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DIVYANSH SONI
Lead - Supplier Quality
Ahmedabad,Gujarat
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Summary
Experienced Automotive Engineer with a proven track record in Product Quality, Product Development, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, and QMS. Possessing flexibility to adapt to diverse work cultures and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results. Skilled in problem solving and using statistical techniques and data analytics tools to make informed business decisions. Well-versed in time management and able to work in dynamic environment and under pressure to meet deadlines.
Core Expertise
- PRODUCT QUALITY - Skilled in comprehending the Voice of Customer (VOC) and leveraging Quality tools such as Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 8D for problem solving, to resolve issues and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality.
- SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT - Adept at driving suppliers to implement continuous improvement frameworks that enhance customer satisfaction and product quality. Skilled in building strong supplier relationships and fostering collaboration.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT - A meticulous planner with exceptional Project Management Skills, able to lead cross-functional teams and have ability to collaborate with stakeholders prioritise projects within the Time-Quality-Cost targets.
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - Adept in working with the Product Development Life Cycle framework, managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality, and being cost-effective.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
9
Certificates
2
Languages
Work History
Ford Motor CompanyRemote
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for supplier selection and evaluation, and supplier auditing to deliver required Quality of components for current models and new launches.
- Driven Suppliers to adhere to APQP (Advanced Part Quality Planning) disciplines leading to flawless Launch for over 30 parts
- Cultivated non-Q1 suppliers in the areas of ISO/TS16949, CQI, Value Stream Analysis, 5-S, Error Proofing and Quality Operating System (QOS) tools
- Led commodity-related quality control issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
- Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Used Six Sigma and 8D methodologies to investigate supplier quality issues and drive ICA, Root Cause Analysis, Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) & Prevent Recurrence Actions (PRA) for Variability Reduction and Concern Resolution.
- Conducted successful Supplier Risk Assessment for new sourcing and vehicle programs, evaluating suppler performance, potential risks, core competencies and Capacity Analysis to achieve Supplier Readiness.
- Proactively governed 03 of high-risk suppliers and engaged them early for continuous improvement through recurring review meetings.
- Implemented Failure mode avoidance strategies for early detection & mitigation of potential failure modes, supported on process development and improved the linkage between the DFMEA, PFMEA, and SCCAF.
- Led and resolved two stop-ship issues due to regional homologation certification issue and cascaded the lessons learnt for all suppliers and future programs.
- Conducted capacity analysis for uplift programs, reviewed OEE performance data, layout inspection, and list of capital/tool/gauge investment, resulting in significant cost save by avoiding investments for additional tooling.
Ford Motor CompanyAhmedabad
Senior Engineer
04.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for Variability Reduction & Improving Product Quality in PVT - Chassis system
- Led Chassis Vehicle Function Group (VFG) as Variability Reduction Lead for LTIS/HTIS (Low/High Time in Service) Warranty & Repair issues through Field Quality Actions
- Resolved DTC issues from steering & brakes system, by analyzing CAN bus signals, using Vector CANalyzer tool, and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Conducted Customer Clinics & Visits, to understand customer requirements, collecting the Voice of Customer (verbatim) & translating them to identify Design/Product Gaps and drive Design Change Actions
- Handled Stop-Ship/Build issues, Field Service Actions & Part Supportability/Assembly issues ensuring on-time concern resolution & avoiding any potential risk to production
- Led 02 Six Sigma projects as Black Belt for Field & In-Plant Quality Issues by using the DMAIC approach for Issue Investigation, forming the Right Team, Data Gathering, and analyzing the Root Cause, Implementing the Actions, and Establishing Prevent Recurrence Actions
- Leading Change Management projects, Coaching Data Analysts on Data Quality, Data Analysis, Monitoring Quality Indicators and supporting plant team.
Ford Motor CompanyChennai, Ahmedabad
Product Development Engineer
04.2014 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Responsible for leading Localization, Resourcing, VA/VE & Cost Save Projects in Chassis System
- Worked as Commodity Lead for Part Localization/Resourcing, Design Change actions projects to bring down vehicle cost without any functional & quality degradation
- Determined project costs, timelines and limiting factors.
- Drove continuous improvement culture in engineering to provide clear product design standards, improve manufacturability through enhanced documentation and reduce engineering cycle time.
- Conducted Teardown & Benchmarking at Assembly/Parts level & exercised commonality/complexity assessment considering BOB & WOW analysis to identify new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
- Experienced in leading various Engineering Design Change Activities, Setting Up Time-Plans, Project Planning, working with Suppliers, Purchasing for reviews & utilizing project management tools to collaborate with all stakeholders for timely project implementation.
Tata MotorsPune
Design Engineer
06.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Responsible for Design & Development of Powertrain Mounting System
- Developing Mounting Strategies considering Design & Manufacturing Requirements
- Developing Cost Save/Weight Reduction Proposals with design/material change
- Liaised with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
- Conducted engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystems components and structures.
- Developed 3D CAD & Drawing of Mounts/Mounting Arms for 3 new vehicle programs employing Design for X principles.
Education
Indian Institute of Information Technology, D&MJabalpur
B. Tech from Mechanical Engineering
06.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
LEADERSHIP SKILLS - Critical & Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Communication Skills, Mentoring, Decision Making, Self Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Kanban, Gantt, Waterfall, MS Project, Agile, Cost Benefit Analysis
PROBLEM-SOLVING - Six Sigma, IS/IS-not, 5W2H, PDCA, Ishikawa Fishbone (Cause & Effect Diagram)
QUALITY TOOLS - Control Chart, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Poka-Yoke, Gage (Gauge) R&R, Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
STATISTICAL TOOLS - Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Hypothesis testing, ANOVA
DATA VISUALIZATION - Excel Dashboard, Power BI, Tableau
DATA ANALYSIS - Minitab, Excel, SQL Queries
Lean principles
Quality assurance
Cost estimates
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Strategic planning
Supplier Site Evaluation
Supplier Staff Verification
Supplier Auditing
Commodity-Related QA
Certification
Six Sigma – Black Belt (Ford Motor Company)
Accomplishments
RECOGNITIONS
- Awarded Ford Asia Pacific Recognition (Highest Regional Recognition Award) 5 times for resolving Critical Quality Issues preventing potential Stop Ship.
- Awarded “Top Achiever” 4 times for meeting Stretched Quality Targets.
TRAININGS
- Trained on R202 Vehicle Subjective Evaluation at Ford India for Vehicle Dynamics.
CSR ACTIVITY
- Volunteer at STEAM Robotics – providing education and infrastructure access of Robotics to underprivileged kids through mentoring, conducting workshops.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- President, Students’ Body “Gymkhana” at the University.
- Head – Sponsors’ Committee at University for Cultural & Tech Fests.
Additional Information
- RECOGNITIONS , Awarded Ford Asia Pacific Recognition (Highest Regional Recognition Award) 5 times for resolving Critical Quality Issues preventing potential Stop Ship. Awarded “Top Achiever” 4 times for meeting Stretched Quality Targets.
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Timeline
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Ford Motor Company
01.2020 - Current
Senior Engineer
Ford Motor Company
04.2017 - 01.2020
Product Development Engineer
Ford Motor Company
04.2014 - 03.2017
Design Engineer
Tata Motors
06.2012 - 03.2014
Indian Institute of Information Technology, D&M
B. Tech from Mechanical Engineering
06.2008 - 04.2012