Continuous Improvement Six Sigma

KHALID NAWAZ

*** – Lemonwood Crescent

Windsor, Ontario

N9G 2R6

Canada

931-***-**** *************@*****.***

** ***** ** ********** ** automotive industry of manufacturing products in a continuous improvement environment by developing and improving quality, production, and safety functions. 8 years of experience in a leadership role. Implement ERP and upgrades. Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma manufacturing principle. Experience driving Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota Production Systems methods. Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, ISO9001/ IATF 16949, IATF 16949, PPAP, PFMEA and others. Ability to lead an Engineering team to deliver product changes and launches on time. Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions. Experience with GM, Honda, and Toyota production systems. Experienced in quality fundamentals, root cause analysis, PFMEA/Ctrl Plans, customer specific requirements. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in MS-Word, Power point, Excel, Minitab, MS-Visio, and MS-Project.

Qualifications

Master’s in Industrial Engineering (IMSE). University of Windsor - Canada, 2007- 2008

Bachelor in Mechanical Eng and Technologists University of Mehran Pakistan, 1996-2000

CERTIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, (MSI), USA, License # 52536285

Continuous Improvement Professional Award, (Management Strategy of Institute),

(Certificate # 169652455)

Key Leadership Skills Certified (KLSC) MSI, USA, Certificate # 169595807

Qualification of Millwright, Humber College of Toronto, Canada.

Technical Specialist Member O.A.C.E.T.T.

Associate Member of Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineering. (CSME).

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS

Research with Local Tool Company to Optimize process (Fed Dev Project).

Industrial Researcher of University of Windsor (PLM and R&D) to identify new innovation products opportunities.

Project for blast and Paint Booth, $600000, 2017.

Cost Reduction Achievement for ISO and POLY Process.

Achieve Cost Reduction of approximately $30, 000.00 to improve Scrap Reduction process.

Lean implementation “Improve Standardized Work” (Standard Operating procedure).

Achieve Cost Reduction of approximately $50,000.00 to improve assembly line process.

KAIZEN need to implement SMED throughout the facility.

Exhaust Bending of RPP for Mustang and Ford cost optimization, 12, 0000.

Action plan, Continuous Improvement. Project Champion.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR LEAN MANUFACTURING

Kraus Maffei Course, International Automotive Components.

Diploma in Communicating with Competitors, IAC, 2015.

Diploma in Protective personal information for Data Privacy, IAC, 2015.

Advanced Process Manufacturing Training, Krauss Maffei, German Company, 2016.

World Class Manufacturing System (WCM), Chrysler Canada, 2013.

EXPERIENCE

TPT/Stellantis, FCA (Hybrid. BEV, ICE) Warren, MI

Senior Industrial Engineer Feb 2023 to still Sep 2023

Analyzing production systems mechanical, electrical and piping systems coordination.

Improving efficiency in high-pace environment

Identifying areas to reduce cost.

Implementing quality control measures.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with owners, vendors, subcontractors.

Collaborates with senior engineers to design cost-effective manufacturing layouts and building ergonomics for new product lines.

Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve products

Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards.

Perform Rate Capability requirements during builds to ensure that the Standard Work meets the requirement and is not over cycle.

Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations.

AAM– Automotive Industry Columbus, IN

Senior Industrial Quality Engineer April 2021 to January 2023

Develop, monitor, and provide continuous improvement to all quality projects.

Work with the AAM quality departments, to ensure Customer quality measurable is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective action are implemented.

Champion of problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non-conformance.

Lead, and ensure proper customer, and supplier interface and support.

Interprets quality philosophy to key personnel within the organization

Complete any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

ROUSH – Automotive and Manufacturing MI, USA

Industrial Manufacturing Engineer – Team Leader Jan2017 – Nov2019

Support the Director of Operations and the Director of Manufacturing Engineering with monitoring workflow, supervising and tracking progress and supporting any change in manufacturing process.

Manage the process that identifies and implements significant Continuous Improvement opportunities to support division and corporate objectives

Continuous Improvement materials to include detailed process documentation, process maps, and training (webinar) materials.

Train and coach to solve problems using tools such as CI, 5S, Kaizen, and other lean tools.

Mack Truck PA, USA

Senior Manufacturig Engineer –Team Leader June 2009-August 2016

Create a continuous improvement culture to ensure safety, quality and productivity.

Achieve the Quality objectives - including Safety & Regulation, Environmental – such as the PPM, Scrap.

Oversee established calibration and testing program to support production.

International Automotive Components – Seating, Foam Polymer/Polyurethane TN, USA

Manufacturing Process Engineer Dec 2001-July 2007

Coordinate efforts with the team leaders and liaison with customer on delivery

Identify and manage the implementation of processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training activities.

Ensure process and product stability.

Establish well documented and in control production processes.

References will be available on the request

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