Quality Engineer Assurance

HARSHAD PATIL

Cell: 316-***-**** **** Huddlestone Way Cumming GA 30041 Email: ********@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Quality Engineer with 14+ years in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing in OEM and Tier-1/2. Experienced in AS9100, FAA conformity, FAA Part-21/Part-145, TSO, TS16949, APQP, PPAP, IMDS, PFMEA, GT&D, Run@Rate, corrective actions, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, CoPQ. Knowledgeable in electronics, J-STD-001, IPC610, plastic injection molding, metal stampings, machining, CMM programming. Self-motivated, articulate with excellent leadership abilities. Able to identify issues, undertake complex projects and accomplish bottom line results. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

General Electric International Jan ’17-Current

Power Services-Leading Global manufacturer of Power generation equipment and solutions

Quality Assurance Leader-Boiler

Managed collection, analysis and improvement activities for Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).

Performed analysis, investigation and reporting of NCRs (Nonconformance reports).

Responsible for identifying, prioritizing and implementing quality assurance initiatives and projects.

Responsible for Quality Assurance of products and services under the Parts ordering business.

Responsible for performing Internal Audits of the QMS and identifying improvement opportunities.

Responsible for follow up on CX feedback from customers (customer satisfaction index).

Responsible for supporting KPIs for management review (escapes, CX, audits etc.).

L-3 Communications- Display Systems Apr ’13-Jan ’17

Manufacturer of ruggedized avionics displays and processing systems for defense and commercial applications

Principal Quality Engineer

Managed Hardware quality for programs and provided support to engineering, manufacturing & customers.

Performed contract reviews, supported generation and reviews of Statement of Work (SOW).

Developed process documentation. (Process Flow diagram, FMEA and PCP-Process Control Plan)

Performed initial and statistical process studies using Minitab. (Run charts, Cpk, normality plots etc.)

Point of contact for returned product, leading Root Cause analysis, implementation of Corrective/Preventive actions. (Used tools such as Fish bone, 8D, CAMP & Mistake proofing, 5 why etc.)

Responsible for leading Failure Review Board. (trend production and customer failure data and identify corrective actions for improving production first pass yields and field performance)

Generated First Article Inspections and PPAPs for products and acquired customer approvals.

Participated in Engineering design reviews, Pilot production (NPI), ECN meetings and provided input.

Performed Internal audits as part of the Internal Auditor Pool.

Special Projects/Accomplishments

Performed studies and presented suggestions for pre-programming of firmware for the Honeywell EPIC program to reduce processing times by 4 hours per unit.

Received two spot light rewards for exceeding expectations and exhibiting excellence in execution of goals.

Participated in Kaizens for the MCDU production cell to improve layout and reduce touch labor.

Successfully lead the organization through completion of APQP requirements for Honeywell MCDU program.

Provided key support and guidance for organizations readiness and passing of Airbus IPCA assessment.

ATCO industries Inc. Sterling Heights, MI

Quality Solutions Company supporting automotive suppliers and OEMs such as VW, Nissan, GM, Chrysler, Ford.

Containment Manager at Volkswagen Chattanooga, TN Jun ’11-Mar ’13

Responsible for managing all containment locations (assembly, body shop, CKD & external warehouses).

Responsible for maintaining ISO/TS documents and systems such as CAPA, Document control etc.

Developed location specific SOPs, work instructions and conducted training activities.

Implemented benchmark practices such as 3-step training, field audits, shift pass-downs etc.

ISIR Specialist at Volkswagen Chattanooga, TN Jul ’10-Jun ’11

Managed receipt, logging and dispatch of all PPAP parts. Reviewed PPAPs in VW’s Beon system.

Developed PPAP tracking matrix for management to provide a snap shot view of entire vehicle parts.

Launch Quality Engineer at Volkswagen Chattanooga, TN Apr ’10-Jul ’10

Performed PIST (Percentage in Specification Tolerance) analysis to support the SQEs in pre-launch activities. Reviewed CMM dimensional layouts for Body Shop sheet metal parts.

Developed work instructions and templates for tracking supplier approvals.

Project Lead at Nissan Canton, MS Jun ’09-Apr ’10

Managed the containment group for entire Nissan plant. Created systems and procedures for containment.

Initiated containment activities for quality spills. This included specification reviews, job setup, motion and time studies, developing work instructions, 3 step training of hourly inspectors, auditing, reporting etc.

Reduced paperwork burden and data entry costs by up to 80% by overhauling the data collection methods.

Caterpillar Joliet, IL Nov ’08-Mar ’09

H&HS-Motion and Power Control Division- Leading manufacturer of construction, mining equipment and machines

Product Quality Engineer (Proactive)

Responsible for Cpk improvement projects in MQ12005/ISO in Truck Struts, Hoist Cylinders & Ejectors.

Facilitated gage studies for various machining processes like turning, welding, induction hardening, HVOF.

Reduced MRB scrap by identifying the issue of bonus tolerances not being used in internal CMM layouts.

Microheat Inc. Farmington Hills, MI Jan ’05-Sep ’08

Tier-I manufacturer of heating units to automotive industry

Supplier Quality Engineer

Conducted new supplier assessments and audits for sourcing feasibility (USA, China and Mexico).

Performed Run@Rate and PPAP approvals during launch for key suppliers. (Fixture signoff, time & capacity study, gage review, reject handling, tester review, error proofing implementation etc.)

Lead lean initiatives in the supply chain. (Identified cost saving opprtunities, line balancing issues, motion and time savings, scrap and rework reduction activities using various tracking tools)

Supported Gage R&R, SPC for production line. Programmed CMM for performing in-process checks.

Performed internal audits as part of auditor pool. Performed layered process and dock audits as required.

Participated in ECN and APQP teams (Drawing and GD&T reviews, implementation plans).

Special Projects/accomplishments:

Reduced shipping costs and handling damage (approx. savings $35000/year) on heater shipments from China by using six sigma (DMAIC) tools. Changed packaging layout, full contariner order-receipt etc.

Saved the company $50,000 by using ISO/TS16949 expertise and holding suppliers of pre-mature failing components accountable.

Identified process change for high current wire harness and presented to senior engineering members and supplier. Facilitated the process change to reach Zero defects on solder bump issue.

ATCO industries Inc. Sterling Heights, MI Apr ’04-Dec ’04

Quality Solutions Company supporting automotive suppliers and OEMs such as VW, Nissan, GM, Chrysler, Ford

Quality Assurance Engineer

Supported launch readiness for various Tier-I automotive suppliers. (Design reviews, run@rate readiness, cycle time improvements, Quality systems implementation, layered audits implementation, PPAP etc.)

Implemented lean manufacturing techniques. reduced cycle times, performed line balancing, OEE/time and motion studies, revised line layout, added/reduced capacity at stations and reduced labor, Implemented 5S.

Lead the setup and supervision of General Motors specific GP-12 and CSII containment processes.

Mahindra and Mahindra Tractors Mumbai, India May ’99-Apr ’00

Leading manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment in India

Manufacturing Engineer

Supported Tool Room in the manufacture of jigs, fixtures, machine tool parts/spares, production assists etc.

Reviewed blue prints and generated routing and operator instructions for each machining process.

Supported Gauge Inspection Room in the calibration and qualification of plant gages, jigs and fixtures.

EDUCATION:

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.9/4.0 Wichita State University Dec ’03

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering First Class University of Pune, India May ’99

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training

FAA Part-21 applications training

Internal Auditing training by RABQSA(ISO/TS16949:2002), Chrysler Layered Process Auditing (I&II)

APQP 2nd edition, PPAP 4th edition, IMDS (submission, review, management)

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