Quazi Fawad
Engineering Leader
Columbus, IN
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I am a highly motivated engineering leader with expertise in new product development, product introduction, and problem solving. I excel in leading technical teams to solve customer critical and business critical issues, and have over 16 years’ experience in handling tough, time critical customer facing projects. I am a fast learner who thrives on new challenges in fast paced, high-pressure environment
Team LeadershipStrategyInnovation
Conflict management
Project management
Industry analysis
Process development
Supplier development
Change Management Manufacturing
Quality management
Risk management
Process optimization
Corrective action
Preventive action
Experience
2017
Aug
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Present
Product Development Manager
Cummins Incorporated / Columbus
- Led the development of multiple DEF Mixer programs from concept to serial production in an extremely compressed timeline with a team comprising mainly of new engineers
- Developed serial production plans, plant layout and manufacturing operations with manufacturing and operations teams
- Coach and lead a team of engineers to solve design issues, negotiate deliverables with the customer and deliver design reviews on time
- Leading resolution of localization and manufacturability issues with the global team
- Leading the development of functional excellence documentation for decomposition reactor development and validation
- Manage delivery of high-quality technical documentation by serving as technical area leader for ADS technical publications
2016
Jun
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2017
Aug
ACES Manager
Amazon.com / Seattle, WA
- Improved expiration date records by eliminating manual expiry date entry and consuming expiry dates from Advance Shipping notices resulting in annual labor savings of $6.6 million
- Implemented automated worker safety monitoring system for workers in walk in Freezers, resulting in annual labor savings of $11 million by eliminating buddy system
- Trained and Led teams to solve cross functional problems, spanning multiple disciplines and sites
- Instituted cost-out project intake, project prioritization and project tracking mechanism for Fresh ACES team
- Developed and delivered ACES training to Fresh teams globally
2014
Jun
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2016
Jun
5i Project Leader - Technology Strategy
Cummins Incorporated / Columbus, IN
- Created business case for in-house battery manufacturing and electric vehicle integration capability. Resulting in launch of new electric powertrain initiative.
- Developed next-gen. Diesel Aftertreatment concept, using a structured review process to document technical feasibility, financial viability and business alignment, enabling savings of $35 million annually. This concept is developed to be robust to the most likely contaminants based on warranty claim data and expert analysis
- Developed business case for next generation electric powertrain technology based on major Transit Bus customer requirements
- Developed and instituted a structured review process for new product ideas, to evaluate and document technical feasibility, financial viability and business alignment
- Developed and instituted Engineering Investment Portfolio analysis process, with quarterly leadership reviews, improving alignment between engineering investments and business strategy
2011
Oct
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2014
Jun
Six Sigma Black Belt - Manufacturing
Cummins Incorporated. / Columbus, IN
- Successfully led nine Six Sigma black belt projects on high impact manufacturing and design - manufacturing interface issues
- Successfully established Fuel System component machining operation in China for local product launch resulting in additional business revenue of $250 million.
- Traced product warranty and performance issues back to manufacturing and used seven step process to address the root cause, nominated twice for Chairman’s Award.
- Designed Low Temperature Emissions control using experimentation, theory development, solution and phased reviews, resulting in savings of approx. $5 million. The design was developed after conducting low temperature testing in climate chamber and developing a patented excess energy based control mechanism. Validated design by testing the Decomp Reactor Tube for deposits in cold test cell using special engine duty cycles
2008
Jan
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2011
Oct
Product Development Engineer
Cummins Incorporated / Columbus, IN
- Led problem solving projects on multiple design and manufacturing issues with supplier, using seven step problem solving method and resulting in on-time launch of 2010 product
- Developed and implemented DEF doser hardware protection controls strategy in a joint project with hardware supplier, resulting in annual savings of $3.5 million
- Delivered completed Installation Quality Audit for the launch application of DEF dosing system, working with OEM customer and supplier to complete needed changes by launch deadline
- Established returned parts analysis lab, setup testing processes and obtained customer approval for warranty returns testing resulting in annual savings of $7.2 million
2005
Oct
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2007
Dec
Manufacturing Engineering Leader
Mennie Machine Company / Mark, IL
- Led Engineering through successful implementation of Automotive Quality TS16949 standards, resulting in new and continued automotive business revenue of approx. $19 million annually
- Setup a new $20 million manufacturing line for major automotive customer, leading the capital planning, operations and quality teams to achieve on time launch
- Led multiple customer projects from concept to production PPAP approval, including capital, material, tooling, sub-contract vendors, finishing and shipping resulting in new business of $12 million annually
- Worked with Cummins Fuel systems engineers from early design state, building prototypes, developed and refined manufacturing process and developed subcontractors for the XPI fuel pump head
- Introduced Six Sigma tools and led multiple work flow optimization, line balancing, tool path optimization and process automation projects resulting in savings of $2.5 million annually
2004
May
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2005
Sep
Manufacturing Project Engineer
AMTEC Precision Products / Elgin, IL
- Developed process, process documentation, designed special tooling and developed subcontract vendors for new customer projects
- Trained plant staff, developed stream lined work flow layout and served on plant manager’s material review board for daily quality decisions
- Led supplier development project for bright annealing process, resulting in achieving capability to new customer requirement and new business worth $200,000 annually
- Led cross functional teams implementing tooling and process improvements resulting in annual saving of $1.5 million
1998
Jan
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2000
Jul
Project Engineer
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Co. / Karachi, Pakistan
- Developed statement of work, quotations and bid submissions for utility power plant maintenance and upgrade contracts
- Managed on-site work schedule for a diverse team including expatriates, local sub-contractors and the engineering and management team
Education
2012
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2014
Indiana University
MBA
2001
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2003
Wayne State University
MSC / Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality
1993
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1997
N.E.D University
B.E / Mechanical Engineering
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