Babasaheb Ganpat Giri
Ahmednagar
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Quality Engineer (7+ years experience) specializing in Quality Management Systems, Process Audits, and Continuous Improvement in automotive manufacturing. Proven expertise in IATF documentation, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, defect analysis, and root cause investigations. Skilled at leading audits, driving process improvements, and reducing customer complaints through Kaizen, 5S, and Poka-Yoke methodologies. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
Endurance Technologies Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
- Lead SPC studies, FPA, LPA, and layout inspections ensuring compliance with ISO/TS 16949 standards.
- Conduct process & product audits, closing non-conformities and improving defect prevention.
- Monitor in-house PPM levels and implement corrective actions for top defect categories.
- Manage customer complaints (Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha, Mahindra, Hero, Royal Enfield) ensuring closure within deadlines.
- Achieved significant rejection cost reduction by driving root cause analysis and preventive measures.
Senior Quality Engineer
Kinetic Engineering Ltd.
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Supervised turning & gear line inspections and final quality checks.
- Conducted product/process audits and implemented Poka-Yoke systems to prevent recurrence of defects.
- Coordinated with design, production & maintenance teams for corrective actions.
- Reduced customer rejections by 30% through robust 8D and CAPA implementation.
Quality Engineer
ZF Steering Gear India Ltd.
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Investigated customer complaints, prepared CAPA, and ensured corrective action implementation.
- Conducted PDI inspections, layout inspections, calibration, and quality alerts.
- Trained shop-floor teams on quality awareness & defect prevention.
- Improved first-time quality acceptance rate by implementing process improvements.
Quality Inspector
Ganesh Industries
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed incoming, in-process, and final inspections as per control plans.
- Prepared quality reports for customer complaints using PDCA methodology.
- Conducted root cause analysis and contributed to rejection reduction initiatives.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Dhole Patil College of Engineering
H.S.C. - undefined
M.M. Nirhali College
PathardiS.S.C. - undefined
Renuka Vidyalaya
MohateSkills
Quality & Standards: QMS, IATF 16949, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, CAPA, 8D, RCA
Manufacturing & Process: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Tools, Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke, Process & Product Audits, GD&T, Cp, Cpk
Automotive & Supplier Quality: Customer Quality Management (Bajaj, TVS, Yamaha, Hero, Mahindra, Royal Enfield), Supplier Quality Assurance, IQC, Vendor Development, Control Plan
Tools & Software: SAP (Quality Module), ERP Systems, MS Office, Data Analysis (Pareto, Histogram, Control Charts, 5-Why)
Inspection & Testing: Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Go/No-Go Gauges, CMM, Ring Gauges, PDI, Tool Change Reports, Calibration
Soft Skills: Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Training & Development, Analytical & Problem-Solving, Effective Communication & Customer Handling
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor (ISO/IATF)
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
Endurance Technologies Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
Senior Quality Engineer
Kinetic Engineering Ltd.
12.2020 - 03.2022
Quality Engineer
ZF Steering Gear India Ltd.
01.2019 - 12.2020
Quality Inspector
Ganesh Industries
01.2018 - 01.2019
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Dhole Patil College of Engineering
H.S.C. - undefined
M.M. Nirhali College
S.S.C. - undefined
Renuka Vidyalaya