Join Us in May for Our Monthly Tech Talk via Zoom
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6:00pm – 7:30pm (PST)
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83198121798?pwd=lfPNzoUjdAjkWZzoogGA8Rbvi3WQcv.1
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Talk Title: Quality Engineering and AI in the Modern Supply Chain
Abstract
Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon — it is reshaping supply chains today. This session explores the convergence of traditional quality engineering principles with AI-driven technologies, tracing the evolution from inspection-based Quality 1.0 through the emerging era of Quality 4.0: autonomous, data-driven decision making.
Attendees will gain a practitioner’s perspective on how AI is transforming warehouse operations, predictive quality systems, and robotics at scale. The session covers how combining Statistical Process Control (SPC) with machine learning enables predictive quality rather than reactive correction, and examines the critical failure modes of AI systems in supply chains, including model drift, sensor degradation, and gaps in human-robot handoff protocols.
Key topics include top KPIs showing measurable AI-driven improvement (MTTR, Order Accuracy, and OEE), daily operations of a modern quality engineer, core problem-solving frameworks (DMAIC, FMEA, 5 Whys), and a candid look at the challenges that still require human expertise — validation, compliance, and cross-functional alignment.
Whether you are an experienced quality professional or an early-career engineer, this session will help you understand how to leverage AI tools while strengthening the foundational skills that make quality engineering indispensable.
Presenters: Rishabh Siingh, Manager, Quality Engineering — Walmart
Biography
Speaker:
Rishabh Siingh is a quality engineering leader with broad industry experience spanning medical devices, consumer healthcare, and large-scale retail supply chain operations. He currently serves as a Manager of Quality Engineering at Walmart, where he leads automation projects, root cause investigations, and cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
Rishabh began his career as an industrial engineering intern focused on inventory management and process optimization, before going on to support product development, validation, and regulatory compliance for medical devices at Baxter and Abbott. At Johnson & Johnson, he led quality initiatives and continuous improvement programs for legacy product lines.
He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mumbai University. Rishabh is an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality, an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. He also holds certifications in CATIA V6 and International Trade.
Rishabh is passionate about helping quality professionals navigate the shift to Quality 4.0 — equipping engineers with the data literacy, AI fluency, and problem-solving frameworks needed to lead the next wave of industrial transformation. and reliability of Google’s vast data center infrastructure, ensuring that global operations scale efficiently to meet the demands of the AI era.
Message From the Section Chair
Dear ASQ Silicon Valley Quality Professionals,
Welcome to 2026—a year of groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, yet also a stark reminder of climate change’s impact. Experiencing freezing temperatures in Florida during my recent visit to the University of Florida and witnessing ongoing wildfires in California underscores the urgency of sustainable solutions.
ASQ Silicon Valley remains committed to supporting emerging technologies and cleantech for a sustainable future. I want to recognize each of you for your contributions to our section’s success. 2024 was marked by two major initiatives—the Inaugural Cleantech Conference and the Fireside Leadership Summit. For 2025, I’m pleased to announce our leadership updates: Congratulations to Aruna Ghildiyal, our new Program Chair, and welcome to Narjes Seyedin and Rishabh Siingh as new core committee members. Pegah Mottataghizadeh will continue as Operations Chair.
Looking ahead, we will elevate our annual Cleantech Conference and Fireside Summit while continuing our flagship Technical Speaker Series (Tech Talk), which attracts 60+ attendees per session. With over 2,000 ASQ members and 5,000+ quality professionals in the Bay Area, we provide a vibrant platform for networking and professional growth in emerging technologies. Let’s push boundaries, share knowledge, and foster leadership development to drive innovation and quality excellence in 2025.
Thank you, and I look forward to another impactful year together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sunil Roy, ASQ-SV Chair
Senior Director, Head of Quality Engineering
QuantumScape Battery
