 Leading a team of 20+ and managing processes, including QA, QC, NDE, and welding engineering.  Task Owner Certification Audits: ASME, PED, CRN, ISO 3834, IBR, EAC TR CU and partly IMS. Enhanced critical processes by conducting thorough audits at both in-house and supplier sites.  Playing the role of a technical advisor and providing technical support to the Engineering, R&D, and Supply teams on OPC (Oil and Petrochemical) business.  Conducting daily/weekly meetings with… Show more  Leading a team of 20+ and managing processes, including QA, QC, NDE, and welding engineering.  Task Owner Certification Audits: ASME, PED, CRN, ISO 3834, IBR, EAC TR CU and partly IMS. Enhanced critical processes by conducting thorough audits at both in-house and supplier sites.  Playing the role of a technical advisor and providing technical support to the Engineering, R&D, and Supply teams on OPC (Oil and Petrochemical) business.  Conducting daily/weekly meetings with cross-functional group leaders on product quality improvement to achieve the goal of zero defects and zero effects. 50+ robust products/processes. Successfully reduced RT repairs from 20% (in FY 2013) to nearly 0.5% (since 2015). Qualified over 250 new WPSs, PQRs, and 200+ WPQ/WOPQs in accordance with customer spec. Validation of NDE, welding, and painting procedures according to O & PC customer requirements. Customer focus: Understanding customer requirements through installed base audits.  Leading the rust-free material movement from foundries to product installation at customers.Representing the core supply team in annual Customer Support Division conferences, 5 nos. Successfully commissioned new setups for SAW, Synergic pulsed welding, laser welding (capable of welding sheets as thin as 100 microns), resistance spot/stud welding, and conversion from manual to semi-automatic (FCAW, GTAW) welding, as well as robot welding setup. Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and in-house faculty for certification training (NDE - Level I/II) as well as basic certification training in welding and painting/coating across the organization.  As a core team member, guiding the development of lean methodologies, digitization, smart manufacturing, and automation/robotics solutions. Also overseeing validation, sustenance, and productivity enhancement for special processes like Welding, Painting, NDE, and Packing.So far, 15 foolproof installations have been completed. Show less

M/s. Tranter India Private Limited, Pune (Alfa Laval Group of MNC).Tranter an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ASME U, R Designator holder, PED – CE certified company and is engaged in fabrication of plate type and welded type heat exchangers. Managerial Responsibilities: Heading Welding Engineering & Quality Control department of 17 members.  Implementation of ASME – U & R Designator, PED – CE certificate requirements across all functions. Recruiting, training… Show more M/s. Tranter India Private Limited, Pune (Alfa Laval Group of MNC).Tranter an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ASME U, R Designator holder, PED – CE certified company and is engaged in fabrication of plate type and welded type heat exchangers. Managerial Responsibilities: Heading Welding Engineering & Quality Control department of 17 members.  Implementation of ASME – U & R Designator, PED – CE certificate requirements across all functions. Recruiting, training and qualifying welders / welding operators as per ASME Sect IX and EN ISO 15614 / EN ISO 9606 requirements. Provide technical solutions and repair procedures to specific problem in welding processes of GTAW, SAW, SMAW, and GMAW. Authorization of NDT procedures, job specific QC procedures & QC documents confirming to ASME & European standards. Improvement programs towards skills enhancement of welding engineering & Quality control team. System development through VSM in quality control and welding engineering area. Show less

M/s Rishi Laser Ltd; Pune.RLL an ISO 9001 – 2008 company, is engaged in Laser cutting, Bending & Manufacturing of Metro train components, having welding shops certified as per European standard EN ISO 15085 – 2 (Class 1).Managerial Responsibilities: Managing Welding Engineering & Quality Control function at three plants at Markal – Pune : Team of 11 members. Analyze root causes and provide permanent solutions to prevent on job welding defects. Responsible for welding… Show more M/s Rishi Laser Ltd; Pune.RLL an ISO 9001 – 2008 company, is engaged in Laser cutting, Bending & Manufacturing of Metro train components, having welding shops certified as per European standard EN ISO 15085 – 2 (Class 1).Managerial Responsibilities: Managing Welding Engineering & Quality Control function at three plants at Markal – Pune : Team of 11 members. Analyze root causes and provide permanent solutions to prevent on job welding defects. Responsible for welding co-ordination tasks as per EN ISO 14731. Approver for welding consumables & purchase order specifications. Selection of suitable welding processes. Preparations and Authorization of Welding procedure specifications, Performance qualifications, NDT procedures, Job specific QC procedures & QC documents confirming to EN and ASME standards. Representing management for ISO 9001:2008 audits & system implementation at all levels. Ensuring third party & customers specifications on shop floor. Internal system development for welding zones.  Horizontal deployment of welding automation at RLL group factories - pan India. Welders and welding operators training and qualification in alignment with notified bodies. Monitoring revalidation and renewal projects for welding shops towards up to date certifications. Show less

M/s INMA Steel Fabricators Co. LTD. Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Khalid Ali Alturki Group)INMA steel is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified organization and Saudi Armco Approved vendors with ASME U, U2, S & R Designator’s holder.Additional to Earlier Responsibilities: Lead the inspection engineer’s team who does weld visual inspection. Identifying & closing the factors influencing the formation of weld defects and their acceptability. Preparation and… Show more M/s INMA Steel Fabricators Co. LTD. Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Khalid Ali Alturki Group)INMA steel is an ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified organization and Saudi Armco Approved vendors with ASME U, U2, S & R Designator’s holder.Additional to Earlier Responsibilities: Lead the inspection engineer’s team who does weld visual inspection. Identifying & closing the factors influencing the formation of weld defects and their acceptability. Preparation and review of Weld maps, WPS, WPQ, WOPQ, NDT procedures (RT, MPI, and LPT)  Monitoring Raw Material receipt & issue inspection & material test certificate review in line with governing code and customer specific requirements. Selection of welding consumables & suitable welding processes. Coordination & stage clearances through TPI agency / Client representative as per QAP requirements. Represent Welding / QC department for in-house bid enquiry review meetings.  Raise Non conformity & ensure the corrective action as per comments of Shop, Project management, Welding Engg, Design & Metallurgy department. Overall coordination for ongoing site shut down jobs for welding & QC activities. Show less

M/s Larson & Toubro Limited, Powai - Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels & Power Plant Project UnitL&T an Indian Multinational certified with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 and having major heavy engineering units with ASME U, U2, S, R & N Designator’s holder. Major Responsibilities: Stage wise inspection (Materials, Fit up, weld visual, NDE, PWHT and Final etc.) as defined in BaaN ERP. ICL, QCP, Special Procedures, NDT (LPT, MPI) Procedures as in-house level II, CTQ… Show more M/s Larson & Toubro Limited, Powai - Heat Exchangers, Pressure Vessels & Power Plant Project UnitL&T an Indian Multinational certified with ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 and having major heavy engineering units with ASME U, U2, S, R & N Designator’s holder. Major Responsibilities: Stage wise inspection (Materials, Fit up, weld visual, NDE, PWHT and Final etc.) as defined in BaaN ERP. ICL, QCP, Special Procedures, NDT (LPT, MPI) Procedures as in-house level II, CTQ preparations.  Construction codes, Stage wise & final inspection to enable offer it to IBR/TPI/Customers. NDT Evaluation (LPT, MPI) & Visual Inspection clearances for further processes i.e. RT, UT, PWHT. MTC review in line with governing code, TPI and customer specific requirements. NCR to ensure the corrective action as per comments of Shop, Welding Egg, Design & Metallurgy Dept. Witness of PWHT, Hydro test, Air testing, Shot-blasting, Painting and Specific Inspections as per QAP. Verification of completion of stages as per Quality Control Plan & Inspection Check List. Preparation and Offer documentation dozer to Third party & client representative and get endorsed. Show less

M/s. Arrowhead Limited – Light Fabrication Company (Nasik – Maharashtra)An ISO 9001:2000 organization engaged in drum dryers, flaking machines & pressure vessel business. One year as trainee engineer: Learnt basics of Materials, Fabrication, Welding, NDE, Heat treatment etc. Roles: First line inward, in process and final inspections, preparation of documentation dozier, Perform PT, Instrument calibrations, Site visits for erection/commissioning to understand in service problems… Show more M/s. Arrowhead Limited – Light Fabrication Company (Nasik – Maharashtra)An ISO 9001:2000 organization engaged in drum dryers, flaking machines & pressure vessel business. One year as trainee engineer: Learnt basics of Materials, Fabrication, Welding, NDE, Heat treatment etc. Roles: First line inward, in process and final inspections, preparation of documentation dozier, Perform PT, Instrument calibrations, Site visits for erection/commissioning to understand in service problems. Improve in house processes, drawing modification & suggestions based on learnings from site visits. Show less