Vishut Dhar
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About Me
Data-Driven Quality Excellence
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors and US citizen with over 6 years in automotive quality. I turn production data into actionable strategies using Six Sigma methodologies, SPC, and Power BI to identify failure patterns, reduce scrap, and drive cost savings. My approach: find the root cause, fix the system, and make the improvement permanent.
Key Skills
Professional Experience
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors - Spring Hill, TN
- Primary point of contact for all supplier quality issues, leading investigations and rapid containment actions
- Managed Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) ensuring thorough root cause analysis
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance part quality and reduce costs
- Developed standardized work procedures to minimize scrap generation
- Reduced scrap rate to 0.5% from 5% leading to annual savings of $15 million
Quality Engineer
General Motors - Spring Hill, TN
- Managed Quality Operations at cutting-edge Battery Cell, Module and Pack facility
- Led regional GMS activities and maintained strong cross-functional relationships
- Developed new products, processes, and operational plans supporting business strategies
- Played crucial role in launching new products ensuring quality standards
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches
- Launched module and pack assembly from start to finish, brought assembly plant up to rate and met all manufacturing targets
Quality Engineer - APQP
Continental AG - Culpeper, VA
- Supervised APQP technicians and managed timely PPAP submissions
- Coordinated problem-solving activities to reduce scrap and customer complaints
- Conducted monthly internal audits and led external audits with no major findings
- Drafted and maintained Quality Assurance documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions)
- IATF 16949: ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor
Quality Engineer
Continental AG - Auburn Hills, MI
- Supported quality initiatives through part return analysis and root cause analysis
- Participated in validation programs including DV and PV testing
- Identified strategies for mitigating pump failures and reducing part replacements
- Achieved 20% decrease in turnaround time for client responses
Key Projects & Achievements
Scrap Reduction Initiative
Led comprehensive scrap reduction program at General Motors, implementing data-driven methodologies and standardized work procedures.
- Reduced scrap rate from 5% to 0.5%
- Implemented real-time monitoring systems
- Developed predictive analytics models
EV Battery Plant Launch
Successfully launched battery module and pack assembly operations from start to finish, ensuring all quality standards were met.
- Brought assembly plant up to full production rate
- Met all manufacturing targets
- Established quality control processes
IATF 16949 Certification
Led external audits as IATF 16949: ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor, ensuring complete compliance with international standards.
- Conducted monthly internal audits
- Developed comprehensive documentation
- Trained cross-functional teams
Education
Master of Science
Lawrence Technological University
Automotive Engineering
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Science
Chandigarh Engineering College
Mechanical Engineering
2011 - 2015
What Colleagues Say
"Not only is he managing the Quality System on one of the off-shifts, he has not waivered in his commitment to establishing working relationships with our Supplier base. Because of Mr. Dhar's energy and expertise, the Spring Hill BAB team has benefitted greatly from open lines of communication, prompt breakpoints, punctual sorting activity and detailed data report-outs. Great addition to our Team!"
"Despite being short staffed and overwhelmed by a number of issues, both internal and external, you persevere and somehow keep us on track. Your attitude and drive to succeed despite overwhelming odds is admirable. Confident with your commitment, experience and dedication we will get through them. Thanks for all your hard work."
"Vishut has a high degree of passion and is committed to excellence. He is able to navigate through complex situations with focus and determination, exhibiting a high level of confidence. Vishut exemplifies all the traits and qualities necessary in an excellent engineer, and it was my pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with him."
"Vishut was eager to learn new skills, especially in leadership and personal development. He adapted quickly to changes and kept a positive attitude through challenging situations. He was also proactive in problem solving, bringing solutions before problems populate."
"Thank you for your relentless effort to improve our product quality. Your efforts and follow up with our suppliers is paying dividends. The improvements in part quality of the pack covers has resulted in less defects and improved up time in the cell. Your follow up on getting a break point on bus bars prevents a potential safety issue."
"He has done a great job managing and executing New Product Development testing, as well as showing excellent technical skills to diagnose part issues and identify root cause/corrective actions. Vishut is a hard working individual and I am glad to have him as a part of our team."
"Thank you for doing a great job of managing all the rework needed to prepare modules and other components for use in production. There have been so many different rework scenarios, and you have taken charge and found a way to get it done safely and on time. I have great appreciation for having parts available when they should be."
"He is a hard worker and strives for excellence in every aspect of his life. I can say without question that he is a high quality employee. Vishut's skills have grown rapidly while working within the company. At the end of the day, you can count on Vishut to get the job done within the timeline needed."