Srinivas R. Pentela
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Summary
Seeking ERP Implementation Consultant / Engineer position with
extensive experience in quality, production and design engineering
operations. A supply chain expert with knowledge of die-casting,
flush valves, medical equipment, metal containers, and LPG valves and
regulators. An analytical professional, with the ability to quickly
analyze problems, formulate solutions and implement improvements in
field supplier quality and inbound and outbound operations.
Experience
Wise Plastic technologies, Saint Charles, Illinois
QA Engineer 08/2013 -01/2015
o Quality requirements for SPC set-up, CMM, GR&R, Layout, Capability
study, DOE, APQP, analysis and special projects as need
o ERP (IQMS) SPC Import tools implementations project, business
discussions, input parameters setup, batch file macros, training
SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, Franklin Park, Illinois
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 4/2007-11/2012
o Supplier - Ensured quality assurance requirements for leading
manufacturer of plumbing industry and water-efficient solutions.
Utilized PPAP and APQP for new and existing tools or product for current
and new suppliers performed data analysis in Minitab.
o Followed-up on non-conformance materials (supplier supplied and in-bound
operational) through CAPA and CAR system.
o Evaluated new and existing vendors, and participated in on-site audits.
Technical assistance drawing clarifications, gages, product
applications, dimensional issues and etc.
o Assembly - worked with manufacturing, assembly, test lab engineers /
supervisors to resolve out of specifications valves and service or
customer complaints. Actively participated components dimensional
analysis and assist to line inspectors / operators.
o Logistics - Monitored daily incoming material flow and inspections
status through ERP system. Efficiently addressed and quickly solved
each problem supplier supplied product.
o Managed shipping final audit process and reports are distributed daily,
monthly. Monitored inspectors daily and weekly times (regular / over
time).
o SAP System - Created Master Inspection characteristics according to
engineering drawing specifications; configured QM master data sampling
schemes, sampling procedures, dynamic modification rules, master
inspection characteristics, inspection methods, classes and QM
procurement activity through control keys; created inspection plan in QM
module raw material, finished and semi-finished according to drawing; QM
configured materials for recurring inspection and miscellaneous
inspection types
o Generated quality notifications for non-confirming materials during
procurement of materials from raw material to finished product and both
inbound and outbound supply chain operations; created various defect
codes and task codes; assigned defect code and created new defect code,
as per business need; generated quality certificates from preferred
vendors during procurement and for finished goods during delivery;
issued product certifications, as per customer request; issued non-
conformance certifications during supply chain operations
o Prepared project plan to implement test equipment management and
calibrations process in SAP QM that awaited approval from senior
management; reviewed inspection data as received, in-process and final
audit material characteristics; generated product capability analysis in
trend charts and more statistically advanced analysis in Minitab, Excel
and SPC software
o Conducted material movement transactions in operational location to
location and at various plants, as per document request; performed
Rejected Material Authorization (RMA) process without notifications
method and necessary usage dispositions in inbound operational area
o Customer, Reports and Continuous improvement - customer complaints,
shortage claims are reviewed and made proper dispositions to satisfy
customers. Implemented detailed problem-solving techniques for inbound
and outbound operational areas; actively participated in Six Sigma, 5S,
Kaizen and Lean event team projects; prepared monthly and quarterly
reports for top management review
o Produced daily reports, such as supply chain operational scrap,
receiving material dispositions, final audit and block stock material
status; issued reports weekly, monthly to various plants and different
cost centers to improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and displayed
in corporate dashboard bulletin
o Developed excellent understanding of internal audit management
configurations, batch management and stability study (product and
equipment) in supply chain operations
PERKINELMER LIFE AND ANALYTICAL SCIENCES, Downers Grove, Illinois
Quality Assurance Engineer (Supplier and Assembly) 2006-2007
o Provided quality assurance review of materials and prepared reports for
life science and analytical division providing drug discovery, genetic
screening, chemical analysis instrumentation, reagents and service for
scientific research and clinical applications.
o Audited incoming material per engineering drawing specifications;
released material, updated results records and created material master
data and inspection plans for material procurements, utilizing SAP R/3
QM module.
o Participated in non-conformance material processing, created Q2
notifications, assigned tasks and reviewed problems with suppliers for
RMA numbers CAPA issued to prevent recurring problems.
o Prepared weekly report of inventory rejection materials and open Q2
notifications; calculated monthly DPPM reports for management.
o Performed vendor audits based on performance and vendor-approval
process; diligently participated in cause and corrective action follow-
ups on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
o Consistently handled internal and external service complaints and
successfully corrected issues; worked with manufacturing engineers to
resolve product and service complaints and improve RTY.
o Actively calibrated shop floor and office employee gages, instruments,
and updated calibration system as needed. Coordinated outside gage
supplier for necessary items; collected calibrations and certificates,
as per FDA standards.
CALLEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, Northlake, Illinois
Quality Assurance Engineer 2003-2005
HEICK DIE CASTING CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois
Quality and Data Assurance Analytical Engineer 1996-2003
o Ensured quality assurance requirements for precision die casting and
machining parts for automotive and electrometrical industries.
Transferred internally from Heick Die Casting Corporation to Callen
Manufacturing Corporation, keeping same responsibilities due to
corporate restructuring.
o Prepared full and partial PPAPs and PSO, and worked on new projects and
existing tools.
o Conducted capability studies and calculation of Cp, CpK, Pp and PpK
values; prepared X-bar and R, and histogram charts, using Stat Scam
software; completed metal analysis and warrant certificates; reviewed
FMEA and flow diagrams; prepared GR&R studies, as per AIAG MSA
standards.
o Performed successful calibration of precision instruments, gages and
fixtures; created and consistently updated pro-gage database; completed
troubleshooting analysis in gages; participated in creation of gage-
calibration procedures.
o Participated in programming and 100% dimensional inspection in CMM;
performed correlation studies for CMM to variable data gages and
attribute gages.
o Performed programming in electronic gage talker, collected data and
performed troubleshooting within input and out values.
o Exported data from test file to Excel by writing macros and updating
database, as per end-user requirements.
o Performed vendor and dock audits, final audits and documents review.
o Participated in active preparation of internal quality standards
(porosity and cast quality).
o Provided training to inspectors and operators, and set up personnel
quality characteristics on calibration of gages and preparation of
Internal Quality Standards. Prepared calibration procedures, as per ISO
and TS 16949.
Additional Experience
SUPREME ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES, Hyderabad, AP, India, Plant Engineer, 1990-
1996. Actively involved in entire production process, troubleshooting MIG
and MAG welding equipment and in set up and tooling to reach monthly
production targets. Performed testing and inspection methods for entire
product, from R/M to finished stage, as per approval of Chief Control of
Explosives and Bureau of Indian Standards. Participated in all aspects of
Freon and Geoz container project; designed and developed tools, dies, jigs
and fixtures project; selected machinery and equipment and prepared quality
standards by reference to DOT and CCE; ensured trial production approval by
CCE and BSI; provided training to production supervisor, setup personnel
and operators.
Technical Skills
ERP Applications:
SAP QM, PP, MM, Business Intelligence (BI3.5), APO. ? ERP - IQMS, ? ORACLE
Education
ELMHURST COLLEGE, Elmhurst, Illinois, M.S., Supply Chain Management,
2011
MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, Aurangabad, M.S., India, B.E., Production
Engineering, 1990