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Brooks Instrument is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a Fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses.

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Ensured quality requirements are completed in the process of new parts/assemblies’ development of upgraded or new models of most sophisticated transmissions including the following:1. Conducted advanced product quality planning (APQP) of complex parts and assemblies for in-house manufacturing. Also, executed PPAP activities. 2. Led design review meetings with cross-functional teams in the early phase of the part development process (PDP).3. Led and facilitated functional geometric… Show more Ensured quality requirements are completed in the process of new parts/assemblies’ development of upgraded or new models of most sophisticated transmissions including the following:1. Conducted advanced product quality planning (APQP) of complex parts and assemblies for in-house manufacturing. Also, executed PPAP activities. 2. Led design review meetings with cross-functional teams in the early phase of the part development process (PDP).3. Led and facilitated functional geometric review (GD&T) meetings for the parts /assemblies and ensured that the blueprint is accurate as for the datums and tolerances and comply with the ASME Y14.5 standard requirements.4. Led and facilitated pFMEA/DFMEA in a cross-functional team environment.5. Conducted critical to quality (CTQ) activity and establishing process key characteristics and process critical characteristics for SPC and data collection during pre-production and production runs6. Led cross-functional meetings of Design, Process, and Assembly Review (DPAR) and acted as a negotiator between design and manufacturing.7. Established process control plan (PCP) and inspection frequencies during the manufacturing process8. Ensured the metallurgical, heat treatment, and materials met the standard requirements against international and local (company) standards. 9. Reviewed experimental parts inspection reports and ensured to communicate results to manufacturing/design.10. First piece inspections of pre-production parts from feasibility build (FB), durability build (DB), limited production build (LPB), and the start of production (SOP).11. Gage designing, and gage R&R were done and recorded in the cProjects / SAP system.12. Initiated and led corrective and preventive action (CAPA) projects using DMAIC or 8D process and root cause analysis (3L5Y) approach and ensured corporate problem resolution timelines were met via documenting issues in the centralized non-conforming corrective action database. Show less

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Managed project teams through the definition, development, and implementationof process improvements.Provided knowledge of business processes, rules, and practices. Facilitated the definition, clarification, and documentation of such, in support of tactical and strategic business plans and in alignment with continuous improvement efforts.Applied process methodologies, tools, and measurement systems including six sigma change management tools, financial analysis, and decision tools… Show more Managed project teams through the definition, development, and implementationof process improvements.Provided knowledge of business processes, rules, and practices. Facilitated the definition, clarification, and documentation of such, in support of tactical and strategic business plans and in alignment with continuous improvement efforts.Applied process methodologies, tools, and measurement systems including six sigma change management tools, financial analysis, and decision tools to achieve business results.Led project teams toward the definition and implementation of new processes/solutions. Exhibited strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.Acted as a resource to project owner, communicated project milestones and project documentation to ensure objectives of improvement teams were met. Ensured process metrics and target performance levels were identified, implemented, and monitored.Utilized advanced statistical methods to analyze problems for improving processes.Key Achievements:Improved 30% process capability metrics and achieved 100% capable processes for new products.Established consistent & standardized inspection method for gear tooth surface finish inspections. Reduced transmission repair hours by 20% at the test stands.Cost avoidance of 1.5M for transmission components.Reduced 68% nonconformances to customers through effective DMAIC methodology on a recurring basis.Achieved 100 % on-time delivery of parts of 1M worth to distribution centers and dealerships and ensured avoidance of delinquent orders. Show less

