SanjivShah

Chairman and Owner

Michigan, USA

A globally seasoned manufacturing and quality leader with over four decades of experience driving supplier performance, product launches, and operational recovery across complex, regulated industries.

Project Experience

AMBE Engineering, Senior Consultant | Owner / CEO (2001–Present)
Textron Automotive / Collins & Aikman, Worldwide Director – Supplier Quality (1997–2001)Led supplier quality for North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
ArvinMeritor, Manager – Worldwide Ford Business Unit (1995–1997)Oversaw global Ford programs with responsibility for quality, delivery, and launch performance.
Ford Motor Company, Chassis Engineering Manager / Technical Specialist (1988–1995)Led chassis engineering initiatives and supported global vehicle programs.

Impact & Achievements

Led conversion of all Ford passenger car brake lines (12 lines) from asbestos to non-asbestos products ahead of competitors.
Launched Ford Focus shocks/struts globally across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia while maintaining regional compliance.
Directed supplier quality and delivery performance across 62 global plants and 4,000+ suppliers at Textron.
Provided technical and strategic guidance to the State of Kentucky on synthetic fuel programs and environmental initiatives.
Supported OEMs and Tier-1s through crisis management (quality, delivery, cost, timing) since 2001, restoring suppliers to acceptable OEM standards.

Industries