AMIT SURVE

MS(IE), BE(Mech.), ASQ CQE CSSGB

Birmingham, AL 35244 • ade6cv@r.postjobfree.com • 830-***-**** • www.linkedin.com/in/amitsurve3 ASQ Certified Quality Engineer with Eleven years of experience in Manufacturing Process Management and Quality Engineering in the Automotive, Heavy Equipment and Medical Device industry. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced Quality Engineer with Record of Achievement in Increasing Efficiency by Planning and Orchestrating Process Improvements. Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.

• Innovative Industrial Engineer with proven ability to evaluate and improve processes to reduce production time.

• Quality-focused professional able to optimize processes by using qualitative and quantitative analytical tools while ensuring adherence to Quality Management System standards and managing KPIs. COMPETENCIES

• 6 Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, PFMEA, 5S, QMS • Process Planning, APQP, PPAP, TS16949, ISO13485

• Lean Manufacturing, Project Management • Data Analysis and Reports, Tableau, Minitab

• RCCA, CAPA, LIMS, Plex online • Launch and Change Coordination PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Engineer Specialist, Mercedes Benz US International 04/17/17-Present Volke Consulting Ltd., Vance, AL

• Established and maintained quality system to promote and control the manufacturing to fulfill internal and external customer expectations and thereby enable Mercedes Benz to meet business targets.

• Planned and managed Customer Feedback program for external quality sensor of Mercedes Benz vehicles.

• Provided advance quality planning support in the development and launch of new product and processes and to maintain these systems throughout the life cycle of given products according to Daimler standards.

• Performed analysis, prioritization, investigation and ultimate resolution of product concerns throughout product cycle.

• Managed cross-functional problem-solving efforts to eliminate recurrence of MBUSI’s top quality concerns.

• Analyzed concept topics highlighted through VoCA process and compared to known JD Power and warranty complaints.

• Developed, implemented and trained on the use of inspection and test plans, standards and acceptance criteria and work instructions, including but not limited to VISs, Daimler standards (VAs).

• Supported internal quality audits as well as dynamic and static vehicle evaluations.

• Developed operational quality plans for null series, production trials, launch, and full production in the area of 100% inspection, sample inspection and audits.

• Supported Quality Built in at the Process and CI activities throughout operations. Job Accomplishments:

• Overall planning and execution of the Voice of Customer (VoCA) audits as per Daimler standards.

• Developed and analyzed statistical data and product/process performance to recommend and implement improvements in targeted areas of the organization

Quality Engineer (BMW) 07/05/16 - 04/15/17

Datasoft Technologies Inc., Greer, SC

• Managed BMW product quality improvement via data analysis, inspection, process confirmation & optimization.

• Lead technical problem solving and providing quality expertise to production teams for containment and corrective actions.

• Performed root cause analysis of complex technical problems by performing statistical analysis of defects followed by containment and corrective actions.

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement to improve department KPIs. Driven internal department issues to closure in PQM. Investigated complaints from downstream customers including SKD and implementing corrective actions.

• Supported product audit reviews with department responsibility for problem identification and corrections. Job Accomplishments:

• Monitored and managed department KPIs to facilitate management decision making driven by statistical analysis and cross- functional problem solving. Driven reduction in DPU by at least 15% at several times for different high impact areas. Quality Engineer III (Ethicon - Johnson & Johnson Group) 09/15/14- 07/01/16 Fountain Group, Cornelia, GA

• Designed & installed quality control process sampling systems, procedures & statistical techniques.

• Analyzed production limitations and standards utilizing NCR. Recommended revision of specifications when indicated.

• Provided statistical support and expertise and analytical problem solving for product development and manufacturing.

• Driven the development of product requirements, verification strategies, and validation strategies.

• Designed and specified inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Provided QA support for Test Method Validation.

• Performed Root Cause Analysis and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions per CAPA procedure.

• Effectively managed the flow of samples and associated data to improve lab efficiency with the help of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and standardized workflows, tests and procedures, while providing accurate controls of the process.

• Formulated and assisted in formulating quality control policies and procedures to align with cGMP and GDP regulations.

• Reviewed, developed, and implemented robust process controls to meet and exceed customer requirements as per QMS. Job Accomplishments:

• Completed the BSI Remediation project. As required ISO 13485, all of Ethicon Cornelia’s pFMEAs were aligned to the international standard ISO 14971: the application of risk management to medical devices. Launch and Change Coordinator (BMW) 12/10/12- 05/31/14 Ingenics, Greer, SC

• Coordinated all supply chain activities related to the implementation of Engineering Changes for a designated module of moderate complexity and change volume.

• Managed systematic coordination of flow of material and related information inherent to the supply chain, among process partners such as suppliers, procurement, and production within the cross functional teams.

• Collaborated with procurement, logistics and suppliers for coordinating and validating the timeline for engineering changes focusing on important milestones to meet the holistic project goals. Job Accomplishments:

• Successful project management and timeline management for launch and series changes implementation by focusing on important production milestones. Developed and managed programs from inception thru SOP and beyond. Project Engineer (Caterpillar) 08/16/10- 12/07/12

Geometric Americas, Seguin, TX

• Implemented product/process-related changes, NPI; collaborated to document engineering details of assembly process.

• Developed documentation of assembly process in VPPA. Established ILC & MRP part variability at each station and prepared work packages for off-site team in assistance of generating the VAs and SWI.

• Designed manufacturing assembly line operation sequences and routings to construct C13/C15 engines for Caterpillar.

• Reviewed, interpreted, analyzed, and converted product designs and models into manufacturing processes, tools and visual aids within APQP framework. Evaluated existing processes, and designed/oversaw modifications, including line balancing.

• Optimized rate and quality of output to meet supply needs, ensuring accuracy of manufacturing processes. Job Accomplishments:

• Executed planning tasks to get the facility 100% operational and have the production force sufficiently trained on all models to be built in the phases as released from customer.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Caterpillar) 12/10/07- 01/30/09 Radiant Systems Inc., Joliet, IL, USA

• Verified process adherence to Caterpillar Production System standards by conducting standard work audits, 5S, & QC.

• Implemented plans against total waste and launched lean manufacturing practices.

• Identified constraint in manufacturing process of various hydraulic components, performed cycle time study, and analyzed seven types of wastes in designated constraint area.

• Initiated continuous process improvement based on downtime analysis, such as establishing and sustaining preventive maintenance schedule, assisting in strengthening of constraint area, and training machine operators for sustaining 5S.

• Orchestrated processes during order fulfillment by measuring performance, identifying gaps, and improving equipment efficiency; applied root cause/corrective action methodology.

Job accomplishments:

• Executed RCCA plans to improve overall effective efficiency up to 85%; by implementing 5S, TPM, Kaizen. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

2007 Master of Science, Industrial Engineering,

University of Texas, Arlington.

2005 Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Abhinav College of Engineering and Polytechnic, Mumbai, MH, India 2003 Diploma, Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Mumbai, MH, India 2017 Certified Six Sigma Green Belt- ASQ, Certification Number 17236 2016 Certified Quality Engineer- ASQ, Certification Number 98968

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