Kiran Sonawane

https://www.husky.co/

• Operate and maintain bandsaws and heat-treating furnaces, ensuring precise material processing and adherence to shop orders.
• Perform material handling, including loading/unloading furnaces and transporting materials using cranes and forklift.
• Conduct quality verification of finished products, recording production data and addressing nonconformances promptly.
• Execute equipment setup, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance, contributing to efficient production flow.
• Interpret and follow technical documents, including blueprints and GD&T symbols, to ensure accurate processing and quality control.

https://www.magna.com/

• Performed material inspections and managed related data/inventory via ERP, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Successfully utilized a variety of measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, verniers, height gauges, dial indicators and applied metrology concepts.
• Provided key insights into IATF 16949 audit preparation and conducted regular product and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Reduced production downtime by 20% by implementing a rapid root cause analysis process utilizing fishbone diagrams and fast response boards
• Applied Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and resolve quality issues effectively
• Initiated supplier quality improvement program that bolstered component quality by 12%
• Leveraged quality improvement tools such as 8D, 5 Why analysis, and team-based problem-solving techniques to effectively address quality issues and drive continuous improvement
• Managed nonconformances via alerts/chargebacks and ensured inspection readiness through containment/training.
• Compiled, created, and communicated nonconformance data to support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Led APQP activities for E-coat line, including sample preparation, testing, and PPAP submissions for Design Validation, Product Validation, Tool Trial, and Production builds
• Successfully launched mass production of E-coated parts
• Operated and maintained the E-coat line, achieved consistent quality and efficiency by 18% by following schedule of regular maintenance of phosphate tank and RO Unit
• Overhauled wastewater treatment plant operations, ensuring environmental compliance and maintained strict guidelines
• Performed daily chemical analysis and conducted rigorous testing (adhesion, cure, thickness) to maintain optimal coating performance
• Reduced rework by nearly 38% through regular tank maintenance, proper chemical additions, and effective resolution of paint defects

• Utilized Clemex Vision Lite for 100% inspection and archival of weld measurements (safety and regular) ensuring precise data collection and adherence to quality standards
• Improved production efficiency by 25% by conducting thorough spot weld inspections using airguns and vernier calipers and implementing timely corrective actions such as replacing worn tips
• Collaborated with engineering to improve weld processes and developed master samples for production
• Maintained lab documentation, equipment calibration, and 5S practices followed
• Supported containment efforts and assisted with weld fixes on production lines by validating the weld data as per specification
• Operated plasma cutting machine and effectively communicated with cross-functional teams for weld fixes

https://www.premium-transmission.com/

• Managed a team of 25, including heat treat operators, foundry operators, and welders, ensuring safety and operational efficiency
• Supervised the production of high-quality phosphor bronze castings and minimized defects in castings
• Maintained ISO 9001 compliance and assisted with audit by maintaining the documentation
• Managed processes and operated furnaces of gas carburizing, nitriding, annealing, normalizing, tempering and quenching to achieve desired properties
• Archived micro-structural data for quality assurance, process improvement and documentation
• Utilized ultrasonic and dye penetrant testing to ensure component integrity of gear, pinions and worms
• Performed Rockwell and Brinell hardness testing to verify material properties

https://www.kirloskaroilengines.com/

• Led a team of 6 in a Bimetal/Tri-Metal electroplating plant
• Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections and measurements using precision instruments
• Maintained the chemical lab and trained production personnel on quality procedures
• Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in quality control, inspection, and process improvement across various manufacturing settings
• Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills while effectively multitasking to achieve shared objectives