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Devesh Dhiman

Devesh Dhiman

Gurgaon

Summary

Global Sourcing and Supplier Quality Management professional with a track record of ensuring product quality and driving supplier development. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams for over 13 years. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement and enhancing supplier performance. Seeking a challenging role in Supplier Quality and Development to leverage expertise.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Sourcing- Lead Supplier Quality Engineering

Dorman Products
Gurgaon
02.2023 - Current
  • Resourcing Projects: Managed the resourcing of projects from China to India, ensuring seamless transition and supplier integration.
  • Supplier Assessments: Conducted New Supplier Assessment audits during the business award process, evaluating suppliers on quality, design, and production capabilities.
  • Quality Oversight: Oversaw quality for automotive parts, including Wiring harnesses, Chassis and suspension parts, Sheet metal Welded parts, Engine Fuel Lines, Transmission Oil Line, Transfer Case Motors, plastic injection-molded parts, and rubber-molded parts.
  • Collaboration with R&D: Partnered with the R&D team to conduct design feasibility studies and address supplier issues during the development process.
  • Tool and Fixture Validation: Evaluated and validated tool and fixture designs, securing approvals to ensure production readiness.
  • Audit Performance: Executed PPAP audits, product quality audits, control plan audits, and process audits to ensure supplier compliance with requirements.
  • Issue Resolution: Analyzed complaints, implemented corrective action plans, and utilized Why-Why analysis for effective resolution.

Manager Sourcing

Switch Mobility
Chennai
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Part Sourcing and Quality Maturation: Managed the end-to-end sourcing and quality maturation of proprietary commodity parts for Electric Vehicle (EV) platforms, including Battery Modules, DC to DC Converters, DC Motors, Motor Controller Units, and Battery Cooling Systems.
  • Supplier Evaluation: Executed comprehensive new supplier evaluations according to company requirements, assessing technical and commercial aspects to ensure optimal quality and pricing.
  • Development Leadership: Led the development of parts and tooling, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and delivery targets to support EV platform projects.
  • Team Leadership: Demonstrated effective leadership by maintaining high team morale and enthusiasm, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Deputy Manager Supplier Quality Engineering

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Pune
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • PPAP Audits and Quality Assurance: Spearheaded PPAP audits for chassis proprietary parts, including electric motor-driven and hydraulic steering systems, clutch and brake pedals (welded parts), casting, forging, machining, hoses, metal pipes, plastics, and rubber components, ensuring adherence to APQP guidelines.
  • Lessons Learned Facilitation: Facilitated the dissemination of lessons learned from previous product families to the platform team (Design, CDMM, etc.), informing new product development and preventing the recurrence of known issues.
  • Issue Resolution: Led efforts to resolve quality issues with suppliers, collaborating with stakeholders for effective and timely resolution of quality risks.
  • Supplier Collaboration: Fostered close collaboration with suppliers to drive process improvements and implement best practices.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored supplier performance through metrics, conducted supplier audits, and initiated Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) as needed.
  • Supplier Ratings and PPM Monitoring: Released monthly supplier ratings and tracked Supplier PPM to assess and maintain supplier performance.
  • Coordination and Resolution: Actively participated in and coordinated concern resolution efforts with field teams, user plants, and in-house teams for critical proprietary parts.

Senior Executive Parts Quality

Honda Cars India
Bhiwadi
08.2014 - 01.2019
  • PPAP Management: Led the PPAP process for new engine parts, plastics, and rubber interior/exterior components according to Honda guidelines, ensuring supplier compliance.
  • Die and Fixture Approval: Conducted die concept and checking fixture concept checks and approvals to facilitate smooth part manufacturing prior to issuing Tool Go letter.
  • Part Inspection: Performed part inspections based on drawings and maintained fit and finish standards.
  • QAV Audit: Executed QAV 2(2-5) audits as per Honda Motors Japan guidelines to ensure quality assurance and verification.
  • PSW Approval: Managed PSW approval and completed all PPAP activities, ensuring all requirements were met.
  • Supplier Technical Review: Conducted supplier technical reviews, supported supplier quality maturation, and developed safe product launch plans with zero defects during SOP.
  • Problem Solving: Utilized quality tools such as PDCA for problem-solving and action planning.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitored supplier quality ratings and performance on a monthly basis to ensure continuous improvement..

