Ajay Sharma
Jaipur
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Manager with proven expertise at Furlenco in quality assurance and product development. Achieved 200% revenue growth by launching 52 new products. Proficient in SolidWorks and skilled in cross-functional collaboration, driving significant cost savings and enhancing supplier performance through strategic negotiations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - SQA and NPD ( North Zone )
Furlenco
Jaipur
07.2024 - Current
- Quality and Testing
1. Designed and implemented testing protocols to ensure product quality and reliability and Developed and maintained quality control processes and procedure. - Product Development
1. Successfully developed and launched 52 of new products, resulting in 200% revenue growth
2. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design, test, and refine new product concepts
3. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform product development strategies - Leadership and Collaboration
1. Led cross-functional teams to achieve product development goals and objectives and Collaborated with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, Mentored and trained junior team members in product development best practices - Open Costing
1. Analyzed and optimized product costs: Utilized open costing principles to break down product costs, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
2. Developed and maintained cost models: Created and updated cost models to ensure accuracy and relevance, enabling informed decision-making and effective cost management.
3. Conducted cost-benefit analyses: Performed detailed analyses to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different design options, materials, and manufacturing processes. - Cost Savings and Process Improvements
1. Achieved significant cost savings: Value engineering, Negotiated price reductions, implemented cost-saving initiatives, and optimized product designs to achieve substantial cost savings.
2. Improved supply chain efficiency: Streamlined procurement processes, reduced lead times, and enhanced supplier collaboration to improve overall supply chain efficiency.
3. Enhanced product quality and reliability: Collaborated with suppliers to implement quality improvement initiatives, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products. - Quantifiable Results
1. Reduced product costs by 12%: Achieved significant cost savings through open costing, Value engineering, negotiation, and process improvement initiatives.
2.Improved supplier performance by 99%; enhanced supplier relationships, conducted regular audits, and implemented corrective actions to improve supplier performance. - Vendor Management
1. Built and maintained vendor relationships: Established and nurtured strong relationships with vendors, fostering open communication, trust, and collaboration and Conducted vendor audits and performance evaluations: Assessed vendor performance, identified areas for improvement, and implemented corrective actions to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery expectations. - Vendor Selection and Qualification
1. Developed and managed vendor selection processes: Created and executed processes to identify, evaluate, and select vendors, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
2. Conducted vendor risk assessments: Evaluated vendor risks, identified potential issues, and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
3. Qualified and certified vendors: Ensured vendors met required standards, certifications, and regulations, maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.
Associate Supplier QA and Design NPI - North Zone ( Furniture )
Furlenco
Jaipur
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated experience in Sourcing, Development and Quality Assurance of Home Decor and Solid wood Furniture industry
- Responsible for all QA and Sourcing activities in North Region and maintain Supplier quality, Production management, Inventory Management, Product Development, General Audits over process, Sales order management and Supply Chain management
Associate- Sourcing & Development ( J&J Ecosystem Furniture)
Urban Ladder
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for new product development and Prototype with certain checklist point of product development according to manufacturing prospective and ensure product practicality at consumer point of view and Quality Assurance guidelines
- Development of 3D models and drawings of Solidwood Furniture
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer
Urban Ladder
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Quality Control specialist in Solidwood furniture in Domestic Industry with knowledge of Initial, Inline, Midline, Final step of quality checks and ensure process of application of method at certain checkpoint and improvise the quality of product
- Ensure final ready product for QC passed
Design Engineer
BKG METAL RECYCLING
08.2019 - 07.2020
- - Spearheaded the design and development of new product components, resulting in a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs
- - Implemented efficiency improvements in product design processes, leading to a 15% increase in overall productivity
- - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline the design review process, reducing project timelines by 25%
Internship Trainee
Star Engineering Works
05.2019 - 07.2019
- As a trainee here I learn about pattern making for Auto-foundry and Machining operations on CNC, VMC machine and Work in 3D Modelling Tools like Solidworks and CREO
Trainee Designer
CADD Centre
08.2017 - 07.2018
- As a software trainee I learn about mechanical software used in 2D, 3D modelling and Simulation software like Autocad, Solidworks and Ansys
Internship
Jaguar Land Rover
- As a trainee in ???Service & Maintenance??
- Department I learn about automobile working and service
Education
B.Tech/B.E. -
Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India01.2020
12th - English
Rajasthan01.2016
10th - English
Rajasthan01.2013
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Solid Works
- MS Office
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- 5S System
- Quality Analysis
- Quality Audit
- BOQ & BOM
- Cost analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
Certification
- Auto Cad
- Solid Works
Projects
Universal Assembly, 588 Days, Make universal assembly mechanism for all knockdown products in urban ladder catalog for Solidwood furniture and approval authority by verifying template and drawings for production references. Design Sanity, 953 Days, Design and Data Management of Urban Ladder website with product Spec. Sheet, Drawing and Hardware details and generating Bluefile SKU wise for production. Website details and product listing. Quality Control, 212 Days, Quality Control check at final product manufacturing of product (Solidwood Furniture) with packing check.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Furlenco - Spot Light Award two times for achieving 99% incoming RFT
- Achieved the Furleco - Champions Award for achieving NPD and supply chain process improvement targets in solid wood category
Timeline
Assistant Manager - SQA and NPD ( North Zone )
Furlenco
07.2024 - Current
Associate Supplier QA and Design NPI - North Zone ( Furniture )
Furlenco
02.2023 - 07.2024
Associate- Sourcing & Development ( J&J Ecosystem Furniture)
Urban Ladder
01.2022 - 02.2023
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer
Urban Ladder
08.2021 - 01.2022
Design Engineer
BKG METAL RECYCLING
08.2019 - 07.2020
Internship Trainee
Star Engineering Works
05.2019 - 07.2019
Trainee Designer
CADD Centre
08.2017 - 07.2018
Internship
Jaguar Land Rover
B.Tech/B.E. -
Maharishi Arvind Institute of Engineering and Technology
12th - English
10th - English
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