Engineer Quality Assurance

KAUSTUBH DILIP BHONGE

**** ****** *****, ********* *, DeKalb, Il, USA - 60115

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Mechanical engineering graduate from Northern Illinois University with 6 years of experience in automobile ancillary, is an accomplished engineer with diversified work experience in research and development, production management, process planning, quality assurance and product development. Professional engineer who is responsible, excellent leader, takes initiative, believes in continuous improvement and acts accordingly.

Aims to work for a quality engineer profile as an efficient group member and a key player in a challenging environment for organization as well as personal development.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Northern Illinois University Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering Jan’ 2015 - May 2017

GPA – 3.74 /4.00

Pune University Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Aug’ 2003 -Jun’ 2007

(1st Class with distinction)

COMPETANCIES:

Mechanical Design Engineering Finite Element Analysis 3D CAD & Design tools

GD & T Computational Fluid dynamics Design for six sigma

Research & Development Lean Manufacturing Quality Assurance

Production Management Supply Chain Management Project Management

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Teaching Assistant – Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois Aug’ 2016 – Dec’ 2016

Intern/Research Assistant – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany May 2016 – Aug’ 2016

Investigation and optimization of reference electrodes for Lithium batteries

Teaching Assistant – Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois Aug’ 2015 – May 2016

Senior Engineer - Supplier Quality Assurance, Bosch Ltd, Nashik, India Aug’ 2011 - Nov’ 2013

Incoming inspection of direct and indirect material

Man power planning (18 workers & 1 trainee engineer) & Shop floor administration

Creation & optimization of inspection plans (quality plans) in SAP

Claims management for shop complaints using 8D methodology

SAP process expert for quality management module

Suggestion scheme and Continuous improvement program (CIP) coordinator

Supplier process and system audits

Implementation of safety guidelines (OHSAS 18001)

Projects / Achievements

Reduction in defective ppm to less than 10 ppm

Inspection lead time reduction for direct as well as indirect material

(Reduction in safety stock by 30%)

Increase in shift to stock (STS) components to 70% and 20% productivity improvement

PQA department relocation activity

Engineer - Supplier Quality Assurance, Bosch Ltd, Nashik, India Oct’ 2008 - Jul’ 2011

Supplier Quality Assurance for CRI injectors & DHK injectors

Incoming inspection of purchased parts

APQP, PPAP, technical discussion & inspection of development samples

Creation, modification of Inspection plans in SAP for direct & indirect materials

Manpower planning (23 workers & 1 trainee engineer) and shop administration

Suggestion coordinator for the department

Equipment and gauges management

Projects / Achievements:

Reduction in defective ppm to less than 24 ppm

Incoming Inspection (purchased components) lead time reduction from 5 days to less than 1.5 days

Equipment and gauges management

Trainee Engineer – Supplier Quality, Bosch Ltd, Nashik, India Aug’ 2008 – Oct’ 2008

Measuring system analysis (Cg, Cgk & GRR)

Shop complaint handling through 8D methodology

Associate development planning & execution

5S implementation in the department

Trainee Engineer - Process planning & Manufacturing, Bosch Ltd, Nashik, India Aug’ 2007 – Aug’ 2008

Relocation project, ensuring process capabilities (Cp, Cpk)

Preparation of standardized worksheet and instruction charts for machines

Release work order / purchase requisitions for class IV tools and consumables

Plan and design for jigs, fixtures, material handling equipment and storage arrangements

Responsible for production of injectors supplied to export market

Man power planning (42 workers) & shop administration in 2 shifts

Statistical process control (SPC) implementation

Projects:

Minimization of excess muscular power required during screw cap tightening while setting the opening pressure of the Injector (Increase in productivity by 7%)

Additional qualifications / Skills:

“Lead Auditor Training Course” on ISO 9001: 2008

“Laboratory Quality System and Internal Audit” - ISO/IEC 17025:2005

“Internal Auditors training program” on ISO 9001-2008

Supply Chain management IIT - Delhi (India)

NDT Level 2 Certified on ECT (EDDY Current Testing)

Measuring System Analysis (MSA), Poka-yoke & Jidoka

Matlab, Mathcad, Creo parametric, solid works, Ansys, Auto CAD, Star CCM+, C & C++ basics & MS office

Achievements:

Appreciation from the plant head for a remarkable contribution towards the company

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