Dusty Saleem

• Expertise in Quality Management: Resolve quality notifications, analyzing performance trends, and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Advanced Analytical Tools: Employ advanced tools like FMEA and RCA to enhance product reliability and safety
• Preventative Strategies: Proactive in identifying and mitigating defect risks, conducting thorough process evaluations, and implementing quality audits
• Six Sigma and Lean Practices: Utilize Six Sigma and Lean methodologies for data-driven project development, targeting process improvement opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with diverse teams to integrate quality considerations into system development and production processes
• Data-Driven Improvement: Lead data analysis initiatives to reduce defects and uphold product quality standards
• Quality Assurance Oversight: Conduct weekly site reviews to ensure comprehensive execution of Quality Assurance Plans in accordance with contractual obligations
• Leadership in FMEA: Serve as leader and manager in FMEA processes, guiding teams towards excellence in quality management
• Spearheaded dedicated team focused on performance enhancement, achieving significant increase in First Pass Yield for Control Surface assembly processes
• Implemented Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) on critical Circuit Card Assembly, achieving significant reduction in non-conformities from 35 to 3 monthly, enhancing overall quality and reliability.

Globally responsible for all supplier development and internal quality and subcontract management

• Validated and supported parts and process verification of aircraft components such as Flaps, Spoilers, Spars, Trailing Edge & Leading-Edge Panels, Fairings for In-house and outsourced production as well performed at Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers
• Supplier Selection - Evaluated potential future suppliers and supported supplier selection process with cross-functional team
• Assessed potential new suppliers for technical, quality and manufacturing capabilities
• Specification Acceptance/Design-For-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews – Lead cross-functional team of design engineering and quality engineering to work with suppliers during product development and ensured agreement for manufacturable, cost-effective designs
• Production Part Approval/Qualification (PPAP) - Approved components for use in products by driving Production Part Approval activities with the suppliers including Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility, Process Capability Analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans , Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification.
• Supplier quality issues and continuous improvement - Worked with suppliers, design engineers, supplier quality and purchasing to lead failure investigations for supplier quality issues and worked on improvements in quality, yields and cost of product.
• Performance monitoring and corrective actions - Monitored supplier performance including Incoming failures, manufacturing yields and field failures to drive supplier corrective action Reports (SCARs).
• Development of Process and Quality controls at supplier - Provided Quality oversight for supplier custom process development and supplier process and quality control plans.
• Supplier Audit management - Supported Supplier evaluation, audit management and related records.
• Supplier Quality Agreements – Lead in evaluation and development of Supplier Agreements with suppliers.
• Non-conforming materials management - Supported incoming Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) activities and related corrective and improvement actions with suppliers.
• Managed relationships with key suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited both parties involved.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans accordingly.
• Aided suppliers in raw material selection strategies to encourage superior supply chain outcomes.
• Set up ongoing supplier site evaluation parameters to maintain quality control standards over long-term relationships.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of suppliers'' facilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Led training sessions for new hires on supplier quality management best practices, ensuring a thorough understanding of organizational expectations.
• Led commodity-related quality control issues, correcting functional issues stemming from problematic components.
• Identified and defined production-critical supplier issues
• Increased overall supplier satisfaction with frequent communication, addressing concerns, and providing support.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by sharing best practices derived from successful supplier engagements.
• Provided capability assessment and testing for individuals and teams assigned by suppliers.
• Developed a robust supplier performance evaluation system, enabling continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
• Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
• Designed inspection plans and methods for execution by personnel at remote locations, verifying accurate implementation and data collection.
• Drafted instructional documentation for distribution to suppliers to establish standardized performance and quality thresholds.
• Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
• Reduced product defects by closely monitoring supplier production lines and providing regular feedback for improvements.
• Participated in new product development efforts, working hand-in-hand with suppliers to achieve desired outcomes within specified timeframes.
• Evaluated supplier proposals, conducting thorough assessments of their capabilities to meet organizational requirements.
• Enhanced supplier performance by implementing stringent quality control processes and procedures.
• Conducted root cause analysis of recurring quality issues and implemented effective countermeasures in collaboration with affected suppliers.
• Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process optimizations among the existing supplier network.
• Resolved supplier quality control issues through collaboration with third-party leadership.
• Streamlined the supplier onboarding process, resulting in shorter lead times and improved efficiency.
• Provided technical assistance to suppliers in resolving complex manufacturing issues, improving overall product quality levels.
• Facilitated cross-functional meetings between internal teams and external partners to discuss ongoing projects and address any challenges promptly.
• Coordinated corrective action plans for underperforming suppliers, guiding them towards meeting established targets consistently.
• Implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating favorable contract terms with suppliers based on their performance metrics.
• Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
• Maintained accurate records of all supplier-related documentation, ensuring easy access during audits or evaluations.
• Evaluated proposed project investments by conducting cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
• Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
• Reduced downtime and increased production capacity with strong maintenance plans.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency in industrial production.
• Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
• Conducted evaluations of equipment and machinery to verify optimal performance and efficiency.
• Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.

• Developed and maintained local Quality Management System, implemented design / process improvements to meet internal goals and external customer needs, and managed local Quality department
• Oversaw and managed approximately 30 incoming inspections.
• Represented Quality Team as single point-of-contact for assigned product line
• Ensured that Quality Engineers' and Quality Inspectors' activities provided timely and effective production coverage and support
• Communicated internal customers' expectations throughout Quality Team
• Communicated needs for improvement to Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Quality groups
• Supervised and assigned three Quality Engineers, and two Quality Technicians and / or Quality Inspectors
• Acted as champion of quality for business unit
• Developed and monitored departmental budgets, policies, and procedures
• Ensured that customer/regulatory requirements are fulfilled through effective and proactive quality planning processes (FMEA, control plan, process capability and gage R&R) during new product development and production launch as applicable
• Coordinated containment and improvement actions to resolve issues in timely manner
• Represented interests of Customer on Material Review Board by reviewing nonconforming parts and proposed dispositions as required
• Reviewed engineering specifications, drawings, and work instructions, for fulfillment of customer requirements
• Managed continuous improvement activities to improve outgoing, in-process, and incoming product quality
• Assembled and led team for certification as One Honeywell Bronze Project
• Ensured that production risk areas are identified and supported with effective countermeasures
• Performed internal Management System, production process audits
• Ensured that implementation of preventive and corrective action was effective and sustained
• Implemented Bright Ideas program to reward employees monthly for process improvement ideas
• Updated current and created new procedures
• Held weekly brainstorming sessions to increase productivity while maintaining accuracy in quality
• Oversaw production to ensure conformity in final product processing.

• Ensured required supplier development processes are established and executed to develop and support suppliers to secure organization's requirements worldwide
• Tracked Supplier quality KPIs and implement actions to achieve goals defined
• Verified root cause analysis of supplier issues so that TDW was protecting itself against reoccurrence of issues
• Established new Hot Tapping Service Centers, designed process flow, manufacturing layout and material handling
• Worked on complex projects, such as defining Operational Excellence metrics (KPIs) across multiple global business units while providing technical guidance to field technicians and operations personnel
• Seamlessly audited service locations and performed field audits for compliance to newly established initiatives and programs
• Maintained effective document and record management system as per requirements, including training records and compliance (internal and external)
• Managed all related internal and external audit programs on multiple global units and issued corrective actions
• Managed global implementation of new Root Cause and Corrective Action software
• Served as designated Management Representative and liaison to 3rd party auditors
• Global standardization of critical processes and procedures used within TDW Services.