As the CEO of VR ALUCAST, I lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality, precision-engineered aluminum die casting solutions to industries such as automotive, industrial, and more. At VR ALUCAST, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering tailored casting solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects our focus on quality and continuous improvement.Before heading VR ALUCAST, I’ve worn many hats in my 7+ years of diverse professional experience, which has shaped my leadership and problem-solving abilities:SUNY Binghamton (Jazzmans Café): In this early role, I learned the power of observation, empathy, and communication while serving a diverse clientele. It taught me that real connection goes beyond language, color, or culture and that success often comes from the simple act of paying attention.Quality Engineer at Tenneco Automotive: My corporate journey began here, where I learned that discipline, adaptability, and a focus on pure work are critical to thriving in any organization. Managing multiple bosses and teams, I realized the importance of demonstrating value through performance.Exotible (Hydroponic Farming): My entrepreneurial spirit led me to launch a hydroponic farming venture focused on growing exotic vegetables. Although the venture didn't succeed, it taught me invaluable lessons in market research, timing, and understanding the nuances of an emerging industry. I learned that successful ventures require not just passion but data-backed insights.Dakson Group (Textile Manufacturing): Under my leadership, Dakson Group scaled production to 500,000 meters of fabric per month. I streamlined the weaving and dyeing processes, standardized quality checks, and ensured our facility produced world-class fabric. This experience sharpened my operational management and quality control skills, which continue to guide my decisions at VR ALUCAST.I’m passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and I believe in using my diverse experiences to bring innovative solutions to the table. If you’re looking to connect over aluminum die casting solutions or simply exchange ideas on manufacturing, process improvement, or entrepreneurship, let’s connect!
Vr Alucast
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Managing PartnerVr AlucastKolhapur, Mh, In
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Chief Executive OfficerVr Alucast Jun 2023 - PresentIchalkaranji, Maharashtra, IndiaAs the CEO of VR ALUCAST, I lead a team dedicated to delivering high-quality aluminum die casting solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial, and more. Our state-of-the-art facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensures precision-engineered components tailored to meet specific client needs.With a focus on innovation, quality, and reliability, we pride ourselves on building strong partnerships and offering customized casting solutions that meet the highest industry standards.🔧 Core Competencies:- High-pressure die casting- Precision-engineered components- Tailored solutions for diverse industriesMy background in Industrial & Systems Engineering and experience working in the U.S. automotive industry have shaped my approach to business, focusing on efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
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FounderDakson Group Jun 2022 - PresentIchalkaranjiWe at Dakson Group provide world-class infrastructure for weaving and processing textile fabric (cotton, poyster, viscose etc). Currently, we are manufacturing 600000+ meters of greige fabric in our weaving unit and preparing ourselves to double down the production in next 2 years.
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Quality EngineerTenneco May 2016 - Nov 2018Elkhart, Indiana, United States -
Quality EngineerRaghunandan Industries (Textile Processing) May 2012 - Jun 2014IndiaResponsibilities• Effective execution of productivity improvement programs including each part of the manufacturing process, from crude material to completed merchandise• Ensure continuous improvement in process and lean techniques implementation. Provide critical support and maintain open correspondence with different divisions for maximum efficiency• Develop, provide and maintain- quality audits, feedback and relative documentation, corrective action plans• Troubleshooting- FMEA, Fishbone, 8D, 5Why strategies to tackle current and avoid future problems • Design and implementation of improved process to improve quality, efficiency with assured safety measures • Identify and execute projects with optimized cost and resource consumption • Collaborative efforts with maintenance and processing team to make it operational at optimum level • Calibration and repairing of measuring and inspection instruments to avoid measuring errors• SPC techniques to control the process under specification limits and to analyze variation in the process• Develop and conduct training programs for proper implementation of QMS (ISO 9001) and EMS (ISO 14001)• Cost reduction procedures with planning and implementation without compromising quality to achieve profitability goals• Maintain healthy supplier relations to tackle complex production and yield time problems• Making supplier aware about quality concerns, documenting key metrics and standardize them for further improvementResults:• Optimum fuels selection resulted in 20% higher boiler efficiency• Warehouse space reduced to half than before• Water saved up to 300,000 liters per month• Operational grouping and 5S – process time reduced by 15%, hence 60% lesser complaints• Multi-disciplinary teams to satisfy customer demands- elevated sales up to $100,000 in 2013• JIT- reduced warehouse cost by 20%• TPM - 25% lesser downtime• Rearranged floor layout- 8% increment in productivity with 5% reduced workforce
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Supplier Quality EngineerRaghunandan Industries May 2012 - Jun 2014Ichalkaranji Area, IndiaResponsibilities:• Work with cross functional teams to implement all the required attributes in to a product for customer satisfaction• Budgeting and scheduling of transportation to reduce delivery time with cost optimization• Frequent supplier trainings and interactions to assure defined quality standards• Deploying APQP and PPAP in development phases of bought parts and raw materials as per company requirements• Supplier eligibility assessment, selection and network design to schedule and plan smooth transportation• Assessment of low performance suppliers in order to track their improvement in the development phase with the collaborative efforts with buyer and supplier• Develop and conduct training programs for labors for continuous improvements and procedure refinement• Supplier management includes qualified suppliers enhancing marginal supplier performance conducting RC analysis• To keep updated with the competitor trend to compare cost, quality and process• Determined negative and positive trends and implemented SCAR as per the requirement• Making supplier aware about quality concerns, documenting key metrics and standardize them for further reference• Documentation and presentation of monthly reports as per departmental requirements• Cost reduction procedures with planning and implementation without compromising quality to achieve profitability goals• Maintain healthy supplier relations to tackle complex production and yield time problemsProject: • Worked closely casting raw part suppliers, assessment of quotation and geo location for efficient network design• Supplier assessment with consideration of lead time and promptness of quality and delivery procedures• AHP and ANP analysis to decide best among the rest with cost, quality and time consideration• Network design in order to deliver product in time with optimized transportation cost without any product damages
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InternSun Auto Components May 2011 - Aug 2011Jaysingpur, IndiaDuty 1- Quality Improvement in Bolts Manufacturing• Quality inspection and checking for inventory, JIT inventory • SPC charts for height, diameter and weight of bolts to determine variation under control limits• 5Why`s and Ishikawa analysis – machine vibrations led defects in bolts• Replacement of damaged parts, repairing and weekly maintenance helped to reduce defects throughout the system• Product and process audits – for progress documentation and further reference to define SOPDuty 2 - Clutch Plate Manufacturing – DMAIC • Automotive transmission problems, improper functioning• DMAIC – to enhance product life cycle and tackle problem systematically• Keyways stamping problems and defective raw material• All keyways not stamped as per specifications• Machine vibrations led to misalignment which further led to faulty stamping• Machine is recalibrated and repaired, problem is solved• Standardized the process and presented the progress• Successfully followed up with the team on a regular basis to ensure implementation of the plan and to
Akshay Dake Education Details
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Sanjay Ghodawat Institutes3.5
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