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OBAID QURESHI

*** ***** ********, *********, *******, Ph. 905-***-****, Email:ac9f5x@r.postjobfree.com QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Analytical and mechanically inclined Manufacturing Quality Engineer with 10 years of progressive experience overseeing manufacturing processes, procedures and management, with full knowledge of alignments, repairs, machine installation and inspections of moving parts. Proven leader with a B.S. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and extensive knowledge in manufacturing and quality assurance of automotive systems.

Ability to supervise the activities of production and operating workers, including inspectors, machine builders, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators and plant and system operators.

Expertise in the following automotive systems and commodities: cam caps/connecting rod, camshaft/bushing guide, cylinder block and cylinder head, exhaust manifold & intake manifold.

Specialization in casting, forging & machining components of Powertrain.

Familiar with automotive manufacturing process of plastic components.

Adept at process improvements, parts processing and implementation of manufacturing processes & strategies, including identification of weaknesses and equipment quality issues.

In-depth knowledge of supplier machine evaluation process, operation analysis, systems analysis, operation and control, and quality control analysis.

Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Minitab (Quality Control Tool) & MS Project.

• Commissioning Projects: Caterpillar G 3516 (1250 KVA), GUASCOR 480 (800 KVA) & MAN LE (360 & 270 KVA). Carried out all troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, performance tests, root cause analysis and overhauling activities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SKYJACK COMPANY (LINAMAR DIVISION), Guelph, ON 03/2018 - Present Supplier Quality Engineer, Powertrain & Hydraulics,

· Determine root cause of supplier quality, coordinate & implement effective resolution.

· Track performance of focus suppliers and escalate ongoing issues to senior management.

· Excellent problem solving skills, root cause analysis & DMAIC (8D).

· Assist in the development and implementation of supplier programs

· Recommend and implement cost effective corrective actions

· Lead and coordinate Supplier APQP and the PPAP process to support flawless launches

· Ensure proper containment and work instruction approval at the supply base.

· Establish short term / long term goals with supplier & Skyjack purchasing team.

· Conduct supplier audits to drive, waste elimination and continuous improvement.

. Supervising the TH & ZB production lines in terms of line defects, general maintenance, MRB and materials planning at Skyjack P2.

· Evaluate and develop improved techniques for control of quality and reliability

· Work with Manufacturing Process Engineering on process and engineering change.

· Support new product launch build, data collection and reporting of builds.

· Develop and maintain supplier quality manual.

· Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of people.

· Design and implement systems necessary to collect, to maintain and analyze data.

· Identify problems, review information to develop and implement solutions.

· Ensure production is producing quality product to specifications.

· Provide support onsite to suppliers as needed.

· Document all activities as required.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan (US) 12/2014 - 03/2018 Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer,

Manage supplier quality effort, working on the front lines to ensure customer satisfaction and leading through hands-on mentoring and development of supplier partners. Ensure quality of current vehicles and drive future models to world class quality as part of cross functional commodity sourcing team. Worked with powertrain suppliers and components such as forging, metal cutting, casting and rolling operations. Oversaw and ensured quality of assembly, machining, welding, stamping, heat-treat process, plastic molding, metal cutting, steel making, and steel processing. Completed processes and procedures in quality improvement and lean manufacturing.

• Lead Ford Q1 Quality Manufacturing SITE Assessment to the assigned large Tier-1 supply base/new sites and produced audit assessments/capability reports.

• Created consistent supply of material into Ford assembly plants, which improved the operations for Ford material planning and logistics, production and service deliveries.

• Provided excellent program management, projects advanced quality planning and PPAP for enormous supply base, with hands-on work with FMEAs, control plans, process flow diagrams, APQP, ISO 14001, TS 16949, CQI-9 (Heat treat) certs, AIAG requirements, Global 8D’s (corrective actions) & 5S (Kaizen).

• Lead Ford Supplier Improvement Metrics (SIM) maintains delivery performance/ratings, quality performance, Quality reject/ppm, supplier score-card & warranty.

JD NORMAN INDUSTRIES, Ontario, Canada 01/2014 – 12/2014 Team Leader Manufacturing,

Encouraged team members to work harder for the execution of projects on the Flex, GM and Chrysler line. Assigned tasks and gave specific direction when needed. Completed floor audits and floor maintenance. Monitored team members in the course of their work and ensured they were complying with operational standards. Oversaw tool setup and inventory, and problem solved tool equipment issues. Developed and implemented control plans and FMEA.

• Mentored team members and encouraged them to harness their potential.

• Gained hands – on experience with CNC5 axis milling machine (robotic arm) in the grinding operation.

• Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communications skills working across numerous departments and reporting to a broad range of management personnel.

• Trained new employees to successfully run all five centers.

• Decreased mistakes and production issues by implementing quality control plans. THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, ON, Canada 2013 − 2014 Shift Supervisor (Automotive Parts)

Maintained quality standards by approving incoming materials, in process production, and finished products, recorded quality results. Delivered inspections of Spool (TRQSS), Engine Intake and Exhaust Valves, TRW Rear Brake Calipers (17 inch Chrysler Mini Van), GATES

(fan belt coupling), A.P. Plasman Bezels (Speedometer Plastic Cover), and A.P Plasman Plastic Parts. Sampled Suspension brackets and completed error reporting TRW.

• Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.

• Kept highly accurate records resulting in decreased work waste and operation dysfunction.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer, Atlas Honda Motors, Karachi, Pakistan (March 2012- June 2013) Commissioning Engineer, Sales/Services Rental & Power Consultant, Insight Engineering Power Generation Gas & Diesel, Karachi, Pakistan (Jan 2009- Jan 2012) Test Engineer/Lab Engineer, NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (Part time teaching in automotive department, Feb 2009-Jan 2012) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Science, Automotive Manufacturing, 07/2010 − 12/2011 NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY – Pakistan Bachelor of Science, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, 01/2005 − 12/2008 NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, Pakistan (Degree Equivalent to North America)

Ford CQDC Certified Quality Tools Green Belt certification, Ford Process Capability Study/Analysis & Gauge R&R by using Minitab software Quality Six Sigma, NED University of Engineering & Technology Measurement Uncertainty for Testing and Calibration, NED University of Engineering and Technology

Manufacturing Processes, PAK SWISS

Quality Assurance, Maintenance & Production & Product Development, Sherani Engineering

Manufacturing Processes Workshop, Pakistan Machine Tool Factory

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