Jatinder Sappal

About Jatinder Sappal

Experienced Quality and Operations Engineering LeaderVALUE PROPOSITION I am highly effective in Quality and Operations Engineering, with extensive experience overseeing the sourcing, selection, and management of contract manufacturing partners and suppliers for major companies. My success is driven by my ability to lead strategies that ensure the uninterrupted flow of key components necessary to sustain manufacturing operations.SUMMARY Engaging Quality and Operations Engineering Leader possessing a winning blend of technical expertise, skill in supplier management, and practical experience in large organizations. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talent and effort with organizational objectives and standards for quality. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Works with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with cost controls, quality standards, and delivery performance expectations. Leads due diligence on potential suppliers, assessing business and quality risks prior to formalizing relationships. Delivers solid results, managing projects that have yielded enhancements in product quality, improved manufacturing efficiency, and lower cost.Specialties: Quality Engineering Leadership, Global Operations, Process Improvement, Supplier Due Diligence, Turnaround Strategies, Due Diligence for Acquisitions, Remediation for FDA Warning Letters, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Manufacturing Partnerships, Team Leadership

Experience

1. Director of Manufacturing Quality Operations, Medical Devices

   Analog Devices

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

• University of New Hampshire - Whittemore School of Business and Economics

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Business Development
• Quality Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Strategic Supplier Development
• Six Sigma
• Supplier Negotiation
• Outsourcing
• Quality System
• Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Product Development
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Assurance
• Engineering
• Creative Problem Solving
• Root Cause Analysis
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Problem Solving
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Sap
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Iso Standards
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Supplier Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Supplier Evaluation
• Operations Management