Quality Engineering Leader - APQP/PPAP/CAPA

PAWAN UPRETI

El Paso, TX / Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico

*************@*****.*** / ********@******.****.*** +1-915-***-**** USA

/ +52-656-***-**** Mexico

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawan-upreti-0a2b742b/

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced Quality & Manufacturing Engineer with 12 years in Automotive and Consumer Electronics (Tier 1) manufacturing environments

• Strong expertise across Customer, Process, and Supplier Quality, including SMT, PCBA, NPI, and Lithium ion battery manufacturing

• Proven track record leading quality improvement initiatives (FPY, PPM, SPC, Kaizen) in high volume, zero defect environments

• Graduate student in Manufacturing Engineering with advanced skills in data analytics (Power BI, Python) and process optimization

EDUCATION

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) – El Paso, TX

Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Expected 2026 (Dec 2026)

• Coursework: Reliability & Maintainability, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing

• Tools & Methods: SPC, MSA, DOE, Process Optimization, Data Analytics, DMAIC

Uttarakhand Technical University / Tula’s Institute of Technology – Dehradun, India

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Engineer – Customer & Process Quality

PCE Technology de Juárez (Foxconn Group) – Juárez, Mexico

June 2022 – Present

• Lead customer quality activities including 8D problem solving, RCA, and corrective action closure for global OEM customers

• Prepare and present weekly and monthly plant quality performance reports to customers and cross functional leadership

• Drive FPY improvement, scrap reduction, and defect prevention through SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Kaizen initiatives

• Support NPI and engineering change management (ECO/MCO), including BOM validation and safe launch activities

• Ensure compliance with IPC A 610 and IATF 16949 quality systems across SMT and PCBA operations

• Collaborate with engineering, materials, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues and standardize best practices

• Lead automation and low cost process improvement projects to reduce manual operations and variation

Assistant Manager – SMT & PCB Assembly (Section Head)

Navitasys India Pvt. Ltd. (TDK Group) – India

August 2018 – April 2022

• Managed quality operations for SMT and PCBA lines supporting lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics and EV applications

• Resolved customer complaints and warranty failures using structured 8D and Why Why analysis methodologies

• Improved FPY and process capability through SPC implementation and focused process audits

• Ensured compliance with IPC A 610, ESD standards, and customer specific requirements

• Trained and mentored quality and manufacturing teams to support continuous improvement and NPI readiness

Supplier Quality Engineer

Denso Ten Minda India Pvt. Ltd. – India

March 2017 – March 2018

• Managed supplier quality for electronic components and assemblies supporting automotive infotainment systems

• Conducted supplier audits, PFMEA reviews, and process validations to ensure defect-free incoming materials

• Performed supplier-end audits and quality assessments for sheet metal, plastic, casting, and paint parts as required by customer and internal quality standards

• Led joint investigations of warranty failures and supplier-related quality issues, ensuring timely closure

Process Quality Engineer

UKB Electronics (Wire Harness Manufacturing) – India

Sep 2016 – Mar 2017

• Supported process quality and in-process audits for wire harness manufacturing operations

• Conducted root cause analysis and corrective actions for shop-floor quality issues

• Ensured compliance with control plans, work instructions, and customer quality requirements

Supplier Quality Engineer

Nippon Audiotronics Ltd. – India

July 2014 – September 2016

• Supported supplier quality, warranty analysis, and process improvement for automotive audio and infotainment products

• Implemented Kaizen and Poka Yoke solutions to improve supplier and internal process quality

• Provided on site customer support to resolve quality issues and ensure satisfaction

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Quality & Manufacturing

SMT, PCBA, AOI, X Ray, Reflow Soldering, FPY Improvement, NPI, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, 7QC Tools

Data & Tools

Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word Power BI Python (Data Analytics) SAP (Production Module) CAM (Solid works) Minitab

Certifications & Training

• IPC A 610H

• ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor

• SMT, SPI, AOI, Reflow Process Training

• Electric Vehicle (Lithium ion Battery) Manufacturing Training – China

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages

• English – Professional

• Hindi – Native

• Spanish – Intermediate

• Work Authorization: Eligible for CPT (11 months) and OPT (up to 3 years); no H-1B sponsorship required in the near term

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