Sreevatsa Chakravarthy Resume (revised)
- 1. SREEVATSA CHAKRAVARTHY (US Citizen) Houston, TX 77059 • C: (832) 754-0093 • [email protected] Summary of Qualifications Lean Six-Sigma Systems (Minitab 17.0) Manufacturing & Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement (CIP) ASME B&PVC Sections VIII, IX, V ASME B31.3, B31.9 and ASTM Lean Manufacturing; RCA (5WHYs, Fish Bone diagram) Corrective action (Six Sigma/8D) QMS (CAPA); CAR; PAR; NCR APQP; Lean& Six Sigma Tools Customer Complaints & NCR Resolution ISO14001-2004, OSHAS18001 ISO 17025-2005 (Calibration) API Q1: RCFA; FMEA, FA; QA/QC lab Metallurgy & Design Engineering Major Critical Equipment Inspections AWS D.1.1; AWS D17.1; WPS; PQR Fabrication (welding methods, procedures) Corrosion & Mitigation Engineering Reliability & Preventive Maintenance Project Management & Project Quality ISO 9001-2008, ISO/ TS 16949 PED, ATEX, ASTM NDE (hardness, hydrostatic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, PMI, radiography, ultrasound) Professional Work Experience Quality Manager December 2015 - Current TAS Energy Inc., Houston, TX • Achieved a 50% cost reduction in NDE contractor inspection costs. • Manage customer audits including 3rd party welding audit, 3rd party Quality Management System (QMS) audits and corporate quality audits achieving customer satisfaction at completion. • Manage 3rd Party ISO 9001-2008 certification audit. • Manage welding program including rework of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), PQRs and welder certifications while meeting stringent, project specific customer welding code requirements. • Maintain effective supplier management system through communication, issue resolution, supplier audits and conducting inspections and factory acceptance testing (FAT) at supplier facilities for major equipment providers (both domestic and internationally). • Conduct internal factory acceptance testing (FAT). • Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sales and other functional teams to ensure overall project quality and customer satisfaction. • Developed and implemented NCR (Nonconformance Report); CAR (Corrective Action Report); SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action System) programs and ensure root cause solutions are identified and implemented. • Driving the organization toward data based decision making, by developing and implementing appropriate data collection methods to provide relevant and actionable data for suppliers and operational departments, both in house and at project sites. Senior Quality Engineer November 2011 - November 2014 Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), Houston, TX • ISO 9001-2008 (Quality Management), ISO 14001-2004 (Environmental Management) & OSHAS 18001 Certified Internal Auditor. Liaison between registration body (DNV) (3rd Party Audits) and MCFA Management for ISO 9001 & ISO14001 certifications. • Maintained ISO Program, internal quality audits, document and data control. Created/revised procedures as needed and provided training. Conducted Quality Audits of Suppliers and Potential Suppliers. • Possess strong working knowledge of ISO 9001(2008), ISO/ TS 16949& API SPEC Q1. • Implemented and maintained advanced quality concepts Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Quality Improvement, Statistical Process Control, and Quality Function Deployment. • Worked as a lead for Root Cause Analysis (RCA); root cause corrective action methodology (Six Sigma/8D); CAPA; NCR; Corrective Action Plans (CAR) Preventive Action(PAR). • Implemented and enforced the QMS System CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action process), RCA (Root Cause Analysis); and NCR reports and reduced the Cost of Poor Quality from 10% to 1%. • Developed and trained company employees on CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action process), RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and NCR processes. • Maintained Customer Complaints & NCR data base.
- 2. • Resolved customer complaints resulting in a $3 M per year cost savings by implementing design changes to several manufacturing quality Issues. Performed Lean Six Sigma Projects to improve Quality. • Implemented Lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Continuous Flow), improved process speed and achieved waste or scrap reduction from 6% to 1% ($1M savings). • Identified and eliminated process variations resulting in internal and external failures and lead improvements to reduce Cost of Quality, improve yield or customer satisfaction through 8-D corrective action, Six Sigma, LEAN tools and other QMS (Quality Management System) tools and processes. • Established controls and inspection points to facilitate detection, correction, and prevention of nonconforming materials, parts, assemblies, and products. Presented charts regarding product, process quality, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and key Performance Indicators (KPI) on weekly basis. • Developed, initiated, and maintained standards and procedures for the performance of quality assurance, inspection, and test functions. • Coordinated and provided required project quality related deliverables including FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), PFMEA, capability studies, statistical analysis, inspection plans, quality records and workmanship standards. • Possess strong work experience in LEAN Tools (5s,Continuous Process Improvement Kaizen, Continuous Flow, KANBAN;KPI,OEE, Value Stream mapping TAKT Time, PDCA); Six Sigma Tools(FMEA, MSA, Control Charts, Pareto Charts, SPC, DOE, Process mapping, Process Capability Cpk, Ppk; Gaga R&R); 8D; DMAIC; GD&T, PFMEA; RPPM Reports; MRB (Waste Reduction & Control Techniques), Calibrating Instrument /Equipment per ISO17025-2005 Standards; measuring and testing equipment Faro Arm, CMM. • Performed customer plant visits to analyze customer issues with product quality. Worked investigations of field failures and liaison with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Service and Customer. • Worked closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, Factory