Supply Chain

We work with purchasing, supplier quality/industrialization and design teams to provide supplier management and industrialization consulting support.

AE’s has extensive experience working with various suppliers in all areas of vehicle manufacturing

BIW (castings, extrusions, stampings, glass),
Chassis (suspension, braking, wheels, controls, dynamic systems),
Power Train (battery manufacturing, motors, power electronics, wire harnesses)
Interior / Exterior (trim, seats, weldments, infotainment, electrical, lighting, hoses)

AE provides direct management and industrialization consultation to assess and ensure the supplier’s readiness, competencies and adequate execution. Utilizing on-site and off-site support while providing the necessary technical expertise we develop and execute mitigation plans for identified gaps.

AE uses the following baseline approach in identifying performance gaps and managing the supplier:

Review of product design and specifications to understand technical expectations and potentials for DFM improvements.
Review of project status and identification of any gaps.
Review of equipment status and readiness vs. SOP
Identification of variance of prototype vs. mass production processes and expectation of impact to part and design expectations.
Review of product quality conformance and quality system readiness utilizing APQP methodology (QMS,DFMEA, PFMEA, MCP, Standard Work, Run @ Rate, PPAP documentation plans)
Review of supplier’s capabilities and readiness to ensure on time delivery.
Verification of capacity requirements and committed resources by the supplier.
Sub-tier management support as required.
Logistics management; ensuring shipping methods meet the delivery requirements.
Run @ rate expertise.
Supplier’s human resources evaluation: (skilled operator and salaried headcount)
- Technical knowledge to perform required tasks.
- Expertise in technical knowhow to ensure competencies in development and recovery.
- Sufficient inspection means.
- Experience in quality system and measurement system analysis
- Expertise in any specific competencies to ensure successful project execution.

Our Solution Experts

Automobility Enterprises (AE) takes pride in our experienced team. Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of operations to ensure complete coverage of our customer’s needs

Ryan Stanko,
Sr. Consultant

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18 years of automotive industry experience, x-Tesla, x-Toyota, ZF Engineering, Warranty, Supply Chain & Quality Management Production systems, teams' development; Experienced dealing with NTSA.

Bridgett (Britt) Fellows,
Sr. Consultant

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29 years of automotive industry experience, x-Tesla, x-Zoox, x-Boston Scientific Quality Management Expert in quality management systems, continuous improvement , root cause analysis, rigorous data analysis.

Dan Kintner,
Sr. Consultant

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23 years of automotive and aerospace industry experience, x-Tesla, x-Honda Engineering, Process, Maintenance & Quality Management Die casting, extrusion expert; extensive experience in aviation, licensed pilot & plane builder.

Eryk Ruszkiewicz,
Sr. Consultant

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23 years of aerospace industry experience, x-L-3, x-Cyclone Engineering, Quality & Health & Safety Management Expert in auditing and implementation of ISO9001, AS9100 & Health & Safety systems.

Marc Aston,
Sr. Consultant

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30 years of automotive industry experience, x-Honda Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management Expert in auditing, part data quality, quality system development Vehicle and engine manufacturing; casting, machining and assembly.

Arun Ramanathan,
Sr. Consultant

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23 years of automotive industry experience, x-Tesla, x-Rivian Engineering, Design, Supply Chain & Quality Management Expert supplier development, supply chain industrialization, operational restructuring.

Peter (Pete) Ketcheson,
Sr. Consultant

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33 years of automotive industry experience, x-Honda Vehicle Quality Group Leader Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management Expert in vehicle quality, supplier quality, manufacturing and quality systems.

Rafal Bulgarski,
Sr. Consultant

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25 years of automotive industry experience, x-Tesla, x-Honda, President of Automobility Enterprises Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Quality Management Expert operational restructuring, green & brown plant startups, production scaling, supply chain development & crisis management.

Our Solution Experts

Automobility Enterprises (AE) takes pride in our experienced team. Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of operations to ensure complete coverage of our customer’s needs