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Smit Samani

Troy,MI

Summary

Dynamic Senior Quality & Warranty Manager with a proven track record in Automotive Industry, adept in Total Quality Management and fostering high-performance teams. Spearheaded various cost reduction initiatives by systemic problem-solving and leveraging customer relationships. Recognized for data-driven approach, innovation and ability to communicate strategic vision at all levels. Career aspirations include customer-centric roles positively influencing business P&L.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality & Warranty Manager - Americas

Tenneco Inc
Monroe, MI
01.2024 - Current
  • Spearheading the management of a $3.5M warranty budget for the Americas in FY 2025, with support from three full-time engineers and five lab technicians.
  • Developed early warranty indicators in key regional markets to collect customer satisfaction in accordance with COPC.
  • Coach warranty engineers in designing forecasting models (Weibull and Logarithmic) for warranty trend analysis and budgeting.
  • Actively participated in the development of an AI tool aimed at distilling valuable insights from dealership narrative content.
  • Deliver forecasted cost breakdowns to the executive-level leadership team, including strategies for reducing warranty expenses.
  • Achieved a 16% YOY warranty cost improvement in FY '24. Forecasted to achieve 21% in FY'25.

Quality Manager SBU – North America

Tenneco Inc.
Monroe, MI
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Managed a team of three full-time employees and two interns.
  • Responsible for maintaining conformity of the business QMS with relevant industry standards, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.2/6.3 audits.
  • Published global operational procedures in alignment with the latest industry advancements. Conducted training sessions for regional stakeholders, and carried out gap analysis.
  • Led the implementation of seven SharePoint database tools to collect the KPI-related data, and publish reports on Power BI.
  • Key team member in writing TQM 3.0 (Total Quality Management) and executing the new standard. A two-year gap analysis resulted in a TQM score improvement of 37% globally.
  • Delivered coaching in problem solving, root-cause analysis, shock absorber assembly, and component manufacturing.

Senior Quality Engineer – North America

Tenneco Inc.
Monroe, MI
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with the Manufacturing Engineering Technology team to define best practices and error-proofing technologies.
  • Directed preparation and adherence to customer-specific requirements (such as CQI's) at the NA manufacturing location.
  • Developed a standardized 8D Problem Solving template on ETQ Reliance. Implemented root-cause categories to create a 'big picture' systemic approach.
  • Supported operational continuity by managing relocation strategies for equipment during Hartwell, GA plant decommissioning.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing through PFMEA while managing the exit-PPAP process.
  • Identified, controlled, and aligned critical-to-quality characteristics with stakeholders.
  • Partnered with Supplier Development for process audit and vendor PFMEA/CP approval before SOP.
  • Awarded '2019 Value Driver' in the category 'One Team – Embrace our differences, and succeed together.'

Quality Engineer

Tenneco Inc.
Hartwell, USA
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Led scrap reduction projects worth $1.2M annually. Implemented the Shainin Red-X Problem Solving methodology to achieve a 62% reduction.
  • Engineered data collection platforms to monitor and evaluate reliability trends consistently.
  • Developed gaging methodologies for GD&T schematics on new-generation engineering drawings. Train operators and conduct GR&R's.
  • Drive the supplier issues from start to end, through containment, sorting activities, supplier 8D evaluations, and complete cost recovery.

Graduate Assistant - Student-Athlete Programs

Purdue University
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Led collaboration with student-athlete tutors in mechanical engineering, mathematics, and physics courses.
  • Developed time management techniques enabling students to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Education

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
05.2015

Skills

  • Total Quality Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Statistical Process control
  • High Performance Team Building
  • Design of Experiments
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Certified Quality Auditor
  • Excellent Researching Skills

Timeline

Senior Quality & Warranty Manager - Americas

Tenneco Inc
01.2024 - Current

Quality Manager SBU – North America

Tenneco Inc.
03.2021 - 12.2023

Senior Quality Engineer – North America

Tenneco Inc.
04.2019 - 03.2021

Quality Engineer

Tenneco Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2019

Graduate Assistant - Student-Athlete Programs

Purdue University
09.2015 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Industrial Engineering

Purdue University

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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