Viswanath Sastry Kaliseti

Quality Engineer @KERN-LIEBERS USA

Holland, OH, US

Digital & Operational Excellence • Spearheading BabtecQ implementation across SB, KLP, and STS lines with 70%+ digital integration of inspection plans and operator guidance. • Driving real-time quality feedback via shop floor displays for immediate corrective actions. PPAP & Compliance Leadership • Managing ~70 PPAPs and revalidations under IATF 16949 standards, ensuring launch readiness with minimal resources and tight timelines. • Leading documentation, control plan development, and internal validations for new processes. Quality Control & Lab Strategy • Developing a quality lab model for incoming, in-process, and final inspections; planning station layouts, audits, and MSA routines.🤝 Cross-Functional Quality Advocacy • Acting as key liaison across production, engineering, and logistics to drive structured issue resolution and audit readiness (IATF, Environmental). • Conducting RCA (5 Whys, Ishikawa) for internal and customer complaints. Process Standardization & Training • Creating SOPs and WIs from scratch for transferred ops; leading operator and intern training in core tools and GD & T. • Building a competency roadmap including Six Sigma and quality tool workshops. Global Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives • Collaborating with Germany, China (KLP, Peiron), and U.S. sites to align best practices and improve supplier qualification and workforce planning.

The University of Toledo College of Engineering

Master's degree

State Board of Technical Education and Training

Diploma of Education

University College of Engineering Narasaraopet - JNTUK

Bachelor of Technology - BTech