Experience

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  TATA AUTOCOMP SYSTEMS LTD - SCM

  • Hinjewadi, Pune

  • Deputy General Manager SQE

    • Apr 2008 - Present
    • Hinjewadi, Pune

    SQE / SQA - key function in SCM, Handling & support to RFQ evaluation, source evaluation / identification, Map customer requirement / expectations & accordingly guide supplier for product / system development, enhance supplier performance & continuously improve to better service to customer. Activity such as Supplier selection / assessment audits, support supplier for product development, complaint handling / problem solving, ISO / TS 16949 system, Value streem, Kaizen project implementation, supplier training / system improvement etc. Work closely with Oversea US & UK based customers for cost reduction & value engg. projects, design review for value proposal for design for mfg.

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  Force Motors Ltd

  • Akurdi, Pune

  • Manager - Vendor Quality Management Cell

    • Mar 2007 - Mar 2008
    • Akurdi, Pune

    VQMC - Key cross function introduce for MAN truck launching program by MAN-FORCE special task team. VQMC position plays in realizing all out source product / system for heavy commercial truck. Design study / inputs from MAN, gather TGR/TGW, review key service/field complaint summary, and understand key function of product underdevelopment, 3D model study, assly. Simulation etc. Define clear expectation from supplier, active participationin finalising supplier via. initial assessment audit, test explore to supplier, fit, form guide for supplier process control, active participation in design supplier processes, initial sample evaluation, fitment study, identify scope of improvement, identify change request in accordance to mfg. process/ product performance needs, validated the product in all respective phases with cross functional approach. Design the receipt control plan, receipt facility planning, gage design, finalization of receipt SOP. Display work instruction, periodical monitor receipt function for improvement in receipt quality.Supplier upgrade to DOL

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  MAN SE

  • Akurdi, Pune

  • Dy. Manager - VQMC for MAN-FORCE Truck program

    • Oct 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Akurdi, Pune

    VQMC - Key cross function introduce for MAN truck launching program by MAN-FORCE special task team. VQMC position plays in realizing all out source product / system for heavy commercial truck. Design study / inputs from MAN, gather TGR/TGW, review key service/field complaint summary, and understand key function of product underdevelopment, 3D model study, assly. Simulation etc. Define clear expectation from supplier, active participationin finalising supplier via. initial assessment audit, test explore to supplier, fit, form guide for supplier process control, active participation in design supplier processes, initial sample evaluation, fitment study, identify scope of improvement, identify change request in accordance to mfg. process/ product performance needs, validated the product in all respective phases with cross functional approach. Design the receipt control plan, receipt facility planning, gage design, finalization of receipt SOP. Display work instruction, periodical monitor receipt function for improvement in receipt quality.Supplier upgrade to DOL

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  Dana Holding Corporation

  • SPICER INDIA LTD, Chakan, Pune India

  • Sr. Engineer SQE-STA

    • Jan 1999 - Sep 2004
    • SPICER INDIA LTD, Chakan, Pune India

    Learnt, Perform & Deliver:A Result Oriented profession with 9.5 yrs of experience in Manufacturing process Engineering, Plant process set up, Mfg. Quality, Supplier Quality, Supplier Tech. Assistance, Vendor Development. Responsible for creating and developing a very reliable and sustainable supplier base in India for local & oversea customer base.Lead SQA/STA for new product development for Ford Endeavor, GMI- Tavera, TATA Ace Rear axles, TS 16949 Lead Auditor & Six Sigma Green Belt.

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  Spicer India Ltd

  • Spicer India Ltd. Chakan, Pune India

  • Operating Engineer

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
    • Spicer India Ltd. Chakan, Pune India

    Machine installation, prooving, operate & manage the product line / cell. Process design, Improving for overall capability & excellence. CNC programming, tool selection, change management, Training to Operating Engineers, Improve overall OEE, Kaizen bitz & Quality Circle program for continual improvements etc.