Optimas Toolbox Talks | Episode 4: Quality By Design<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Graeme Bassett<\/h1>\nVP, APAC<\/h3>\n<\/div>![](\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Graeme-Bassett-2-1-600x600.png\" "\\"Graeme")
<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nGraeme started with Optimas in 1992 and moved through various roles in within Strategic Sourcing. In 2007, Graeme made the move to China to support the set-up of the Suzhou facility from a green field site and start a low-cost in-country Sourcing Team. In 2014 Graeme was promoted to VP for the APAC Region, and over the last 10 years has also helped expand the business into India\u2019s Shared Services \/ PPAP Centre, including two Distribution sites and Japan\u2019s Distribution hub. Graeme\u2019s role as a General Manger has allowed him to be involved in all areas of the business, such as Sales, Quality, Engineering, Sourcing and Supply Chain, giving him vast knowledge and experience. In addition, Graeme has full P&L ownership responsibilities for profitable growth and operational expense control in the Region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jonathan Christopher<\/h1>\nQuality Director, UK<\/h3>\n<\/div>![](\"https:\/\/optimas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Jonathan-Christopher-1-600x600.png\" "\\"Jonathan")
<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nJon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Graeme Bassett<\/h1>\nVP, APAC<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nGraeme started with Optimas in 1992 and moved through various roles in within Strategic Sourcing. In 2007, Graeme made the move to China to support the set-up of the Suzhou facility from a green field site and start a low-cost in-country Sourcing Team. In 2014 Graeme was promoted to VP for the APAC Region, and over the last 10 years has also helped expand the business into India\u2019s Shared Services \/ PPAP Centre, including two Distribution sites and Japan\u2019s Distribution hub. Graeme\u2019s role as a General Manger has allowed him to be involved in all areas of the business, such as Sales, Quality, Engineering, Sourcing and Supply Chain, giving him vast knowledge and experience. In addition, Graeme has full P&L ownership responsibilities for profitable growth and operational expense control in the Region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jonathan Christopher<\/h1>\nQuality Director, UK<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nJon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nGraeme started with Optimas in 1992 and moved through various roles in within Strategic Sourcing. In 2007, Graeme made the move to China to support the set-up of the Suzhou facility from a green field site and start a low-cost in-country Sourcing Team. In 2014 Graeme was promoted to VP for the APAC Region, and over the last 10 years has also helped expand the business into India\u2019s Shared Services \/ PPAP Centre, including two Distribution sites and Japan\u2019s Distribution hub. Graeme\u2019s role as a General Manger has allowed him to be involved in all areas of the business, such as Sales, Quality, Engineering, Sourcing and Supply Chain, giving him vast knowledge and experience. In addition, Graeme has full P&L ownership responsibilities for profitable growth and operational expense control in the Region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jonathan Christopher<\/h1>\nQuality Director, UK<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nJon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Graeme started with Optimas in 1992 and moved through various roles in within Strategic Sourcing. In 2007, Graeme made the move to China to support the set-up of the Suzhou facility from a green field site and start a low-cost in-country Sourcing Team. In 2014 Graeme was promoted to VP for the APAC Region, and over the last 10 years has also helped expand the business into India\u2019s Shared Services \/ PPAP Centre, including two Distribution sites and Japan\u2019s Distribution hub. Graeme\u2019s role as a General Manger has allowed him to be involved in all areas of the business, such as Sales, Quality, Engineering, Sourcing and Supply Chain, giving him vast knowledge and experience. In addition, Graeme has full P&L ownership responsibilities for profitable growth and operational expense control in the Region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jonathan Christopher<\/h1>\nQuality Director, UK<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nJon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>About<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nJon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Jon Christopher has over 30 years of experience holding Senior Quality appointments within large tier one automotive suppliers. Jon has a wealth of quality knowledge in OE design, manufacturing, and aftermarket. Working for the most part with safety critical product groups, product safety and brand reputation are both central to how Jon approaches Quality. Today, Jon is leading the Quality department for the International Region delivering the best in quality support services and ensuring that the customer voice is central to our improvement objectives. Jon earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Plymouth University, England.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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