Amrapal Bhalerao

Professional Experience

Experienced CAD/PLM Quality Specialist with expertise in engineering quality assurance, CAD drafting standards, audits, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Skilled in driving quality performance, resolving complex technical issues, and supporting global engineering and drafting operations.

• Conducted quality checks on engine components to ensure compliance with design specifications, validate functionality, and implement corrective actions effectively.
• Performed internal and global quality audits to identify recurring issues, facilitating the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Supported global drafting standardization, quality compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Guided candidates through the Lead Checker certification process, providing support and feedback, ensuring successful completion of quality review and certification requirements.
• Improved team Right First Time (RFT) metrics through error trend analysis, process gap identification, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Led Root Cause Analysis using CAPA, Why-Why Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Reviewed Fault Tree Analyses (FTA) to pinpoint failure drivers and implement targeted corrective actions, enhancing overall design reliability.

Designed innovative product prototypes using CAD software for diverse projects.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine design specifications and requirements.
• Supported engine development projects by integrating top-level assembly and validating component fitment.
• Resolved packaging and design issues in collaboration with cross-functional component owners.
• Contributed to concept design activities for Value Package Introduction (VPI) projects.
• Facilitated Cummins engineering projects through CAD drafting and documentation, adhering to client standards.