Vishut Dhar
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
About Me
Data-Driven Quality Excellence
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at General Motors and US citizen with over 8 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 - Propulsion
General Motors - Warren, MI
- Served as technical liaison between GM Purchasing, Product Engineering, manufacturing plants, and the supply base for Propulsion and Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) components
- Reviewed and approved supplier Control Plans, PFMEAs, and PPAP submissions, monitoring APQP execution and part qualification through launch, changeover, and ongoing production
- Led Run at Rate events at supplier locations to qualify production processes and validate capacity ahead of launch
- Led recurring cross-functional meetings with plant quality, engineering, and supplier leadership that worked long-standing plant and supplier disputes to closure
- Led the turnaround of critically at-risk suppliers, including suppliers on the verge of losing IATF 16949 certification, through on-site root cause analysis, corrective action verification, and quality system workshops
- Selected to conduct Manufacturing Quality Readiness Review (MQRR) audits at GM manufacturing locations, an assignment beyond the core supplier quality engineering scope
- Owned a supplier portfolio that grew from 4 to 12 suppliers and brought every supplier to green status on all open quality items from a starting state where several were deeply red
Sr. Plant Supplier Quality Engineer
General Motors - Spring Hill, TN
- Served as primary point of contact for all supplier quality issues, leading investigations, escalation, and rapid containment actions
- Managed Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) end to end, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions from suppliers
- Coached DUNS-owning Supplier Quality Engineers on root cause analysis and corrective action efficacy
- Led cross-functional PFMEA reviews that drove continuous improvement in process quality and the IPTV metric
- Developed standardized work procedures and KPI tracking to minimize scrap generation across all production lines
- Reduced scrap rate to 0.5% from 5% leading to annual savings of $15 million
Quality Engineer
General Motors - Spring Hill, TN
- Managed day-to-day Quality Operations at a Battery Cell, Module, and Pack (RESS) facility, delivering on safety, quality, cost, and environment metrics within budget
- Executed GMS work to Built-In-Quality (BIQ) principles and participated in the plant's successful GMS BIQ audits
- Led problem-solving, risk reduction (PFMEA), capability monitoring, TIP implementation, PPAP support, and internal quality audits across the production floor and Quality Group
- Developed new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting business strategies
- Collaborated with Product Engineering and Program Quality to develop and implement operational plans 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
- Directly supervised APQP technicians, the gage control lab, and lab personnel supporting production process checks
- Managed timely PPAP submissions for machined components, driving problem solving from the early stages
- Coordinated problem-solving activities across machining processes to reduce scrap and customer complaints, increase machine uptime, and improve total product cycle time
- Conducted monthly internal audits and led external audits across multiple processes with no major findings
- Drafted and maintained Quality Assurance documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow, Work Instructions)
- IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Certified Lead Auditor
Quality Engineer
Continental AG - Auburn Hills, MI
- Supported fuel delivery module quality through part return analysis, tear down, and root cause analysis
- Participated in project management for validation programs including DV and PV testing coordination for OEMs
- Identified strategies for mitigating pump failures and reducing part replacements
- Mentored interns on quality testing strategies and assessment techniques
- Achieved 20% decrease in turnaround time for client responses
Key Projects & Achievements
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 an IATF 16949 and 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.”
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