Folajimi Ekundayo
About Folajimi Ekundayo
Folajimi Ekundayo is a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Spectrum Brands, Inc, where he has worked since 2019 in Denison, Texas. He specializes in developing and reviewing PPAP/APQP deliverables and leads qualification processes for new products and suppliers.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Folajimi Ekundayo has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as a Manufacturing Process Engineer since 2019. In this role, he develops and reviews all Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables for approval, including Ballooned Prints and First Article Inspections. He leads the qualification process for new product introductions, new suppliers, and outsourced products prior to production release. Additionally, he facilitates process optimization tasks and continuous improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma initiatives and tools.
Education and Expertise
Folajimi Ekundayo earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University, which he completed in 2020. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business management.
Background
Before his current role at Spectrum Brands, Folajimi Ekundayo worked as a Production Supervisor at the same company for seven months in 2019. He also served as a Reliability Engineering Specialist at H-E-B for eleven months from 2018 to 2019. His career began at Pioneer Oil and Gas, where he worked as a Process Engineer for four years from 2012 to 2016. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in manufacturing processes and engineering.
Achievements
In his role as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, Folajimi Ekundayo facilitates quality and process improvement activities aimed at significantly reducing internal and external costs associated with poor quality (COPQs). He also owns secondary manufacturing operations related to casting, which include thread tapping, drilling, and thermal deburring. His involvement in these areas demonstrates his commitment to enhancing manufacturing efficiency and quality.