Review factory data and identify opportunities to improve supplier electrical and mechanical

component related failures in HVAC equipment (Thermostat, air handler, heat pumps, furnace, air
conditioner etc.)
- Evaluate critical few system and component failures that affect customer safety, warranty,
component reliability, consistent quality and overall product performance in the field
- Work closely with manufacturing, supplier development, sourcing and engineering teams for DPPM
reduction and NPI/MCR initiatives
- Lead problem solving events to pin-point root cause and conduct process audit at supplier to
identify process steps impacting critical to quality (CTQ) parameters
- Review process flow maps, PFMEA and control plans to suggest specific process control
improvements
- Choose and rank corrective actions/controls as per spend, effectiveness and ease of
implementation to improve supplier quality and eliminate causes of failure
- Perform supplier audits and Production part approval process (PPAP) as required for new and
existing suppliers
- Well-versed with problem-solving tools, statistical process control (SPC), capability studies, PPAP
components and GR&R Review factory data and identify opportunities to improve supplier electrical
and mechanical component related failures in HVAC equipment (Thermostat, air handler, heat
pumps, furnace, air conditioner etc.)
- Evaluate critical few system and component failures that affect customer safety, warranty,
component reliability, consistent quality and overall product performance in the field
- Work closely with manufacturing, supplier development, sourcing and engineering teams for DPPM
reduction and NPI/MCR initiatives
- Lead problem solving events to pin-point root cause and conduct process audit at supplier to
identify process steps impacting critical to quality (CTQ) parameters
- Review process flow maps, PFMEA and control plans to suggest specific process control
improvements
- Choose and rank corrective actions/controls as per spend, effectiveness and ease of
implementation to improve supplier quality and eliminate causes of failure
- Perform supplier audits and Production part approval process (PPAP) as required for new and
existing suppliers
- Well-versed with problem-solving tools, statistical process control (SPC), capability studies, PPAP
components and GR&R

• Managed suppliers and supplier relationships to maintain consistent quality and service.
• Achieved reduction in top failure modes resulting in overall DPPM reduction for key suppliers.
• Actively participated in MRB meetings to provide solutions to field issues.
• Conducted extensive audits and evaluated new suppliers for commercial PV string inverters and
MV/HV transformers (PSC Audits as per ISO 9001:2008). Well versed with Supplier Audits.
• Evaluated supplier PPAPs and performed FAI on String inverters, BOS-Electrical and BOS-
Mechanical products. Evaluated SPC studies, MSA, Control plan, PFMEA and Process flow. Issued
PSW and full approval to initiate mass production.
• Witness tested MV/HV Transformers as per IEEE C57.12.00-2015. Developed test plan and pass
criteria for Beta sites.
• Developed PCN (Process change notification) templates for SUNPOWER suppliers and inverter
QRTP matrix as part of the process development effort.
• Monitored and tracked field failure issues and non-conformances for major suppliers weekly.
Facilitated corrective actions with suppliers.
• Worked with Engineering, Commissioning and O&M teams to develop design / product validation
plans, site inspection checklists, receiving checklists, maintenance plans, etc. Actively participated in
ECR/ECO processes for electrical and mechanical commodities.
• Developed and provided management with weekly quality reporting on supplier performance.
• Reviewed OEM supplier production test reports, On-going reliability test data, customer / site
project issues and failure analysis data with Suppliers.
• Developed, implemented and tracked supplier scorecards and dashboard for commercial inverter
suppliers

Coordinate the forecasting and receipt of raw material, in-house material storage and flow, scheduling
of customer orders and outbound transportation.

Process improvement projects using the Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Delivering a range of key objectives, to include business unit specific contracts and pan requirements,
including financial savings, incentive mechanisms and optimization of the purchase to pay process.

Owning and, where required, producing Finance approval papers and oversee the approval process of
high value procurements.

Contributing to the strategic direction, vision, procurement and development of the business unit.

Managing supplier relationships, undertaking market and contract reviews and implementing new
contracts across the organization.

Managing peers, leading procurement projects and delegating to team members project responsibilities
and tasks as appropriate to meet strict deadlines.
Developing Procurement strategies which identify opportunities, synergies and process improvements
across business units - focusing attention on a one company one way methodology.

Initiating and leading teams on key Procurement projects and preparing project plans which support and
contribute the procurement savings targets directed by corporate strategy.