Aitik Shah

East Berlin, CT 804-***-**** adjg5d@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/aitikshah/

EXPERIENCE

Global Steering Systems, LLC (Automotive Tire 1 Supplier) Watertown, CT Supplier Quality Engineer Jan. 2019 – June 2020

• Implemented standard procedures, such as root cause analysis templates and cost recovery forms, for continuous process improvement for supplier and internal issues.

• Recovered and saved $50k by developing cost recovery form for defective material received by supplier causing production line stops.

• Developed continual improvement project with supplier to automate part-labeling, reducing manual labor and cost and mitigating mistakes from newly hired employees.

• Created and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions reflecting best practices and adherence to QMS and ISO/IATF, as well as customer-specific requirements.

• Initiated and led Quality Systems and other types of Internal Audits aimed at QMS improvement and adherence to the ISO 9001:2016 and IATF 16949 standard requirements.

• Coordinated with suppliers and material logistics team in material handling to ensure continuous flow of parts to manufacturing lines during breakdowns, leveraging FIFO/inventory management and sorting.

• Worked with supplier engineering team and internal engineering team to ensure corrective actions and 8-D reports were linked to PFMEA and DFMEA’s and that FMEA’s were reviewed and updated as required.

• Performed& verified supplier PPAP, Product Validation, Risk Analysis in collaboration with PDT team until internal PPAP was verified with customer.

• Participated in internal Quality System Audits, Layer Process Audits, and Management Review Meetings, minimizing compliance issues before external auditor gave report.

• Supported QA Manager in identifying and implementing policies and practices to foster an effective and preventive Quality Management System; developed and establish SPPAP module on the cloud-based ERP system (PLEX). Manufacturing Engineer/ Project Coordinator Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2018

• Directed team of 3 engineers, managed program budgets of $1M-$8M+ comprised of tooling, capital costs and measurement gauges, and supported product and engineering teams during product development lifecycle. DT Project Launch

• Led cross-functional team to build and manufacture 400k steering systems per year for Ram 1500 truck’s 2018 market launch; worked with vendor, handled budget and ensured product operated smoothly for 6-12 months afterlaunch. DT Program Automation Project

• Created machine to automate process of loading incoming components, reducing overall costs by 30% ($300k) and eliminating need for additional machine operator.

DJ STO Project Launch

• Organized weekly meeting with PDT team, provided latest update on project and resolved any project roadblocks; developed new supplier to manufacture assembly equipment for new product launch, completing project on budget. Corvette Tilt Scrap Reduction Project

• Reduced scrap recap level by 12% by executing corrective actions to open items based on Red X methodology and implementing the proper counter measure by Shainin methodology. 11-Color Standardized Documentation Project

• Finished 1st phase of project documentation standardization at coating cell #1 for 31xxN by learning documentation requirements, designing plan layout, and developing risk assessment. Lean Project Events

• Acted as Lean expert to mock setup for assembly line by developing customer requirements, defining value-added and non-value-added activities, and determining personnel needed, driving more efficient payroll. NSK Steering Systems America, Inc. (Automotive Tire 1 Supplier) Bennington, VT Manufacturing Engineer Jun. 2012 – Jul. 2016

• Provided critical technical support during prototype design, construction, modification development, proof testing, poke yoke and technical analysis of 35 CNC machines; refurbished equipment for $1M+ CAPEX project Equipment Refurbishment Project

• Directed temporary replacement of 9 legacy CNC machines pegged for refurbishment to eliminate excessive maintenance and save 12% of product downtime each month.

• Responsible to generating CNC machine program using MASTER CAM software. Generate solid model for components on the Solid Works for G-code programming for CNC machines.

• Working with vendors for ordering new CNC equipments for new product introduction. Leading and executing for installing CNC machine on the production floor with CNC programming and cutting tool installation. Toyota Tacoma Project

• Ordered all process-related CNC manufacturing equipment, ensuring each component was suitable to produce quality truck components

Toyota RAV4

• Automated production line, comprised of 12+ machines, to allow operation by 1 operator and mass production of steering shafts for model; implemented air gauge with CNC, improving productivity by 20%.

• Set up and initiated line movement from Japan, managed budget of $100K+ for each machine, and determined costing and tooling for each machine movement.

• Achieved cost savings of $100K/year by reducing cycle times and increasing tool life through tooling improvements.

• Working with vendors for ordering new CNC equipments for new product introduction. Leading and executing for installing CNC machine on the production floor with CNC programming and cutting tool installation.

• Generating process prints, control plan, quality check sheets, PFMEA, fixtures, measurement gages, Gage R&R, MSA, and Capability Study for CNC machining processes. Other Work Experience:

3M PI, Lab Technician 2011 – 2012

Gems and Sensor, Engineering Co-Op 2011

Medtronic, Engineering Co-Op 2010

Virginia Commonwealth University, Research Assistant 2008 EDUCATION

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Master of Science, Technology Management GPA 3.4 Dec. 2018 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology May 2011 Indo German Tool Room Gujarat University India

Advance Diploma, Tool & Die Making Aug. 2004

Certifications:

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT ISO 9001:2015 IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Aug. 2019 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Dec. 2018

Air Academy Association Colorado Springs, CO

Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Aug. 2018

SKILLS

Technical: Lean Manufacturing Tools, APQP, PPAP, GD&T, SPC, Failure/Risk Analysis,Tableau, 8-D, PFMEA, CAD/CAM, Fishbone, MSA, Gage R& R, MS Office Suite, Solid Works, Master Cam, Core Competencies:Project Management, Quality Audit, Cross-Functional Team Engagement, New Program Launch, Continuous Process Improvement, Leadership, Work-Breakdown Structure, Verbal Communication, 3-legged 5 Why, IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015.

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