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Responsible for:Managed quality assurance of gears and shafts manufacturing for 5 departments. Part families like clutch shafts / drums, sun gears, countershafts, PTO gears, range gears, gears with shafts, transmission shafts (PST, eIVT shafts) and several miscellaneous products within each manufacturing department.Led quality improvement projects in cross-functional teamsCoordination with manufacturing / operators for defect free production.Ensure and complete the quality… Show more Responsible for:Managed quality assurance of gears and shafts manufacturing for 5 departments. Part families like clutch shafts / drums, sun gears, countershafts, PTO gears, range gears, gears with shafts, transmission shafts (PST, eIVT shafts) and several miscellaneous products within each manufacturing department.Led quality improvement projects in cross-functional teamsCoordination with manufacturing / operators for defect free production.Ensure and complete the quality activities including Gage R&R, capability studies, pFMEA, Run @rate etc. Statistical analysis - pareto analysis, of monthly non-conformances using quality tools, PPM / scrap evaluations and generating improvement projects within each departmentKey Achievements-Cost saving projects conducted as OFP QE and documented in IM&S projects tracking system / CR2000a) Slashed scrap cost of 500K for sun pinions by driving improvement projects reclaiming the gear geometryb) Resolved spline relation issues for PST Shafts and saved $250K on recurring basisc) Resolved threads issue in PST shafts and scrap savings of 200Kd) Resolved issues and corrective action for scrap avoidance of various parts $350K Show less

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Responsible for Quality Assurance of current and non current tractors’ parts production in following areas;1. Hitch machining and assembly 2. Final Drive Carrier and clutch assemblies3. Hydraulic Pump Assemblies and testing Identification and assessment of risk opportunities and development of PFMEA of various machining work cells and assembly processes as part of Deere production system. Managing Gage R &R and Capability studies and updating Quality plan tracking system… Show more Responsible for Quality Assurance of current and non current tractors’ parts production in following areas;1. Hitch machining and assembly 2. Final Drive Carrier and clutch assemblies3. Hydraulic Pump Assemblies and testing Identification and assessment of risk opportunities and development of PFMEA of various machining work cells and assembly processes as part of Deere production system. Managing Gage R &R and Capability studies and updating Quality plan tracking system (QPTS). Documenting / generating Q-Notes using SAP system for all non-conforming parts, issuance of NCCA’s and follow-ups.Led and facilitated cross-functional Design Process and Assembly Review meetings (DPAR) Statistical analysis - Pareto analyses of scrap for cost reduction and improvements.Led quality improvement team (QIT) meetings for continuous improvement. Failures analysis of assemblies, Control plan audits and Tear down audits for process improvements and corrective actions.Warranty claims analysis and decisions. • Facilitating Quality council Meeting at SPO. Show less

Fowlerville, Michigan, United States

Managed new projects and accomplished dead lines, while dealing with the customer’s (GM, Chrysler, Nissan and Visteon) defined quality process requirements throughout development process. Designed gages / CMM holding fixtures through vendors by design approval, Gage R & R studies and met various projects’ deadlines.Managed Tier-2 suppliers for incoming quality and issues related with plant scrap /PPM reduction.Developed and maintained excellent working relationships with program… Show more Managed new projects and accomplished dead lines, while dealing with the customer’s (GM, Chrysler, Nissan and Visteon) defined quality process requirements throughout development process. Designed gages / CMM holding fixtures through vendors by design approval, Gage R & R studies and met various projects’ deadlines.Managed Tier-2 suppliers for incoming quality and issues related with plant scrap /PPM reduction.Developed and maintained excellent working relationships with program management and product engineering within organization. Show less

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Managed more than 35 projects through engineering assessments, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation / verification.Employed 6 sigma methodology (DMAIC) for undertaking corrective action and process improvement projects. Managed and assisted suppliers’ from entry to exit from containments.Provided consulting expertise to the suppliers in establishing layered audits, problem solving, process improvement, label error proofing / error proofing, capability analyses… Show more Managed more than 35 projects through engineering assessments, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation / verification.Employed 6 sigma methodology (DMAIC) for undertaking corrective action and process improvement projects. Managed and assisted suppliers’ from entry to exit from containments.Provided consulting expertise to the suppliers in establishing layered audits, problem solving, process improvement, label error proofing / error proofing, capability analyses, process mapping, PCP and PFMEA. Adhered to GP 5 timelines for GM CS2 Projects – arranged CS2 kick off meetings within 24 hours of issuance of letter, communication with required parties in a timely manner.Developed and maintained excellent working relationships with both customer and supplier contacts as a 3rd party service provider. Provided training both internally and externally as needed. Show less

