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Schenectady, Ny, Us

- responsible for performing/managing sourcing activities for flow parts & commodities for Aero Services Projects (Complex Projects and Extended Scope Projects) including ITO & OTR phase.- work closely with business and Parts Leader & developing Supply base for Flow parts and commodities for Services & Upgrade (CM&U) projects.- partner with Business & Parts Leader for Aero , Project Managers to define business demand, develop suppliers and sourcing strategy for business and ensure externally sourced scope is purchased at the best price, and quality and that it ships on time to meet required need dates.- Responsible for leading negotiation of contracts (purchasing agreement and contract of works) for external sourcing of services and materials of complex project scopes using expertise from supporting organizations like contracts, legal and insurance teams.- Manage the resolution of any other issues impacting externally sourced scope including checking of contract fulfillment, complaints and claim management. Drive CCFQ (cost, compliance, fulfillment, quality).

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

 Responsible for strategic vendor relationships with the focus on driving AVL simplification, supplier deflation and more tactical focus on direct spending. Drive CPA finalization with strategic global suppliers for static equipment (Air cooled & Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger, Flare & Thermal Oxidizer, Rotary equipment (API Pumps, Rotary Compressors), Flow control equipment (Manual & Automated Control valves), Electrical Panels, control panels and Instrumentation Supplier selection, assessment and approval and monitoring in conjunction with supplier quality function. Supply chain risk management and development of appropriate supplier tier strategies. Negotiate price, payment terms and other T&C’s. Participate in business reviews when required. Engage engineering and domain expertise as necessary.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Roles & responsibilities –  Management Representative - maintaining the quality system as per ISO 9001, 45001, 14001 & API Q1 certification. Maintaining API Product Licenses for 6A, 16A, 16C, 5CT & 7-1 products.  Responsible for overall QA/QC activities in Fabrication, Machining, Pump, Electrical, Turbine, Tubular, Valve and BOP Repair shop.  Maintaining the licenses of OEM viz. HYDRIL for their Pressure control equipment BOP. Maintaining Premium connection Licenses from TENARIS-HYDRIL, JFE, Voestalpine.  Resource management, cross-functional and cross regional interaction. WPS, PQR approval for materials Low Alloy steel, Duplex Steel, CRA, Hardfacing and non-ferrous material.  Monitoring KPI on Quality related aspects like Cost of Quality, NCRs, Delivery, Customer Complaints, CAPA, Supplier Performance. Prepare & track progress monthly, quarterly & yearly for Management. Calibration of Distance, pressure, temperature measuring instruments. Surface protection activities like blasting, painting & coating, and Mn & Zn phosphating. Gauging of premium and API connections on tubular products.  NDE procedure review & approval Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Hardness & Visual Testing. Achievements: Implemented & certified WESCO Abu Dhabi to integrated management system for ISO, EMS & OHSAS. Achieved new API Q1 certification for 2 facilities. Achieved new API 6A product certification for valves, tubing & casing heads, adaptor & spacer spools, mandrel type hanger. Setup & ADNOC approval of conductor casing connector fabrication plant.

Dorval, Québec, Oo

 Execute the procurement & supply chain strategy focused on the SQA/SPM scope. Develop BT SQA/SPM strategy and execute within the region.  Develop competencies of SQA team in line with SQA competence development plan. Manage performance, provide feedback, and support team members (professionals, team leads and/or specialists/analysts engaged in specific tasks within the regions). Stimulate cross-functional interaction and cross regional interaction. People management: Manage and plan the related resources for the allocated activities in close cooperation with SQA offices for the staff. Establish KPI, monitor ongoing performance, and improve performance against set goals. Support Procurement in establishing a high performing Indian Supplier Base for BT by execution of the quality part of the Supplier Evaluation & Approval Process (SEAP). Managing the Parts Approval Process (PAP) for the Indian Suppliers including Contract Reviews, Pre-Manufacturing Reviews, First Article Inspections and First System Installation Inspections.Achievements: Supplier performance scorecard implementation & feedback mechanism to top strategic suppliers. Alternate supplier development of key commodities viz. Interiors, fabrication, electricals. RCA on key supplier issues & ongoing project support for smooth execution of DMRC & QNGR projects.

