Harsimran Singh Hundal
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Mechanical Engineer and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over a decade of experience in high-volume production environments. Recognized for fostering collaborative partnerships, servant leadership, and driving cross-functional team success. Adept at managing complex projects, implementing innovative solutions, and leveraging data-driven methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and minimize risks. Passionate about lifelong learning, team development, and organizational growth. Self-starter and detail-oriented mechanical engineering professional with a Decade of industry experience in a high-volume production environment and proficient in prioritizing a broad range of responsibilities to achieve maximum effectiveness. Hands-on problem-solving experience to achieve resource-intensive goals, standardizing data-driven actions across the organization to minimize operational risks. Confident to partner with cross-functional teams to understand their unique needs and provide advice on innovative solutions. Committed to team development, life-long learning, and contributing to team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Quality Engineer
Hyve Solutions
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Electronic and semiconductor manufacturing facility specializing in server units for multiple projects (Oracle and Amazon) in a high-volume operations facility adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 regulatory standards.
- Oversaw the production of server units for multiple projects in a high-volume operations facility.
- Served as the primary contact for process quality issues, coordinating inspection activities, priorities, and escalations.
- Analyzed historic Non-Conforming Report data to identify the primary root cause of scrap.
- Utilized advanced quality engineering tools such as root cause analysis and process mapping to implement process improvements.
- Successfully reduced the defect rate by 40%, leading to improved product quality and operational efficiency.
- Represented the organization to customers on process quality issues, handling and resolving customer complaints.
- Collaborated with production, engineering, and manufacturing teams to address process and quality issues.
- Directed QA resources in performing in-line audits and driving process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated on the development and updating of the PFMEA.
- Performed First Article Inspection to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Electronic and semiconductor manufacturing facility specializing in server units for multiple projects (Oracle and Amazon) in a high-volume operations facility adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 regulatory standards.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
Supplier Quality Engineer
Flextronics International
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: A global leader in supply chain solutions, providing technical support during NPI and NPD phases for camera units using LiDAR technologies for autonomous driving capabilities.
- Supported supplier selection, qualification, and monitoring.
- Handled customer complaints and provided technical support during NPI and NPD phases.
- Led a team of 5 IQA/IQC inspectors, providing guidance on testing and evaluation methods.
- Defined, monitored, and evaluated supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
- Worked with internal teams and customers to address material quality issues.
- Developed and initiated standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
- Supported the development and validation of an IT tool for tracking parts.
- Performed cycle time studies to drive lead time reduction of aging IQA items.
- Represented the organization to customers on supplier quality issues.
- Demonstrated advanced operations, technical, and leadership skills.
- A global leader in supply chain solutions, providing technical support during NPI and NPD phases for camera units using LiDAR technologies for autonomous driving capabilities.
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Drafted instructional documentation for distribution to suppliers to establish standardized performance and quality thresholds.
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Flex
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: A leading provider of medical device manufacturing services in FDA regulated facilities, focusing on high-volume operations.
- Provided technical production support for commissioning fully automated equipment used for manufacturing medical devices.
- Worked with cross-functional teams during qualification phases and production ramp-up.
- Developed operational work instructions for high-volume equipment.
- Defined assets, job plans, and maintenance frequencies using ISO 55000.
- Analyzed and plotted workforce consumptions and lean workflow layouts.
- Provided training to technicians and machine operators.
- Collaborated with teams to drive closure of eDHR processes.
- A leading provider of medical device manufacturing services in FDA regulated facilities, focusing on high-volume operations.
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
Process Engineer
Flextronics International
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: A global leader in medical contract manufacturing, providing technical production support for automated equipment in FDA-regulated facilities.
- Provided technical production support for commissioning fully automated equipment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams during SAT qualification.
- Defined acclimation processes and product handling for reusability.
- Cross-trained engineers on critical equipment and processes.
- Developed operational work instructions for automation factories.
- A global leader in medical contract manufacturing, providing technical production support for automated equipment in FDA-regulated facilities.
- Provided technical assistance to the production team when issues arose.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from the internal team, customers, and suppliers
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
Project Engineer
Flextronics International
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: A leader in medical contract manufacturing, focusing on technical production support for automated equipment in FDA-regulated facilities.
- Provided technical production support for commissioning fully automated equipment.
- Worked with cross-functional teams during FAT and SAT qualification.
- Designed conveyor components using SolidWorks.
- Developed preventative maintenance tasks and schedules for equipment.
- Read CAD drawings and mechanical diagrams to create spare parts lists.
