Professional Profile:
• Extensive expertise with Japanese/ Domestics OEM’s and tier one suppliers in supplier quality/ supplier development in manufacturing and logistics/ supply chain warehousing environment, hands on experience in
QS-9000 and TS-16949 auditing system
• Hands on experience in APQP planning, training and development of quality technicians, engineers and suppliers in quality tools e.g. SOP’s (standard operation procedures), PFMEA’s , 8D and problem solving tools
• Led APQP kick off meetings, managed product launches, capacity planning. Expertise in supplier development, automotive manufacturing, parts sourcing, purchasing and cost estimating
• Hands on experience in Toyota built-in process quality and TPS/Lean sigma projects launches
• Very well familiar with lean sigma methodologies including SPC, data analytics, DMAIC and DOE
Professional Experience:
Ford Motor Company
Supplier Quality Engineer (March ’11 – March’13)
• Conducted Launch readiness reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, Run at rate and Capacity Verification
• Managed suppliers on APQP, timely PPAP submissions, issues resolution and change management Identified and focused on critical / priority suppliers for parts quantity and quality assurance
• Led supplier teams to Identify special characteristics to control and ensure the flow of supplier controlled items to Vehicle Operation process standard sheet and control plans
• Engaged in new business sourcing, supply base risk assessment and supplier conferences
• Hands on to process capability, gage R & R and GD&T
• Hands on supplier quality experience in exterior sheet metal painting and interior / exterior plastic parts molding
• Managed cross functional team of PPAP coordinator, supplier engineers and management team
• Responsible for Ford supplier’s manufacturing site assessment, supplier development, audits and score card
Suzuki Motor Company
Sr. Engineer Quality (May ’04 – Nov ‘10)
• Managed internal/ external registrar audit and QS-9000 / ISO-14001 audit
• Established, managed and audited vendor’s operational KPI indicators
• Involved in design & development process with product engineering. Participated in design reviews
• Developed & engaged tooling, fixtures, and gage design
• Deployed lean tools (value stream map, 5S, SMED, TPM) and TCM (Total cost management) initiatives
• Managed over 3 million dollar of inbound parts quality for assembly plant with quality and un-interrupted parts supply
• Managed and developed quality / supply base on the following commodity lines:
Engine: Exhaust manifold, Intake manifold, Cap thermo-state, Cap water inlet
Suspension: Front wheel disc, Rear wheel disc, Rear axle
Interior: Instrument panel, Seats, Door trims, Roof lining, Tuner, Floor carpet, HVAC
Exterior: Bumpers, Front Grill, Weather strip, Side view mirror
Fuel lines, Power-train hoses, Engine mounting bracket, AC compressor bracket, Cooling system overflow, Door side molding, Center pillar, Rear pillar , Over flow bottle, Windshield water bottle, Steering column, Accelerator pedal, Brake Pedal and sheet metal components
• Led shop floor staff training for quality, lean and problem solving tools.
• Led green belt six sigma projects resulted in saving of over half million dollar
Changan (Karakoram) Motor Company
Sr. Process Engineer (Jan ’02 – April ‘04)
• Managed paint shop revival project with all aspects described below
Performed Initial study on the installed equipment
Equipment selection and sourcing as per requirement.
Technical & financial evaluation of quotations from contractors
Final approval from management
• Supervised completion of all process activities including; Process lay out, paint, chemicals, consumables, work standard sheets and quality standard sheets.
Trico Products Corporation
Product Development Engineer (Aug ’98 – Sep ‘01)
• Coordinated teams meetings on developing DFMEA on wiper components/systems.
• Engaged in design/development of wiper arms/blades for tier one (Valeo/ITT(GM cars & truck platforms )
• Design issues resolution on production wiper system for TJ (Wrangler) & XJ (Jeep Cherokee) platforms
• Initiated and implemented cost reduction proposals on several wiper systems
• Developed test plans (DV/PV) for component /systems validation.
• Coordinated with Customer and manufacturing engineers to incorporate design and/or process changes
• Engaged in analysis and performance optimization of various wiper systems on Catia KBE application
• Coordinated and conducted APQP reviews and developed project time lines with cross functional teams.
• Engaged extensively on RFQs for new model programs, cost reduction ideas and design issues
Toyota Motor Corporation (Indus Motor)
Manufacturing Eng...
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