HARSHARAJ LS
Supplier Quality Engineer
BENGALURU
Summary
Relentless Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with 10+ years working alongside supply chain participants to maintain superior production resources. Maintains strict adherence to extremely high supplier standards without alienating business partners.
Knowledgeable on Semiconductor supplier brings expertise in project management and design. Understands challenges of today's businesses in meeting industry demands with cost-effective strategies. Well-versed in trends in machinery and methods.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Lam Research ( Via RGBSI- LAM ODC)
2022.01 - Current
- Suppliers POC for Turbo Pumps & Values used in Semiconductor Fab's for all technical queries, part qualification and FAI approval
- Leading cross functional team to analyze the field or customer reported issues.
- Monitor the effectiveness of Implemented corrective/preventive actions for the reported issues
- Perform design review with R&D team for the changes proposed by supplier.
- Supplier facility move or new site qualification.
- Part obsolesce management for both OEM & COTS.
- Conducting Process audits, Product Audit and QMS audit at supplier facility as per the schedule and timelines
- Engage with test development team to develop a test solution for new product Engage with Design engineering team to resolve the DFM issues expressed by suppliers
- Conducted regular reviews of approved vendor lists, ensuring continued adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Managed product change notifications from suppliers, minimizing disruptions to production schedules.
- Provided ongoing support to cross-functional teams, ensuring timely resolution of supply chain challenges.
- Streamlined the supplier qualification process by developing efficient evaluation tools and criteria.
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Cyient dlm private limited
2019.08 - 2022.01
- Leading Inward Quality Assurance team to ensure received parts are as per drawing and acceptance specifications
- Performing FAI at supplier site and documented as per AS9102
- Conducting QMS audits at supplier sites as per defined audit calendar.
- Providing Technical and QMS training to internal Team and external service provider.
- Evaluation of supplier 8D reports and its implementation
- Facing customer audits and incorporate suggested changes into Quality system.
- Monthly monitoring of supplier quality performance along with Supply chain team.
- Setting up a Quality expectation at supplier site, ensuring No gap between customer requirements and supplier understanding
- Qualification of Special process like ,powder coating, passivation chemical conversion.
- Designed inspection plans and methods for execution by personnel at remote locations, verifying accurate implementation and data collection.
- Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
- Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
- Identified and defined production-critical supplier issues, providing differentiation from quality control discrepancies.
- Drafted instructional documentation for distribution to suppliers to establish standardized performance and quality thresholds.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
NPD And Supplier Quality Engineer
STEWART PINNED PRODUCTS PVT LIMITED
2017.03 - 2019.08
- Defining Quality plan inline to Organization quality policy.
- Design of sheet metal Enclosures, Machine components & work holding fixtures.
- Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects.
- Preparing Technical documents, BOM, & product costing for NPD parts.
- Release and controlling of Production drawings & technical documents.
- Worked with overseas customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional quality service.
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Overall all quality Assurance of products and vendor development.
- Supplier audit and vendor selection.
New Product Development/Supplier Quality Engineer
INCAP Contract Manufacturing Service PVT LTD
2015.01 - 2017.03
- Design & development of Sheet metal components using AutoCAD & solid works.
- Preparation of Bill of material , technical documents and updating to SAP.
- Reviewed supplier proposals and materials and provided ongoing monitoring to maintain consistent supplies.
- Managed team of 5 engineering and quality assurance personnel.
- Handling Engineering changes in Product and Process.
- Identifying problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Performing First Article Inspection & Initiating PPAP.
- Worked with overseas customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional quality service.
- Developing prototype components, assemblies and tooling for Injection Molding & Press tool Components.
- Validation of new mechanical part/product with respect to drawing customer Input.
- Worked with Senior Project Manager to resolve NPD problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits.
Operation's Trainee
Jindal Steel Works Pvt Limited
2010.11 - 2011.08
- Maintaining & feeding iron ore's as per production plan to subordinate units.
- Supervising Semi automated unloading Raw material Unloading stations.
- Collaborated with project manager during early project stages to develop effective strategies for implementation.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Board -Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore 2011.09 - 2014.06
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VISSJ Government Polytechnic
Bhadravathi 2007.07 - 2010.05
Skills
Supplier Quality Assurance/New Product Development
Accomplishments
- 20 variants of NPD developed in short time and launched to market at Stewart Pinned products.
- Design & developed NON UL product in to UL certified product with suitable design modification & selection of UL compliance Part as per UL 1741 requirements at Incap CMS private Limited.
- Developed & Implemented the POKE-YOKE jigs both in house & supplier Place at Incap CMS private Limited.
- Achieved Bronze award significant contribution in setting up a quality requirements and its control and supplier site.
Software
Autocad
Unigraphic NX9.0
SAP HANA
Minitab
MS Office
Additional Information
- Father Name: Lingarajappa S
- Date Of Birth:18.05.1991
- Martial Status: Married
- Passport No.: P3880779.
Affiliations
SIX SIGMA BALCK BELT ( Persuing)
Timeline
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Lam Research ( Via RGBSI- LAM ODC)
2022.01 - Current
Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
Cyient dlm private limited
2019.08 - 2022.01
NPD And Supplier Quality Engineer
STEWART PINNED PRODUCTS PVT LIMITED
2017.03 - 2019.08
New Product Development/Supplier Quality Engineer
INCAP Contract Manufacturing Service PVT LTD
2015.01 - 2017.03
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Board -Visvesvaraya Technological University
2011.09 - 2014.06
Operation's Trainee
Jindal Steel Works Pvt Limited
2010.11 - 2011.08
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
VISSJ Government Polytechnic
2007.07 - 2010.05
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