Aj Muhammad Email & Phone Number

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Champions support for formal 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation. Coordinating supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs either at Allison or via teleconference. • Independently managing activities to minimize supplied part quality impact to the plants.• Supporting plant supplier cost recovery requests.• Ensuring required supplier quality documentation is organized and retained according to corporate guidelines.• Summarizing reports and presenting audit results.• Facilitating the implementation and monitoring of advanced quality planning with selected future product suppliers, as required.• Validating supplier design of product and processes utilizing the automotive standard, AIAG PPAP process.• Implementing and monitoring part conformance.• Monitoring supplier performance and reporting results to management.• Improving quality performance of supplier by conducting workshops at supplier locations, providing technical assistance in developing a quality system, or other technical support required.• Posting, calculating, and analyzing routine statistical data.• Independently managing ongoing relationships and resolving conflicts as needed.• Adhering to corporate purchasing policies and procedures.• Assuring accurate and timely records are maintained within various systems, including Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN), SAP ERP, and online Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).• Mentoring other less experienced employees in supplier quality processes and standards.• Maintaining a physical presence in the workplace.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

• Implemented the Supplier Development strategy, plans and projects as approved by the Corporate Quality through effective control management of APQP. • Communicated the company’s supplier expectations as directed by DURA’s Management Team to the supply base and provided training assistance on specific requirements, as needed.• Provided resolution to Supply base Quality Incidents escalated by the Manufacture plants and worked on Supply Base Scorecards improvement. • Worked as a liaison between identified supplier and Dura plant personnel for specific assigned critical program(s)• Reviewed drawings, tooling, gaging, equipment build, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control plan and other items as defined in the Supplier Process.• Reviewed supplier sites as per part criticality and provided support for problem solving.• Close communication and coordination with the program buyer, advanced quality engineer/Planner, Crocss Functional Team, and Dura plant.• Supplier improvement plans for top 4 PPM & 8D suppliers.• Supplier on-site assessment and audit as per IATF16949:2016

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Managed APQP process both at component and assembly level for powertrain program • Managed quality issues associated with powertrain parts including initial supplier contact, containment and permanent corrective action cycle • Reviewed and approve supplier PPAP packages for new product and engineering changes once in production• Used advanced problem solving skills (3L5Whys, Fishbone) to resolve difficult problems• Conduct audits, evaluate performance, develop action plans and provide recommendations for improving quality performance at suppliers• Implemented and monitor supplier part qualification and certification processes• Reviewed supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems• Responsible for executing Tool Transfer Procedure resulting in seamless transfer of business to new location with no impact to production• Reviewed DFMEA, PFFMEA, Control Plans, Capability Results, Capacity Verification Reports. • Launched support at TMP, KTP & ITP (Plants) from prototype builds through Volume Production.• Technical liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Reviewed and approved supplier PPAP packages • Handled supplier quality assignments including external supplier current quality and new parts launch, lead APQP efforts, launch readiness assessment • Worked with casting suppliers to improve performance, implement process control and quality plans• Interacted with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to proactively improve quality of components• Performed supplier quality systems audits and provided support for supplier quality systems improvements• Implemented and performed ISO/TS16949: 2002 certification for CNC machining facility• Prepared Flow Charts, PFMEA, Control Plan and Inspection Instructions for powertrain and engine parts

Detroit, Mi

• Conducted 8Ds and Initiated product/process root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.• Prepared PSO & PPAPs for customer approval for new launches and engineering changes• Conducted statistical process control studies for engine parts e.g. Pulleys, Hubs, Elbows, Brackets, and Ford’s Manifolds• Supervised and trained quality inspectors for day to day activities at shop floor• Determined requirements and requisition of all applicable measurement devices, gauging, and fixtures• Assisted in implementation of TS16949/QS 9000/ISO14001 throughout machining facility• Prepared receiving, in-process and final audit sheets by using GD&T, blue print reading skills and AutoCAD

Plymouth, Mi

• Researched new processes to reduce production cost of Dakota/Durango Chrysler Frames• Evaluated quotations for new assembly tooling and awarded contracts for design and construction• Designed hand applies fixtures on AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop to weld missing parts on assembled frames• Did feasibility study and prepared 6P Processes for all new projects/proposed engineering changes• Conducted “root cause analysis for defects & problems and prepared production data and project activity in an efficient and clear manner

Windsor, Canada

• Led issue resolution and root-cause analysis processes associated with supplier quality issues.• Dealt with suppliers to buy-off prototype stamping parts and checking fixtures• Developed and conducted training designed to incorporate SPC, Problem Solving and other process improvement programs.• Prepared control plans, PFMEA and flow-charts for prototype and pre-launch processes

Karachi, Pakistan

• Worked with suppliers to specify work holding/clamping mechanism and tooling necessary to modify and build custom assembly fixtures• Developed Process flows, PFMEA charts, root cause analysis, GD&T & control plans and utilized the SPC techniques for different manufacturing processes• Released stamping parts after reviewing and validation for stamping and welding

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering