Pintu Kumar Gauda Email & Phone Number

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Experienced quality management professional with a strong background in overseeing new product development (NPD Quality and Supplier Quality Development) within the automotive sector. I specialize in driving quality excellence throughout the development process, ensuring that new models not only meet but exceed rigorous industry standards and customer expectations.- Manage and enhance quality assurance protocols for NPD, from design through to production.- Lead initiatives to refine quality processes, contributing to product reliability and customer satisfaction.- Partner with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to embed quality at every stage of development.- Ensure all products meet industry regulations and internal quality standards.- Oversee investigations into quality concerns, implementing corrective actions to resolve issues effectively.- Develop and present comprehensive quality reports to senior management, while mentoring and guiding the quality assurance team.- Strong understanding of automotive quality standards, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.- Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing quality projects.- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Passionate about driving quality and innovation in the automotive industry, I am committed to delivering exceptional products and exceeding stakeholder expectations. Let’s connect if you’re interested in discussing industry trends, quality strategies, or potential opportunities!

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Responsible for New Product Development, In Process Quality and Supplier Quality▪ Supervised a team of Three senior engineers, five engineers including trainees and line inspectors, providing direction, mentorship, and performance evaluations▪ Assisted in implementing and maintaining quality management systems aligned with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.▪ Report on the Quality system performance & preparing monthly MIS report circulating to management.▪ Monitored daily production processes and performed regular inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.▪ Building fair Quality culture on shop floor like Stop at First Defect, QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control)▪ Leading daily morning QRQC meeting to understand, discuss, analyze & breakdown Quality issues into small assignments to complete within 24 hrs.▪ Conducted root cause analysis and developed corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.▪ Led regular quality audits and inspections, identifying and addressing non-conformance issues to maintain high-quality production standards.▪ Assessed and monitored the quality of materials and components from suppliers, ensuring they met established standards.▪ Worked collaboratively with suppliers to address quality issues and enhance material quality.▪ Supplier Nonconformity handling through Supplier NC notification and actions closed with CAPA▪ Responsible for monitoring and maintaining supplier quality performance with compliance to organizational targets & individual KPI/KRA by doing audit of supplier process & QMS for improvement

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Satara, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai Area, India

Chennai Area, India

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering, 7.0 Cgpa

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering, 80.1%

Hsc, Ssc

12Th Science, Science