Arun Kumar Singh
Head QA
Greater Noida,UP
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished Quality Control and Assurance professional with over 20 years of experience in the automobile industry, combining technical expertise with strong managerial skills. Proficient in a wide range of processes, including press operations, welding, machining, assembly, casting, forging, and heat treatment. Possesses a robust understanding of quality methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D. Demonstrated success in customer relations, supplier development, defect analysis, and conducting various audits, including VSA and certification audits. Seeking a full-time role that offers professional challenges while leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving capabilities.
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years of professional experience
Work History
Head QA (DGM-QA)
Advanced Anmol Metcomp Group
05.2025 - Current
- To develop and implement a comprehensive quality assurance strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Drive adherence to quality norms and principles for plant production and processes, with a Zero-Defect vision.
- Established and maintained quality control standards, processes, and procedures to ensure consistency and reliability in product manufacturing.
- To set IMS targets concerning various IMS objectives of the Quality Department.
- Lead and guide the manufacturing and manufacturing quality teams to root cause analysis and problem solving.
- Interface with customers, regulatory agencies, and auditors as needed to address quality-related inquiries, audits, and compliance requirements.
- To analyze the root cause of the non-achievement of targets, and to initiate appropriate corrective action to assign job responsibility.
- To make and fix the departmental budget and investment plan.
- Company-wide control of measurement management (systematic management of measurement activities).
- To maintain and enhance the quality level (via a quality assurance system unifying and quality control education).
- To control and monitor specification meetings with customers and suppliers.
- Internal review and updated timeline submission to the customer, as per the defined frequency.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- To ensure that corrective actions are implemented in a time-bound manner for all nonconformities arising from customer complaints, CPAs, and internal and external audits.
- Control and lead the customer audits, VSA audits, and review necessary actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, supply chain, and regulatory affairs, to address quality issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- To ensure that customer-specific requirements are fulfilled, for example, SOC, and entering material data in the IMDS site.
- Ensure compliance of R/M and BOP suppliers with environmental and statutory standards, such as ELV, REACH, ROHS, and conflict minerals.
- Finalization of the agreed-upon APQP chart, PPAP, and packaging design, as well as the CAR-V (change case, ECN case).
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
- Conduct regular training and development for quality assurance staff, and other employees, to ensure awareness of quality standards and best practices.
- Prepare and present quality reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and areas of concern.
- Upgrade Tier-2 suppliers to maintain green categories, and develop new Tier-2 suppliers along with the Purchase team to meet OEM requirements.
- To conduct the IMS (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, ISO 14001:2025, and ISO 45001:2018) and VDA 6.3 audit as per schedule, raise non-conformities, and follow up for the closure of NCs.
- Lead and coordinate the NPD activities and event parts with related departments, and ensure the development of parts as per the agreed timeline.
- Follow and implement policies, instructions, and attend global meetings, and upgrade our team.
- To ensure first-time right development achieves zero defects at the customer end.
- Planned and conducted MRM and IMS internal audits and second-party audits/VSA audits of Tier-2 suppliers.
- Maintained and implemented the QMS within the organization.
- Design and execute quality control procedures, including inspections, audits, and testing processes.
- Identify areas for process improvement, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
- Sustaining robust quality assurance systems across all functions.
- Work closely with customers, suppliers, and third-party vendors to address quality issues and improve product offerings.
- Fostering a cross-functional culture of continuous improvement.
- Control and monitor the revalidation of the product and durability testing of parts.
- Lead people development initiatives such as training, Kaizen, 5S, Quality Month, and career development programs.
- Advanced Anmol Metcomp Group is a leading company in the manufacturing of sheet metal, machining, and welded component parts for two-wheeler and four-wheeler parts. That fulfills the needs of the Indian and overseas automotive part requirements.
- Our major customers are Hero Ltd., AISIN Automotive, BorgWarner, Hitachi, Hanon, Marelli Powertrain, Continental, Mitsubishi India, Minda Group, Pricol Ltd., Mikuni India, and Escort Kubota, etc.
- AAMPL: All three plants are certified with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and MSIL’s VSA Green supplier.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
Manager QA
EXEDY India Limited
05.2011 - 05.2025
- Major Products: Clutch parts, clutch set, one-way clutch assembly.
