Sandesh Gadagotti

Process Engineer @Gates Corporation

Siloam Springs, AR, US

Leading Total Productive Control (TPC) improvement projects focused on increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimizing unplanned downtime.Applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor and maintain process stability, proactively addressing variation to improve product quality.Supporting Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new and modified products, ensuring all documentation and validation meet customer and IATF 16949 requirements.Actively involved in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) phases, contributing to successful New Product Introduction (NPI) and launch readiness.Conducting detailed Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in manufacturing processes.Identifying and resolving process-related quality issues using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).Driving scrap reduction and productivity improvement initiatives through time studies, line balancing, and continuous improvement methodologies.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools for process optimization.Ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and EHS standards through proper documentation, internal audits, and standardization.Using Minitab and Excel for data analysis, process capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and tracking key performance metrics.Participating in Kaizen events, contributing to cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives.

Osmania University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE , Automobile Engineering

MVSR Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering - BE

The University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Science - MS