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·         Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance strategies and policies, establishing key metrics and benchmarks. Led and managed a quality assurance team & providing training ·         Designed and oversaw quality control processes and inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.·         Conducted regular quality audits and assessments, preparing for external audits by regulatory bodies.·         Analyzed customer feedback to drive improvements in quality and collaborated across departments to resolve quality-related issues.·         Prepared detailed reports for senior management on quality performance and trends.·         Identified and mitigated potential quality risks, ensuring proactive measures were in place.

• Develop and execute strategic plans and budgets for Training/External Auditing /Testing /New Instrument /Refurbishment of instrument/Spares to meet business goals & customer expectations. • Certification & compliance of IATF16949:2016, ISO9001:2015, ISO45001:2018, BIS &UL.• Leading & mentoring QC team to ensure high quality standard, effective performance and development.• Define quality requirements, establish standards, validate processes, and drive continuous improvement through Quality Procedure, SPC, FMEA and PPAP processes.• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to identify, Analyze and resolve the chronic quality issue and improve operational efficiency.• Develop and Conduct Process & Product audit, Legal Metrology audit & Dock audits. • Oversee the Inspection & testing of raw material, in-process product and finished good.• Analyze customer complaints using the 8D approach & validate solutions through simulation trials.• Drive Quality Month activities/Kaizen events to promote continuous improvement.• Provide training on QMS, fundamental quality tools & software proficiency (Excel, Power BI, Minitab).• Compile and analyze monthly KPIs such as Incoming DPPM, In-process DPPM, Customer DPPM, COPQ, NCR, Yield, Suspect/Hold Stock and Complaints for reporting to India Quality Head.• Research, evaluate, and implement new test methods/latest advancement for new product development & Lead quality activities across new product development stages.• Develop Supplier Quality Improvement Plans (SQIP), Supplier Quality Management Audit & Continuous Improvement to eliminate defect/compliance issue.

• Led cross-plant teams in China, Turkey & Italy to analyze chronic issues & implement best practices.• Prepared, reviewed, and updated Quality Documents PFD, PFMEA, CP, Layout Inspection & MSA.• Led the CAPA (8D) process in response to customer concerns, reducing returns and lowering customer PPM.• Prepared and implemented documentation for IATF16949:2016 and ISO45001:2018.• Assessed and approved suppliers for new part development, ensuring smooth transactions and the planning of inspection instruments.• Conducted in-depth analyses with suppliers to prevent recurrence of issues and ensured timely closure of QMS audit open points.• Provided training to suppliers and in-house teams on 7QC, QC Story, DOE, T-Matrix, Case Study, MSA, SPC, NC management, and material handling.• Upgraded inspector skills through systematic training and job rotation to reduce dependency.• Conducted daily reviews and actions on deviations in product/process parameters using the GQS system and implemented Industry 4.0 practices in collaboration with the Global CFT.• Optimized process parameters using MINITAB to achieve CTQ dimensions with a Cpk > 1.67, employing tools such as DOE, SPC, CP/CPK, MSA, and Box plots.• Applied Poka-yoke, Lean, 7QC tools, MSA, Six Sigma methodologies, and SOPs/Work Instructions to proactively achieve cost savings, prevent complaints, and ensure process robustness.• Managed relationships with OEM customers such as TOYOTA, MSIL, FORD, TATA MOTORS, RENAULT, SUZUKI MOTOR, and others.

• Manage 10-person team allocation for shop floor product quality inspection and third-party inspection at supplier sites. • Conduct special process audits at supplier end (welding, powder coating, plating, coil impregnation) & Supplier Quality Improvement Plans , 7QC, best practices & process importance.• Monitor subassembly inspections at suppliers, verify quality parameters & drive improvement initiatives• Conduct daily in-depth analysis and report on First-time Yield (FTY) losses and rejection reports to top management during Q-day reviews.• Leading Six Sigma projects to address product chronic issues and implement improvement initiatives using 7QC, MSA, Gemba, and Poka-Yoke. Analyze customer complaints (8D), validate actions with prototypes.• Ensure timely closure of ISO9001:2015, UL, CSA, Process, Product, SOP audit non-conformities with cross-functional teams (CFT).• Implement "T Matrix" to visualize manufacturing and inspection process robustness against in-house FTY defects, customer complaints, and new products. • Prepare case studies on Total Quality Management Practices (DTQMP) for Deming Award Preparation.

Manpower work distribution in Fine Measurement (FMR) & Standard room to ensure completion of shift target.In-process inspection of precision machine component in machine shop.Time Study, programming of MFU-100, LD-120, Rapid-I & use of Tool maker, Profile Projector, microstructure analysis, calibration of M/c in FMR.Training to associate about new technologies M/c and motivate them to solve shop problem by SFC methodology.Capability study and prepare report using Q-Das software.MSA report preparation for attributes and veriable gauges