Mahadevaprasad S
Mysore
Summary
Supplier quality engineer and sourcing engineer with over 8 + years of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in supplier quality management. Expertise in supplier selection and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and achieving optimal QDCF-TSR metrics. Proven track record in implementing stringent supplier selection criteria that enhance product reliability through effective quality assurance protocols. Committed to driving continuous improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer/STA
SKF Engineering and Lubrication
Mysore
12.2025 - Current
- Implemented robust supplier selection criteria, enhancing product quality and significantly reducing defects.
- Evaluated suppliers using SKF-defined QT3 and ZD tools to ensure quality standards.
- Ensured timely completion of PPAP and APQP projects through effective project management.
- Contributed to localization and resourcing projects to enhance product alignment with regional markets.
- Implementation of Green channel/Flow by strategies and quality optimisation at supplier
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols, increasing product reliability and safety standards.
- Organised and led quarterly review meetings with key suppliers, addressing performance, challenges, and aligning future objectives.
- Worked closely with procurement to assess potential suppliers, focusing on quality, delivery, and service levels.
- Worked with cross-functional teams in refining and improving product features to generate ideas for new functionality.
- Assessed potential risks in production processes, implementing mitigation strategies to safeguard quality.
- Analysed manufacturing processes for identification and elimination of defects, enhancing product quality.
Supplier Quality Engineer
VOLVO GROUP INDIA PRIVATE LTD(Randstad & Tech M)
Bangalore, Karnataka
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Conducted technical feasibility assessments, product fitment reviews, and process design reviews to ensure product quality and manufacturability.
- Worked as a sourcing engineer for localisation and resourcing project.
- Cost finalization by validating process and tooling and establishing the agreements and contracts.
- Sourcing board strategies preparation and approval for the projects.
- Managed APQP activities and developed comprehensive risk mitigation plans to proactively address potential quality issues.
- Led tooling development, CPOT-IPD, P-FMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP activities, ensuring robust quality control throughout the product lifecycle.
- Validated PPAP submissions and approved tooling, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Assessed supplier capacity and ensured SOP ramp-up readiness, implementing firewall and pre-launch controls to mitigate potential production disruptions.
- Performed root cause analysis (Why-Why) and implemented corrective actions to address and prevent recurring quality issues.
- Effectively contained and resolved quality issues originating from user plants, minimizing production downtime and customer impact.
- Scouted and onboarded new suppliers, benchmarking technologies to identify and implement best practices.
- Developed supplier capabilities through SEM, SMA, index, and process audits, driving continuous improvement within the supply base.
- Optimized costs through VA/VE projects, contributing to improved profitability and cost-effectiveness.
- Led sustainability and digital transformation initiatives within supplier quality management, promoting environmentally responsible and technologically advanced practices.
Senior Quality Engineer
ZF (Rapid global business solution India P Limited)
Bangalore, Karnataka
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed PPAPs from global suppliers, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements and effective utilisation of industry-standard tools (EAPQP, SupplyOn, SAP KPN).
- Reviewed and corrected PPAP documentation (Design Records, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, etc.) to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinated with international suppliers to streamline PPAP review and approval processes.
- Conducted 8D problem-solving activities, supplier audits, and initial PPAP evaluations to identify and mitigate quality risks.
- Resolved customer complaints and collaborated with suppliers to drive improvements in product quality and customer satisfaction.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sansera Engineering Limited
Bangalore, Karnataka
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Resolved customer complaints using 8D methodology and implemented effective CAPA.
- Performed RCA using QC tools and Why-Why analysis to eliminate defects.
- Conducted in-process inspections, final audits, and quality checks.
- Planned and executed product, ZD, and process audits.
- Managed PPAP documentation and ensured customer requirement compliance.
- Coordinated customer, system, and supplier audits.
- Executed safe launch audits for new products to mitigate quality risks.
- Conducted Poka-Yoke audits and implemented error-proofing measures.
- Monitored and approved 4M change controls.
- Led cross-functional quality improvement projects and Gemba analysis.
- Applied expertise in machining and assembly processes.
- Hands-on experience with VMC, CNC Turning, Grinding, Honing, and SPM machines.
Trainee
Automotive Axel Limited
Mysuru, Karnataka
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised product testing, final inspections, layout inspections, and process evaluations according to MIG standards.
- Led in-house inspection activities (online, patrol, final) to ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting.
- Developed Manufacturing Inspection Guidelines (MIG) and work instructions to standardize testing and part inspection procedures.
- Conducted daily rejection analysis and implemented CAPA to enhance quality control processes.
- Performed weekly audits (Poka-Yoke, fitment, functional checks) to maintain quality and ensure process adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE)
Mysuru, KarnatakaDiploma - Mechanical Engineering
Govt Polytechnic, Department Of Technical Education
Chamarajanagar, KarnatakaSkills
- Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
- APQP
- FMEA
- MSA
- SPC
- PPAP
- ISO/IATF16949
- 7QC tools
- 8D
- Zero defects
- Continuous Improvement
- QMS
- Supplier evaluation
- Lead auditing
- NPD/Process audit
- Risk management
- Supplier Development
- Strategic sourcing
- Why Why analysis
- Zero costing
- QCC/Kaizen
- GT&T
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Management
Certification
- IATF 16949 Certified Lead auditor
- AIAG VDA FMEA training and certification program, TUV SUD, Certified
- Subject Matter generalist(SMG certification) in Problem solving
- AIAG 5 core tools training program, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP
- 7QC, 8D, Problem-solving methods & COQ, COPQ training program
- Windchill, EPQP, SAP KPN, Supply On, QLM
- MS office, Auto cad, Wrench, IMS, SAP
Accomplishments
- Awarded Gold medal for best Poka-yoke from Quality circle forum of India (QCFI), 2022-12-01
- Honored by Volvo Sweden management for cost reduction and localization project implementation. Gold award for QCC and Kaizen
- Awarded 1st prize in inter plant QCC competition for the project of 'To reduce the Big end bore undersize/deep lines in Honda connecting rod', 2020-09-01
Custom
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Timeline
Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer/STA
SKF Engineering and Lubrication
12.2025 - Current
Supplier Quality Engineer
VOLVO GROUP INDIA PRIVATE LTD(Randstad & Tech M)
09.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Quality Engineer
ZF (Rapid global business solution India P Limited)
05.2022 - 09.2023
Quality Assurance Engineer
Sansera Engineering Limited
11.2018 - 04.2022
Trainee
Automotive Axel Limited
11.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
JSS Science and Technology University (SJCE)
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Govt Polytechnic, Department Of Technical Education