Senior Quality Executive at New Product Development
Thane
Summary
I am a B.E. Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in the automotive industry, currently working as a Senior Quality Executive in New Product Development (NPD). I specialize in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Quality Control, ensuring seamless integration of quality standards in new product and process development. With a strong focus on optimizing quality systems, I drive continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce development lead time, contributing to faster and more reliable product launches.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Quality Sr. Executive
Gala Precision Engineering Ltd.
Thane, Maharashtra, India
01.2020 - Current
My role involves Quality Management System (QMS) implementation for the New Product Development process, APQP documentation, ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016 system adherence & standardization, and record maintenance
Compile quality requirements & control for new products through using QC tools
Achievements:
Recognition of Basic Qualifying Criteria of Kaizen & QC projects drive for the year 2021-2022
Certified as an Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016
Successfully form & implemented IPP system for PAC development
ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 recertification audit 2021-2022 cleared with zero NC
Responsibilities:
AIAG - Advanced Product & Quality Planning (APQP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), FMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and PPAP requirements
Implementation of QMS as per ISO 9001:2015 & IATF16949:2016
Coordinates FMEA development & reviews
System adherence and improvement
Prepares & maintains control plans & inspection instructions
Coordinates Gage R&R (repeatability & reproducibility) studies as required
Coordinates Statistical Process studies as needed
Coordinates problem-solving activities (Why-Why Analysis, 8D, CAPA, Cause & effect diagram) and maintains documentation
Conducted feasibility study for new RFQ
Handle supplier quality requirements
Supplier PPAP, Supplier Audit
Compiles and coordinates all required PPAP or customer-specific product approval documentation as required
Handle customer complaints
Accountable for all record-keeping as appropriate and in accordance with defined Quality System
Handling customer-specific Requirements
KPI monitoring
Conducted 5S audits
Quality improvement of internal through process study, 7 QC tools, Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, etc
Responsible for validation testing on new development parts
IMDS (International Material Data System) submission
Accountable for timely delivery of documentation with no error
Product handover and training for knowledge transfer to production team IPC control, monitoring, and traceability