Responsible for leading North America Supplier Industrialization Engineers for sourcing and industrializing of Tesla Vehicles (Chassis and Thermals), Battery, Energy products, and APAC team across all Tesla programs. - Managing over 200+ suppliers globally and have visited over 100+ suppliers worldwide - Industrialized over 100+ manufacturing lines in 2021, and 70+ thus far in 2022.- Managing 40+ people in North America and APAC region. - Creating team structure, tools and processes to Industrialize next gen 4.0 production lines (100% automated intelligent production lines, warehouses and periodical inspection with AI feedback and live traceability access) across multiple programs which significantly improved product quality leading toward 0 PPM - Cultivating positive culture and relationships with supplier leadership to achieve Tesla's capacity and quality goals- Structuring Industrialization towards lean manufacturing and optimizations, to reduce piece price and improve product quality- Hosted over 20+ Industrialization Talks for Tesla Engineering and Industrialization org, which included case studies of Industrialization strategy and execution for various manufacturing lines from inception to SOP- Release Tesla wide BMS (Business Management System) documents on Supplier Live traceability and pioneering live supplier data access for production and quality metrics.

Commodities: Chassis, Thermal/HVAC (Battery modules, Energy)• Introduced the concept of reviewing process simulation/rendering videos to get an insight into supplier’s industrialization proposals during the sourcing stage • Developed and launched General Industrialization Guidelines handbook and commodity specific requirements template to facilitate lean and efficient product launches• Launched Industry 4.0 production lines (100% automated intelligent production lines, warehouses and periodical inspection with AI feedback) across multiple programs which significantly improved product quality leading toward 0 PPM • Developed and led trainings on Best Sourcing Strategies and 2D drawing expectations across cross functional teams• Managed 200 plus parts across Chassis, Thermal/HVAC (Battery modules, Energy): sourcing, production ramps, quality and capacity escalations• Traveled across the globe launching/commissioning production lines, reviewing equipment and industrialization documents and conducted supplier assessments • Provided expert guidance on various manufacturing process controls, production line layouts, inspection methodologies, metrology measurements, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions• Led multi-source supply chain base for high volume programs, reducing supply chain risks and accomplishing competitive commercial pricing• Resolved successfully numerous high risk ramps, bottlenecks and improved capacity in a constrained time

HVAC and Thermal Systems

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- Implemented significant improvements in Quality System: NQA, USA ISO 9001&ISO 13485 (Score 95 vs. 86 and no Major and Minor findings vs. 7 Major and 7 Minor findings)- In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) - Development of the QC documents, full control in adherence to processes (Process Flow Diagram, Control Plan, PFMEA, etc.)- New Product Introduction (NPI) - Gage R&R studies; CMM programming and inspection- Capability studies (Cpk / Ppk); Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)- First Article Inspection (FAIR), Key Dimensions, Final Inspection- 8D Corrective Action & Root Cause Analysis- CMM Zeiss Contura G2, OGP 300 Smart Scope Flash, Tess 300 Vision System and others

- Supplier selection and identification of cost savings ideas - Quality Systems: PPAP/APQP processes- Conducting PPAPs and Run@Rates, follow-up on project’s new parts and Engineering Changes, - QSB (Quality System Basics) and PCPA trainings and auditing new suppliers - Working cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Metrology, Quality Management, Project Management, Product Engineering and Global Supply Chain

- Selecting and visiting potential suppliers - Managing ISO 9001 requirements and working on implementation of TS 16949- Follow- up on project’s New Parts and Engineering Changes - Managing Fast Response Tracking Board

- Accelerated production capacity by 30%- Developing and simplifying production process flows- Managing production assurance and production control activities- Leading Fast Response Tracking Board- PPM level maintained below 100 - Implementing 5S system