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Livermore, Ca, Us

Livermore, Ca, Us

Launched 50 new suppliers for key components (metal, A-Class plastic, seats, PCBA, batteries, and harnesses) for electric and autonomous tractors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Developed and implemented quality systems for suppliers through the Light Source portal, establishing IQC, PQC, and OQC criteria based on critical-to-quality (CTQ) requirements.Led measurement analysis, inspection strategies, and issue resolution for incoming materials and assembly line processes, driving corrective and preventive actions.Conducted supplier audits and assessments, driving continuous improvement initiatives and monitoring performance metrics for optimal product quality.Supported DFMEA development, ensuring risk mitigation and the effective flow-down of supplier process requirements for high-risk design features.Led APQP, PPAP, and PFMEA processes for 80 parts, ensuring manufacturing readiness and timely launches for new products and design changes.Implemented MRB procedures for non-conforming materials and supplier chargebacks, recovering $40K in costs.Led problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Kaizen, and 5S methodologies, resolving 75 quality issues and contributing to cost reduction through alternative materials and design improvements.

Livermore, Ca, Us

Saitama City, Saitama, Tokyo, Jp

Led exterior lighting system development for top automotive clients, including Tesla, GM, FCA, Honda, Ford, and VW, ensuring alignment with customer and internal quality targets throughout the project lifecycle.Provided quality input during design reviews, identified high-risk items, and supported customer issues through CAPA, 8D problem-solving, and containment activities.Developed new processes such as PFMEA, control plans, poka-yoke, and standardized work instructions to drive process improvements and ensure safe product launches.Managed APQP activities, gauge design, and mold design development, contributing to product validation tests and troubleshooting with R&D.Conducted root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements to achieve ‘First Time Quality’ (FTQ) and met KPI targets.Led audits, statistical analysis, and managed quality performance on the assembly line, ensuring process capability and maintaining scrap levels below 3%.Monitored warranty performance and implemented corrective actions to reduce warranty issues and improve PPM.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Us

Led the development of a new product line for Nissan Altima interior components, implementing quality tools such as control plans, FMEA, flow diagrams, poka-yoke, R&R studies, and CpK analysis to ensure product quality and process stability.Managed PSW approvals for 50+ parts, collaborating with suppliers to design quality specifications for 35 new parts, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve quality.Implemented corrective action processes to resolve 75 quality issues, coordinated with the design team and suppliers, and ensured PPM targets (below 100) were met.Developed and executed quality systems, resulting in $236K annual cost savings, and contributed to ISO9001 & TS16949 certifications.Trained and supervised quality auditors, enhancing inspection procedures and conducting supplier audits to improve product and process quality.

Reviewed engineering drawings and defined inspection activities based on GD&T and material specifications, ensuring proper gauging requirements.Identified critical-to-quality parameters and communicated design revisions to improve part functionality.Inspected incoming materials from new vendors, ensuring compliance with specifications, and managed FAI reports and PPAP approvals.Developed and refined quality inspection processes, implementing CAPA to address production issues.Analyzed FMEA, control plans, and process capability (CpK) to improve manufacturing metrics.Led cross-functional teams in resolving quality issues, performing Root Cause Analysis, and preparing CAR for non-conforming materials.

Masters In Industrial Engineering B.E, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Tech. Diploma; M.S.B, Mechanical Engineering