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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Liaise with Function owner or the business to ensure completeness & clarity of business requirement and acceptance criteria Agile based features implementationSupplier Interaction, management & Supplier process developmentStake holder managementDeveloped and maintained robust quality control measures to ensure product reliability, leading to reduction in warranty claims and associated costsLed continuous improvement initiatives within department, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective changes accordinglyOptimized design specifications by conducting rigorous testing and analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.Conducted MVDT to validate designs and enhance performance, resulting in an 89.3k$ savings and 0% returns on production assembly.Conducted feasibility studies, risk evaluations, and cost analyses for a Navy & Air Forced based project, resulting in a $50,000 savings. Interfaced with Suppliers, Engineering, Service and Manufacturing to drive Quality improvement programs through six sigma approach that minimizes Costs of Quality, specifically on Failed on Arrival/Install issues and Factory defects resulting in savings more than 500K$. Spearheaded product quality & total quality improvement programs at suppliers through supplier corrective actions to improve suppliers' quality performance by 20% YOY Created detailed reports outlining project objectives, goals, milestones, resources, timeline estimates, risks, issues, actions plans.Utilized agile methodologies to manage sprints, track progress, and deliver high quality results on time.Identified, reviewed, and select vendors and consultants to meet project needs.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Started career as a Designer role, worked as a tech lead and currently managing projects and Delivering of various projects related to defence domain, Medical Devices, Metro Rail Communication Devices for 9+ years. Expertise in using 2D,3D and simulation software in Designing Played the role of Project Manager, Development & Integration lead . Managed a team in Design, development and IntegrationOrganizing and facilitating project planning, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, release planning, demos and other meetings.Engaged in every phase of the project starting from RFP till closureManaged project timelines effectively by setting priorities and allocating resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of deliverables as per stakeholder expectationsCoordinated with suppliers to source high-quality components at competitive prices, supporting budgetary requirements without compromising product integrityStreamlined manufacturing processes for increased efficiency, leading to reduced production costs and improved product qualityDeveloped detailed technical documentation to support product launches, facilitating smooth transitions from development to production stagesCollaborated with design engineers to support product specifications and functional robustnessModified mechanical drawings, schematics and bills of materials through engineering change notification systemDeveloped high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standardsDeveloped detailed drawings and specifications to meet manufacturable design conceptsDeveloped and maintained robust quality control measures to ensure product reliability, leading to reduction in warranty claims and associated costsLed continuous improvement initiatives within department, identifying areas for process optimization and implementing effective changes accordinglyAnalyzed component stress, strain, deflection, fatigue life and natural frequency using FEA software packages.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout manufacturing processSupported organizational growth initiatives by participating in new business proposals or customer presentations showcasing company's commitment to delivering high-quality productsChampioned validation efforts for new equipment installations or process changes by creating protocols, executing tests, analyzing data and generating reports demonstrating compliance with established criteriaCollaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies notedImplemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiencyReduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processesEnhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysisConducted detailed audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 standards, maintaining high level of compliance throughout organizationContributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errorsDesigned and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.Assisted with the implementation of ISO 13485 Quality Management System procedures within the organization.