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Interfaced with STA Engineers / Managers for future supplier’s sourcing selections. Reviewing supplier’s improvement matrix (SIM) for Q1 status and updating early sourcing work plans (e-ESWP) for various future vehicle programs on daily basis.Prepared Global sourcing stakeholder meetings (GSSM) stuff and conducted global forecast meetings with North American and European STA engineers to keep them ready for upcoming sourcing decisions.Worked as team member for updating the global… Show more Interfaced with STA Engineers / Managers for future supplier’s sourcing selections. Reviewing supplier’s improvement matrix (SIM) for Q1 status and updating early sourcing work plans (e-ESWP) for various future vehicle programs on daily basis.Prepared Global sourcing stakeholder meetings (GSSM) stuff and conducted global forecast meetings with North American and European STA engineers to keep them ready for upcoming sourcing decisions.Worked as team member for updating the global sourcing for quality (SFQ) Guidelines, Supplier Sourcing Quality Evaluation (SSQE) and Supplier Quality Self Evaluation (SQSE) modules. Show less

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Electronics modules testing - verification and validation with the approved standards of sun microsystem and IBM. Corrective actions of non-conforming products. Statistical process control and maintained process monitoring charts. Risk evaluation of memory modules testing process.

Punjab, Pakistan

Supplier’s evaluation using Volvo’s SEM & Global purchasing system (GPS) model. Worked from prototype build up to regular production of FL-10 and FL-12 Trucks. Assisted suppliers in developing parts for Interiors; seat assembly, IP, door trims, roof panels, Exteriors; bumpers, headlights, backlights and air deflector. Participated in Quality planning meetings and maintained parts development projects until production part approval levels. Review of process FMEAs, control plans and… Show more Supplier’s evaluation using Volvo’s SEM & Global purchasing system (GPS) model. Worked from prototype build up to regular production of FL-10 and FL-12 Trucks. Assisted suppliers in developing parts for Interiors; seat assembly, IP, door trims, roof panels, Exteriors; bumpers, headlights, backlights and air deflector. Participated in Quality planning meetings and maintained parts development projects until production part approval levels. Review of process FMEAs, control plans and capacity verifications per requirements of Volvo. Show less

Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan

- Non-destructive testing (NDT) of various engine and transmission parts including; input, out shafts, carrier input and output, rail shafts, Crankshaft, and rocker shafts. Accelerated life testing (ALT)/ salt-spray analyses of painted/plated parts per applicable MF corp. / ISO standards. - All types of physical testing using MF corp. / ISO or SAE standards; including hardness testing, ultimate tensile testing, impact strength testing, fatigue, endurance testing. Profile testing with… Show more - Non-destructive testing (NDT) of various engine and transmission parts including; input, out shafts, carrier input and output, rail shafts, Crankshaft, and rocker shafts. Accelerated life testing (ALT)/ salt-spray analyses of painted/plated parts per applicable MF corp. / ISO standards. - All types of physical testing using MF corp. / ISO or SAE standards; including hardness testing, ultimate tensile testing, impact strength testing, fatigue, endurance testing. Profile testing with shadowgraph. Rubber hose/pipe testing using ASTM standards, rubber hardness testing, and material testing for synthetic /natural rubbers. Material/heat treatment/case depth verification using Metallographic examination for various ferrous/non-ferrous alloys and SG/ cast irons. Fault tree analysis of failed parts, Reliability analysis of clutch assembly & brake assembly Feasibility studies for equipment purchases/communication with manufacturers. - Comparative cost studies and DA analysis of equipment purchases.- Quality Assurance of in-house machining lines of big castings.- Feasibility study of front axle support machining line for cycle time reduction using flexible manufacturing. - Interpret/maintained data of CMM results for process improvements and fixtures adjustments.- Vendors’ evaluation and capacity verification for required volumes of MF. Participated in sourcing selection and advanced quality planning meetings. - Reviewed suppliers’ submissions for production parts through studying design and process failure modes (DFMEA /pFMEA), control plans and lab reports. Initial process study /trial runs for assembly verification. Show less

Doctor Of Technology, Technology, A

Master Of Science - Ms, Manaufacturing Engineering (Quality & Reliability Engnieering), A

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Art/Art Studies, General