Operations, Sales and Supply Chain to facilitate resolution of technical problems. • Conducted internal audits (Process Quality, Procedures, Customer Focus Audits; Product QA), external (supplier) audits and served as Quality representative for customer on-site visits/audits. • Managed Quality Receiving Inspection group, generated Initial Inspection Reports (IIRs) and PPAPs (HQMS System) on received parts from vendors. Deputy Manager June 1997 – August 2011 United Space Alliance (USA)/NASA, Houston, TX • Provided Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control support to Engineering and Design teams during project execution. Performed specification reviews, development of the Project Quality Plan and Inspection & Test Plan (ITP). • Possess strong working knowledge in pressure vessel performance and inspection concepts (hydrostatic pressure tests, data books, engineering drawings and ASME U Stamp. • Possess strong work experience in 3rd Party Standards (ASME B&PVC Sections VIII and IX, ASME B31.3,B31.9; and ASTM). • Possess strong work experience in Fabrication Techniques (welding methods and procedures). • Possess strong working knowledge in NDE Methods (hardness, hydrostatic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, PMI, radiography, and ultrasonic examinations); and Documents (data sheets, engineering drawings, Inspection Reports, Inspection and Test Plans). • Confirmed compliance with the customer’s purchase order regarding the project and process requirements. • Supported specification and requisition development of major buy-out equipment items such as heat exchangers, pumps and compressors. • Developed Project Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plan. Performed review of Project Job Manuals. • Performed Project Engineering support and participated in the upfront project proposal, planning, development, engineering and manufacturing processes, meeting operational objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- 3. • Performed drawing/document review checklist to ensure engineering drawings and other design deliverables & datasheets were in compliance with project specifications. Performed shop visits of sub-vendors and traveled to the jobsite as needed. • Assisted in cost estimation by performing specification reviews, preparing summary list of requirements and acceptance criteria, identifying material, WPS/PQR, NDE requirements and requirements for coating and insulation. • Assisted in development of Design Input Checklist, review of engineering and drawing deliverables and preparation of Design Review Checklist and Drawing Review Checklist. • Worked as a lead for Root Cause Analysis(RCA); root cause corrective action methodology (Six Sigma/8D); CAPA; NCR; Corrective Action Plans (CAR) Preventive Action(PAR). Possess strong knowledge in Quality principles including NCRs, CARs, PARs, sampling techniques, and process control. • Reviewed customer material & manufacturing specifications and ensured that equipment design matched specifications. • Provided technical assistance to customers during project execution and field operations as required. • Developed and maintained Materials and Process Engineering (M&P) specifications of metallic materials, non- metallic materials, corrosion protective coatings, insulations, heat treating and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) processes. • Performed several metallurgical analysis (materials selections, evaluations, testing of metals, non-metals insulations, and coatings), plastics, elastomers; welding inspections and repair (Per Welding Standards AWS D17.1), WPS, PQR's, Weld Logs; Failure Analysis; NDE inspections. • Possess working knowledge of assembly and welding processes and testing methods used to construct and certify pressure vessels and associated piping systems. • Possess strong working knowledge of material properties (chemical, mechanical properties) and certifications (NACE, PED) associated with steel plate, pipe, flanges, and fittings. • Liaison between the customer (NASA) and the contractors and suppliers; worked as the suppliers primary contact and performed several quality surveillance activities. Quality Engineer June 1993 - June 1997 University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Responsibilities included performing research, developing protocols for drug companies, product development. Manufacturing and Quality Engineer (Process& Quality Control) April 1986 - June 1993 Chemicals Incorporated Baytown, TX • Primary responsibilities included focusing on maximizing production by reducing equipment failure and downtime, lowering maintenance costs, and minimizing safety/environmental concerns. EDUCATION MS (Chemistry-Metals & Polymers); BS (Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry) from Accredited Universities CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATIONS • NMA-Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation Series (16 hours)-May 2010 • Advise for Successful Projects (Project Management Course) (8 hours)-April 2010 • University of Houston, Leadership & Management Certification Program (36 hours) – July 2008 • United Space Alliance, Integrated Project Management Program Certificate (24 hours) – June 2009 • Completed the Leadership Training Programs at Boeing in St. Louis and United Space Alliance in Houston • United Space Alliance/Cadence Mgmt Corp, Project Management Certificate (16 hours) – November 2000 • Metallurgy and Failure Analysis course offered by ASM International (40 hours)- April 2007 • Fracture Mechanics, life assessment, and fracture control course (40 hours)- April 2007 • NASA/Apollo Services, Root Cause Mapping Certificate – May 2010 • San Jacinto College/Think Reliability, Cause Mapping: Effective Root Cause Analysis - August 2010 COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
- 4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Visio, Project, Word and Power Point; Linux; Unix Operating Systems; Minitab; Auto Cad (Creo); Finite Element Analysis Tool; Matlab; HQMS; SAP; BPCS (ERP system)