Ajay Galgali
Pune
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover India
Pune
04.2023 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in the manufacturing process through data analysis and statistical techniques.
- Coordinated activities between departments, such as engineering, production, and purchasing, in order to resolve quality issues.
- Served as the main point of contact for JLR regarding supplier parts quality issues of current and launch models.
- Implemented strategies to enhance product quality and performance for new model releases of Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sports, and Range Rover Velar
- Support daily WCPA (Standardised vehicle audit process) review for Supplier Parts Quality feeding back on JLR Supplier Parts Quality. Provided constructive input during monthly review to enhance sufficiency plan
- Analyze warranty claims from India, build, and assign them to the relevant champion. Audit effectiveness of cutoffs provided for manufacturing-induced items. Generate 0MIS warranty issues for vehicle line and liaise with engineering and service for any reporting/technical issues.
- Facilitated resolution of incoming parts Quality issues. Continuous improvement of Supplier, pack shop or Engineering Quality related concerns engaging appropriate JLR resources.
Manager
Mercedes Benz India pvt Ltd
Pune
10.2014 - 03.2023
- Enhanced management of manpower resources
- Implemented diverse quality improvement methodologies such as TEAM WORK, JH, 5'S, KAIZEN, and POKAYOKE techniques
- High Voltage trainer for first local EQ model in Mercedes benz india plant
- Fulfilled responsibility of adhering to Quality specifications set by MB Germany in assembly line
- Achieved certification as a Trimline trainer in the CS2 Production Quality loop
- Implemented strategies to enhance product quality in the final stage of production for Sedan models: S class, S class Maybach, C class and EV project EQS- (First electrical vehicle built locally by Mercedes in India)
- Represented Mercedes Benz India plant in CKD world as DS-Safety Connection representative
- DS(safety connection) audit in the plant yearly
- Accomplished first EV model training independently, earning the prestigious 'Rock star' accolade for Quarter 2-2022.
- Shortlisted for the Star talent program which involved leadership assessments.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Education
High Voltage battery training for new electrical vehicle -
Mercedes Benz India in House
01.2022
Executive Business management programme: Operations -
IGTC
01.2018
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering -
B.L.D.E.A's V.P. Dr.P.G.Halakatti COE
01.2014
Skills
- High Voltage battery trainer for new electrical vehicle EQS
- PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS
- 5S', KAIZEN, POKA YOKE
- Quality Core tools
- Six sigma green belt via LinkedIn learning
- Project Management for leadership via LinkedIn learning
- Product development management
- Risk assessment
Certification
- High Voltage training for new electrical vehicle
- PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS
- 5S', KAIZEN, POKA YOKE
- Core tools
- Six sigma green belt via LinkedIn learning
- Project Management for leadership via LinkedIn learning
Accomplishments
- Supported and facilitated Mercedes Benz Manufacturing Russia CKD plant in 2019 for Quality planning and audit process
- Attended international problem solving workshop in vietnam and certified CKD problem solver in 2017
- Certified as official Assembly line quality trainer for SUV model GLE
Languages
- Kannada, First Language
- Hindi, C2 Proficient
- English, C2 Proficient
- German, A1 Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Dance
- Bike riding
- Trekking
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover India
04.2023 - Current
Manager
Mercedes Benz India pvt Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2023
High Voltage battery training for new electrical vehicle -
Mercedes Benz India in House
Executive Business management programme: Operations -
IGTC
Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering -
B.L.D.E.A's V.P. Dr.P.G.Halakatti COE
- High Voltage training for new electrical vehicle
- PROBLEM SOLVING TOOLS
- 5S', KAIZEN, POKA YOKE
- Core tools
- Six sigma green belt via LinkedIn learning
- Project Management for leadership via LinkedIn learning
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