Landon Y.
About Landon Y.
Landon Y. is a Senior Staff Quality Engineer at Form Energy, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in quality engineering roles at various companies, including Tesla Motors and Zoox, and holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Work at Form Energy
Landon Y. serves as a Senior Staff Quality Engineer at Form Energy, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of products, contributing to the company's mission of advancing energy storage solutions. His responsibilities include implementing quality assurance processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Landon Y. has extensive experience in quality engineering across various companies. He worked at Tesla Motors as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 2012 to 2015 and later as a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer from 2015 to 2017. He also held positions at Zoox, Alta Motors, and Nuro, where he focused on supplier quality and development. His roles involved managing quality processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Landon Y. earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He possesses expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). His skills also include implementing Lean and Kaizen methodologies to improve process efficiency and conducting Value Stream Mapping.
Background in Manufacturing Engineering
Landon Y. began his career as a Manufacturing Engineer at Stryker Endoscopy, where he worked from 2009 to 2012. He later transitioned to a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role within the same company. His background includes significant experience in quality control and process design, specializing in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
Skills in Quality Management
Landon Y. is skilled in various quality management techniques, including conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implementing Lean methodologies. He has a strong focus on process design and efficiency, utilizing tools like Value Stream Mapping to identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes. His comprehensive skill set supports his role in enhancing product quality and operational effectiveness.