Accomplished Supplier Quality Engineer with a proven track record at John Deere, enhancing supplier performance and product quality through expert application of Six Sigma methodologies and effective cross-functional teamwork. Excelled in supplier auditing and corrective action planning, significantly improving supply chain efficiency and product reliability.
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Vineet Sakate
Quality Engineer
Pune,MH
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
John Deere
Supplier Quality Engineer
01.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained accurate records of all supplier-related documentation, ensuring easy access during audits or evaluations.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
- Coordinated corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers, guiding them towards meeting established targets consistently.
- Provided technical assistance to suppliers in resolving complex manufacturing issues, improving overall product quality levels.
- Led training sessions for new hires on supplier quality management best practices, ensuring a thorough understanding of organizational expectations.
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers based on their performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
- Drafted instructional documentation for distribution to suppliers to establish standardized performance and quality thresholds.
- Led commodity-related quality control issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
TATA Motors
New Product Development Engineer
07.2007 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis of technical issues encountered during product development, leading to efficient problem resolution.
- Enhanced product efficiency by conducting rigorous testing and implementing necessary modifications.
- Evaluated competitor offerings and implemented strategic design improvements, differentiating our products in the marketplace.
- Managed project timelines and budgets effectively, delivering high-quality products on schedule and within cost constraints.
Education
PUMBAPune
MBA from Operations Management
05.2001
University Overview
- 9.2 GPA/CGPA
COEPPune
B.Tech from Production Engineering
05.2001
University Overview
- 7.1 GPA/CGPA
KBPCOESatara
Diploma from Production Engineering
05.2001
University Overview
- Ranked 1 MSBTE state rank
Skills
Engineering Drawings Interpretation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved PPM which led to cost saving.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Certification
Project Management Proffessional
Interests
GD&T
Automotives
Six Sigma
Timeline
Project Management Proffessional
08-2023
Supplier Quality Engineer
John Deere
01.2010 - Current
New Product Development Engineer
TATA Motors
07.2007 - 12.2009
PUMBA
MBA from Operations Management
05.2001
COEP
B.Tech from Production Engineering
05.2001
KBPCOE
Diploma from Production Engineering
05.2001
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