Ashish Bawkar Email & Phone Number

Over 25 years of experience Quality Head with a proven track record of implementing and maintaining robust quality management systems in the automotive industry. Adept at driving continual improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing product quality and customer satisfactionSkills- Multi-Plant Operations  Supplier Audits  Root Cause Analysis Statistical Process Control Process capability index Team Leadership and Management  Certified IATF Auditor Implementing IATF Standards Regulatory compliance  Training & DevelopmentKEY HIGHLIGHTS-• Led quality function for domestic and international plants with expertise.• Possess technical expertise in Lighting, Electrical, Electronic Products, and machining.• Experience in successfully leading green field projects and facilitating seamless plant shifting processes.• Implemented a centralized Quality Management System (QMS) for 9 plants at Varroc Engineering • Successfully achieved ISO/TS 16949 certification for ITW, Flash.• Ensured a smooth transition from ISO/TS 16949 to IATF 16949 at Varroc.• Expertise in reducing customer complaints and warranty claims.• Attained QAV status from Honda for Varroc Engineering.• Received BAL TPM Award for Rinder India.• Generated VA/VE ideas to increase the quality level of products.• Successful implementation of ASES, VW Q Formmel Audit, Mahindra MMA, Maruti Suzuki MASE Audit in ITW. Increased VW 'Q formmel' Audit capability score from D 40 to B 87.• Successfully established a calibration laboratory equipped with precision equipment like trimos, profile projector, surface roughness tester, slip gauges, etc., for Shree Ganesh Engineering.• Experience in establishing a Raw Material Testing Facility & CMM in QA Lab. • Proficient in understanding and achieving the quality standards of Volkswagen, including inspection standards, methodologies, and painting quality. • Designed and implemented an ERP system in Store, Purchase & Production, Quality, Maintenance, PPC, contributing to improved efficiency and quality.• Proficient in aligning department budgets with business requirements and ensuring strict adherence to financial guidelines.• Proficient in aligning department budgets with business requirements and ensuring strict adherence to financial guidelines.

Listed skills include Ts16949, Lean Manufacturing, Tpm, Quality Assurance, and 13 others.