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Gurpreet Garcha

Gurpreet Garcha

Summary

Highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with 10 years of expertise in project engineering and problem-solving roles. Proven track record in the automotive and mass production sectors, now seeking to broaden my horizons in new industries. A self-starter who quickly adapts to new concepts and technologies, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment. Strong analytical skills combined with a collaborative approach to drive innovative solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Project Engineer

Ford Motor Company Australia
07.2022 - Current
  • Project Lead Current Model Quality concerns, managing supplier and Design Engineers to implement Robust and timely fixes to quality concerns.
  • Identified launch issues related to wiper over-travel, successfully replicated the problem, and developed and implemented a permanent fix within three months.
  • Addressed Liftgate water leak concerns related to the Liftgate lamp by implementing innovative design solutions that protected the customer without altering vehicle hard points, all while maintaining cost efficiency.
  • Addressed complex system issues involving the roller shutter module and electrical module redesign to prevent stuck conditions.
  • Achieved Highest Rating in End of Year Performance Evaluation For 2 out of last 3 years.

Current Model Quality

Ford Motor Company Australia
12.2018 - 07.2022
  • Body Exterior Current Model Quality Coach
  • Coach D&R Engineers on FMEA Risk Assessment processes, review and approve Supplier Quality Documentation.
  • Work with engineers on test failures, ensuring design changes are re-validated in a robust manor and no new failure modes are introduced.
  • Lead negotiations with supplier base on acceptable checking methods for control plan.

Body Exterior Project Engineer

Ford Motor Company Australia
12.2015 - 12.2018
  • .Graduate position lead fixed glazing project across six supplier bases globally.
  • Ensuring all deliverables are met on time with quality while learning both internal Ford Systems and Technical details of commodity.
  • Manage fixed glazing project including costing and negotiating for design changes with supplier bases.
  • Problem solve Heated Windshield Field Failures using GBD Methodology. Solving over 1 million dollars in quality issues in new design.

Education

Diploma of Building And Construction - Building And Construction

Parker Brent
Melbourne, VIC
09-2024

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) - Professional Engineer Registered

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2015

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Cost management
  • Global 8D
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Quality control
  • CATIA
  • Analytical thinking
  • ALTERYX
  • MiniTab- Statistical Analysis

LANGUAGES

English
Punjabi

Timeline

Senior Quality Project Engineer

Ford Motor Company Australia
07.2022 - Current

Current Model Quality

Ford Motor Company Australia
12.2018 - 07.2022

Body Exterior Project Engineer

Ford Motor Company Australia
12.2015 - 12.2018

Diploma of Building And Construction - Building And Construction

Parker Brent

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) - Professional Engineer Registered

RMIT University
Gurpreet Garcha