Six Sigma Quality Assurance

Mandar Mohan Tulpule

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Ashley Crossing Lane

Charleston, SC, 29414

*********@*****.***

Cell # 843-***-****

EDUCATION:

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Dec 2008

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering. GPA-3.7

Planning and Control Systems, Capital investment and economic analysis, Logistics Engg

Supply Chain Relationships, Experimental statistics, computer simulation

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Sep 2005

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical

Secured first class in academics.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturing: - Engine assembly, Manufacturing processes (Casting, forging, machining), Lean- KANBAN,

Poka -Yoke and SMED,SQC, Value mapping.

Sourcing: - Six Sigma, RFQ, PPAP, APQP, Sourcing strategy, SQI, Supplier scorecard, Spend analysis. New

supplier development, Oracle Apps

Computer – Minitab, Solid works, Excel, Word, Power point,AutoCAD, Witness, Arena

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cummins Inc Jan2009

Manufacturing Engineer

Currently working on engine assembly layout, incorporating the cellular manufacturing/lean

manufacturing principles. The project aims at significantly improving the productivity at the facility.

This is a part of a six sigma black belt project.

Currently working on the warehouse improvements project. The project aims at incorporating the

latest warehousing principles to improve stocking and picking efficiency.

Ensuring BOM’s are correct, and perform related activities.

Cummins Inc May2008 –Aug2008

Industrial Engineering Intern

Constructed a computer simulation for the Cummins Mercruiser facility using ‘Witness’. Model

consisted of not only the manufacturing operations but also the entire value chain from marketing

forecast to material planning. Project included extensive interaction with functional experts in each

area,data collection, data modeling and coding logic into the model to make model representative of

real life operations. The model became a useful tool for testing various scenarios.

Cummins India Limited Aug2005- Aug2007

Graduate Engineering Trainee.

Participated in a structured two year Operations Management Training Program and completed following

projects as part of this program.

Design and implementation of ‘Returnable Pallet System’ for air intake manifold.

KANBAN implementation on C series engine assembly line.

Development of dual source for engine critical parts.

Down time reduction of ‘Injector calibration test stand’ from 25% to 10 %.

Development of Excel model for capacity assessment of 75 suppliers for up to 800 parts.

Knowledge of engine assembly and testing procedures, manufacturing processes such as casting, forging,

machining of ferrous and aluminum parts and Gear cutting.

Experience in Sourcing includes vendor development and vendor quality assurance with exposure to APQP,

PPAP methodology for new parts development. Development of Sourcing Strategy to ensure achievement of

cost, quality and delivery targets, through spend and quality data analysis.

Participation in two six sigma projects as a team member.

TCO reduction of Lub pump gears by 30 %.

Cycle count reduction in MRP system by 20 %.

TRAININGS:

Six Sigma, Basic Negotiation and Purchasing Excellence, Supplier Quality improvement, CPS

Seven habits of highly effective people, Management Development Program, Advanced Excel

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