Schenectady, Ny, Us

Career Growth  Lead Supplier Quality Engineer GE Oil & Gas May 2011 – August 2016 Sr. Supplier Quality Manager - South Asia GE POWER & WATER August 2016 – June 2017GE Water & Distributed Power as a Sr. Supplier Quality Manager Lead SQE team and provide strategic direction as well as tactical operational coverage related to supplier quality function. Capacity & capability assessment of regional supply base for various commodities/equipment’s (Fabrication, Electrical products, Engineered System, casting, Forging, Machined parts & sheet metal parts) Supplier qualifications, commodity assessments, regulatory compliance audits and surveillance audits Drive Root Cause Analysis on Quality Issues; arrive at Corrective and Preventive Actions. Sourcing and approval of Skids, piping, pressure vessels, evaporators, recrystallizes, pumps, pipes & fittings, heat exchangers etc. Materials CS, SS, Duplex, Super Duplex, Monel, 6 Moly, Titanium Distributed Power (JENBACH & WAUKESHA) Gas/Diesel Engine products developments– Casting, Forging & machining parts, Generators etc. GE Oil & Gas as Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Be the technical focal point for supplier activities directed toward process control and quality assurance of Forgings, Castings, Fabrication and Machined components for Turbo machinery, Drilling & Subsea Applications parts viz. steam turbine, gas turbine, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, pumps, connectors, welded tubular casings & riser parts, wellheads, Mudmat, Guide Base, Blow Out Preventer.  Manage supplier approval audits, commodity assessments, regulatory compliance audits (SRG & TRS) GE reginal NDE Level III approver Achievements: 2013 - Awarded with Bronze award for Clear Thinker and Silver award for SQ certification 2014 - Awarded with Bronze award for Clear Thinker 2015 - Awarded with 5 Bronze awards

Pune, Maharastra, In

Career Growth  Assistant Manager November 2006 – March 2009 Quality Group Coordinator, Chicago-USA March 2009 – Sept 2010  Dy. Manager Sept 2010 – May 11Dy. Manager – Vendor QMS, Sept 2010 to May 11  Program Manager for Suzlon Global Supplier Quality Management Program PPAP documentation, review and approval for fabrication, machining, bulk material, special processes, casting, forging parts Supplier audits 8D, DMAIC projects review Quality Group Coordinator at Chicago - USA, March 2009 – Sept 2010 Develop, approve and implement quality system documentation,  Develop audit plans, performs internal audits on wind sites and manufacturing units & QAP for projects Approve, qualify and evaluates supplier performance on a regular basis. Inspect wind turbine components and sub-assemblies (tower, nacelle, hub, panels). Track and resolve issues through the nonconformity reporting (NCR) system. Guide project site personnel in procedures, requirements, and specifications. Reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for quality. Assistant Manager – International Business Unit, Nov 2006 to March 2009 Coordinate & conduct Pre dispatch inspection of WTG’s for export orders. (Nacelle, Blades & Towers) Internal audits (Integrated Management System) on domestic and international manufacturing units and wind farms  Perform Inspection at port for loading operations, witness loading / lashing of equipment’s. Prepare Quality Plans in interaction with International subsidiaries, international consultants Local MR for ISO 9001:2000. Part of core audit team to perform PDCA audits at domestic, international wind sites and mfg. unitsAchievements: Optimized use of 3rd Party inspection agency for Pre-dispatch Inspections (PDI) Project management for refurbishment of 10 WTG’s of 1.25MW 2007 - Awarded ‘The Person of The Month’

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

Career Growth;  Trainee Engineer QC Dec 01 – March 02  Engineer QC March 2002 - March 2003 Head QA/QC March 2003 - Nov 2006 Management Representative  ISO & CE Certification of 2 mfg. units (fittings-Mumbai, Valves-Lonavala). Incoming, In-process and Final Inspection, Supplier quality and supplier development. Inspection & Testing of Fittings & Valves to assure the performance as per API 598 & BS4368 type test Internal Auditor, MR for ISO 9001:2000. Handling Customer Complaints, Design & Development of fittings, valves, manifolds & flanges. Achievements: Implementation of ISO 9001:2000 quality system (DNV Certification). Implementation of CE Marking for Fittings & valves as per PED/97/23 EC  Development of Refueling Coupler valve for British Railways. Installation OF Drainage system of the CNG dispenser at Naglamatchi CNG Stn. for the IGL, New Delhi.  NPD - Design of 1.1/2”OD Fittings for Development of Air Brake System for AC/DC coach at Western Railway. Development of Air Brake Piping Design for EMU coaches - JESSOP Co., ICF Chennai and Central Railway.