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Newark, California, Us

Newark, California, Us

Data Driven Program ManagerSupply Chain Programs:• Led cross functional programs by driving operational activities, manufacturing readiness and status updates to the product launch team, leading conflicting technical and business challenges• Drive timelines from prototype build to series production and interface across the organization to help drive awareness for manufacturability in development activities from prototype builds to reliability testing.• Engaged with stakeholders to determine KPIs and evaluated opportunities for business process improvements• Developed Tableau dashboard to monitor progress on Supplier Industrialization KPIs/PPAP timing/burndown charts and led discussions with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks• Mapped business processes for supply chain and manufacturing resulting in reducing inefficiencies by 20%• Interpreted complex data and drove actionable insightsSoftware Implementation:• Brainstormed concepts with multiple stakeholders, collaborated with cross-functional teams to consolidate business requirements and rolled out software solution to manage Supplier Chain Activities • Conducted end to end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to verify the functionality and usability of the software with IT and end users; developed user guidelines for business and end users• Coordinated and actively managed new requirements with internal and external stakeholders

Moline, Il, Us

• Analytics and Improvement. Created supplier performance KPI dashboard for PPM, on-time delivery, chargeback, Non-conformances to effectively analyze data and developed strategies that improved supplier performance by 25%• Supplier Quality Improvement – Managed 70+ global suppliers for all production lines (BIW, Assembly) and responsible for timely disposition of non-conformances, root cause analysis, CAPA actions related to product and processes• Engineering Changes - Led engineering changes by coordinating with product development, manufacturing, purchasing team, and external vendors for design reviews and process improvement• NPI - Provided leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers• ISO and Supplier Audits - Internal auditor for ISO 9001:2015 certification, ensured product and processes comply with required ISO standards • PPAP - Reviewed and approved PPAP parts, First Article Inspection (FAI), PFMEA, control plan for all suppliers across plant• Coordinated with external vendors, procurement, and product development team for design reviews, deviations, and approvals• Managed Non-Conforming Material Reports (MRB), RMA, and dispositions• Coordinated 3rd party containment and sorting activities• Led supplier selection and evaluation, supplier audits by coordinating with procurement and supply chain teamScope - Stamping, Metal Fabrication, Top-Level Assemblies, Glass, Interior, Closure, Rubber/Grommet, Fasteners, HydraulicsBusiness - Supply Chain, Purchasing, NPIKey Projects:New Product Introduction and Launch Readiness

Austin, Texas, Us

• Launch, Volume Ramp-up and Validation - Managed Solar roof launch, production ramp-up from Engineering build to the Start of Production; Validated manufacturing lines for production readiness, successfully achieved the target to manufacture 1000+ homes worth modules per week• Process Improvements - Identified and improved processes through cycle time studies and layout modifications thereby optimized process flow and reduced operation time by 10%• Achieved 7% productivity improvement by eliminating bottlenecks using cause and effect diagram and lean principles• Planning, Trials, and Data Analysis- Designed test plans, performed engineering trials, executed SQL queries, and communicated results to the stakeholders which led to 9% process improvement• Project Management - Managed multiple projects through cross-functional integration, analyzed and mitigated risks associated with manufacturing operations to achieve key milestones and meet targeted deadlines • Change Control & NPI - Accomplished the effective engineering change management for 40+ engineering change requests and coordinated with design, process, quality and supplier teams to facilitate deployment of new products on the manufacturing line• BOM Management - Validated Bill of Material (BOM) for 3+ assembly lines and fixed material loops in Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) by collaborating with engineering, MES and production control team• Managed ISTA transit/transportation packaging testing to ensure packaging performance, work instructions modification, and process validation by coordinating with the packaging team• Managed Equipment qualifications and process validations for Cell Assembly Tool, EL Testing, IVT, Solder, Packaging lines • Documentation & Training - Developed Work Instructions, Manufacturing Instructions, Standard Operating Procedure & trained operators to ensure accurate implementation of the task

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

• Productivity Improvement - Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of the paint shop by 12% using DMAIC methodology, Value stream mapped key process to eliminate non-value added (NVA) activities • Cost Reduction - Identified Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) thereby reduced operations costs using 5 Why analysis and Kaizen which saved $13,000 annually for the organization• Customer Issue Resolution - Led cross-functional team and resolved 15% of product non-conformances by performing Root Cause Analysis, Conformity Analysis, 8D and Corrective Preventive Actions (CAPA) at Stamping, BIW, Assembly lines, and supplier end• Reduced cycle time by conducting time study & documented standard operating procedures for BIW welding, & final assembly stations for work content reduction, created operator skill matrix for evaluation • Suppliers - Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturing quality team to resolve vehicle parts & body non-conformance issues • Yield and Quality - Improved first pass yield of BIW line by 15% using Pareto Chart, Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram and Lean Six Sigma Techniques• Time Studies and Documentation - Created Work Instructions (WI), reduced cycle time by conducting time study & documented standard operating procedures (SOP) for final assembly stationsKEY PROJECTS - Modified door outer trolley for Mahindra XUV 500 using nylon stopper and reduced dents in the process by 13% - Implemented protection pads at bodyside welding station and reduced welding gun hitting damages by 9% - Improved Body In White (BIW) rework quality by using high-grade buffing wheels in order to get a better finish - Vehicle Spoiler to Body Side Outer Flushness not according to design specifications – Performed Conformity analysis of process, part, vehicle body and implemented Permanent Corrective Actions.

Maharashtra 410501, In

• Responsible for roll out of service packages for Mercedes-Benz cars along with retail support as a part of 'My Mercedes-My Service' program• Created and bundled service packages in Mercedes E-dealer

Stockholm, Stockholm, Se

•Used DMAIC methodology to identify the problems during manufacturing of the Grooving Tool Fixture•Designed Grooving Tool Fixture using CATIA software and performed the vibrational and stress analysis using ANSYS•Analyzed process parameters and carried out test run using five axis milling machine

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Cummins Research and Technology (CRTI)• Identified the major parameters contributing friction, benchmarked and researched advance engine technologies to reduce frictional losses by comparing them with Cummins engine• Recommended improvements in order to increase thermal efficiency of upcoming engines

Pune, Maharashtra, In

• Studied and analysed the geometry of the suspension and steering systems and modified previously existing steering system using AUTOCAD to resolve strut fouling issue• Studied vehicle designing concepts and fundamentals of vehicle dynamics

Master'S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering