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.

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.

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

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

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

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