ANKIT THAKUR
Rohini
Summary
Expertise in leading quality assurance teams and managing comprehensive product quality initiatives. Proven track record in implementing quality control processes that ensure regulatory compliance and enhance product performance. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and team leadership, resulting in improved product quality standards and increased customer satisfaction. Achieved a 14% reduction in the cost of poor quality through effective CAPA initiatives and cross-functional collaboration at SWISS AUTO PRODUCTS, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certifications.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
SWISS AUTO PRODUCTS
Delhi
12.2020 - Current
- Formulated operational strategies for quality function through long-term and short-term planning aligned with organization norms.
- Achieved quality assurance objectives by contributing to strategic plans, completing action plans, and implementing standards for production and customer service.
- Evaluated supplier quality risks; recommended corrective actions to enhance product quality and schedule adherence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer-specific requirements; executed problem-solving and root cause analysis using QA tools.
- Analyzed part and assembly problems to expedite decision-making for effective resolution.
- Developed inspection standards and control techniques to ensure compliance with quality benchmarks in manufacturing electronics parts.
- Maintained ISO 9001:2015 and IATF16949:2016 certifications; validated QMS effectiveness and identified improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated external audits, including QMS and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Developed and monitored key metrics such as defect rates, cycle time reduction, cost savings initiatives.
- Reviewed design specifications, drawings and technical documents prior to production start up to ensure accuracy of information provided by customers.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality issues and developed corrective action plans.
- Participated in internal reviews with cross functional teams in order to assess risks associated with new products or processes being introduced into the business.
- Created reports summarizing the overall status of a project's quality control efforts at regular intervals for review by senior management.
- Conducted internal audits of production processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Coordinated efforts between different departments including engineering, operations, sales and marketing to ensure successful execution of projects related to product quality management.
- Established procedures for inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, components and finished products prior to shipment.
Quality Engineer
SWISS AUTO PRODUCTS
Delhi
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed supplier quality improvements and audits, ensuring compliance with established standards.
- Performed process audits at suppliers to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes for new and existing products.
- Collaborated with QMS Consultant to establish and maintain the quality management system.
- Monitored project work quality and proposed actionable process improvements.
- Analyzed supplier products to maximize productivity and provided performance improvement suggestions.
- Worked with engineers and product managers to enhance QA procedures and processes.
- Achieved IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification, reducing COPQ by 14% through continuous improvement.
- Maintained records of all products manufactured in accordance with documentation requirements.
Production Planning Engineer
UNITED DRILLING TOOLS LTD
Noida
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Propagated Quality Circle movement and developed quality culture in the work force to achieve quality leadership in the industry.
- Initiated Continuous Improvement concept to enhance working practices, procedures, standards, and machine performance.
- Identified scope for planning / implementing technological changes to enhance efficiency.
- Implemented modifications in equipment, process flow, working practices, consumables, etc. for controlling and reduced conversion cost per unit produced.
- Spearheaded production related tasks including planning, control & troubleshooting for achieving the planned periodic schedules and process control.
- Developed new process concepts for production optimization, yield improvement and developed guidelines for the sequencing of manufacturing activities.
- Minimized performance bottlenecks for high productivity with maximization of men, material, cost and machine, etc.
Education
MBA (WILP) - Quality Management
BITS PILANI
01.2024
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Ramgarhia Institute of Engineering And Technology
01.2014
XII -
Government Senior Secondary School
Bhumpal, H.P01.2010
X -
MKSS Government Senior Secondary School
H.P01.2008
Skills
- ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development & Review
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Process Validation
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- 5S Methodology
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 8D Problem-Solving
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Internal & Supplier Auditing
- Supplier Quality Assurance & Monitoring
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Electronics Manufacturing Quality
- Product & Process Inspection
Certification
- The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Udemy
- IATF 16949:2016 Implementation and Auditing, Udemy
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Z3425100
- Date of Birth: 02/16/93
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager
SWISS AUTO PRODUCTS
12.2020 - Current
Quality Engineer
SWISS AUTO PRODUCTS
05.2018 - 12.2020
Production Planning Engineer
UNITED DRILLING TOOLS LTD
12.2015 - 05.2018
MBA (WILP) - Quality Management
BITS PILANI
B.Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
Ramgarhia Institute of Engineering And Technology
XII -
Government Senior Secondary School
X -
MKSS Government Senior Secondary School
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