Akash Machindra Mate
Dy. Manager Quality
Moshi, Pune ,MH
Summary
Results-driven Asst. Manager Quality with over 7 years of experience in welding quality management, machining components quality, casting components quality, and internal quality systems. Skilled in customer quality management, utilizing 8D analysis to resolve customer complaints, and overseeing various welding qualifications. Eager to leverage expertise in maintaining exceptional quality standards and enhancing customer satisfaction in a challenging role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Quality assurance systems
Work History
Dy. Manager Quality
The Royal Engineers
Kuruli, Pune-410501, Maharashtra
04.2021 - Current
- Lead and maintain Internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards and ISO 3834-2:2021 for welding quality assurance.
- Plan, conduct, and close internal audits across departments, ensuring process adherence and improvement.
- Successfully manage external customer audits, achieving zero major non-conformities consistently.
- Prepare, organize, and respond to third-party ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 3834-2:2021 certification and surveillance audits.
- Conduct supplier quality audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements and continuous supply chain improvement.
- Handle welding quality assurance by preparing, qualifying, and approving WPS, WPQ, WOPQ, and PQR documentation and welder certification, in close coordination with the Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC).
- Certified in VT Level II and PT Level II for non-destructive testing (NDT) as per ASNT standards.
- Certified as Deputy Welding Coordinator (DWC), enhancing proficiency in welding quality management according to ISO 3834-2 standards.
- Oversee painting and surface coating quality inspections per project specifications and standards like ISO 12944.
- Perform structured 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address customer complaints and internal quality issues.
- Lead welding inspection activities and welder qualification programs, ensuring full compliance with client and project requirements.
- Validate machining component quality through rigorous dimensional, visual, and mechanical property inspections.
- Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITP), Process Control Plans, and maintain detailed quality documentation.
- Train cross-functional teams in welding quality assurance, painting quality, ISO compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Foster a strong culture of quality, risk management, and customer satisfaction across all operational levels.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices for project management and team collaboration skills, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
Quality Engineer
The Royal Engineers
Kuruli, Pune-410501, Maharashtra
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection procedures and conducting thorough root cause analysis.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative solutions to quality challenges.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing protocols that addressed previously undetected issues.
- Streamlined internal communication, fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Walchand Institute of Technology
Solapur, India 04.2014 - 04.2018
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 13/04/1995
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Gender: Male
- Languages Know: English, Marathi, Hindi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date:
Place:Pune
Signature: Akash Machindra Mate
Timeline
Dy. Manager Quality
The Royal Engineers
04.2021 - Current
Quality Engineer
The Royal Engineers
06.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Walchand Institute of Technology
04.2014 - 04.2018
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