Nadeem Arshad

Building Organization / Capability • Built supplier engineering teams focused on technical problem solving • Developed supplier engineering / SME in USA and Europe to be partners with ASM design engineering and customer focus teams. • Implemented a strategy to put boots on the ground wherever possible and instill mindset to understand complete process flow / challenges of key suppliers Supply Chain Development • Champion supply chain development / second sourcing / yield improvement of NPI and HVM parts. • Actively manage 160+ Suppliers, diverse commodities. • Complete responsibility for global non-conformance management. Warranty Data mining, power BI dashboards to drive excellence. • Drive methodical failure analysis through supply chain to solve complex problems for key chip manufacturers Technical Problem solving / Task force Leadership • Ownership of task force in dynamic cross functional high-tech environment • Developed technical capability for Semiconductor Commodities i.e., Quartz manufacturing, Gas delivery systems, Infrared / Ceramic heating, Motion control, Power supplies etc. • Developed a metrology lab to support suppliers and internal customers- capital spent

EXPERIENCE Plant Quality Manager (site of 400 employees) Corning Optical Communications / Glendale AZ / Dec 2014 – Feb 2020 Quality Strategy Development / Implementation • Developed and deployed proactive strategy (3yr & 1yr) to develop key quality management systems • Develop and drive yearly cost of quality reduction projects to achieve cost leadership. Delivered $2.2 million cost reduction in 2017-2018 Supplier Quality Management • Developed a cross functional process to qualify suppliers using APQP guidelines. • Promotes and sustains supplier quality as an element of superior business performance and additional flexible capacity system • Partnered with key stakeholders in R&D and supply chain management to ensure awareness and support for quality Product Quality – High Volume and NPI • Drive quality participation in design reviews to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) • Champion understanding of manufacturing and measurement capability through pilot runs and data analysis before product is released for manufacturing at higher volumes. • Delivered productivity improvement of 80% in quality department by deploying new material flow and risk management strategies.

7 direct reports , 8 indirect reports. Manage quality of a plant of 1200 employees. Support business operations in problem solving , change management and customer communication. Create quality strategy and direction for better coordination and execution of daily quality functions. Maintain ISO 9000 / TS 16949 & internal system audits for compliance. Lead and develop a team of product quality engineers to achieve plant level goals. Drive improvement projects by engaging at cross functional level. Drive zero defect mindset. Support upfront supplier evaluation for building quality in components

Customer Management a. Led operations team to understand and comply with customer requirements in the areas of Prototype Testing, Production ready PPAP and Key Performance Characteristics. b. Created Roadmaps in consultation with the focus customers to achieve great quality levels ( PPM targets ) c. Worked as primary contact to resolve conflicts, negotiate and communicate the company’s efforts to problem solve complex high risk quality issues with OEM’s. Continuous Improvement a. Aligned quality tools; control plan, Process FMEA, Process Audits to drive process and product improvements. b. Led Error Proofing events to brainstorm “outside the box” ideas for assembly with minimal capital requirements. c. Participated in Lean manufacturing events to improve new and existing manufacturing cells. d. Led problem solving efforts across functional teams (Sales & Marketing, Engineering) which led to field warranty campaigns. Strong background in statistics & quality tools: 8-D Facilitation, Product Performance Data analysis, Control Charts, 6-Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Measurement System Analysis. e. Provided specific action plan to product teams in order to improve the FTQ and warranty costs. Supplier Development a. Liaison with suppliers on new project on quality specification and coordinate quality improvement programs across functional areas b. Review and Approve Supplier PPAP and process changes c. Identified key suppliers and help develop and assess their processes. Danfoss designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic, electronic, electric, and mechanical components, as well as software and integrated systems that generate, transmit, and control power in mobile equipment.

Develop quality organization QMS Management Cost of Quality reduction Shore up problem solving skills Efficient Supplier sourcing strategy

Delphi Thermal is a worldwide leader in manufacturing automotive heat exchangers. General Motors is a primary customer. Worked to improve final leak test cells for condensers , radiators & evaporators. Statistically analyzed roll forming processes which are a key to manufacture air fins for heat exchangers.

Masters Industrial Engineering