ANBUNATHAN S.
QUALITY ASSURANCE-VQA
MUDICHUR CHENNAI
Summary
Senior Technical evaluator leading end-to-end vehicle inspection, quality audits, and new model validation across production and pilot build phases, evaluating 10–25 vehicles per week through static, dynamic, and tester-line checks. Drives static, dynamic, and tester-line checks, then closes gaps through root cause analysis, SOP updates, and cross-functional corrective action. Supports compliance with IATF 16949, homologation, and system audits while mentoring technicians on the shop floor.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical evaluator
Renault Nissan
01.2011 - 01.2026
- Projects Managed: Micra, Sunny, Capture, Kiger, Kwid, Magnite, Triber, and Duster.
- Led end-to-end vehicle quality assurance activities across production, audit, and validation phases, ensuring compliance with OEM and regulatory standards.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for vehicle inspection, testing, and audit processes.
- Conducted static, dynamic, and tester-line inspections, including BSR evaluation, brake test, wheel alignment, headlamp aiming, AVM, ultrasonic sensors, underbody checks, TAS and A/C performance.
- Played a key role in new model evaluations and pilot builds, identifying gaps, driving corrective actions, and stabilizing quality prior to SOP.
- Executed COP, homologation, and system audits, ensuring continued regulatory and quality compliance.
- Collaborated with manufacturing, engineering, and marketing teams to address customer feedback and implement product and process improvements.
- Drove Kaizen and VAVE initiatives, contributing to defect reduction, quality improvement, and cost optimization.
- Performed complete vehicle audits and process audits, analyzing trends and reporting quality KPIs to management for decision-making.
- Mentored junior technicians and supported quality capability building on the shop floor.
Technical Trainee, Quality
PHA India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Identified manufacturing defects, deviations, and non-conformances and supported corrective actions with production teams.
- Maintained inspection records, checklists, and quality documentation to support audits and compliance.
- Supported in-process and final inspections for automotive components and assemblies.
- Developed strong fundamentals in automotive quality systems and shop-floor operations, forming the foundation for senior QA roles.
Education
DME - Mechanical Engineering
IGNOU
Chennai, India01-2017
MMV - Mechanic Motor Vehicle
National I.T.C.
Kattumannarkovil, Cuddalore, India01-2007
Skills
Vehicle quality management
Vehicle inspection
Process audit
Homologation compliance
Launch validation
Root cause analysis & structured problem solving
Thermal safety audit
Emission and laboratory operations
Cost reduction (VAVE)
MS Office
APQP
PPAP
FMEA
SPC
8D reporting
Supplier quality audit
Advanced quality planning
Control plan development
IATF 16949
ISO 9001
Quality management system documentation
Certification
Electric Vehicle Technology.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the above furnished information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. PLACE: Chennai DATE: Yours Sincerely , Anbunathan S
Timeline
Senior Technical evaluator
Renault Nissan
01.2011 - 01.2026
Technical Trainee, Quality
PHA India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2010
MMV - Mechanic Motor Vehicle
National I.T.C.
DME - Mechanical Engineering
IGNOU