Iryna Khimych

I designed and implemented company-wide quality management systems tailored to high-tech production requirements. Streamlined production processes, achieving compliance with international standards. develop and implement a company-wide quality management strategy and system. Managed confidential projects under NDA, focusing on quality assurance and system optimization.

Successfully built and managed a 56-member Quality Department from the ground up, defining roles, and implementing ISO 9001 compliance. Developed the pre-shipment inspection process, established cooperation with inspection companies in China; provided support for inspections in the process and made final decisions to eliminate critical defects. Led the rapid development and certification of an IMS for a new Turkey-based site in under six months.

Developed business plans and technical documentation for industrial projects, securing market entry for European clients.

Successfully directed an 80-member quality assurance team, optimizing production and securing European market contracts. The team included controllers, inspectors, factory laboratory, reliability station, and incoming control. Successfully implemented European quality standards for OEM projects, earning high-profile contracts with Zanussi. Passed inspections by major European trade chains and manufacturers, securing large contracts.

Led a team of 35 technologists across 5 technological bureaus in various technological directions Achieved significant cost reductions (20%-25%) through recipe and process optimizations. I identified and eliminated the shortcomings in the import duty system, and successfully resolved, which saved $200,000 annually by resolving duty-related disputes. Certified and regularly confirmed the compliance of products with the requirements of the RoHS Directive and the REACH Regulation