Subhash Areechira ASQ-CQE, MBB, MSIE.

Experience

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  Sanden International

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Quality Engineer/SPC Coordinator

  • Plans, directs and coordinates the preparation and implementation programs to ensure compliance with company’s quality processes and procedures (ISO/TS: 16949).• Work with customers, suppliers, and Design & Application engineering groups to develop a statistical analysis of failure rates/ failure modes in order to implement warranty reduction programs.• Ensures thorough investigation of failures that include independent report (5-Principles) of root-cause and corrective actions.• Coordinate Statistical Process Control (SPC) program to support Sanden’s philosophy of Total Quality Management.• Work directly with operating units to ensure that inspections, SPC analysis and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce standards and meet specifications.• Initiating investigations of “Out Of Control” notifications to determine root cause, corrective and preventive recurrence actions and analyze & evaluate “Out of Control” conditions. • Develop and enhance the use of automated databases and graphical analysis of quality parameters.• Train production and support personnel in the use of statistical process sampling, application of SPC methods, interpretation of statistical data and the usage of Visual SPC software.• Conduct Monthly Process Capability (Cpk) meeting for all manufacturing processes. Develop and implement recommendations for continuous improvement in the process quality. • Participates in the Kaizen Teams, Zero Defect Teams and works with other departments.• Perform all kind of validation/capability studies; gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies. Show less

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  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Industrial Engineer (MS Internship)

  • Utilizing the Discrete event simulation software ProModel, used for evaluating, planning or designing manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and other operational and strategic situations.• Create an interface between MS-Project file and Promodel, using Microsoft Visual Basic macros. • Create a simulation model for the JSF’s “Moving line” project using Promodel simulation software.• Analysis of sequence of operations and work flow; calculating shop floor metrics; establishment of methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.• Works with Manufacturing Engineers and Planners to establish the most efficient assembly concepts. Show less

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  Bell Helicopter

  Oct 2007 - May 2018

  • Responsible for executing continuous improvement projects (Lean, design and variation reduction), kaizen events and problem solving activities to support business goals of the enterprise.• Lead/assist in the investigation of all recordable, near miss and first aid incidents. Ensure proper root cause investigation, documentation and follow up. Apply CI tools for safety Process Improvements.• Develop and conduct health & safety processes and training which provide ongoing safety awareness, emergency response and safety orientation for new employees.• Serves as technical resource to the organization. Coordinate plant audit processes for equipment inspections, job safety analyses and other accident prevention programs.• Work with facilities to assist with CI initiatives including addressing ergonomic issues.• Responsible for mentoring Black Belts and Green Belts towards their Six Sigma certifications.• Lead Gemba walks, identifying improvement opportunities at multiple Mfg Centers & at Suppliers.• Benchmark Continuous Improvement approaches within multiple business industries.• Identify & implement engineering system/design and process improvement opportunities. • Teach and train DMAIC tools (Lean, Variation, DFSS) and GB/BB certification modules.• Work with Bell suppliers for their continuous improvement/PPAP efforts and support those activities.• Perform source acceptance, FAI’s and auditing/surveying at various Bell Supplier locations. Show less • Responsible for executing continuous improvement projects (Lean, design and variation reduction), kaizen events and problem solving activities to support business goals of the enterprise.• Responsible for mentoring Black Belts and Green Belts towards their Six Sigma certifications.• Lead Gemba walks, identifying improvement opportunities at multiple Mfg Centers & at Suppliers.• Benchmark Continuous Improvement approaches within multiple business industries.• Teach and train DMAIC tools (Lean, Variation, DFSS) and GB/BB certification modules.• Work with Bell suppliers for their continuous improvement/PPAP efforts and support those activities.• Perform source acceptance, FAI’s and auditing/surveying at various Bell Supplier locations. Show less • Lead and support various “Six Sigma” Continuous improvement (Black belt) teams and utilize DMAIC, Lean, and DFSS statistical tools for continuous process improvement and simplification.• Participate in the development and execution of Bell/Supplier’s products and manufacturing processes that yield cost effective and robust designs that meet or exceed our customers expectations.• Lead Proactive Quality (APQP) teams to build stability, capability and process baseline in the factories.• Lead and support PPAP activities internal at Bell and with external suppliers.• Trains, mentors, coaches, and challenges process owners and Green Belts in the use of Continuous Improvement (CI) statistical tools, approaches and techniques to create process management & measurement systems and develop a Textron CI mindset at the department or process level.• Identify & implement engineering system/design and process improvement opportunities. • Develop and manage systems and processes used to collect, analyze, and report customer reported product discrepancies and provide timely feedback to customers.• Works with Business Unit Champions, IPT Champions and other CI Leaders to ensure best practices are shared across the organization and develops excellent quantitative reasoning skills. • Provide technical assistance to Engineering on Quality systems, including change board activity. Show less •Champion a strong corrective action process focused on timely and effective solutions to product and process deficiencies (“Closed loop” RCCA process).•Coordinates as required corrective action activities with management counterparts in Operations, Materiel, Engineering, SPA and members of the Material Review Board.•Identifies systemic performance issues and proposes and implements ensuring root-cause analysis and corrective solutions are implemented with closure plans in 8D/A3 format.•Perform MSA’s (Measurement System Analysis), Inspection analysis and lead special projects.•Represent the Voice of the Customer to facilitate delivery of products and services that meet our contractual requirements and customer expectations. Show less

