# Pratyush Bangera > Operations and Quality Engineer experienced in NPI product development, supplier development and management, PPAP, project management, product quality and data analysis Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/pratyushbangera Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills strengthened from fast paced product development and product quality projects. Detailed and result oriented individual strengthened from data analysis, project management and meeting project milestones. Energetic self-starter who is able to work independently and in teams, adapt to new technologies, and comfortable in working in challenging environments. Please view my experience below to read about some of my specific projects. ## Work Experience ### Senior Quality Engineer @ SPAN Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States ### Product Quality Engineer @ SPAN Jan 2023 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States • Directed quality initiatives for custom mechanical and electrical components across all product development phases (EVT, DVT, PVT) and sustained mass production, ensuring readiness for launch and long-term reliability • Successfully managed qualification and release of 100+ custom components critical to the production of the SPAN 40/48 and SPAN 24 Panels, meeting aggressive timelines and technical requirements • Oversaw delivery of project requirements with 20+ suppliers in China and Mexico, ensuring alignment across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to achieve quality and cost targets • Implemented inspection procedures, manufacturing quality tests, and Out-of-Box Audit (OBA) processes at contract manufacturers, enabling consistent quality for SPAN’s flagship energy panels • Built and deployed core quality management processes including PPAP, Supplier Quality Audits, and IQC/IPQC/OQC protocols, strengthening SPAN’s Quality Management System (QMS) to support expansion • Established and validated requirements across multiple commodities including PCBA, relays, plastics, metals, glass, fasteners, and wire harnesses, ensuring product integrity and compliance with customer needs • Directed on-site audits of potential suppliers to assess capability, supply chain performance, and material management, selecting partners aligned with SPAN’s growth strategy • Partnered with engineering, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to launch the SPAN 40/48 and SPAN 24 Panels, while managing sustaining production for the SPAN 32 Panel and SPAN Drive EV Charger ### Product Quality Engineer @ Ford Motor Company Jan 2016 – Jan 2022 | Greater Detroit Area • Conducted in-depth statistical analysis of warranty data to identify key customer concerns and prioritize initiatives that reduced annual warranty spend • Monitored connected vehicle data and managed diagnostic trouble code (DTC) tracking in Jira to identify and mitigate emerging hardware issues • Facilitated structured problem-solving sessions using 8D methodology, Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams, and 5-Why techniques to resolve complex quality challenges • Partnered with design engineering, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to develop corrective and preventive actions, ensuring long-term issue resolution and alignment across functions • Directed warranty return part reviews, analyzing failure modes and identifying improvement opportunities across design, process, and supplier quality • Identified opportunities for improved service procedures and cost-effective repair solutions, achieving reductions in Cost Per Repair (CPR) without compromising customer experience • Supported management in securing over $30M in North American warranty recovery from supplier-driven quality concerns • Successfully delivered on corporate quality objectives for Customer Satisfaction and Warranty Spend for consecutive calendar years (2020–2021) • Supported customer clinics during new vehicle launches, gathering and analyzing customer feedback to inform product improvements and enhance launch readiness ### Product Designing Intern @ BotFactory Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Led the end-to-end design and development of critical subsystems—including the printing surface plate and printer head swapping system—for the SQUINK PCB 3D printer, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines • Employed structured, iterative design processes to refine the surface plate for optimal PCB printing and reliable component placement, demonstrating adaptability and continuous improvement • Successfully implemented a linear motion guide rail system to enable seamless switching between circuit printing, adhesive application, and pick-and-place printer heads, balancing technical feasibility with operational efficiency • Utilized MakerBot 3D printing and Epilog laser cutting technologies to drive rapid prototyping cycles, accelerating design validation and reducing development risk • Coordinated with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to translate design concepts into manufacturable solutions, ensuring technical integration and usability • Managed competing technical requirements and resource limitations while still achieving project milestones, showcasing strong problem-solving and prioritization skills ### Graduate Orientation Leader Captain @ NYU Tandon School of Engineering Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Elected as Captain to Orientation Leaders for welcoming and managing events for more than 1,300 new graduate students at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. • Coordinated with Orientation Leaders, faculty and staff members to facilitate success of all NGSO programs. • Overlooked the smooth functioning of Graduate Admissions by coordinating with the staff of Graduate Admissions and assigning tasks to Graduate Orientation Leaders. ### Design Engineering Intern @ Rosco Vision Systems Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Created and managed 3D CAD models and assemblies for sun-visors and mirror heads using advanced • Autodesk Inventor tools (ipart and iassembly), ensuring designs met both functional and manufacturability requirements • Partnered with manufacturing and production departments to align design specifications with production capabilities, driving efficiency and reducing rework • Applied systematic design-for-manufacturing principles to enhance assembly efficiency, reduce costs, and improve component reliability ### Graduate Assistant @ NYU Tandon School of Engineering Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 • Responsible for grading tests of undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. • Graded papers of students in courses such as Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design and Mechanics of Materials. ### Intern @ Allianz Industries Jan 2011 – Jan 2011 -Underwent an internship in the company which manufactures G.I. Electric boxes and stators and rotors. -Observed the different facets of the company which included procurement, manufacturing and shipping of the final product. -Visited workshops that provided molding and other similar manufacturing facilities to the company. ## Education ### Master of Business Administration - MBA in Strategic and Innovative Leadership Westcliff University ### Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering New York University ### Bachelor's of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Visvesvaraya Technological University ### Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pratyushbangera --- Source: https://flows.cv/pratyushbangera JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/pratyushbangera/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13