Experience

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  Asmo manufacturing, inc.

  Jan 2004 - Sept 2005

  Quality engineering intern

  Responsible for making sure all the measurement tools are calibrated and maintaining a log for due dates• Used Statistical tools to conduct Process Capability studies in order to check and control the discrepancies in theproduction process, maintenance of the Process Capability Index within the SPC control limits.• Participated in MSA studies for new product launches• Audited document control for revision, un-controlled documents and conformance of process to Work Instructions• Part of the 7S Audit team to do weekly Audits for all departments to check for maintaining and improving company’s 7Sprinciples and work towards the Companies objectives• Also trained inspectors on regular intervals with the boundary samples to cut down scrap and improve productivitywithout compromising customer specified quality requirements• Audit all production lines randomly to check for countermeasure effectiveness to prevent repeat occurrence• Responsible for constant monitoring and follow-up action for parts put on Hold or Contained to maintain below theallowable limit Show less

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  Touchstone precision inc

  Oct 2005 - Jun 2008

  Quality engineer

  Developed and update Process Flow Charts, PFMEA’s, Control Plans, GR&R, SPC, part layouts, etc for all productlines to support PPAP for new product introduction and changes in current product or process• Provided training to Quality Auditor’s in performing process capability, GR&R studies & SPC for Prototype, Pre-Launchand Final Production process to support PPAP submissions and on a regular basis during mass production.• Conducted detailed Measurement System Analysis Studies to evaluate and monitor the measurement system used forinline inspection process• Active participant in the implementation of TS 16949 Quality Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental System,and Toyota Production System at Touchstone Precision, Inc• Involved and applied 8D corrective action and problem solving tools for Internal and External Customer complaints• Key member in all the customer audits and worked closely with the quality manager to meet the customer expectations& maintaining the Quality Management System• Trouble-shoot the in-process Injection Molding and insert molding problems for root cause analysis• Performed Layered Process audits based on control plan, customer concerns and past defect history, identified andindicated areas of improvement Show less

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  Cummins inc.

  Jul 2008 - now

  • Responsible for managing a team of 6 Planners covering 90 suppliers globally for an avg. weekly spend of $5M• Develop Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for CTT-US for Planning KPIs – SOTIF, Inventory Turns and Premium Freight and monitor monthly actual against AOP• Reduced Inventory ($) by $13M in 2019 through timely exception management, disposition of parts in quality bond, adjusting safety stock level• Created process for efficient execution of change management process to plan for smooth ramp down of old item and ramp up new item thereby eliminating risk of excess as well as shortages requiring premium freight or impacting Customer• Report weekly in Global Supply & Demand Review forum for site performance that includes metrics, Issue supplier, improvement work, watch out and escalations• Improved Parts with no Supplier (PWNS) process to plan for parts that need to go through re-PPAP and pricing without impact to on-time customer delivery resulting in reduction of component related arrears to customers from 2500 at beginning of 2019 to 200 at end of the year• Resolve daily supply issues by working with Suppliers and Buyers while providing guidance to Planners• Developed cross training plan for materials team across various suppliers and commodities while monitoring daily std. work via control plan• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse and Logistics teams to identify opportunities and initiate improvement actions Show less • Responsible for managing Fe and Al suppliers related to EBU, CTT and Power Systems as part of the Corp. Direct Purchasing team • Developed targets for supplier quality disruption metrics such as OEM defects, Internal PPM, SCAR closure while monitoring performance metrics such as past due PPAP and SR• Reduced in-plant and OEM PPM significantly by establishing robust controls on pass thru characteristics and Tier 2 management • Implemented quality tools such as MQV, Compatibility matrix & SCAR worksheet at multiple suppliers for monitoring process improvement• Coach and develop supplier quality personnel on core AIAG tools, basic statistics and 6sigma through Cummins training programs and training material available on Cummins portal • Accountable for delivering supplier tasks associated with Class iv, VPC, PQC/RPS projects on time• Implemented Safe Launch process at supplier for VPI and other major resourcing projects to ensure all NUDs, pass thru and customer touch points are in conformance to prevent quality spills and enable smooth launch • Lead on-site audits for on-going process assessment, corrective actions and Level 5 PPAP• Act as liaison for Casting and Machining suppliers based in China and India to ensure quicker resolution on issues and provide additional support for projects when required• Host and coordinate supplier visit to Plant for SIP and project review meetings Show less Responsible for completing Initial Process Capability for Assembly features and update Compatibility matrix from Betaruns for VPI projects• Update Process Flow, PFMEA, Control plan and Process sheets for changes initiated by VPI, VPC and Class 4 projects• Implement Safe Launch Inspection and Audits to ensure all NUD’s, Pass thru and Customer touch points are toconformance to prevent Quality spills and enable smooth launch• Manage Eng Ph1 Report to ensure all items in Forecast are planned for PPAP and completed in coordination withScheduling and ECC• Manage and mentor APQP technicians to effectively manage PPAP submissions on time and right first time• Responsible for PPAP submission and other supporting documents to various Customers using their portals• Host Customer SQIE visits to support Process Audits, VPI PPAP’s and other special projects• Act as SQIE for Shaft and Wheel, Impeller FP, Pass thru Turbo PPAPs from sister plants Show less All activities relating to maintenance of Quality System within Alpha and APT assembly lines• Support creation and maintenance of Control Plans (including inspection and audit requirements) for new and existingproducts/processes• Lead assigned areas with quality tools, techniques, and expertise• Lead and support Problem Solving, including the resolution of Customer complaints, NCMRs, CARs, and 7-stepsleading process improvement• Supporting the NPI process including, but not limited to: participation in design reviews, machine run-offs, gagequalifications, and development of process FMEA's – Gamma line, M-seal gauge, APT balancer, Volvo transfer etc.• Measuring quality performance, and providing the business and its customers with quality data, including maintaining ahistorical database - Process capability, MNC review database etc.• Product/Process audits to monitor effectiveness of quality controls• Coordinate and support Weekly MRB’s for Assembly to arrive consensus on material disposition and rework plan ifrequired• Work with RSQIE to Contain, Sort and Rework (if necessary) for issues relating to components and also verify suppliercorrective actions• Use failure analysis data from Teardown team to determine task priorities to drive improvements in terms of increasedTPPD and reduced scrap• Coach and train quality and teardown technicians for quick and easier Data collection (SQL), Analysis (Minitab)and Reporting tools (Excel, pivot charts) Show less

  • Materials Planning Manager

    Oct 2018 - now

  • Senior SQI Engineer

    Mar 2014 - Oct 2018

  • APQP Engineer

    May 2011 - Mar 2014

  • Quality Engineer

    Jul 2008 - Apr 2011