Neha Warathe

Quality Engineer with nearly 3 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, and product design. Skilled in CAPA management, root cause analysis, and audit support (ISO 9001), applying APQP, PFMEA, and PPAP to strengthen supplier processes and drive continuous improvement. Strong collaboration across suppliers and cross-functional teams, resolving technical deviations while optimizing sourcing and manufacturing efficiency.

Quality Engineer - Moebius Precision - MI

(2025-01)

• Implemented Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes to address recurring product quality issues and reduce internal and external non-conformances.
• Applied structured problem-solving using 8D, Ishikawa (Fishbone Diagram), and 5-Why analysis, reducing defect recurrence by 15%.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for customer concerns, ensuring rapid containment, root cause investigation, along with timely corrective actions implementation.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams after gaining inputs from the customers to Improve the overall quality of the product.
• Managed supplier qualification processes, including FAI (First article inspection), control plans, capability studies and PFMEA.
• Performed Gauge R&R analysis to evaluate measurement system reliability, identify process inconsistencies, as well as support corrective actions that improved product quality while reducing defects.
• Reviewed and analyzed CAD files, engineering drawings, as well as GD&T requirements to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Implemented 5S methodology on the production floor, resulting in improved workflow, reduced waste, along with enhanced safety.
• Maintained precision measuring instruments, while updating tracking systems to ensure 100% calibration compliance.
• Conducted internal quality audits, supported customer, ISO 9001, and FDA audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Applied AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control plans), to improve supplier manufacturing processes plus ensure consistent product quality.
• Led the development of BOMs and quality documentation, while driving process improvements through ECR/ECN systems.
• Develop, as well as refine, engineering processes using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to enhance efficiency while keeping the waste minimal.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Adecco USA (Maxi Grip) - MI

(2024-09 - 2025-01)

• Develop, as well as maintain, 2D and 3D CAD models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for fixtures, work holding devices along with machinery to meet project specifications.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams and manufacturers to ensure that the designs met production, quality and GD&T standards, while managing multiple projects.
• Troubleshoot design issues, while providing solutions to ensure product performance and reliability.

Graduate Research Assistant - Lamar University - TX

(2022-12 - 2023-08)

• Researched Mechanical Behavior of dual-phase alloy at high temperature using Vickers Hardness test.
• Analyzed the data from research paper to aid in developing experimental methodology.
• Correlated microstructure-property relationship to fabricate advanced structural alloys.
• Revealing the deformation mechanism of material.
• Assisted in laboratory evaluation, including data collection, analysis and reporting.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Ministon Engineering Services - India

(2019-11 - 2021-09)

• Designed, modified, and assembled 3D models for special purpose machines using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Presented comprehensive Design Reviews to clients, facilitating informed decision making, while working closely with multiple departments (manufacturing, quality, production) to finalize design for manufacturing.
• Failure analysis of mechanical parts using ANSYS, ensuring reduction in failure rate through design modification.
• Collaborated with clients to gather requirements, while incorporating them into designs.
• Applied Reverse Engineering for part drawings, while conducting Root Cause Analysis for project issues.
• Experienced in assembly and manufacturing (DFM/DFA) using Fusion 360, reducing defect rates from 4% to 1%.
• Applied ASME and international design codes (API, ASME, CFR, ISO), while conducting Design Failure Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Lamar University (2024-05) Texas, United States

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Lovely Professional University (2019-03) India