- Major Customers: MSIL, SMG, HCIL, TKM, HMSI, IYM, HMCL, SUZUKI, HERO MOTO CORP, SML, HMI, Eicher Polaris, Adico Escorts, Punjab Tractor Limited, Swaraj Tractor, ITL, etc.
- Mfg. Process: Press process, assembly process (riveting, welding), heat treatment process, broaching.
- EXEDY India Limited is a leading company that manufactures and sells various auto clutch products in India. It is a Japanese MNC group, the company of EXEDY Corporation, Japan. The company’s products include disc assemblies, clutch cover assemblies, and one-way clutches. Its products are used in various vehicle applications, from cars to heavy commercial vehicles. The company was formerly known as Ceekay Daikin Limited, and it changed its name to Ex India Limited. The company has been awarded the IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 45001:2018 certificates.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production schedules.
- Developed and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
Sr. Engineer-Quality
Rasandik Engineering Industries India Limited
09.2007 - 05.2011
- Major Products: Fuel tank, body parts, door, auto, press parts, etc.
- Major customers: MSIL, HMSI, GM, SML, HMCL, LGE, CNH, Fiat, Tata Motors Ltd, Cummins India Ltd, Volkswagen Company, etc.
- Process: Press operation, Weld operation, Assembly operation, Paint operation.
- Rasandik Engineering Industries India Limited is a leading company in the manufacturing of auto components, including sheet metal, fuel tanks, and weld assemblies, having an annual turnover of around 800 crores.
- Trainings:
- Certified Six Sigma: Black Belt and Green Belt.
- MACE system audit awareness for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, organized by MSIL.
- Certified lead auditor of ISO 9001 from FICCI, New Delhi.
- Certified Internal Auditor of IATF, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 from QGS.
- Foreign visit to represent our company's quality performance.
- EXC, China.
- EXT-Thailand
- EXT/EFM-Thailand
- EXV-Vietnam
- Maximized resource utilization with effective management of personnel, materials, and equipment for optimal project outcomes.
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions, improving product design efficiency and quality standards.
Education
High school & Intermediate -
U.P Board
Mirzapur , Utter Pradesh , IndiaMBA - Operations Management
IGONU
Delhi ,India 04.2001 -
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
UPTU Lucknow
Lucknow, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Supportive interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Efficient time management
Adaptable to change
Clear interpersonal communication
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Multitasking Abilities
Customer complaint resolution
Team training
Quality management systems
Accomplishments
- Reduce in-process rejection Cost by 2.8 % through quality Dojo training, cabbage garden activity (Red Bin) & Zero-defect activity in the last financial year
- Reduce the warranty claim average from 05 to 03 claims per month in FY 2024~25
- Three-time winner of the QCC in-house competition in EXEDY in the last five years.
- Continuous three-year zero-defect active award from the MSIL Quality team in 2024.
Certification
Certified Six Sigma: Black belt & Green belt.
Timeline
Head QA (DGM-QA)
Advanced Anmol Metcomp Group
05.2025 - Current
Manager QA
EXEDY India Limited
05.2011 - 05.2025
Sr. Engineer-Quality
Rasandik Engineering Industries India Limited
09.2007 - 05.2011
MBA - Operations Management
IGONU
04.2001 -
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
UPTU Lucknow
04.2001 -
High school & Intermediate -
U.P Board
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information described above is true to my knowledge and concern
Interests
Automobile , Automation
Strengths
- Positive attitude, Take Responsibility and leadership
- Target & Performance Oriented
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an initiator.
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Extra-Curricular
Coordinator of “Quality Control Circle” Coordinator of zero-defect activities Team leader of the RCD Project. Regular member of the “Kaizen Implementation Team” Coordinator of “Quality Control Circle” Coordinator of zero-defect activities Team leader of the RCD Project. Regular member of the “Kaizen Implementation Team”
Affiliations
- Automobile , Automation
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information described above is true to my knowledge and concern
Strengths
- Positive attitude, Take Responsibility and leadership
- Target & Performance Oriented
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an initiator.
To learn new technology , Visit at historical placs
Automation about maintenance & tooling app.