Yashwanth Arul

Supplier Quality Engineer @CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

Elmira, NY, US

Quality Assurance & FAI: Led First Article Inspection (FAI) for 8 key suppliers of critical systems including gangways, batteries, brakes, PIMCCS, and power converters for MBTA Boston T10 Project. My work ensured component quality was confirmed before entering production, preventing downstream issues.Supplier Approval & Audits: Managed the Quality Management System (QMS) approval process for 15+ new suppliers and qualified 5+ special process vendors (e.g, painting, bonding). This involved conducting on-site audits and documentation reviews to ensure strict adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and IRIS standards.Problem Resolution: Employed Material Quality Reports and 8D methodology to resolve critical non-conformances. I applied the 5 Whys technique for recurring issues to pinpoint root causes, successfully preventing production delays by implementing robust corrective actions.Performance & Data Analytics: Drove a ~5-10% quarterly reduction in non-conforming materials. I achieved this by tracking MRB and OTIF data and leveraging Pivot Chart analysis to communicate clear performance metrics during quarterly reviews with suppliers.Cross-functional Collaboration: Served as a key liaison, collaborating closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing teams. Utilized Change Implementation Board (CIB) meeting to manage quality issues and facilitate engineering changes, ensuring alignment and efficient execution.Process Enhancement: Championed improvements to quality control processes by implementing the Fast Field app for streamlined material quality reporting for inspectors and navigating platforms like BAAN (ERP) and 3DEXPERIENCE to access and verify technical documentation.

VelocIITy Junior College

Engineering Science

Rochester Institute of Technology

Master of Science - MS, Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Production Engineering (Major), Mechanical Engineering (Minor)