Profile
• A competent professional with 12 years of experience in carrying out the activities of Quality Assurance and inspection for various processes and checking the quality standards in Automobile and Tractor Manufacturing Company; presently handling Project – Sonalika-Heavy duty (Bonnet & Structure Assembly) for the Quality and Production of Worldtrac Model at ICML Amb Plant
• Demonstrated acumen in ensuring that processes are conducted in accordance with guidelines and regulation as per Quality Management System ISO 9001 & TS 16949.
• Possess sound knowledge of Continual improvement Techniques i.e. Six Sigma, 8D Methodology, QC Tools, 5 s, Poke-Yoke, Kaizen, Gage R&R and SPC Techniques, APQP & PPAP activities, FMEA and Control Plan Theory & Application
• Proficiency in selection and application of quality processes for various material combinations. Skilled in adapting and implementing stage-by-stage Quality Monitoring System to ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality manual & standards.
• Gained significant exposure in Portable- CMM inspection & programming with Power Inspect Software against CAD Data, Re-engineering by Built Surface Data in IGS Form
• Excellent relationship management, communication skills with the ability to network with engineering, client and sub-contractors representative on daily basis to resolve any quality problems / issues and improvement.
Career Highlights
• Efficiently executing the Quality & Production activities of Project- Sonalika Heavy Duty (Bonnet & Structure Assembly) to maintain quality standards for the Model- Worldtrac 90 & 120HP.
• Efficiently executed quality standards for certification of ISO 9001:2008 in ICML & Classic Vehicles components (Sonalika’s sister concern); served as the main Auditee in the internal & external audit.
• Leading the SQA team in the commodity of Sheetmetal & Fabrication SONALIKA Tractor components from April 2015 to Aug 2015.
• Promptly Reduce defective PPM across 8 suppliers in Sheetmetal & Fabrication, Casting and Machining from > 76,000 to < 3,300 in 3month (Jan2015 to Mar2015)- Sonalika Tractor Hoshiarpur.
• Significantly Contributed in achievement to complete the Project – Gardentrac in guidance of Project Leader (Head- Production) to meet the Sonalika Quality standard and smooth production processes of Tractor Chassis Line of SONALIKA GT-20 model at ICML Amb.
• Played a stellar role as the Section Leader of Sheet Metal & fabrication Group of ICML ; liaised with 51 Suppliers for quality
• Distinguished efforts in the installation & validation of welding fixture for Sub-assy and Assy of Body shell of MUV
• Significantly contributed in the Tooling and Process Verification of Skin & Inner Panel Die of MUV
• Instrumental in the installation of Precise Testing Equipment in Quality Department i.e. Millipore Testing Set, BHN Hardness Tester and Profile Projector etc.
Employment History
Since Aug’15 to Present:
Sonalika- International Cars & Motors Limited,
As Asst. Manager – Quality & QMS Coordinator.
• Managed quality activities (Part, process and Product inspection) of Tractor Structure & Bonnet Assembly of Sonalika- 90&120 HP Heavy Duty Model.
• Define incoming material, In-process inspection and Final Inspection characteristic to meet the Sonalika Standard.
• Prepare Process Control Sheets and process validation plan & reports of MIG and Spot Welding.
• Prepare Initial Supply Agreement – PFMEA, Process Flow diagrams, Control Plan, Tooling Validation and Packaging standard for the components.
• Prepare the MIS and ORC sheet for Management Review.
• Coordinate with Die Development Center, VD & VQC Department for concern closing and improvement.
• Prepared the Calibration Plan and monitored execution of Welding Fixture, Gauge and Instruments.
As QMS Coordinator
• Liaising with the various departments to ensure awareness and understanding of the Quality Management System
• Conducting quality internal audits as required and ensuring that quality internal audit findings and recommendations are rectified & implemented
• Ensuring adherence to procedures & processes prescribed by the Quality Management System
• Analyzing the Quality Management System periodically to assess continued suitability and areas of possible improvement
• Coordinating with Quality Consultants and ISO Certification Bodies to plan external work
Sep’14 – Aug’15:
Sonalika- International Tractor Limited, Hoshiarpur
As Asst. Manager (Supplier Quality Assurance)
• Reduce the PPM level of Receipt rejection of major culprit supplier.
