Gaurav Khot
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Bell Textron Inc.
Wichita, KS
08.2025 - Current
- Developed multi-level corrective action board process using SQL and Excel, improving tracking and resolution of defect issues.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, IT, DCMA, and production on root cause and corrective action analysis, addressing top defect drivers and enhancing product quality.
- Implemented and organized an official audit process and standardization at a new facility to ensure a safe, FOD-Free facility while maintaining AS9100 compliance.
- Streamlined process improvements through lean six sigma principles and production planning evaluation, contributing to operational effectiveness.
Quality Engineer- ISC Leadership Development Program
Textron Systems
New Orleans, USA
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Redefined Root Cause & Corrective Action Process to create a more holistic process that yields more effective and long-lasting solutions
- Coordinated with support groups on widespread defects to implement containment actions, document discrepancies, and develop corrective actions
- Resolved discrepancy items for Ship-to-Shore Connector, ensuring compliance with ISO:9001 standards and maintaining quality assurance
Value Stream Leader- ISC Leadership Development Program
Textron Aviation
Wichita, USA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Led a team of 45 operators to meet deadlines by reallocating resources and personnel to critical areas of need
- Monitored safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule of operations while ensuring AS9100 compliance
- Communicated daily with team members about workmanship, efficiencies, safety, and ergonomic concerns
- Collaborated with support groups to develop short- and long-term plans enhancing sustainability of production line
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Textron Systems
Hunt Valley, USA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Documented engineering change notifications to develop alternatives for shortages due to backlogged global supply chain
- Investigated specifications and cage codes to create vendor parts in configuration management system for upgraded hardware solutions to aid in all aspects of the system life cycle
- Investigated specifications and cage codes to establish vendor parts in configuration management system, supporting upgraded hardware solutions throughout system life cycle
- Reconfigured servers for video card changes and tested reliability on UGCS emulators
Quality Engineering Intern
Textron Systems
New Orleans, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Identified and reconfigured repair failure points for tube assemblies and structural weld inserts on Ship-to-Shore Connector, updating repair documentation to reduce repair process time by two months
- Resolved Discrepancy Items for the Ship-to-Shore Connector to ensure ISO compliance and quality assurance
- Analyzed the most efficient assembly methods of the inflatable skirt of the Ship-to-Shore Connector
- Resolved Discrepancy Items for Ship-to-Shore Connector, ensuring ISO compliance and enhancing quality assurance protocols
- Analyzed assembly methods for inflatable skirt of Ship-to-Shore Connector, determining most efficient techniques to improve production practices
Education
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2023
Skills
- AS9100 and ISO9001 Compliance
- Power Query
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Data analysis
- PowerQuery
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Bell Textron Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Quality Engineer- ISC Leadership Development Program
Textron Systems
08.2024 - 08.2025
Value Stream Leader- ISC Leadership Development Program
Textron Aviation
07.2023 - 07.2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Textron Systems
06.2022 - 08.2022
Quality Engineering Intern
Textron Systems
06.2021 - 08.2021
BS - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University