Quality/R&D InternEngineered Sintered Components, Troutman, NC 28166, USA (Jun 2012 – present)Manufacturers of high quality, advanced powder metal componentswww.engsin.com • Scrap reduction of a Driveline (Transfer case) Componento Achieved scrap reduction of one of the major scrap contributing factors by at least 40% per line by work rest modification at machiningo Implemented sorting and rework strategy to rework up to 70% of scrapped partso Tooling design modifications at compaction and sizing to achieve scrap reduction goalo Conducting machinability analysis of pre alloyed powders and sinter hardened parts• Quality Defects: Criteria setup and root cause analysis• Preparation and analysis of mounts for microstructure study

• Scrap reduction analysis for the BMW cell

• Development and implementation of process improvement methods and optimum manufacturing techniques • Management of projects from initiation stage to production stage• Inter departmental coordination• Implementation and adherence to quality system and quality plan• Troubleshooting• Conducting Internal Audits (ISO 9001:2000)Achievements:• Applied 5S methodology to the shop floor and inspection room and developed color coding and markings for easy and faster use of gauges• Participated in the Continuous Improvement Process (kaizen) by improving the designs of gauges and toolings for ease of manufacturability and faster setting time on presses• Designed tools for Powder Metallurgy lock parts, gears, levers, gerotors, and liners• Automated the sizing(finishing) process of sintered parts to increase productivity

• Application of High Speed Machining - A Total Concept