• Monitor supplier performance and plan improvement plan action.
• Responsible for resolution of problems through Root Cause analysis and counter measure follow-up.
• Monitoring and feedback of the effectiveness of corrective and preventive action.
• Conduct system audits & process audit at supplier and closing the gaps by working the supplier.
• Co ordination for new projects from part development process. Resolution of NC’s related to supplied parts.
• Train the suppliers on SONALIKA requirements.
• Responsible for supplier processes establishments and improving supplier process capabilities.
• Initiation of improvement and horizontal deployments in similar cases.
• Timely feedback to design and development for design correction and improvements.
• Performing the Initial Supply Agreement (ISA)/ PPAP activities for ECN components of sheetmetal & fabrication commodities.
• Meeting the Target of project development completion activities.
• Inspection of Samples and manufacturing process at vendor end.
• Follow-up with supplier to complete the development activities of the ECN related Components.
• Tooling verification and Packaging standard at supplier end.
• PPAP document verification of ECN components and hand over the ISA to the Plant Incoming Quality team.
• Resolve the concern issue observed in the component during fitment at R&D as well as Assembly Line.
2006 – 2014:
International Cars & Motors Limited, Himachal Pradesh as Assistant Manager – Quality
Growth Path
Apr’08 – Mar’10 Engineer – QA
Jan’06 – Apr’08 Asst. Engineer – QC
Apr’10 – Mar’13 Senior Engineer – Quality
Apr’13 – till date Assistant Manager – Quality
• Conducted material inspection in compliance with purchase order, review & verification of material test certificates for various materials
• Devised and implemented company quality assurance program in compliance with company requirements
• Prioritized quality assurance responsibilities based on the integration of new designs and products into current production schedule
• Inspected and tested the products at various stages in the production process
• Supervised, managed and supported the quality assurance personnel
• Provided administrative and technical direction to all quality control personnel encompassing personnel administration, resolution of technical problems, development / approval of in-house training, etc.
• Resolved issued of external (Warranty & Field Failures) & internal customers (Assembly, PDI and Weld Shop)
• Developed Defect Analysis, Kaizen, MIS/ Analysis and Concern Closing Reports for the concerned departments
• Carried out inspection of the components of Body Shell, Chassis and Suspension Area (sheet metal, fabrication and machining)
• Functioned as the CFT Member for Chassis, Brake System and BIW (using G8D Methodology)
• Performed GRR and SPC Study
• Liaised with:
• Suppliers for PPAP, improvements in Part Quality and undertaking corrective actions accordingly
• Engineering Team for product endurance testing and sample evaluation reporting of changed components
• Supervised the supplier performance through monthly vendor quality rating using SAP
Growth path
2003 – 2006:
International Tractor Limited, Hoshiarpur as Junior Engineer
2003 – 2004
Diploma Engineer Trainee
2004- 2006
Junior Engineer
• Effectuated the inspection of the components as per Inspection Standards and updated the records as per Quality Systems and Procedures
• Visited vendors for inspection and resolution of quality issues
• Coordinated with Internal Concern Department for smooth line production and interim containment action
• Conducted Brainstorming and Root Cause Analysis of the problems
Qualifications
B.SC. IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: 2013 from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING: 2003 from Govt. Polytechnic, Sunder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh
Training
• Six Sigma -Green Belt
• Introduction to ISO:9001-2008 Quality Management Training
• Working training on Coordinate Measuring Machine (Romer 7-axis, portable type).
• Introduction to PPAP documentation.
• I-DEAS from EDS, Gurgoan.
IT Skills
• Window-XP, Vista, 2007, 2008
• AutoCAD, I-DEAS, CATIA V5, SAP (VR-720) Quality Module
• CMM Inspection Software- Romosoft and Power Inspect
