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Core Competencies Evolved Expertise of Sourcing and Development of Sheet metal parts and Assemblies in BIW and Chassis for Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle. Expertise and experienced in executing projects from green field to product localization Expertise in Supplier selection, Early Supplier involvement and engaging various suppliers (international & domestic) for executing vehicle level projects. Expertise in Strategic sourcing , Supplier rationalization and… Show more Core Competencies Evolved Expertise of Sourcing and Development of Sheet metal parts and Assemblies in BIW and Chassis for Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle. Expertise and experienced in executing projects from green field to product localization Expertise in Supplier selection, Early Supplier involvement and engaging various suppliers (international & domestic) for executing vehicle level projects. Expertise in Strategic sourcing , Supplier rationalization and alternate sourcing  Expertise in purchase management activities involving planning, techno-commercial negotiations, procurement of raw materials from various sources. Deriving cost/Weight reduction initiatives through Integrated Cost Reduction & Management levers. Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions through development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best-In-Class pricing (Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence).  Abilities in harmoniously managing day to day tasks with a talent for Business Operations involving Sourcing, Pricing ,Estimation, Vendor Development,& Relationship Management in line with industry best practices.Notable Career Highlights Worked as a leader for resourcing of major Supplier. Involvement right from product planning till Court Hearings. Implemented New technologies eg- TWB, Robotic welding, CMT welding at supplier end for the first time in TML. Manage the portfolio of around 30 suppliers of three plants to carry out the new project development for all upcoming BIWs in Passenger vehicle business unit. Lead the team for Bolt/Zest/Hexa/Nexon BIW development within efficiency of cost and timeline target. Developed and implemented critical parts like Frame, Door Sashes, Closures Hinges, Fuel tank, Cross Car beam, floor ,Big Assemblies of Car & UV bodies.  Achieved the Car Body PIST (Percentage Inside Tolerance) upto 90%. Proven abilities in managing technically advanced, cost-efficient systems and processes. Show less

• Prime responsibility is to control the end-to-end Quality of Scorpio BIW.• Conducting process audit as per MQS systems.• Supervision of manufacturing quality related work.• Analysis & resolution of body warranty, assembly & paint concerns.• Maintaining dimensional accuracy of Body as per CMM report.• Maintaining weld integrity (tear Down/Prybar Test) & torque at 100%.• Supplier quality/system improvements through audits.• Department representative for Quality… Show more • Prime responsibility is to control the end-to-end Quality of Scorpio BIW.• Conducting process audit as per MQS systems.• Supervision of manufacturing quality related work.• Analysis & resolution of body warranty, assembly & paint concerns.• Maintaining dimensional accuracy of Body as per CMM report.• Maintaining weld integrity (tear Down/Prybar Test) & torque at 100%.• Supplier quality/system improvements through audits.• Department representative for Quality Management pillar of TPM.• Daily Normal operating vehicle Audit (NOVA B) for visual defects.• Leader of variability Reduction Team (VRT).• Active participation to avoid defects during project implementation.• Member of Design FMEA for BIW changes, Fixture calibration & part inspection for New project like new Scorpio & Scorpio SC/DC• Preparation of DCP documents (PFC, Control Plan, and PFMEA) for TS 16949• Root Cause analysis and development support for Quality issues at line for Cabin.• Implementation of ECN for Cost saving, Quality improvement.• Key Member to Analyse the defects observed in NOVA C. Show less

• Synchronizing with the Production/ QC team for developing the chain of tasks in the manufacturing process of new / existing components and generating samples.• Adhering to quality, timing and cost targets according to APQP and TS-16949 requirements in the context of new projects and re-sourcing.• Interacting with the Press Shop & Purchase Department for supply of materials and also ensuring to it that all the specifications are adhere to.• Conducting tool trial with Static’s and… Show more • Synchronizing with the Production/ QC team for developing the chain of tasks in the manufacturing process of new / existing components and generating samples.• Adhering to quality, timing and cost targets according to APQP and TS-16949 requirements in the context of new projects and re-sourcing.• Interacting with the Press Shop & Purchase Department for supply of materials and also ensuring to it that all the specifications are adhere to.• Conducting tool trial with Static’s and Dynamics Process tests, identifying changes and making final modifications for routine production.• Containing / inspecting suspect product build assemblies meet dimensional and functional requirements of the customer.• Designing the Assembly line set up, calculating cycle time to meet the demand Shop Floor layout and changes associated with improving the material flow, material storage, new parts added, etc.• Team member for process mapping and improvement in Vehicle quality. Study Current process and bench marking with other OEMs and mapping of new process for Final vehicle inspection & improvement.Notable Career Highlights Undergone six month rigorous training of QS 9000 and implemented as a Management representative.  Learnt CNC nibbling machine operations and used for Development of cutting of profile blanks. Started Tool and fixture design in-house. Maintained customer PPM below 200PPM. Successfully handled surveillance audits of BVQI without any major NC’s. Was placed as a tool room head while leaving the company. Show less