VIJAY ARORA

**** ****** ***** **.

KATY, TX *****

TEL.#832-***-****

acp8rf@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A Leadership position in a growth oriented company which will allow me to utilize my

industrial and educational experiences.

EDUCATION:

MBA - Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC, 2007

M.S. – Mechanical Engineering, Kurukshetra University, India, 1992

B.S. – Mechanical Engineering, Kurukshetra University, India, 1987

Certifications: ASQ Certified CQA; GM Certified SQE; Honeywell Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

Additional courses taken : Completed 18 credits for M.S. (Mech. Eng.) at University of Pittsburgh, PA

Summary: More than twenty years of experience in manufacturing, plant quality and supplier quality in a

variety of industries such as petrochemical, automotive and oil & gas companies.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

10/11- Present TECHNIP USA, HOUSTON, TX

Project Quality Manager- Subsea Division

Provides leadership, support and guidance for Quality activities on projects to assure that projects

are executed in accordance with the applicable Project Quality Plan throughout the design,

procurement installation and start-up phases in accordance with Client requirements. Responsible

for all Flexible System projects for Gas & Production Risers and Flow lines (Noble Alen, Shell

Mars-B, PDVSA Dragon, Anadarko Caesar Tonga, Chevron Big Foot, ATP Clipper, Shell Ursa,

BG Starfish & Murphy Medusa) and Installation projects (Shell Stones & Anadarko K2 RBGL).

Implementing and ensure compliance with Technip QMS and in accordance with the ISO 9001

standard on all projects during execution from start to close out. Leading, training and promoting

development of greater project team understanding of project expectations for deliverables qualit y

in all functional areas and disciplines. Managing service and product verification and inspection of

the project deliverables consistent with criticality assessments and regulatory obligations. Managing

project quality support functions including quality planning, preventive action, non-conformance

control, corrective action, management of change, audits, continuous improvement and project

quality reporting & review. Supervising QA/QC activities and third party inspections. Monitoring

manufacturing of all ancillary equipment related to Flexible Systems and Supplier Quality and

delivery performance. Review ITPs and maintain NCR and CAR register. Facilitating project

lessons learned and maintain the lessons learned register. Ensure cost of non quality (CONQ) data is

captured and reported in the monthly reports. Develop quality matrices on projects and report KPIs

with Client interaction, data collection charts. Leading scheduled assessments and audits of the

Project Team and major critical suppliers and audit findings to resolution and closure. Managing

inspection activities at the supply base and lead root cause and corrective actions.

03/08- 10/11 HONEYWELL PROCESS SOLUTIONS, HOUSTON, TX

Supplier Quality Engineer Lead

Led the Supplier Quality and Development engineering to improve Supplier Quality and delivery

performance. Led the root-cause analysis processes associated with supplier quality issues and

drove the application of Six Sigma tools by suppliers. Worked with suppliers in the Top Focus

program that resulted in 80 % ppm improvement. Led PPAP and APQP product qualification

activities associated with new parts and re-qualify parts as part of supplier transition projects. Led

and supported projects that resulted in cost saving of US$ 5 million. Utilized Honeywell processes

to audit and approve new suppliers. Maintained ISO 9001 Quality System. Led and supported

several concurrent projects and developed strong relationships within cross-functional teams

including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance and purchasing.

06/06- 03/08 ZF Commercial Suspension Systems & Components, LLC., Lancaster, SC

Supplier Quality Engineer

Managed all suppliers for quality related issues. Led and supported problem solving activities

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with suppliers, internal and external customers. Helped in making 40 % ppm improvement and

55% in delivery performance. Supported new launches with APQP and PPAP activities. Led

process audits, supplier developments and supplier performance und er QMS directives. Participated

in VA/VE meetings with vendors. Led new supplier assessments and supported supplier

improvement activities through lean, six sigma and continuous improvement activities.

11/04-06/06 CUMMINS TURBO TECHNOLOGIES, CHARLESTON, SC.

Supplier Quality Engineer.

Managed suppliers through APQP and PPAP processes in reference to TS16949 (QS9000) .

Led and supported supplier development and ensured documentation supports activities; ongoing

support of supplier's quality, cost, and delivery objectives, problem solving of supplier quality issues

using 8D methodology. Worked with Casting Supplier in a Six Sigma project that resulted in 85%

improvement in defect reduction. Conducted regularly scheduled process/product audits to

provide ongoing quality assurance and supported plant level quality issues.

2/00- 11/04 GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, TECH. CENTER, WARREN, MI.

(Contract thru MSX International, Warren, MI.)

Supplier Quality Engineer

Implemented and monitored APQP with selected future product suppliers. Functioned as technical

liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

Worked with commodity suppliers in the Top Focus program which resulte d in 60% ppm

improvement. Helped launch various new car programs on time. Reviewed and approved supplier

quality plans on new part programs using APQP, PPAP, Flow Charts, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Gage

R&R, SPC. Monitored Run at Rates, conducted Potential Supplier Assessments and Process Audits.

Global Creativity Team member for new sourcing, Participated in Tech. Reviews, Worked with

Suppliers from prototype through production phase of successful launches of new vehicles and

supported GM assembly plants for all launch quality issues.

3/98-2/00 INALFA / SSI ROOF SYSTEMS, WARREN, MI.

Quality Engineer

Developed control plans, FMEA’S, Flow charts, procedures and work instructions. Arranged buy-

offs on prototype and production parts to meet engineering changes and build schedules, submitted

PPAP, collected SPC data and performed capability studies. Participated in APQP, prepared sample

submissions and established key product characteristics with customers. Performed root cause

analysis and facilitated corrective actions. Performed internal audits under Inalfa QMS directives.

8/96-3/98 J & S INDUSTRIAL MACHINE PRODUCTS, INC., TOLEDO, OH.

Quality Assurance Manager

Developed inspection/test procedures for components and products. Participated in the

development and editing of Quality Manual. Coordinated inspection including first article

inspection, testing methods. Led the team responsible for reducing the defect rate by 50%.

Maintained ISO-9001 documents. Managed incoming material, Gage control/calibration, co-

coordinated the internal audit program. Created a MRB for disposition and corrective action to

reduce scrap. Managed process capability and implemented strategies to improve quality

processes using SPC,TQM and continuous improvement techniques (cycle time, defect reduction,

on-time delivery). Interfaced with customers to assure compliance to the customer’s products and

system requirements. Managed various suppliers and followed up on corrective actions.

5/95-8/96 MIKA METAL FABRICATING CO., WILLOUGHBY, OH.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Responsible for the inspection of various sheet metal and fabricating parts to ensure

compliance with the customer specifications. Carried out In -process and final inspection

to detect any non-conforming material. Resolved quality problems on the shop floor.

7/92-4/95 Continued further education and odd jobs.

7/87-7/92 ISGEC, YAMUNANAGAR (INDIA )

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for the efficient production of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, boilers, sugar plant

machinery and cement plant machinery parts under various codes such as ASME, TEMA, BS,

IS,IBR. Developed some fixtures which reduced the welding time by 40%. Production te am

member, co- coordinated task forces for cost reduction. Involved in the various operations like

welding, machining, stamping, fabrication, heat treatment, fixture development, metal forming,

inspection etc. Posted at various sites handling many projects independently for the civil

foundation, erection, commissioning and testing of pressure vessels under various third party

inspection agencies such as BUREAU VERITAS, LLOYDS, EIL, PDIL.

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