SUMMARY:

9+ years of experience as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Industrial/Process/Systems Engineering experience in quality engineering, lean manufacturing, Process analysis and product/process design continuous improvement. Proficient with MS Office, Visio, CAD/CAM and Quality Assessment Tools. Confident working in teams, delivering enhancements for product quality, manufacturing process and achieving customer satisfaction and bottom line results.

SKILLS

Technical & Analytical: DMAIC Methodology, APQP, NPI, DFMEA, DVP&R, Confidential, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D, 5S, Cause and Effect, DOE, Forecasting, Optimization Model, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, MRP - DSS, JIT, Bill of Materials(BOM), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, ANOVA, Regression Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Gauge R&R, Pareto Chart Analysis. ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, PDCA, MRP, Process Maps, Time Series, PFD, Control Plans, VOC, Time & motion studies, Descriptive Analysis and Reliability Analysis

Management: Production Planning, Production System Engineering, Quality Monitoring and Assessment, Data Management, Process Development, Continuous improvement, Operational Readiness, Project Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management System, JIT, KANBAN, Process design and simulation, Risk Analysis & Management, Material Requirement Planning, Continuous Process Improvement, Value Management, Kaizen Practice, ERP

Software: Minitab, MATLAB, Hyper works, MS-Office, CAD/CAM (Catia V5, Solid Works, PRO-E, AutoCAD), Visio, ANOVA, Excel Solver, QM Solver, Auto CAD Factory Flow, MRP DSS, Advanced-MS EXCEL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Industrial Engineer/Process Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Map current and future process of business side of Prototype Powertrain Engineering Operational Planning and procedure guides to support Lean - Sigma initiatives by process owners.
• Mapping current process at Confidential Dagenham Diesel Engine Plant in UK to improve overall powertrain program efficiency and meet GPDS deliverables
• Working with Supplier Technical Assistant to meet APQP deliverables and updating quality document, Statement of Work (SOW) to achieve PPAP sign-off Milestone electronically.
• Analyzing existing processes and providing short term and long-term solutions to improve efficiency with the current practices.
• Team lead for delivering an automated tool for Special Characteristics Communication Agreement Form (SCCAF) to avoid error and inconsistency in data also providing a secure data repository.
• Working closely with the engine team to manage engine BOMs, ESOWs, SCCAFs DVP&Rs, Engine Program Timings, within Confidential PTO Applications for FOX, DRAGON and PANTHER Engine Programs.
• Lead application QA testing, logging defects in Agile and updating developers in daily stand-up meeting.
• Train engine teams and customers on new developed Power train applications process and direct meetings as necessary.
• Identifing various process differences within FOE and FNA and creating flow charts to streamline current workflow and get an aligment with each team on a more efficient process.
• Data Migration and process transfer from E-tracker (used to track design changes within CAD department) to Design Order application in FOE and conducting various training sessions within the engineering team.
• Weekly meetings with the management and program teams to review Program Metrics for FOX MHEV and PANTHER T6 MCA Programs.
• Led in the development of new Powertrain Engineering Online Application Systems for the Confidential Hybrid Battery Vehicle Powertrain Development group including the followings:
• Powertrain Global Master Timing System (eGMT)
• Powertrain Program Planning System (E3P)
• Program Definition
• Program Assumptions
• Critical Parameters
• Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Lead time master program timing
• Weight/Cost tracking
• Engineering Statement of Work (eSOW)
• Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form (SCCAF)
• Design Change Request (DCR)
• Powertrain Design Verification Plan and Reporting (DVPR)
• Automated Powertrain Program Metrics (ePTPM)
• Made process improvements of old DVP&R (eDVPR) system based on the analysis of business operations
• Developed short and long term process and systems implementation plans
• Conducted customer interviews, and documented requirements for our own in-house Software Development team and Corporate IT teams
• Documented business processes using MS Visio tools
• Documented current operating practice issues
• Made recommendations on improving current business practices
• Interface with internal and external software development groups
• Documented software requirement and User Stories in the corporate approved Rally tools
• Drafted and reviewed Engineering Bulletins with Managers
• Traveled to UK to review current business processes, and provide the user trainings for the new application system implementation
• User acceptance testing for all issues and enhancement requested by customers
• Conducted training to various User types including Technical Specialists, Supervisors, System/Component Engineers
• Conducted bi-weekly meeting with Managers to review Program metrics status
• Attended weekly EPMT meeting to present program metrics status with the program team
• Created detailed process models, workflows, and UI mock-ups based on customers’ requirements
• Extensive experience with Confidential World Wide Engineering Releasing System (WERS)
• Developed linkages between PT BOM and AVBOM
• Developed linkages between PT BOM and FEDE BOM

Quality Engineer

Confidential, Livonia

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and Generating Quality Alerts Reports and defining root causes and Implementing Permanent Corrective Action.
• Monitoring SPC recording, cycle times and inspection reports and coordinating Dimensional Layouts with metrology team.
• Analyzing Bill of Materials and making current changes to the line as per the product requirement.
• Performing First/Last piece part approval (FPA’s) and in-process inspection.
• Monitor and maintain all Quality Hold Areas, including reporting status and recording and minimizing defects for scrap.
• Monitor & analyze data and trends to identify potential opportunities & problems to enhance the manufacturing process.
• Reviewing and approving quality plans for new component parts and assemblies for new vehicle programs.
• End of the line verification and validation of the product to ensure desired quality standards.

Quality Intern

Confidential, Livonia

Responsibilities:

• Assisting team in Conducting multiple OEM projects simultaneously ranging from feasibility phase to post-launch quality assessment, and production life.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for customer such as quality alerts, DFMEAs and Statement of work SOW.
• Document the work performed by each station to ensure standards are met to include TAKT time and control plan Confidential .

Quality Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Team Lead for Mobile Drum Mix project to evaluate necessary imperatives during numerous new product initiations at the plant.
• Design Quality team member focused on NPD and in life cycle management activities.
• Assisted in PPAP documentation for new and existing parts including Process flow diagrams, FMEAs and Control Plans.
• Established new-product Confidential along with initial control plans to maintain assembly line production goals.
• Facilitation of continuous improvement activities including 5S, Material Handling Methods, Workplace Layout and DOE.
• Applied 8D format for problem root cause/failure analysis and implementation of corrective actions for product and process related concerns and costumer complaints.
• Implemented Quality System improvements to meet compliance and overall business goals.
• Applied statistical methods and process/design excellence tools to establish test plans as well as evaluate test data and processes. Perform Gage R&R studies.

Engineering Intern

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in creating a Value Stream Map for the production process of an Asphalt Bitumen mixing plant.
• Process monitoring, documentation and data collection for Continuous Improvement.
• Conducted process mapping and time capability studies to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks
• Exposure with quality assurance tools/methodologies including Plan-Do-Check-Act (A3), 8D, Error proofing, 5 whys.
• Worked effectively at all levels within Quality as well as cross functionally with departments such as Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Marketing.