Bhushan Lohar
Assistant Manager
(QA-Warranty, Project Management)
✆ 682-313-4665
✉ Bhushan.lohar7@gmail.com
Address: 1910, Sexton Dr.
Arlington TX, 76015
Date of Birth: May 24th, 1989
GM Workplace of Choice 'Award of Recognition' (General Motors - Jul 30, 2013)
'Management appreciation for outstanding commitment to customer focus displayed during handling S2 QRT'
(S2 - Sail Hatchback & Sedan car launch - Quick Response Team)
- Led CFT to resolve launch open issues and after launch emerging issues.
- Surveyed first 400 customers to understand issues for FastTrack resolution.
- Provided plant, CFT and supplier technical support within 24hrs of the issue reported.
GM 'Individual Excellence is Crucial' (General Motors - Nov 7, 2014)
Awarded for 'Excellent support provided in problem-solving to support Manufacturing'
- Supported plant manufacturing and operations team in resolving S&R, DVT and Frequently reported issues at the final line and buy-off stations.
- Managed teams (Commodity wise HVAC, Exterior, Interior, Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis-Suspension, and Powertrain) with a Systematic problem-solving approach to resolve issues on-time and improve plant quality and production metrics (PPH & DRR).
MIT - Student of The Year (MIT Aurangabad - Mar 24, 2011)
"Honored with Student of The Year" for coordinating excellent social, cultural, sports and youth activities, along with maintaining good academic performance, participating in SAE India - ATV manufacturing competition team "Team - MIT Wings” and winning SAE-India BAJA 2011 all-terrain vehicle circuit racing.
Hello! I'm Bhushan
Masters in Engineering Management ( Project Management ) with 5 years diversified OEM experience. Proven skills in Project Management, Organization and Research with a background in Automotive (OEM) Product Improvement, Warranty Quality Assurance and Automotive Launch. Continuous improvement and critical problem solving are the two verticals where my passion and strengths lie. Self-motivating, enthusiastic, industrious individual that thrives working in a fast-paced team environment.
The University of Texas at Arlington, TX USA
Graduate in Master of Science in Engineering Management with Project Management specialization.
GPA: 3.2/4 (Summer 2017)
Engineering Management
Master's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad MH India
-> Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad MH India
Graduate in Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with Automobile Engineering specialization.
GPA: 3.66/4 (Cum Laude) (June 2012)
First Class with Distinction
S.S.V.P.S's B.S.D. College of Engineering, Dhule MH India
-> Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai MH India
Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with Internal Combustion Engine specialization.
GPA: 3.6/4 (July 2008)
First Class with Distinction
Mechanical Engineering
Technical Diploma
EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS
Academic Projects
Technical Projects
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Technical Skills / Certifications
Soft Skills
♦ Leadership & Mentoring
♦ Project Management
♦ Continuous Improvement
♦ Product Improvement
♦ Conflict Management
♦ Team Management
♦ Problem Solving
♦ Critical Thinking
♦ Negotiation
♦ Flexible
♦ Six Sigma - Green Belt
♦ RedX Statistical Problem Solving - Journeyman
♦ SAS Enterprise Guide
♦ Tableau 10, Quicken
♦ Hydraulic and Pneumatic circuits (FESTO)
♦ CNC Milling (Fanuc Control)
♦ 8D, 5 Why, 5S, Kaizen
♦ TS19649, PPAP, APQP
♦ GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA
♦ Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project
HONORS & AWARDS
General Motors, Talegaon, MH India
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Executed cross-functional team under current product improvement program for respective car line. Primary focus was in resolving top issues and reducing warranty cost per vehicle for greater customer satisfaction.
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Implemented the “Warranty Part Action Center” (WPAC) to analyzed warranty returned defective parts to determine the root cause and solution. Modernized the “Problem Resolution Tracking System” (PRTS) which was used to track safety, field recall and top issues reported in the car line.
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Managed cross-functional team on JD Powers 3-year Vehicle Durability Study (VDS) and the first 90 days ownership Initial Quality Study (IQS), Persuaded with respective vehicle engineering commodities on solution design.
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Established “Quick Response Team” (QRT) which triaged & determined root causes of emerging issues for newly launched vehicles. Team played an integral role in fast-tracking the resolution of respective issues.
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Distinct Individual between Program team and other international subsidiaries for warranty failed parts, field recalls and product improvement implementation in the current and future model year production and launch.
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Accomplished the RedX problem-solving training with Apprentice and Journeyman certification. Resolved chronic, “No Trouble Found” and emerging issues under RedX Master level certification, which helped improve general assembly quality and production metrics, saving $56,000 on potential warranty failures.
Assistant Manager (QA – Warranty)
Aug 2012 - May 2015
Internship (Powertrain Launch)
Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
General Motors, Talegaon, MH India
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Outperformed intensive internship on launch readiness of 1.3L NGS SD engine and 1.2 B-DOHC engine projects.
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Performed launch feasibility study on the TS19649, PPAP, APQP, GD&T, control plans, DFMEA, PFMEA.
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Assisted with prototype builds, prototype testing, functional and validation tests, test set-up, and data collection Set-up. Monitored pilot production, tooling, pre-production, production line testing, kitting and dispatch readiness.
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Supervised and tracked engine assembly, leak test, cold test, engine dress-up and hot test assembly and testing lines. Coordinated fuel rail, piston con rod, cam career and head sub-kit sub assembly lines for assembly issues. Catalogued and corresponded issues that emerged during processes and presented to powertrain launch manager.
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Consulted with launch team on root cause analysis and solution implementation in future pilot and mass production.
Agro Engineering Works (Maruti-Suzuki), Dhule, MH India
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Supervised team of 3 leads and 18 members at the franchised auto dealership. Primary responsibility in maximizing efficiency, revenue, and productivity of the service department while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
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Interfaced with customers, gathering information regarding vehicle issues and converting the data into clear instructions for service technicians. Trained and mentored technicians for on-time vehicle servicing and repairs.
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Collaborated with colleagues in parts and accident repair departments to improve the overall performance and profitability of the business. Responsible for recruiting a team of technicians with the skills and qualifications to carry out the type of servicing and repairs offered by the auto shop.
Supervisor (Auto service center)
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009