  • Sr. Quality Engineer Spl/EHS Process Manager/Master Black Belt(MBB)

    Jul 2015 - May 2018

  • Master Black Belt/Supplier QA Staff Spcl

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt/Pro-Active Quality Lead/QA Staff Spl

    Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  • Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist

    Oct 2007 - Jul 2011
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  Raytheon Technologies

  Jun 2018 - now

  The MATR program is a two year development program for mid-career employees to rotate into different assignments within Mission Assurance.• Management of supplier corrective actions, coordinating, participating, and potentially conducting supplier assessments, defect data analysis, collaborating with subcontracts, engineering, and supply chain management to identify, resolve, and monitor supplier quality issues.• Participate in Supplier Surveillance and engagement plans, and ensure communication of actions and results to the Supplier Quality and Program Leadership.• Lead and participate in multi-functional teams in process improvement activities using CORE methods. Show less • Direct a cross functional team to implement process improvement and waste reduction strategies within the factory while incorporating APC business objectives (i.e. scrap, rework, HPU etc.) and targets into execution plan.• Responsible for the front end of the business activities to ensure that the factory is capable of meeting all of the product line customers’ goals.• Maintains the capacity planning and staffing models for the circulator factory.• Provides necessary data to the APC program office and assists with proposal activities associated with the value stream.• Directs the MRP controllers to ensure that the MRP system is accurate for each of their products.• Ensures that each product meets their safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals. Show less • Ensure the RPM cross-functional engineering development and product teams are aware of and adhere to applicable program requirements defined in the Contract Quality Requirements (CQR).• Investigate, analyze negative quality trends and work towards process Improvements using Raytheon Six Sigma methodologies, faciliate the Raytheon Corrective Action System (RCAS).• Identify and work with the Risk and Opportunity Manager and perform Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify potential product and process risks and mitigation actions.• Create and maintain a Quality Control Plan when key characteristics are identified by the Technical Data Package (TDP) or Statistical Process Control (SPC) is warranted.• Review the contract/IOT, drawings, STAMP/SIS packages, specifications, and procurement documents to establish quality requirements and inspection points.• Generate, review, approve and submit First Article Inspection (FAI) reports – Factory & Suppliers.• Verify calibration status of equipment before use, and the identification and segregation of all out of tolerance equipment and tooling, and lead investigation into product impact.• Plan, execute, support audits and determine inspection/test levels, methods and locations.• Conduct timely identification, segregation, disposition, correction and closure of nonconforming material, including Material Review Board activities as authorized by program quality planning.• Participate in manufacturing/product/Supplier Corrective Action Boards (CAB).• Interface with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and/or other customer quality representatives on all matters pertaining to program quality requirements. Show less

  • Manager II, Supplier Quality & Program Quality (MATR Program)

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Manager II - Manufacturing/Six Sigma Principal Specialist

    Apr 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Quality Engineer IV (Sr. QA Staff)/Six Sigma Master Black Belt

    Jun 2018 - Apr 2020