GOVARDHAN THOMBARE
Quality Assurance Engineer
Ahmednagar
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control and Assurance Engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in driving product excellence, process optimization, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining robust quality management systems, conducting root cause analysis, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Certified CQI-IRCA Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015, with a strong command of internal and external audit processes, risk management, and corrective action planning.
Skilled in statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and lean manufacturing principles. Adept at interpreting technical drawings, managing supplier quality, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure product integrity from design to delivery. Known for a meticulous approach to documentation, problem-solving, and driving a culture of quality across operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager – QA&QC
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
AHMEDNAGAR
04.2025 - Current
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative management strategies.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively.
- Preparing inspection instructions for CTQ checks for incoming, in-process, and final inspection of tool items and accessories.
- Conducting process audits, product audits, and SOP audits; initiating robust corrective actions against the non-conformities observed during the audit, and ensuring closure of the same with 8D and CAR.
- Actively engages with the supplier to meet on-time completion of PPAP.
- Developing and implementing gauges for de-skilling of inspection.
- Leading a team of eight inspectors for conducting quality inspection.
- Adherence of systems to standard procedures as per ISO 9001:2015.
Assistant Manager – Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
AHMEDNAGAR
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the quality of tooling solutions, subassembly, and related processes of suppliers and in-house.
- Qualification of processes and quality systems during new part development, change of supplier, and change of RM.
- Perform regular vendor surveillance audits at supplier to ensure Quality system at supplier capable of delivering right Quality parts/sub assembly.
- Involved in Supplier approval process. (For new supplier/alternate supplier)
- Organizing SQIP audits to check Supplier’s competency & performance. Driving appropriate improvements to meet targets
- Improving the Supplier & Inhouse First Pass Yield Tooling Items along with FPY loss monitoring and root cause analysis with 7QC tools.
- Demanding analysis & actions from Supplier for problems reported in plant and ensuring closure & effectiveness with 8D/CAPA & regular review & KPI monitoring.
- Executing in-process & final inspection of Tool Items under Manufacturing stage in CNC Machine Shop and generating non-conformity form for ‘A’ class product defects
- Analyzing the customer complaints, field complaints and initiating CAPA based on RCA.
- Training on quality tools and techniques for employees who joined at the supplier and in-house.
Senior Engineer – Quality Control & Customer Satisfaction
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Reduced production downtime by developing maintenance plans and preventive measures.
- Mentored junior engineers, sharing expertise and guiding their professional development.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project milestones were met on time and within budget.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
Engineer – Engineered Tooling Solution (ETS)
L & T Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Working in the New Product Development Team for the manufacturing of new tools, and part of the innovation team for manufacturing automation.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
- Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Reduced downtime during system upgrades with thorough planning and implementation of new hardware across company networks.
Education
Bachelor’s - mechanical engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune06.2023
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sanjivani K.B.P Polytechnic, Kopargaon
Kopargaon06.2019
HSC - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
05.2017
SSC - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
01.2015
Skills
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Quality
- Quality control plan
- ISO 9001:2015 compliance
- 7QC tools
- Coordinate measuring machine programming
- CNC Machine Programming
- Supplier Quality
- 8D Problem Solving
- Product and Process Audit
- CAD/CAM
- Supplier surveillance & Qualification audits
- Six Sigma and QC story
- TQM, CAPA, Kaizen, 5S
- TPM Implementation
- APQP, PPAP
Problem-solving
Interests
Travelling, Movies, Bike riding
Disclaimer
I do hereby confirm that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date:
Place: Ahmednagar
(Govardhan N Thombare).
Certification
CQI-IRCA Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Deputy Manager – QA&QC
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
04.2025 - Current
CQI-IRCA Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015
09-2024
Senior Engineer – Quality Control & Customer Satisfaction
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2022 - 04.2025
Assistant Manager – Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction
Lauritz & Knudsen Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2021 - Current
Engineer – Engineered Tooling Solution (ETS)
L & T Electrical & Automation, Ahmednagar (A Unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.)
08.2019 - 08.2021
HSC - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
SSC - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
Bachelor’s - mechanical engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Sanjivani K.B.P Polytechnic, Kopargaon
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