Process & Central Quality- Paint shop; Involved in JDPW paint shop process and quality control of ED – Powder coat shop and liquid robotic paint shopsImproving productivity and efficiency of the painting suppliers (approx.~25 suppliers) through various activities and performing special process auditsResponsible for paint material suppliers (appr~4 suppliers) quality controls and introducing innovation (new product/ process)Managing new project (new models) and providing strategic support & activity related to PPAP at supplier end.Analyzing and establishing the actions for quality issues through process enhancements at supplier end.Carrying out statistical & analytical root cause analysis of Paint Shop (Powder Coat / PU Paint) and Electro Deposition (ED) coating defects by using different quality tool for production lineAddressing field complaints and planning strategically to prevent defect reoccurrences.Overseeing the execution of new supplier & technology for paint process

Developed new paint product and shade as per market survey ( customer requirements)Carried out validation and implemented advanced technology to meet legal norms and improve qualityResponsible for paint and sealer designing of automobile to satisfy vehicle warranty life and performance for current & new models with DesignerValidating and conducting Design of experiments (DOE) for various improvement activities.Prepared new test methods to confirm paint standard guidelines and requirements.Benchmarking competitor’s vehicles and establishing own specificationsPerformed cost reduction activities, alternate source development and process.Coordinated and supported to Vehicle BIW Designer for enhancing corrosion resistance performance

Paint Shop ProductionRole:Performed troubleshooting and addressed problem for efficient line running & productivityAccountable for efficient utilization of manpower & others resources; allocating manpower as per skill evaluation on daily basisAchieving paint shop production and quality targetControlled cost & minimum utilization of indirect /consumable items on line sideStandardized process and operations without deviation in production & qualityInvolved in revenue budget and direct material consumable cost controlOptimized New Paint process and value engineering projects for cost reduction

Paint Technologist Process/Quality Engineering Dept. (Paint Shop) Role:Closely monitoring to ensured paint supplier quality control and improvement for achieving Quality target of companyConducting supplier process audits and establishing action at supplier ends for quality issues.Establishing incoming paint and sealer materials standards in line with Toyota production feasibility study. Performed paint testing facility to confirm incoming material qualityDesigned result oriented system for technical chronicle problem elimination by involving stakeholders and confirming by PDCA cycleMaintained parameter of:Robotic and Manual Painting Process for effective & defect free production in paint shopPaint shop process by conducting periodically internal audit for the process of surface treatment, electro-deposition and painting process parameter to control paint quality target of ToyotaTook new initiatives for business requirements at plant level (e.g.’ Zero Dust Activity “for paint shop)Updating Vehicle Paint quality inspection standard for every model. Involvement for Innova, Altis, Fortuner and any new models for improving shade matching harmony and chronicle issues.Conducted Rust survey and ED cut check to improve corrosion resistance of surface treatment & minimize field complaints

Research and Development; Looked after Research and Development activities of new product and shades as per customer requirementCarried out DOE for root cause analysis of paint defect by proper method Performed raw material evaluation and involved in Value engineering activities related to product and processes.Extended technical service on line at customer end, handling customer complaints and troubleshooting issues.Conducted customer visit as per requirement and provided technical support to TVS, Bajaj Auto, Ashok Leyland, etc.Performed evaluation of competitor’s sample; took first bulk trial batch and proved it at customer end to meet all specification