1. RAJAS JOSHI
raajasjoshi@gmail.com
(812) 344-0451
CAREER PROFILE
Proven results-focused executive operations and global quality control
leader with more than 12 years experience establishing and managing
global quality control programs for diesel engine manufacturing
operations, negotiating global contracts and managing joint ventures.
Exceptionally strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
HIGHLIGHTS
 As general manager for global quality for 7 diesel engines (50% of company’s
engine offerings), improved product reliability in key markets, reducing
warranty coverage returns by 40%
 Directed Six-Sigma Black-belt teams for improvement in business priorities
to solve multiple product and business process issues through targeted
projects leading to $50M annual savings
 Successfully managed resources and teams in North America, China, Europe,
Brazil and India
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Vision
Global Strategy and Channel
Expertise in regions such as China,
India, Europe
Contract Negotiations
Six-Sigma Black Belt
Problem Solving
New Product Development
Process Improvements
Warranty Accounting and Finance
Diesel Engine Manufacturing
CAREER HISTORY
General Manager
Global Product Quality, Cummins, Inc., Indiana (2012 – Present)
Cummins, Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures,
and distributes engines, filtration, and power generation products. Global
responsibility for 7 diesel engines used in 10 applications across 8
countries, managing a global team of over 30 engineers.
 Improved liability of products in key markets, reducing warranty coverage by
40%
 Led customer supplier contract negotiations
 Directed a team of Six-Sigma Black-belts to solve multiple product, business
process, manufacturing issues leading to $50M in annual savings
 Directed new product development Reliability team to launch 5 diesel
engines
 Approved new product launches
 Developed a 5-year Quality Strategy, driving key initiatives to meet targets
for the Business Units
Business Service Leader
Cummins, Inc. Indiana (2009-2011)
Managed a group of service engineers distributed in North America and
Europe; developed strategy for channel density and capability in China.
 Managed team of 20+ field and factory service engineers in North America
and Europe
 Developed strategy for channel density and capability in China
 Led resolution process for service issues in US and UK-made engines,
improving response time to distributor and dealer problems by 60% and

2. achieving more than $8M cost savings in one year through multiple service
repair practices and pricing actions
 Increased field action completion by 25% by implementing different
communication channels with dealers, distributors and assessing metrics
Assembly Quality Leader
Cummins, Inc., Indiana (2008-2009
Led a team during launch of new plant to maintain assembly quality of
engines though the complete build and testing phase of engines.
 Played pivotal role in developing new plant processes and identifying and
defining key strategies required to meet goal for 50PPM for complete plant
 Designing, planning and data analysis direction required for run off of
assembly and sub assembly lines to ensure required capability levels were
met
Six Sigma Black Belt
Cummins, Inc., Indiana (2005-2007)
Business Unit Black Belt directing cross-functional teams spanning the
entire organization. Successfully completed 8 Black Belt projects in areas
of Cost of Coverage (warranty), Conversion Cost, HD Manufacturing and
Customer Focus, resulting in savings of over $5M.
 Customer Focus project: Direct EGR evaluation study for heavy Duty
Automotive engines for 2010 launch (Project nominated for Chairman’s
Award)
Senior Engineer, Industrial Heavy Duty Engines
Cummins, Inc. (2003-2005)
Key driver in improving the reliability of product and implementing key
changes to reduce warranty costs. Successfully implemented key cost
reduction projects to meet target goals.
 Conducted FMEA, DVA and repaired DVP&Rs to validate new and existing
components
 Responsible for conducting design reviews
 Supported engine calibration related issues on industrial engines
Application Engineer
Onward Technologies, Miami, Florida (2002)
Worked onsite with B/E Aerospace Inc. in design of interior seating for
commercial and private jets.
 Responsible for design of seats, armrest design and structural design
of divans from concept to implementation.
EDUCATION
 Executive Development Program, Kellogg School of Management - June 2012
 MA in Industrial Engineering – Lamar University, TX - 2000
 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – University of Pune, India - 1998