Roles & Responsibilities:1.Lead supplier development strategy, design the metrics for the Team and supplier performance2.Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology3.New product launches through effective SRK, QRQC processes & PPAP Approval4.Constant Review on supplier’s manufacturing processes & collaborate with them on process improvement and Technology up gradation 5.Lead quality audits for suppliers (Process, Product &… Show more Roles & Responsibilities:1.Lead supplier development strategy, design the metrics for the Team and supplier performance2.Support Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology3.New product launches through effective SRK, QRQC processes & PPAP Approval4.Constant Review on supplier’s manufacturing processes & collaborate with them on process improvement and Technology up gradation 5.Lead quality audits for suppliers (Process, Product & system)6.Manage the Supplier’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & on time resolution of issues7.Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends8.Coordination with R&D team to finalize and approve the drawings and testing requirements.9.Drive the DOL implementation through end to end audit, Gap analysis & action implementation10.Lead, coach and develop a high performing Supplier Quality team that delivers best practices, added value and continuous improvements11.Motivate and coach the team to operational successGlobal Sourcing Experience / Supplier visits:1.Visited FCC Clutch - Japan for testing and validation of 650cc pull type clutch (Sep’18)2.Alloy Wheel development & Process approval at M/s.Jinfei China (Oct’17 & Mar’19), Onsite assessment at M/s.Jieli wheels & M/s.Wanfeng Ltd – China (July’17)3.Initial evaluation of Thailand sourcing for Aesthetic improvement projects & ASIAN CKD4.Process approval & PPAP at M/s.Promotech– Turkey for Hot Extruded Kick starter pawl (Aug’16)New Products worked & Accomplishments:1.Interceptor & Continental GT (650cc) – Program Lead for Supplier Quality 2.Meteor 350cc – Process Establishment, PPAP Approval & Capacity enhancement3.Thunderbird X350 – Process establishment & PPAP Approval for Royal Enfield’s first alloy wheel 4,Himalayan 410cc5.Anti Skip Mechanism 6.PPM Reduction from 9000 to 1500 & rejection reduction from 3.9% to 1.9% for Casting 7.DOL % increase from 23% to 57% Show less

Roles & Responsibilities – Design & Application Selection of appropriate tool based on type of gear, its geometry & cutting method employed Performing Design calculations for Gear Hob, Shaper & Master gears using customized tools Simulation of Gear tooth profile in CAD to verify its tooth geometry results against dwg specification Preparation of manufacturing drawings for Gear cutting tools & Master gears Engineering support to shop floor for special process like… Show more Roles & Responsibilities – Design & Application Selection of appropriate tool based on type of gear, its geometry & cutting method employed Performing Design calculations for Gear Hob, Shaper & Master gears using customized tools Simulation of Gear tooth profile in CAD to verify its tooth geometry results against dwg specification Preparation of manufacturing drawings for Gear cutting tools & Master gears Engineering support to shop floor for special process like hobbing and gear/cutter grinding Visit to various customers to solve the quality issues through Tool & Process trials Suggesting permissible changes in Gear geometry to ensure consistent result & better tool performance. Commonisation of tools for various Gears with similar Module & Pressure Angle for Cost Saving Continuous improvement in design functions through case study & past experienceKey Achievements: Development of customized tool (Software) for master gear design using MS excel Developed simulation method in Auto CAD for spline hob design with semi-topping & lug featuresMajor projects worked: Design, development & validation of Gear Hob, Gear shaper cutters for TATA Nano, Mahindra Navi star, Daimler CV, M&M “AGNI”, Hero Motors “ROTAX” & TATA “Deeper Ratio” etc Show less