Pat Vyas
Wellington,USA
Summary
Accomplished Executive level supply chain and operations leader with a proven track record in developing strategies and overseeing global supply chain activities. Experienced in procurement, manufacturing, and Quality. Skilled in guiding cross-functional teams to improve product supply and productivity. Proficient in risk mitigation and adept at formulating end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning strategies. Demonstrates strong negotiation skills and strategic decision-making abilities with 25 years of leadership experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director Global Quality
Carrier Global
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Developed Global Quality Strategy along with Long range Planning for all 40+ sites
- Launched New Product Development Process -PDP 2.0
- Defined KPI for CEO and C-Suite Dashboard, Tiered Production system linkage and Daily Management standard for all sites
- Rebuilt Global Quality function & Org to improve Quality with focus on Manufacturing, Customer and Quality systems
- Launched back to basics campaign with focus on Problem Solving, Customer Centricity and Process Control
- Launched new Supplier Quality rating to align with Operational Impact
- Launched Supplier cost recovery process to achieve best benefit for Carrier-Improved recovery from 49% to 70%
Global Sourcing Leader
GE Aviation
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Responsible for Supplier Development, Strategy and Initiatives across GE Aviation Systems Supply base ~900 suppliers
- Build team of supplier development and strategy excellence across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Drive Lean principles in internal Sourcing processes as well as partner with suppliers to implement Lean
- Responsible for developing long term growth playbook strategy.
- Driving synergies between Aviation Engines and Systems Business
Global Sourcing Leader- Composites (PMC & CMC)
GE Aviation
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Responsible for procurement of over 800 PN across all GE Aviation Engine Programs (Commercial and Military Engines), Annual $1B buy.
- Negotiate Long Term Agreements valued over $1B.
- Built fulfillment delivery team and purchasing teams.
- Drive process excellence and automation at Suppliers.
- Responsible for developing long term growth playbook strategy.
- Responsible for $15M cost out targets annually. Responsible for building cost pipeline of $25M.
- Responsible for Customer (Boeing, Airbus, Embraer) facing improvement discussions and deep dives
Sourcing Quality Leader- Controls and Accessories
GE Aviation
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed Controls and Accessories Supply base for GE Aviation Supply Chain 130 Suppliers - $5B Spend.
- Responsible for driving defect reduction and implementing robust improvement plans for US and Global suppliers.
- Managing Highly Technical supplier relationship such as BAE Systems, Woodward, Honeywell, Meggitt, Ametek, Parker, Eaton etc
- Drove Process standardization and optimizations around soldering process to drive defect reduction
- Managing relationships with Regulatory bodies (FAA, EASA, CAAC)
- Responsible for Customer facing investigation responses
Global Quality Leader- Turbo Machinery
GE Oil & Gas
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Responsible for Operational Quality for 9 shops Globally
- Reduced CoQ by 50%
- Developed and Launched initiatives to change Quality Culture. Developed Quality strategy in line with TMS and DTS businesses
- Responsible for driving defect reduction and implementing robust improvement plans
Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Turbo Machinery
GE Oil & Gas
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for Process Engineering team Drove initiatives to impact business KPI, improve TAT for router issuance, report generation
- Drove digital picture planning and digitization of Inspection forms
- Responsible for productivity and cost out
Quality and Compliance Leader
GE Aviation
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Business integration to align Quality System. Obtained AS9100 C and AS9110 A certification. Implemented Quality improvement tool TipQA.
- Received Impact Award for ECoE.
- Rockford Site awarded Best in Class 'Quality'
Lead Quality Engineer
GE Aviation/Unison Industries
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Ensured Regulatory Compliance to FAA, EASA and Chinese standards, Site focal for regulatory bodies.
- Reduced hardware TAT by implementing Gated process in the Repair Station.
- Managed Global customers for the Repair station.
- Reduced escapes 50% year over year.
- Provided Quality Engineering/MRB support to Mexico facility.
Lead Quality Engineer
EATON Aeroquip
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Group Leader/Technician-Managed shift rotation, output and workload. Excelled at point of use inventory, horseshoe cells, lean, 5S.
- Quality Engineer- Supported NPI, Production and Supplier Quality needs. Drove process improvements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Business Statistics
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India05.1997
Skills
GE Crotonville Leadership Training:
- FOL-Foundation of Leadership
- CAP- Change Acceleration Process
- ILW- Inclusive leaders Workshop
- BELS- Building Essential Leadership Skills
- PRL- Personnel Relations Leadership
- NMDC- New Manager Development Course
- AMC- Advanced Manager Course
Functional Expertise:
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
- AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Systems
- FAA - Part 21
- FAA/EASA/CAAC Part 145
- SAE-DOE Certified
- NADCAP Expertise on Chem Processing and Composites Mfg
- VSM, PFMEA, DFMEA, APQP, RCCA
- Supplier Development (Global/Domestic)
- Organizational development
- Policy implementation
- Key performance indicators
- Culture transformation
- Team management
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Senior Director Global Quality
Carrier Global
12.2022 - 06.2025
Global Sourcing Leader
GE Aviation
12.2021 - 12.2022
Global Sourcing Leader- Composites (PMC & CMC)
GE Aviation
01.2018 - 12.2021
Sourcing Quality Leader- Controls and Accessories
GE Aviation
12.2015 - 01.2018
Global Quality Leader- Turbo Machinery
GE Oil & Gas
01.2013 - 12.2015
Manufacturing Engineering Manager- Turbo Machinery
GE Oil & Gas
01.2013 - 01.2015
Quality and Compliance Leader
GE Aviation
01.2011 - 12.2013
Lead Quality Engineer
GE Aviation/Unison Industries
01.2007 - 12.2010
Lead Quality Engineer
EATON Aeroquip
01.2000 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics, Business Statistics
Gujarat University
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