Process Engineer – Quality

Sigma Vibracoustic
Chandigarh
12.2012 - 08.2014
  • Monitoring and Analysis: Responsible for monitoring and analyzing injection molding issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • SPC and MSA: Performed Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) according to established plans to ensure process stability and measurement accuracy.
  • Cost of Poor Quality: Monitored and managed the cost of poor quality (COPQ), implementing strategies to reduce defects and improve overall quality.
  • Process Audits: Conducted process audits to evaluate and ensure compliance with quality standards and process improvements.

Management Trainee- Tool Room

KDDL LTD
Chandigarh
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Production Oversight: Joined as a Management Trainee and gained hands-on experience in production operations, including overseeing day-to-day activities and managing production lines.
  • Process Improvement: Contributed to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity on the shop floor.
  • Quality Assurance: Assisted in ensuring adherence to quality standards and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Team Collaboration: Worked closely with production teams to facilitate smooth operations and resolve any operational issues.

Education

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing technology, Measurement methods

J.N Govt Engineering College
Shimla, India
06.2010

12th Grade -

DAV Pubic School
New Delhi, India
04.2006

10th Grade -

DAV Pubic School
New Delhi, India
04.2004

Skills

  • Global Sourcing
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Supplier Development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Cross Cultural Team working
  • Continuous improvement
  • Tooling and Gauging Design feasibility studies
  • Core Quality Tools
  • VDA-AIAG FMEA
  • New Supplier Evaluation Auditing
  • PPAP Auditing
  • Problem solving
  • Process Audits
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
  • IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification

Projects

Six Sigma Green Belt-MIQ, Mahindra & Mahindra
July 2019 – February 2020
Applied Six Sigma methodology to address and eliminate chronic connector mismatch issues in power steering pumps, which were causing production line stoppages. Successfully resolved the issues, leading to improved production efficiency and reduced downtime.

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Websites

Professional Honors

  • Crusader Award (F20 Q3), Mahindra & Mahindra
    March 1, 2020
    Recognized for resolving the Drop Arm marking shift issue by effectively interlinking the supplier's machine process with PLC logic, enhancing production accuracy.
  • Crusader Award (F20 Q4), Mahindra & Mahindra
    March 26, 2020
    Awarded for implementing process improvement actions at ZF India, significantly reducing oil leakage issues and improving manufacturing quality.
  • Excellence Award, Global Product Development Head, Mahindra & Mahindra
    July 5, 2021
    Honored for exceptional efforts in achieving on-time closure of PPAP activities for the XUV 700 project, demonstrating strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  • Soft Skills Recognition, Head of Department - Quality, Mahindra & Mahindra
    February 25, 2020
    Acknowledged for high energy and effective use of soft skills in delivering the "Create, Improve, and Sustain" project PPT within the specified timeframe, showcasing leadership and communication abilities.

Timeline

Global Sourcing- Lead Supplier Quality Engineering

Dorman Products
02.2023 - Current

Manager Sourcing

Switch Mobility
06.2022 - 02.2023

Deputy Manager Supplier Quality Engineering

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
01.2019 - 07.2022

Senior Executive Parts Quality

Honda Cars India
08.2014 - 01.2019

Process Engineer – Quality

Sigma Vibracoustic
12.2012 - 08.2014

Management Trainee- Tool Room

KDDL LTD
09.2011 - 11.2012

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing technology, Measurement methods

J.N Govt Engineering College

12th Grade -

DAV Pubic School

10th Grade -

DAV Pubic School

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