcome.
• Led integrated management reviews covering KPIs, objectives, lessons learned and continuous improvement actions.
• Reviewing and improving Supplier Assurance Questionnaires to increase compliance and supplier engagement.

Quality Inspector - LEVC Electric Automotive

(2022-09 - 2023-09)

Performed end-of-line inspections to ensure vehicle safety, quality and compliance.

• Worked closely with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Conducted inspections covering safety, cosmetic, critical and functional requirements.
• Used calibration equipment to verify measurements and specifications.
• Supported continuous improvement activities using Kaizen principles.
• Maintained compliance with SWES and 5S standards.

Quality Assurance Inspector - DCS Manufacturing

(2020-08 - 2022-09)

Performed incoming goods inspections and supplier quality checks.

• Raised and managed quality concerns relating to supplier materials.
• Conducted audits and quality inspections throughout production processes.
• Analysed product quality data and maintained inspection records.
• Collaborated with production and warehouse teams to maintain quality standards.
• Supported implementation of quality control programmes across the site.

Team Leader - DCS Manufacturing

(2015-01 - 2020-07)

Led production teams within beauty and sanitary product manufacturing.

• Organised daily workloads and monitored performance against targets.
• Ensured compliance with quality, health & safety and operational procedures.
• Implemented corrective and preventive actions to address production issues.
• Maintained production documentation and quality records.
• Supported and trained team members to achieve performance objectives.

Bachelor's Degree - Teaching - Fan S. Noli University (2006 - 2009)