Dinesh Dixit

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ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Manager, Lean Master and an IRCA Registered

Third Party Quality Management System Lead Auditor.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management Problem Solving Methodology Supplier Development

Control Plans Advanced Quality Planning Capability Studies

Corrective Action (APQP) MSA Analysis

Methodology SPC & Short Run SPC Training Quality Management System

New Product ANOVA Audits

Development Production Part Approval Failure Mode and Effects

Customer Liaison Process (PPAP) Analysis (FMEA)

Highly motivated Quality Manager with hands-on experience developing and managing suppliers and internal

quality management systems. Able to identify, evaluate, develop, and assist suppliers with any quality issues

and system process’ and procedures in accordance with customer’s requirements. In addition to the SQE duties,

I can follow projects from cradle to grave while assisting all involved and have strong proven performance of

management and leadership skills. Effective whether working from home base or traveling to supplier locations.

Adaptable and innovative with ability to balance multiple priorities, manage change and effectively deal with

most challenging situations. Energetic leader dedicated to developing strong teams through leadership,

professional development, and mentoring/coaching. 20+ years in automotive and electrmechanical industries.

Excellent problem solving skills-able to quickly determine and repair the source of the problem. Solid

communication, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Professional Experience

Electro Motive Diesels December 2007 – Present

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Electro Motive Diesels is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of locomotives engines and locomotives. The

engine capacity ranges 4000 BHP to 6000 BHP. Annual sales are over 1.8 billion with 3500 employees. Major

customers are Union Pacific, CSX, and BNSF. Processes employed are machining, welding, painting and

assembly. The company is ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 14000 certified. Position agenda breakdown includes:

New Product Team: Plan and co ordinate supplier quality activities related for new product launches by

developing quality plans.

Production Part Approval Process: Responsible for all aspects of Production Part Approval Process for

new model locomotive engine parts. Approved 15 PPAP submissions from suppliers.

Corrective Action/Problem Solving: Direct and co ordinate cross functional corrective action and problem

solving activities related to suppliers. Ensure that all activities are implemented in a timely manner by

conducting supplier on site audits.

Continuous Improvements: Develop and maintain system of tracking key indices relative to product

quality for the purpose of prioritization and elimination of quality problems.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis: Leader of cross functional FMEA team tasked with development of

FMEA plans for new products. Working on 3 FMEA activities for new products.

Control Plans: Responsible for Creation and maintaining of control plans detailing quality control activities

and their relationship with casting, welding, machining and injection molding processes.

Manufacturing Work Instructions: Responsible for creating & implementing step by step work

instructions explaining process parameter & requirements for given product. Have helped at least 5 suppliers

in creating and implementing work instructions which have helped in reducing rejection levels from 15% to

8%.

Training: Train and mentor engineers and managers in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, ANOVA, 5 Whys, Root Cause

Analysis, and ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems. Mentored 20 green belts to complete certification.

Manage the quality systems for the supplier base at Electromotive Diesels LaGrange facility in Chicago

Provide vision and leadership for corporate quality and strategic initiatives.

Collaboration with Purchasing Manager to develop supply chain strategy.

ABB Inc

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer October 2006 – December 2007.

ABB is the world leader in manufacturing of low and high voltage drives with annual sales of 300 million. The

company is ISO 9001-2000 certified. Processes employed are welding, machining and assembly.

Monitor, investigate and conduct root cause analysis on customer complaints and other internal processes.

Develop, track & implement corrective and preventive action plans which act as a vehicle for continual

improvements.

Develop and maintain system of tracking key indices relative to product quality for the purpose of

prioritization and elimination of quality problems.

Train suppliers in implementing SPC techniques and conducting MSA studies to make robust processes.

Lead and coordinate cross functional corrective action and problem solving activities, accountable for timely

implementation of corrective action plans into manufacturing processes.

Plan and conduct supplier quality system audits. Perform internal audits.

Supplier PPM reduction by constantly tracking and measuring the Critical to Quality Characteristics and

monitoring the cost of poor quality for the supplier base.

Manage, Coach, and Mentor two direct reports.

Astronautics Corporation of America Jan 2006 – Sept 2006

Supplier Quality Engineer (Contract) (AS 9100-2004 Company)

Rockwell Automation Dec 2000 – Oct 2005

Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer (ISO 9001-2000 Company)

Leverage expertise with manufacturing, marketing and product development to ensure that process controls

and product quality meet or exceed requirements.

Perform, analyze, evaluate and qualify potential new suppliers through site assessment audits to become

Rockwell partners.

Monitor, investigate and conduct root cause analysis on customer complaints and other internal processes.

Develop, track & implement corrective and preventive action plans which act as a vehicle for continual

improvements.

Lead cross functional teams comprising of purchasing, design, advanced manufacturing, marketing and

product development to evaluate, new and existing international suppliers to ensure that they meet the

required time lines and other requirements.

Review APQP process and supplier PPAP approvals for timely execution of the entire project.

Train suppliers in utilizing SPC and ANOVA techniques to make process improvements and reduce variation.

Utilize proactive tools like PFMEA, Control Plans and Gauge R&R studies for process improvements.

Utilize Lean tools like Value Steam Mapping, Kaizen events and 5S to improve processes by identifying and

removing non value add activities. Saved $25000 for the company in various projects.

Fiem Industries Limited (QS 9000 Company) 1992-2000

Manager Quality Assurance

Co-ordinate resolution of Engineering and Quality between two automotive assemblies and manufacturing

plants making lightening equipment including head lights, tail lights, blinkers, reflectors and mirrors.

Monitored, investigated and tracked trends in in-house rejections and review customers warranty failures.

Planned and developed corrective and preventive actions by using disciplined problem solving techniques

like SPC, FEMA, DOE, Pareto Analysis and Cause and Effect diagrams to ensure problems do not reoccur.

Obtained ISO 9001-1994 and QS 9000 certifications for the company.

Instrumental in Engineering and Supplier Quality changes that resulted in 12% quality improvement during

the last six months of production.

Directed a staff of 40 and 20 indirect hourly employees.

Education and Professional Training

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology. India (Member

of Commonwealth Universities)

ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.

Certified Lean Master.

Registered third party Lead Auditor (with IRCA London) for Quality Management Systems.

Professional Affiliations

American Society for Quality.

International Register of Certified Auditors London (IRCA)

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