• Spearheaded early reporting of issues with components' including DIMMs, HDD, SSD & NICs preventing sub-par quality and hence customer experience• Standardized data collection and analysis for newly onboarded cold storage platform to assist uncovering quality issues and their improvements• Launched a new system integrator and their 4 sites globally as a strategic partner• Conducted global site audits for suppliers with S.M.A.R.T actions against findings• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch 5 new server platforms from EVT to Production using DFM, DFA, DFMEA & PFMEA for design and operational excellence

• Improved defects resolution time by 93.5% through setting up directed internal quality defects intake process• Defined and implemented rack design standards to reduce manufacturing defects by 49%• Developed from scratch the first supplier's manufacturing audit process comprising industry standards based questionnaire to ensure compliance• Managed quality of all rack integration and manufacturing suppliers for AWS Networking

• Select, develop and manage supplier base with ZDM (Zero Defect Mentality) as forerunning method for defect-free performance• Manage quality metrics of 44 suppliers across 8 commodities for the global purchasing team of $4.8B business segment• Co-ordinate information between plant quality, sourcing, manufacturing & product engineering for product launches and defect resolution• Spearhead quality & process improvement efforts with joint ventures in India, China & Japan using 6S toolset• Enable suppliers in identifying corrective action, containment, root cause analysis using 8D, 7Step, 3P5Y, A3 tools• Evaluate AIAG tools, such as PPAP and APQP to qualify existing and new product launches• Analyze supplier’s FMEA, control plans, Gage R&R, process capability improvement activities• Advise sourcing commodity teams in the deployment of quality initiatives and development of overall sourcing strategies with partner suppliers• Conduct supplier audits, evaluate performance, develop action plans and provide recommendations to improve performance

• Represented Block & Head machining for defects management at customer location• Developed tangible metrics to improve OEE for Coordinate Measuring Machine(CMM) lab from 36% to 60%• Lead 2 quality campaigns for machined blocks in order to salvage and rework products worth $130k through facilitating team's activities• Coordinated 4 defect resolution activities using A3 in both Head & Block machining areas• Investigated disruptions to customer with real parts, in real place and real situation• Facilitated failure prediction through bi-weekly Process FMEA reviews with Engineering team• Assigned Quality alerts and communicate with cross-functional teams as necessary to protect the customer

• Optimized utilization of operators from 64% to 80% through out Cummins Emission Solutions Mineral Point plant resulting in savings of approx. $1.3 Million• Strategized manufacturing processes for new product introduction in 2017 and make plant capable to accommodate new & fluctuating demands• Engineered new plant layout to gain 32,000 sq. ft. manufacturing floor space• Led the value stream transformation of Mineral Point plant from low proliferation-high volume to high proliferation-low volume manufacturing• Aligned Standard Work, PFMEAs & Control Plans for the plant in accordance with ISO standards• Reduced rework/scrap caused due to non-concentric inner bodies using 6S problem solving toolset• Improved safety standards for locking of trailers at loading/unloading docks through standard work development using A3 methodology

• Developed Supplier Managed Inventory(SMI) supplier's pipeline health tracking tool utilizing 6S tools• Tracking tool allows business to save $123k annually by eliminating needs for Premium Freight and potential recoveries• Guided Synchronized Business Planning(SBP) group with top supplier issues and premium freight control• Recovered $100k through re-training of the Premium Freight Request closure process• Illustrated visual management by assisting planning team with tracking supplier delivery performance weekly on a team room wall• Promoted standard work by refining control plan for team members• Ensured continuous improvement through "Supply Chain Academy" Lunch n Learn sessions

• Managed 2 teams of 95 employees handling $2.5B operations• Led the introduction and recruitment of Cell Leader Technician positions to promote workforce capability• Trained team members on 7 Step Problem Solving skills and Value Stream Mapping• Assisted team with substantially increasing their participation in the community by getting more opportunities on night shift• Coached and Mentored individuals to help them understand their growth potential through one on one discussions and leadership training• Facilitated daily communications with day shift and both teams of any Quality, Productivity, Safety updates

• Piloted & Co-led process to assess engine plants' compliance with Operations Excellence & Cummins Operating System• Assessed the self assessment process for engine plants worldwide through 31 key processes to initiate best practice sharing• Designed training packages on safety and problem solving for new hired manufacturing personnel• Facilitated KAIZEN event to improve overall efficiency of Machining B Torque plate changing area at Rocky Mount Engine Plant

• Coordinated multiple projects as a project manager for capacity increase on Inlet/Outlet components• Shaped the movement of material handlers and remodeled welding operation to increase capacity on inlet cell by about 33%• Assisted in layout designing for better process flow and gain of 18% in the cycle times• Designed display screens using IPLCD tool to make operators understand the production line in a better way and be motivated to work harder• Engineered a complete layout change for Outlet cell to minimize the cycle times and achieve better material flow• Facilitated better and safe work environment for operators by continuous improvements to components such as bolts, barcode locations• Enabled better lean and agile environment for better material flow and improve working conditions

• Built customer relations and learned working with Zero Defect • Worked as team and learned to meet expected targets within a very short time.

• Obtained knowledge of production process of lamp used in automobile, from a polycarbonate reflector • Collaborated with management department to reduce the cost of packaging by saving over $10,000 annually using “KAIZEN”• Optimized the production process and reduced time of operation using “Therbligs”

• Assisted in working of machining centers worth $1.5 million through CNC programming that manufactures the outer casing for 3 point linkage assembly• Gained experience of shock and maximum load capacity testing of the final assembly of Hydraulic Power Lifting System• Hands - on experience of shot peening process in the heat treatment plant