Sanket Khaire
Cepheid
Lodi,USA
7
years of professional experience
Manufacturing/operations and failure investigation engineering professional with 6+ years of experience in failure investigation, process validation, statistical analysis and continuous improvement.
Work History
Senior Failure Investigation Engineer
5 Years 4 Months- Proven track record of driving process optimization, supporting line transfer projects and improving manufacturing quality, efficiency and operational performance over 90% through failure investigations, data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration. Actively involved in Lean conversion project (target savings $5 mil).
- Enhanced manufacturing KPIs by conducting root cause investigations, implementing corrective actions, and optimizing processes, resulting in improved quality, reduced scrap, and increased output.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and data-driven qualification strategies for consumables line transfer projects, ensuring adherence to product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
- Led validation and release of consumables test methods, ensuring alignment with product specifications and quality standards.
- Implemented Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including One Piece Flow (Shin Kaizen), achieving increased throughput and reduced lead times.
- Applied statistical tools and engineering methodologies including DOE, Cpk analysis, ANOVA, t-tests and sampling plans to troubleshoot defects and improve process stability.
Manufacturing Co-Op
6 Months- Installation, operation, and performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of new manufacturing equipment.
- Updated SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation, developed and reviewed test procedures for 2D and 3D bags, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Created SOPs for operators, improving quality control and streamlining first and final inspections to ensure adherence to manufacturing standards.
Co-Op Operations
7 Months- Led a Kaizen project focused on the Cabin assembly line & achieved a reduction in operational costs by $11,984 and the elimination of non-value-added activities.
- Performed root cause analysis on paint defects from suppliers and line issues, implementing countermeasures that led to 6% reduction in overall paint defects.
- Analyzed root causes of brake hose defects, identifying critical issues and implementing corrective measures that resulted in 11% reduction in defects.
Education
MBA - Project Management & Strategic Management
GPA: 3.9
Master of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering
GPA: 3.4
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
GPA: 3.0
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous improvement
Lean Six Sigma
Control plan
Design of Experiments (DOEs)
Corrective action management
Process optimization
Cross-functional leadership
Project management
Validation protocols
Risk management
Minitab
Statistical process control
Failure mode and effects analysis
Failure investigations
Root cause analysis
Awards
- Make it happen Award
- Star Award
Skills
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Timeline
Senior Failure Investigation Engineer
Cepheid
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Manufacturing Co-Op
Thermo Fisher
09.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Co-Op Operations
Volvo Group
09.2019 - 04.2020Read More
University of Pune
Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
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Wayne State University
Master of Science from Industrial & Systems Engineering
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University of the Cumberlands
MBA from Project Management & Strategic Management
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