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📑 Managing quality and process engineering across multiple manufacturing sites with a combined workforce of over 1,200 employees, using Six Sigma methodologies to refine manufacturing and engineering processes.With over three decades of experience in automotive manufacturing, I have developed skills as a forward-thinking and analytical leader, specialising in business improvement and quality management. In my most recent role, I successfully launched 23 new cost-saving initiatives, achieving $7.5 million in savings through an Online Improvement Plan. I achieved "best in class" quality performance, with the lowest VDA63 audit score being 96% over five years, positioning the company as the best-performing textile manufacturer globally. I also improved our TS 16949 quality management system and successfully secured IATF 16949 certification. I also created advanced data analytics tools, such as Power BI dashboards, to enhance cost analysis and process efficiency.Throughout my career, I have been committed to continuous improvement and innovation. By leveraging Six Sigma principles and Industry 4.0 technologies, I have driven advancements in quality and process engineering. My contributions to the Global Best Practice Committee and my role in implementing innovative solutions, such as camera inspection systems and energy monitoring, have been crucial in enhancing operational excellence and strategic decision-making within Lear Corporation________________________________________Key Achievements:➤ Product Launches: I successfully launched 23 new automotive fabric products for major OEMs such as Audi, BMW, and JLR by maintaining stringent quality standards and adhering to tight launch schedules, achieving zero quality defects.➤ Lean Manufacturing: I applied Lean Manufacturing principles to optimise business processes, leading to significant reductions in lead times, enhanced efficiency, and considerable cost savings.➤ Advancing Quality Standards: I leveraged advanced technologies, including camera inspection systems, to significantly boost product quality. ➤ Driving Cost Savings: I led a comprehensive cost reduction initiative that resulted in substantial savings of $7.5 million. ________________________________________Core Areas of Expertise:Process Improvement | Quality Improvement | Systems ImplementationProduct Launch Management | Financial Management | Stakeholder EngagementLean Manufacturing | Process Engineering | Data Analysis________________________________________➤ Open to new connections and discussing new opportunities.