Dinesh Babu S
Deputy Manager - Quality Control
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated & results driven person having 17+ Yrs. experience in automotive industry. Adept at implementing Quality Control processes, ensuring compliance with standards & Improving product Quality. Seeking an opportunity to contribute my experience to an innovative Vehicle maker.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager – Vehicle Quality Control
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
- Handled end-to-end vehicle quality control, including incoming, in-process, and final inspection to ensure compliance with defined quality standards and specifications.
- Monitored Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters and ensured process capability through regular audits and control plans.
- Led root cause analysis (RCA) using 5 Why, Fishbone, and other QC tools to eliminate recurring defects and improve product reliability.
- Managed customer complaints and warranty issues, driving closure through 8D methodology and effective CAPA implementation.
- Reduced defect rates and rework by implementing process improvements, poka-yoke systems, and continuous monitoring.
- Ensured adherence to torque specifications, fitment standards, and assembly processes, minimizing quality deviations in Critical joints.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Production, Supplier Quality, Design) to resolve quality concerns and improve overall product performance.
- Maintained quality documentation and reporting, including inspection records, Defect history, and trend analysis.
- Supported internal and external audits (ISO) and ensured compliance with automotive quality standards.
- Trained shop-floor operators on quality requirements, inspection methods, and defect prevention techniques.
- Vehicle audit (GCA → Global customer audit) perform daily & Result share with all CFT members
- Monitor the production processes and perform audits to ensure the compliance
- Collaborate with Cross Functional Teams to improve the product Quality & Reliability
- Analyze the data & Prepare the reports on Quality metrics & Trends
- Vehicle evaluation - Dynamic & Static validation as per the plan
- Team budget monitoring as per forecast approved by the management
- Test drive vehicle data monitoring & Report to the management
- Training – Train the Quality standards, Inspection techniques to new employees
- WIP Vehicle clearance as per PPC priority plan
- Yard vehicle periodic maintenance check activity monitoring
In-Process Quality (Cab trim / Chassis / Tester)
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2025
- Overall management of assembly QC Section and Quality activities (Q Targets / Budget / Safety)
- Conduct Static and Dynamic evaluations of Trucks and Buses in End of Line (EOL)& Vehicle assembly (chassis) as per Quality standards.
- Achieve Quality & Production Targets (DPU, FTT, SPR & SQDCM) through continuous monitoring via Daily Work Management (DWM).
- Perform root cause analysis for product, process, and field issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA).
- Resolve Part/Process Quality concerns in Vehicle Assembly, End of Line, and Fully Built Vehicles through problem solving techniques
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Assurance systems for process and product quality.
- Prepare the management reports Daily / Weekly / Monthly – With tracking of KPI & Other metrics
- Handle Rejection Parts through the Red Table Process, implementing actions to reduce COPQ, DPV & Decision Aging
- Train and mentor team members on inspection techniques, quality standards, and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyze vehicle test and inspection data to identify trends and proactively address quality concerns.
- Monitored Critical to Quality (CTQ) stations to ensure adherence to defined quality standards and process requirements.
- Conduct internal audits (Layered Process Audit, 5S, and Safety) to ensure compliance with standards and industry regulations, preparing audit reports and overseeing corrective actions.
- WIP Vehicle /Repair Vehicle follow-up & On time clearance
Engineer (Joined as Junior Engineer) – In-Process Quality Control (CIW Shop)
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
07.2011 - 05.2016
- Leading a team of 10 quality inspectors and shop floor management for quality
- Prepare a daily Quality status & circulate to all the stake holders / management.
- Definition of check list and standard work instructions for CIW Quality gates
- Execution of destructive test for all CIW models and reporting
- Rejection part handling and conduct a meeting daily basis
- Implementation of Quality gate inspection standards
- Maintaining Quality system documentation related to CIW inspection history
- Routine torque inspection, sealant inspection & NDT inspections
- Verifying & maintaining Inline production audit check sheets & reports
- Train the workforce on the inspection of CIW to identify the defects online
- Execution of daily and weekly concern resolution meeting
- Prepare an initial analysis report for all the customers concerns as well as line concerns
- To support the implementation of CAPA in CIW shop
- Quality assurance activities in CIW new product development Quality process
- Responsible for resolution of issues repeated in paint shop
Assistant Engineer - Incoming Quality
Myoung Shin India Pvt Ltd (Hyundai Motor Vendor)
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Responsible for sub-contractor parts.
- Preparation of receiving inspection standard.
- Conduct periodic supplier audit as per plan.
- Validate the inspection report receipt from supplier.
- Raise defect information report & receive the corrective actions.
- Monthly PPM & Quality rating preparation & circulate to the supplier manager
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
The Salem Polytechnic College
01-2005
Skills
Quality Management
Root cause analysis
Supplier Quality Management
Team Leadership
Timeline
Deputy Manager – Vehicle Quality Control
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
In-Process Quality (Cab trim / Chassis / Tester)
ISUZU Motors India Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2025
Engineer (Joined as Junior Engineer) – In-Process Quality Control (CIW Shop)
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
07.2011 - 05.2016
Assistant Engineer - Incoming Quality
Myoung Shin India Pvt Ltd (Hyundai Motor Vendor)
08.2008 - 07.2011
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
The Salem Polytechnic College
Personal Details
English
Tamil
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Achievements & Awards
ISUZU India, Awarded first prize for Elimination of door regulator noise - Plant wide competition., Awardedbest Debutant award in CII 38th South region QC Circle competition., Daimler India, Awarded first prize for future production concept - Body shop (Maxfuture project), Initiating & Rolling out the QFL of the month award for the Blue collar's (Received cash reward)
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.