Mark Adkins
About Mark Adkins
Mark Adkins is a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific with extensive experience in safety-critical manufacturing for medical device and automotive components.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific
Mark Adkins serves as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at Boston Scientific. Starting in 2009, Adkins has leveraged his extensive experience in safety-critical manufacturing to improve supplier development and validation processes. His role involves managing supplier quality to ensure compliance with industry standards, focusing on AIAG Core Tools such as PPAP, FMEA, APQP, SPC, and MSA. Located in Spencer, IN, Adkins is integral to maintaining high-quality standards for medical devices manufactured by Boston Scientific.
Previous Positions in Quality Engineering
Before joining Boston Scientific, Mark Adkins held several key roles in quality engineering. He worked as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Metaldyne from 2004 to 2009, and as a Quality Engineer and Supplier Quality Engineer at Johnson Controls Automotive between 1999 and 2004. Earlier in his career, from 1997 to 1999, Adkins served as an APQP Coordinator and Continuous Improvement Coordinator at Elco - Textron Fastening Systems. In these roles, he developed a focus on conflict resolution, supplier quality issues, and ISO compliance.
Educational Background in Business and Applied Management
Mark Adkins has a robust educational background that complements his engineering expertise. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Speech Communications from Indiana University Bloomington. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, completed from 2012 to 2015. His academic credentials provide a foundational understanding of business principles and management strategies, essential for his role in supplier quality engineering.
Expertise in AIAG Core Tools and Quality Management
Mark Adkins possesses strong expertise in AIAG Core Tools, which are essential for supplier quality engineering. His skills include proficiency in PPAP, FMEA, APQP, SPC, and MSA. Adkins is experienced in conducting quality system, internal, and process audits with a particular focus on ISO compliance. His meticulous approach to problem-solving and root cause analysis has been instrumental in managing supplier quality issues, making him a valuable asset in the field of quality management.
Specialization in Supplier Development and Validation
Mark Adkins specializes in supplier development, validation, and approval processes. He has extensive experience in safety-critical manufacturing for both medical device and automotive components. His role requires a keen eye for detail and adherence to rigorous quality standards. Adkins' focus on inventory management, cost recovery, and PPM reduction strategies further underscores his expertise in ensuring top-notch quality from suppliers.