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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Richmond, California, United States

--Led Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies to facilitate the PPAP (Production Part --Approval Process) process for designated suppliers, ensuring meticulous monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators.--Conducted supplier audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, improving supplier performance by 20% less rejected parts and 15% time improvement in the process.--Owned the supplier quality management for the Gen 1 unit, recovering $356,892 through inventory audits within 6 weeks.--Performed continuous improvement projects through regularly scheduled supplier assessments and closed loop 8D supplier corrective action system (SCAR) and achieved savings of $ 2.3M USD.--Led root cause analysis (RCA) using tools like Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA, resolving part failures and reducing downtime.--Led MRB quality issues and recovered 256,798$ in 4 weeks and reduced inventory by 75% and maintained.--Managed supplier corrective actions (CAPA) and established streamlined processes for supplier risk management.--Implemented real-time KPI Tableau-based dashboard to track supplier performance, including defect rates reducing time by 37%--Drove continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (Kaizen, 5S), reducing waste and lead times.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

--Managed the project and was able to reduce the forecasted time by 20%--Developed a Tableau dashboard for ASU Athletics, streamlining data management, eliminating manual entry, and improving data integrity, reducing processing errors by 50%.--Automated 80% of the required statistical analysis and produced readily usable numerical and graphical metrics on the dashboard.--Reduced average team (softball, lacrosse, and volleyball) analysis time from 30 mins each to 4 mins for morning coffee updates.--Established new predictive models for player performance based on historical data with 85% accuracy.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

--One-off position created specifically for me to recognize my leadership, service, and ability in the team along with a 20% raise. --Forecasted use of future labs using data analysis to plan inventory accordingly for setting up new labs.--Managed the classroom tech support team of 5 student workers, held weekly meetings, lab checks, and performance reviews.--Trained 6 student workers undertaking a variety of roles within the department, focusing on problem-solving, and adaptability.--Led a team of 5 student workers, optimizing inventory planning and lab setups through Lean and process optimization techniques.--Trained and developed student workers in problem-solving methodologies, technical support, and process improvement strategies.

Columbus, Indiana, United States

--Collaborated with supplier quality team for APQP and DFMEA to ensure product quality and adherence to PPAP.--Managed supplier timelines and quality deliverables through cross-functional collaboration, ensuring consistent product reliability.--Conducted advanced root cause analysis (8D, Pareto Analysis) to mitigate recurring supplier part issues.--Conducted statistical analysis on 12 engine programs, identified 5 common part failures, and reduced downtime by 15% through root cause analysis and control recommendations.--Performed process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk) and (SPC) on 12 engine programs, reducing downtime by 15%.--Conducted reliability testing and statistical analysis to check for product lifecycle conformance.--Collaborated in destination zero initiative: zero defect, zero emissions, zero failures--Established and ensured the existence of Quality Control plans across development and operational teams and their processes.--Used AI/ML models to forecast part failures during engine prototyping, saving 3.7 million over 18 months in warranty.--Analyzed complex workflows to identify critical Quality Control checkpoints; designed control systems for existing products and programs; established metrics and performed verifications.