Central Florida · On-site & Remote Support
Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement Support, When You Need Results Fast
We help manufacturers solve quality problems, prepare for IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 audits, strengthen PFMEAs and Control Plans, close 8Ds, and improve inefficient production processes.
- IATF 16949 & ISO 9001
- 8D, PFMEA & PPAP
- 407-575-4247
How we can help this week
What do you need help with?
Rapid response quality support
Need manufacturing or quality support now?
Upturn provides short-term manufacturing quality support when your team needs additional expertise, without adding permanent headcount.
8D / Corrective Action Support
Containment, root cause, and corrective actions your customer will accept, closed on time.
Learn more about 8D / Corrective Action SupportPFMEA & Control Plan Support
Build, review, or rebuild PFMEAs and Control Plans that match how the process really runs.
Learn more about PFMEA & Control Plan SupportAudit Readiness
IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 gap checks, internal audits, and evidence ready before the auditor arrives.
Learn more about Audit ReadinessSupplier Quality Support
Supplier audits, supplier 8D follow-through, and on-site representation when a supplier issue hits.
Learn more about Supplier Quality SupportAvailable for project-based, short-term, and ongoing support.
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Credibility
Led by real manufacturing experience
Upturn is led by Joubert Mercedes, an Industrial Engineer and Quality Management professional with hands-on experience supporting automotive OEM programs, supplier quality, manufacturing operations, IATF 16949 systems, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D/CAPA, Lean/Six Sigma, and process improvement.
When you work with Upturn, you work directly with the engineer doing the work: clear communication, practical recommendations, and support on your floor.
- Trust
- Focus
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Consistency
- Teamwork
Our services
Quality, supplier, and industrial engineering support
Three core ways we help manufacturers, from a single urgent problem to ongoing fractional support.
Quality & Compliance
Audit readiness, corrective action, and the core tools your customers expect, handled by someone who has lived them.
- IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 audit readiness
- 8D / CAPA / root cause analysis
- PFMEA & Control Plans
- APQP / PPAP support
Supplier Quality & Supplier Development
Temporary SQE support, supplier audits, and corrective action follow-through that protect your line and your customer.
- Supplier process audits
- Supplier 8D & containment verification
- PPAP & capability review
- On-site supplier representation
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Support
Hands-on industrial engineering that finds hidden capacity and makes your process easier to run.
- Time studies & capacity analysis
- Line balancing & bottleneck analysis
- Process flow & layout optimization
- Standard work & waste reduction
Measurable results
Years of Experience
Average Cost Reduction
Companies Served
Industries we serve
Specialized support for demanding sectors
Strongest in automotive, electronics, and general manufacturing, with support for aerospace, medical device, and logistics operations.
“Mr. J. Mercedes was a pleasure to work with and communication was excellent as he helped with the layout of my warehouse for my organization and the distribution of materials.”
Training & operational support
Build your team’s capability
Practical, role-specific training in quality tools, Lean, and problem solving, grounded in your own processes. We also support inspection, inventory, and supply chain needs.
Learn more about workforce training & development