vasanth James
Team lead - Supplier Quality at Accelleron- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Accelleron
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Switzerland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Team lead - Supplier Quality
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Sep 2022 - Present
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ABB
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Switzerland
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2022
Presently working as Team leader – Supplier Quality for ABB India Limited and Key person for Southern Regional Suppliers in terms of quality, delivery, development and safety.Specialist in implementing systematic problem-solving techniques such as 8D approach, CAPA, 4Q methodology, L6σ, FMEA, Why–Why analysis, waste elimination, defect prevention and continuous improvements such as QOT, Kaizen, Poka yoke and 5S to build sustainable business between customer and supplier.Strong leadership ability to lead and maintain a team of supplier quality engineers to work towards the needs of businesses.Excellent experience in applying quality standards for various manufacturing processes (casting, Machining, Fabrication & Sheet metal) to meet customer requirements and maintain consistent quality assurance.Expert in reviewing, analyzing, defining, decision making & implementing cost-optimization plans processes to achieve supplier’s KPI [FPY, Scrap Rate, Failure rate and OTD].Strong decision-making knowledge of GD&T, drawing research and manufacturing process to develop sustainable process in supplier premises.Sound Knowledge in various manufacturing techniques, process & methods to meet operational excellence; supplier identification, supplier development and analytical assessment to strengthen supply chain effectivenessWillingness to understand the supplier manufacturing process in detail, to document their strengths and weaknesses and to work with the supplier to meet customer requirements and consistent quality. Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Tools & Techniques such as PPAP, 7QC Tools, PFD, Control Plan, PFMEA and MSA.Expert in writing reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals for ensuring effective implementation of Quality Standards.Expert in evaluating supplier by audits and initiating improvement plans to meet ISO9001: 2015 standards and organization goals. Show less
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Mar 2009 - Apr 2019
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving quality systems according to standards and promoting continuous improvement projects to improve the quality management system at the supplier end.• Lead and manage SQE team members to improve their capability to meet the business and team growth requirements.• Managing and implementing “Quality Workshops” and Q Circles to improve quality KPI with suppliers.• Conducting reviews with suppliers for Quality, CCRP, NC completion, supplier PPM, delivery issues and technical part challenges.• Played a key role in acting as “Customer Voice” and “Supplier Voice”.• Responsible for technical analysis of process implementation and verification through the FTR approach for development part.• Responsible for planning and monitoring supply chain performance (Scarp rate, FTR, OTD & asset verification).• Preparing of critical parts’ list, monitoring of material flow on weekly basis, conducting review meetings with suppliers and buyers, taking action to avoid issues in delivery, deviations, Quality., etc...• Responsible for First Article Review (FAI) and Supplier Documents (PFD, CP & PFMEA) Approval.• Coordinating auditors and customers to perform process and computer audits on the supplier premises.• Responsible for Rejection analysis, defect prevention & Corrective and Preventive actions for process deviation. • Implementing and monitoring the self-certification process.• Responsible for entire process implicated in the product from raw material to finished goods & monitoring of optimum running with Quality and Quantity.• Coordination and support to technical team for DCR and MP.• SAP Entries and maintaining the data in QM module. Show less
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ELGI EQUIPMENTS LIMITED
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India
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineer - Inprocess Quality
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Feb 2007 - Mar 2009
Conducting In-process inspection by CMM (Carl ZESIS MAKE) Calypso version 5.6 and Umess Software. Conducted documentation work towards ISO and other Internal & External Audits. Applying detailed knowledge in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance Concepts Inspected Ductile Iron, Aluminium, Sheet Metal Parts, Inspected by all Linear Measurement Instrument, Attribute Gauges, Trimos, Multi Gauge, Air Gauge, Bore Gauge Conducting In-process inspection by CMM (Carl ZESIS MAKE) Calypso version 5.6 and Umess Software. Conducted documentation work towards ISO and other Internal & External Audits. Applying detailed knowledge in Geometric Dimension and Tolerance Concepts Inspected Ductile Iron, Aluminium, Sheet Metal Parts, Inspected by all Linear Measurement Instrument, Attribute Gauges, Trimos, Multi Gauge, Air Gauge, Bore Gauge
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Roots Industries India Limited
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India
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Automotive
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate - Quality assurence
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Oct 2006 - Feb 2007
Inspecting aluminium parts as per customer specification Inspecting and preparing FSIR for development parts. Revising control plan for production component. Monitoring 8D approach report for suppliers Inspecting aluminium parts as per customer specification Inspecting and preparing FSIR for development parts. Revising control plan for production component. Monitoring 8D approach report for suppliers
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Texmo Industries
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India
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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500 - 600 Employee
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Trainee - Inward Quality
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Oct 2003 - Oct 2006
Inspected all type of Parts (Casting, Machining, Plastic & Rubbers) as per drawing. Inspected development parts for prototyping purpose. Introduced accountability Systems for non-conformity (NC) and initiated corrective (CAPA) methods to reduce NC Initiated eliminating waste and solve the assembly complaints at stores Used measurement instrument of Trimos, Vernier caliper, Micro Meter, Bore Gauge, Thread & Plug Gauges Maintained optimum process & resource Inspected all type of Parts (Casting, Machining, Plastic & Rubbers) as per drawing. Inspected development parts for prototyping purpose. Introduced accountability Systems for non-conformity (NC) and initiated corrective (CAPA) methods to reduce NC Initiated eliminating waste and solve the assembly complaints at stores Used measurement instrument of Trimos, Vernier caliper, Micro Meter, Bore Gauge, Thread & Plug Gauges Maintained optimum process & resource
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Education
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Anna University
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering -
Arulmigu palaniandavar polytechnic colleage
High School Diploma, Mechanical Engineering