- A leader in medical contract manufacturing, focusing on technical production support for automated equipment in FDA-regulated facilities.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Research Associate
University of Central Florida
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Research institution focusing on mechanical engineering, specifically in the development of robotic systems.
- Researched and developed a hydraulic braking mechanism for a passive robotic arm.
- Designed and implemented hydraulic disc braking mechanisms for robotic joints.
- Research institution focusing on mechanical engineering, specifically in the development of robotic systems.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Helped the team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
Associate Design Engineer
Infi Design Tech
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Engineering firm specializing in machine tool design and development.
- Developed a machine tool holder for special purpose machines from conception to delivery.
- Utilized Catia V5 and SolidWorks for design and detailing.
- Engineering firm specializing in machine tool design and development.
Associate Engineer
Mahindra Private Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Automobile manufacturing company focusing on assembly line production.
- Monitored a team of assembly line workers and verified production targets.
- Collaborated with interns to assess advance job hazard analysis across the plant.
- Automobile manufacturing company focusing on assembly line production.
Intern
Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Manufacturing company focusing on machine tools and equipment.
- Surveyed and documented scrap material.
- Developed diagnostic strategies for unique situations.
- Manufacturing company focusing on machine tools and equipment.
Education
PMP Training -
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA01.2025
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering, minor in Thermal Fluids
The University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida01.2018
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
India01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Catia V5
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Agile product lifecycle management
- Abaqus
- Tririga expertise
- Expertise in design blueprints
- Machine Design
- Tableau proficiency
- ERP system management
- Minitab data analysis
- Effective collaboration
- High-volume production automation
- Analytical troubleshooting expertise
- Proficient in GD&T standards
- Production Part Approval Process
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001 compliance experience
- ISO 13485 quality management proficiency
- ISO 14644 compliance
- Familiarity with ISO 55000 standards
- Project management professional
- Skilled in Agile and Kanban frameworks
- Cross-departmental leadership
- Six Sigma DMAIC methodology
- Experience in GMP and ISO standards
- Quality control and enhancement
- Data-driven decision-making
- Understanding of servant leadership principles
- Stakeholder collaboration strategies
- Experience with statistical process control techniques
- Supplier management
- Process mapping
- Quality management systems
- Process validation
- Corrective action implementation
- Supplier quality management
- Statistical process control
- Customer complaint handling
- Problem-solving techniques
- Process flow analysis
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Value stream mapping
Engineering Competencies
- Automation
- Collaborative partnership
- Automated High-Volume Production manufacturing
- Design Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
- Robotics
- Fluid Dynamics
- Hydraulic/Pneumatic Braking
- Heat Transfer
- Product Safety and Liability
- Advanced Material
- Occupational Safety
- Composites Engineering
- Root Cause Analysis
- GD&T
- Ishikawa Diagram and 5 Why analysis
- PPAP
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14644 & ISO 55000
- PMP Project Management
- Agile & Kanban Methodologies
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- GMP & ISO Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Data-Driven Decision-Making & Root Cause Analysis
- Servant Leadership Principles
- Stakeholder Management
- Statistical process control SPC
- Supplier Performance
- Supplier Qualification
- Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Supplier Corrective Action Response (SCAR)
- Quality Management system QMS
Academic Research
Hydraulic Disc Braking Mechanism, Developed a hydraulic disc braking mechanism with multiple locking positions for a surgical robotic arm.
Timeline
Process Quality Engineer
Hyve Solutions
07.2024 - 09.2024
Supplier Quality Engineer
Flextronics International
07.2022 - 07.2023
Process Engineer
Flextronics International
06.2020 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Flex
08.2019 - 06.2022
Project Engineer
Flextronics International
07.2018 - 08.2019
Research Associate
University of Central Florida
01.2016 - 03.2018
Associate Design Engineer
Infi Design Tech
01.2015 - 12.2015
Associate Engineer
Mahindra Private Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2014
Intern
Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2012
PMP Training -
Stanford University
Masters of Science - Mechanical Engineering, minor in Thermal Fluids
The University of Central Florida
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Punjab Technical University
Similar Profiles
Ashley WilsonAshley Wilson
Repair Technician at Hyve SolutionsRepair Technician at Hyve Solutions
Karl LucasKarl Lucas
Warehouse/Production at HYVE SolutionsWarehouse/Production at HYVE Solutions
Amit PatelAmit Patel
Network/ Cable Installation Technician at Hyve SolutionsNetwork/ Cable Installation Technician at Hyve Solutions
Melissa MorenoMelissa Moreno
Maintenance at McLemoreMaintenance at McLemore
Christina GelsingerChristina Gelsinger
Smart Stock Merchandiser at Core MarkSmart Stock Merchandiser at Core Mark