Gabrielle Pifko
About Gabrielle Pifko
Gabrielle Pifko is a Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience in Lean Transformation and process management. She has worked in various engineering roles within the aerospace industry and currently applies her expertise at Fluke Corporation.
Work at Fluke Corporation
Gabrielle Pifko has been employed at Fluke Corporation since 2021, serving as both a Quality Engineer and Quality Assurance Manager. In her role, she supports various business units with new product introductions (NPI) and oversees customer defect tracking and resolution (CDT&R). Pifko has contributed to the standardization of processes within her department by converting tribal knowledge into standardized work and operating procedures. Additionally, she managed the installation and startup of robotic equipment and large-scale ovens, enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Gabrielle Pifko earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in quality assurance and process management. Pifko is experienced in NADCAP certification preparation, DIVEs (similar to the DMAIC process), ACE (akin to Lean Manufacturing), and overall process certification and management.
Background in Aerospace Industry
Pifko has a diverse background in the aerospace industry, having worked at UTC Aerospace Systems and Collins Aerospace. She served as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at UTC Aerospace Systems from 2015 to 2016 and again from 2016 to 2020 at Collins Aerospace. During her internships at UTC Aerospace Systems in 2013 and 2014, she gained valuable experience in environmental health and safety as well as research and development.
Achievements in Lean Transformation
As a Quality Assurance Manager, Gabrielle Pifko led her department's Lean Transformation initiative, preparing for a significant increase in production quantities while focusing on waste reduction. This initiative reflects her commitment to improving operational efficiency and process effectiveness within her organization.