SALONI AGRAWAL
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
An enthusiastic and goal-oriented Plastics Quality Engineer with high interpersonal and organizational abilities seeking a full-time opportunity to further apply knowledge and contribute to bring improvements in the industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineering - Paints Plastics
TESLA
Fremont, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Optimized manufacturing design to continuously improve all aspects of process from material logistics to high-efficiency production lines.
- Collaborated with cross departments to develop FMEA and other Quality documents for high-risk areas to identify failure early on.
- Drove improvements to processes, labor requirements, layouts and equipment needs with qualitative justifications.
- Evaluated process for highest quality measuring Color, Appearance, Film Build, Harmony, Booth Temp., Humidity and Booth Balance, etc.
Quality Engineering- Batteries
TESLA
Fremont, CA
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed nonconforming material through MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified, appropriately dispositioned, tracked, and reported.
- Investigated root cause for most occurring defects for multiple battery pack production lines, reduced top defect by 36%.
- Failure Analysis, trouble shooting, inspection and verification of built parts
- Identified and implemented short term and long-term measures for any in-line/off-line area
- Part of Palladium battery launch team and volunteered 2021 record breaking delivery team.
Quality Engineer & Scrum Master
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS
Elyria, OH
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Scrum Master for Bendix Spicer Quality Team, responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum as defined in Scrum Guide, more specifically helping Product Owners and teams maximize value, speed and quality of product increments delivered for next generation products
- Creating in-depth technical training for Wheel-End products like Air Disc Brake, Foundation Disc Brake, Slacks and Chambers which will help new employees to learn about product line
- Responsible of creating, improving and publishing Quality metrics like Quality Systems, PBT Metrics, weekly and monthly report for Bendix Spicer
- Worked on a Rubber Materials Replacement project with the Materials department in BSFB for find an effective cheaper option for the seal used in Air Disc Brake.
Six Sigma Student Consultant
MORRISON PRODUCTS
Cleveland, OH
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Continuous Improvement as Lean Six Sigma Student Consultant in manufacturing facility
- Reduced metal scraps COPQ from 0.7% of Sales Value to 0.55% in Wheel and Blower Dept.
- Tools Used: 5 WHY, Fish Bone Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, and Statistical analysis.
Quality Engineer
VARROC POLYMERS PVT. LTD
Pune
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Achieved COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) YTD March Target of 2.4% from 5.3% of Sales Value for Injection Molding plant for Varroc, global automotive component manufacturer and supplier company
- Saved $45,000 per year on rejection and rework cost for injection molded products by applying DMAIC tool
- Implemented Red Bin practice with cross-functional team, established Pre-Delivery Inspection Station for 100% customer satisfaction and designed trolleys to reduce part-part contact and better utilize shop floor
- Responsible for technical interviewing Quality Inspectors and training for in-line inspection of parts produced.
Plastics Engineering Intern
SRI GANAPATI INDUSTRIES
Jalgaon
05.2015 - 06.2018
- Performed troubleshooting in extrusion of PVC pipe plant to identify performance issues and reduce rejection
- Responsible for formulations for different grades of PVC pipes manufactured for irrigation
- Conducted lab and on-site testing on raw material and final product for ensuring quality standards
- Facilitated line expansion from a single extrusion machine to 4 high volume machines to increase production
- Developed plans for installation and maintenance of production equipment for plan.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PLASTICS ENGINEERING
Case Western Reserve University
05.2021
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - POLYMER ENGINEERING
MIT
Pune 06.2014
Skills
- Quality management and Assurance system
- Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt (pursuing)
- Minitab, Moldflow software
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks and Catia
- APQP, CVS PLM, TPS, SPC, PFMEA, Metrics
- Polymer Processing: Injection & Extrusion Molding
- Lean Manufacturing, Cost- Savings
- Project Management & Agile- Scrum Master (CSM)
- Strategic Thinking, A3 problem solving
- Product Development and Commercialization (PDC)
- Polymer Testing – Chemical & Mechanical
- Paint Testing - Datapaq, BYK, PELT, Keyence
Certification
CERTIFIED SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT May 2021
LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT, Weatherhead School of Management May 2020
SCRUM: Advance, Project Management Institute (PMI) April, 2020
STRATEGIC THINKING, Project Management Institute (PMI) May, 2019
A3 PROBLEM SOLVING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMEN (PMI) May,2019
RAPID PROTOTYPING FOR PRODUCT DESIGN, LinkedIn Learning Extra-Curricular Activities STUDENT AMBASSADOR – Case Western Reserve University
Affiliations
STUDENT AMBASSADOR – Case Western Reserve University
NATIONAL LEVEL TREKKER, Pune, India. National Himalayan expedition
NATIONAL LEVEL FOOTBALL PLAYER, Pune, India.
Timeline
Process Engineering - Paints Plastics
TESLA
01.2022 - Current
Quality Engineering- Batteries
TESLA
06.2021 - 01.2022
Six Sigma Student Consultant
MORRISON PRODUCTS
01.2020 - 05.2020
Quality Engineer & Scrum Master
BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS
12.2019 - 05.2021
Quality Engineer
VARROC POLYMERS PVT. LTD
07.2018 - 01.2019
Plastics Engineering Intern
SRI GANAPATI INDUSTRIES
05.2015 - 06.2018
MASTER OF SCIENCE - PLASTICS ENGINEERING
Case Western Reserve University
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - POLYMER ENGINEERING
MIT