Quality Engineer Engineering

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SHYAM NAYAK

Cedarburg, WI- 53012 229-***-**** *****@***.*** EDUCATION

Michigan Technological University, MI Master of Science- Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.89 Aug 2018 Mumbai University, India Bachelor of Engineering- Mechanical GPA: 3.55 Jun 2016 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Process Engineer Kohler Co.- Global Faucets Oct 2018 – Present

New product quality: Developed measurement systems, inspection procedures, manufacturing process validation and verification for new product projects leading to increased product quality through launch

Manufacturing process improvement: Identified key parameters, mapped processes, conducted MSA, root cause analysis, designed experiment (DOE) and sent up statistical process control (SPC) to establish optimal operating range of input parameters to reduce scrap at chrome plating line

New finishes launch: Developed and implemented risk based quality system for testing of finish performance and appearance enabling speedy launch, reduced destructive testing and increased process control

Global labs network: Responsible for setup, development and continuous improvement of finishes test labs in US, China and India. Conducted train- the- trainer programs for lab managers and created SOPs for sustainable functioning. Acted as a change agent for quality systems deployment

Engineering standards: Improved finishes and aesthetics engineering standards by accounting for quality voice of customer and process capabilities. Worked across functions with manufacturing, industrial design and marketing Quality Engineer Co-op Kohler Co.- North Americas Faucets Jan 2018 – Aug 2018

Scrap rate and yield analysis: Analyzed manufacturing processes to reduce scrap, improve key performance indicators using value stream map, pareto analysis, fishbone analysis, 8D, root cause analysis and statistical process control (SPC)

Material Review Board (MRB): Set-up MRB for assembly area to facilitate smooth flow of materials. Set up charts to monitor key performance indicators and drive supplier action. Facilitated Corrective Action/ Preventive Action (CAPA)

Quality systems: Assisted in implementing SAP quality management, Infinity Quality Software for die cast, chrome plating, and assembly non-conformance management

Process audits: Conducted audits on die cast, machining, finishing, chrome plating and PVD processes Supplier Quality Engineer Intern Larsen and Toubro Defense, Mumbai, India Jun 2017- Jul 2017

Inspection process improvement: Developed a method to ease advanced planning of inspection activities and allocation of resources by grouping parts and assemblies by measurement method and manufacturing process

Customer focused document review: Reviewed inspection checklists, material clearance records and inspection reports

Supplier liaising: Communicated with suppliers to schedule inspection and acquire quality components in time Quality Engineer Intern Larsen and Toubro Heavy Engineering, Mumbai, India Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

DFM: Identified design improvements, verified manufacturing process to improve dimensional accuracy of components

NDE inspections: Assisted in dimensional inspection of parts and assemblies using NDE methods- helium leak, ultrasonic, magnetic particle tests

CERTIFICATION

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt- International Association for Six Sigma Certification (Certificate number: G-4513) SKILLS

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Lean Manufacturing SixSigma DOE SAP

Continuous Improvement MS Excel Root Cause Analysis MiniTab SixSigma PROJECT EXPERIENCE- Michigan Tech

Advanced Quality Engineering (MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, IL) Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 Scope: Fault Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis of critical dimension of locknut

Analyzed manufacturing process of lock-nut, identified potential causes of non-conformity to specifications

Detected causes of variation in dimensions using SPC, Fish-bone diagrams and root cause analysis Lean Manufacturing Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

Scope: Process improvement and productivity increment of starship factory simulation using lean tools

Identified wastes, constraints in factory using theory of constraints, prepared value stream map

Implemented 5S, 5 Why, Standardized Work, Visual Control, Load Levelling, Process FMEA, Poka-Yoke, Kanban & SMED

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