Karthika K.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Driving Quality & Process Excellence at Ford Motor Company | Pursuing MBB
- Role
- Quality Engineer - Warranty Analyst at Ford Motor Company
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karthika K.
My proudest accomplishments aren\'t the $22 million in cost savings I\'ve documented or the technical awards I\'ve received. They are the moments when an engineer I\'ve coached steps up to lead their own project, or when a cross-functional team I\'ve empowered develops a solution I never could have imagined on my own.That\'s because my leadership philosophy is simple: People first, process second. I am driven by the core conviction that the fastest way to improve throughput is not to rush, but to get it right the first time. I teach my teams that a relentless focus on quality is the single most effective driver of speed and efficiency, because it systematically eliminates the waste, rework, and delays that hold us back.My mission is to build the next generation of Quality leaders who understand this principle in their bones. I don\'t want to just solve today\'s problems; I want to build a legacy of leadership that continues to drive excellence long after I\'ve moved on.This is why I am so passionate about pursuing my Master Black Belt certification. It\'s not just about mastering a methodology; it\'s about becoming a better teacher and a more effective mentor. If you believe in building people to build a better business, I would be honored to connect.
Experience
Quality Engineer - Warranty Analyst
Nov 2025 — Present · Sterling Heights, MI, US
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
2010 — 2010
Wayne State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
2010 — 2015
Macomb Community College
BS, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
2008 — 2010
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