Gerilynn Knowles
@gerilynnknowles
Supplier Quality Specialist with 10+ years driving supplier performance and ISO/IATF compliance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented supplier quality specialist with over a decade of progressive experience in quality engineering, supply chain coordination, and manufacturing operations. I have led cross-functional teams, performed root cause analyses, managed MRB and defective material claims, and maintained ISO 9001 and IATF 16949–compliant processes to improve supplier performance and product quality.
My background includes on-site supplier audits, developing inspection SOPs, creating performance and cost-of-poor-quality reports, and coordinating domestic and international logistics. I hold multiple ASQ certifications and an active U.S. security clearance, and I leverage tools such as CEBOS, FMEA, SQL, and ERP systems to drive measurable improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Supplier Quality Specialist
Meta Plant America
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Lead supplier quality initiatives for battery units and charging systems, conducting supplier audits and root cause investigations while managing defective material claims and chargeback processes to improve supplier performance.
Quality Engineer
Saft Batteries
Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Directed in-process inspections and issued quality alerts, managed MRB inventory and discrepancy analysis, and produced performance and cost-of-poor-quality reports to drive production quality improvements.
Purchasing Coordinator
Saft Batteries
Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Monitored material demand and supply health, sourced competitive pricing, coordinated domestic and international shipments, and streamlined procurement and inventory reporting to reduce costs.
Quality Technician III
Saft Batteries
Jul 2015 - Jan 2022 (6 years 6 months)
Conducted incoming inspections, developed inspection SOPs, managed tool calibrations and third-party services, and led internal audits to maintain quality system compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSouthern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science, Data Analysis
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Data Analysis focusing on statistical methods and data-driven decision making, conferred in December 2023.
NCNashua Community College
Certificate
Completed a certificate program in March 2006 to support technical and vocational skill development.
Merrimack High School
High School Diploma
Obtained a high school diploma in 2004.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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