Gautam Nayak

About Gautam Nayak

Over 10+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing domain assuming various roles and responsibilities.• Proficient in the application of Industrial Engineering (IE) tools such as Statistics, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), DOE, lean techniques to different areas in the electronics manufacturing systems.• Demonstrated success in developing, implementing and managing new processes to improve quality and productivity.• Experience with failure analysis (from component to system level) and process improvement projects.• Successfully led and managed projects based on applied and theoretical concepts in industrial engineering.• Complete understanding of implementation requirements for prototype, new product introduction (NPI) as well as sustaining phases for products.• Ability to initiate, lead, and work diligently on demanding projects resulting in process improvement, cost reduction, and business process improvement.• Self-motivated; able to set effective priorities and implement decisions to meet operational deadlines.• Persistent self-starter with strong technical-writing skills.• Understanding of cGMP and QSR requirements. Experience with implementation of ISO 13485 requirements.• Six sigma black belt certified.

Experience

1. Manager, Manufacturing Quality Engineering

   Meta

   May 2021 — Present · Fremont, CA, US

   Meta infrastructure is deploying products and services around the globe to power our data centers. A central function of our team is managing OEM & O/JDM custom designed, compute, AI/ML and storage products.• Lead and manage a global team of manufacturing quality engineers, ensuring alignment on quality goals and efficient collaboration across time zones.• Develop and implement global quality strategies that align with company objectives, setting and monitoring KPIs for product quality and performance.• Oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, ensuring successful phase exits (DVT, EVT, PVT) and smooth transition from concept to mass production. • Lead the team providing service inclusive of Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Test, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing ramp, and product lifecycle management.• Lead capacity planning efforts to ensure global suppliers are equipped to meet production demands while maintaining high-quality standards.• Drive cycle time improvements and production efficiency at supplier facilities worldwide through process optimization and Lean manufacturing principles.• Ensure consistency in quality control programs across global manufacturing sites, adhering to company standards and regional regulatory requirements.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally to ensure product designs meet manufacturability and quality goals, supporting pilot runs and product launches.• Lead defect resolution efforts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across all regions.• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g, ISO, FDA), managing internal and external audits across multiple global locations.• Manage the global quality department’s budget, resources, and customer interactions, supporting audits and ensuring quality goals are met worldwide.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  BE, Production

  2004 — 2008

• Binghamton University

  MS, Industrial & Systems Engineering

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Dmaic
• Fda
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Spc
• Quality System
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Fmea
• Failure Analysis
• Kaizen
• 5s
• Design of Experiments
• Manufacturing
• Statistical Process Control (Spc)
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Iso 13485