Vaibhav K. - Quality Manager

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Würselen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

Germany

Quality Manager

GNS Electronic GMBH

Submitting PPAP document to customer for production approval and conducting PPAP/PPA audits at suppliers for the confirmation of production for new product
Handling customer complaints and maintaining the customer part yield rate
Responsible for setting up operation standards and procedures for the process
Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis investigations to identify the underlying causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
Conducting process capability studies for critical and special characteristics
Coordinating cross-functional teams to improve product quality and customer satisfaction score
Application of 8D, seven quality tools, 5 Why and 5 Why tree, Ishikawa, and other methods

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

4 months

Germany

Quality Expert Planner (Supplier Development)

Next.e.GO Mobile SE

Providing inputs related to design for manufacturability and system attributes to the engineering team during release of new parts
Coordinating and executing quality planning at suppliers, including FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plans, full run tests, and method explanations
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supplier audit processes and supplier development programs
Setting quality standards and developing and implementing supplier quality processes and procedures
Managing supplier audits and conducting PPAP/PPA audits at suppliers for confirmation of production for new products

May 2018 - Dec 2023

5 years 8 months

India

Senior Manager - Supplier Quality & Development

Tata Motors Limited

Implemented Quality Management Systems (QMS) at suppliers, including PPAP, GD&T, FMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, SPC, MSA, DFM, DFA, 8D, APQP, and ISO 9001, resulting in a 10% increase in efficiency
Implemented APQP process and used SAP Material Management for supplier onboarding, leading to a 30% decrease in production lead time
Led electric vehicle development using CREO and Teamcenter; ensured timely delivery of high-quality sheet metal, weld, and press shop components
Led root cause analysis investigations and implemented corrective and preventive actions, resulting in a 20% decrease in customer complaints within six months
Conducted comprehensive technical reviews of supplier specifications, reducing defective parts by 15% and increasing new product quality by 10%
Provided inputs to vendors regarding drawing studies, packaging, and engineering changes
Selected and evaluated suppliers on quality requirements, conducted on-site audits, managed re-evaluations and annual performance reviews, and suggested containment actions

Nov 2014 - Apr 2018

3 years 6 months

India

Senior Engineer – R&D

Krishna Maruti Limited

Developed and executed an Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) strategy for new product development, reducing defects by 15% and improving customer satisfaction by 10%
Led the evaluation and implementation of a new sample testing process, resulting in a 20% reduction in product development time
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards and requirements for first samples, achieving a 95% approval rate from customers
Implemented rigorous quality control measures, reducing defects during first sample evaluations by 30%
Collaborated with teams to analyze and improve supplier performance, leading to a 15% reduction in non-conforming parts
Led evaluation of first sample products, reducing defects by 20% and improving customer satisfaction by 15%
Administered product design and development including engineering change management and supplier development functions
Conducted risk assessments, root cause analysis, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate quality issues
Performed supplier process verification to meet minimum 95% accuracy
Documented and implemented process flow diagrams, work instructions, quality procedures, process sheets, PPAP, and control plans

Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year

India

Engineer - Process Quality

Bellsonica Auto Comp India Pvt Ltd

Supervised quality engineering and incoming control functions
Monitored Poka Yoke verification daily and maintained records
Interfaced with production department to resolve line issues and verified carbon tests for nut welding machines
Checked incoming materials and monitored supplier PPM
Coordinated with suppliers for problem solving and shared corrective and preventive action reports; planned supplier audits

Jun 2011 - Dec 2013

2 years 7 months

India

Engineer

Wahi Sons Pvt Ltd

Summary

Seasoned Quality Management professional with 13+ years’ experience, successful career delivering efficiency and standardization while maintaining all ISO 9001, QMS /QARA, Six Sigma Quality Systems.

Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines by timely and efficient delivery of products.

Hands on experience in reviewing and implementation of risk management and corrective action programs.