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Mangesh Ekhande

Pune

Summary

Highly skilled in quality management with relevant experience as Assistant Quality Manager. Showcased strengths include development and implementation of quality controls, compliance with industry standards, and risk assessment. Notable for improving product quality, reducing defects, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Quality Manager

Poona Forge Pvt Ltd
Pune,Bhosari
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with other departments such as Engineering, Product Management, Design. to ensure successful product launches.
  • Monitored key process indicators related to quality objectives.
  • Conducted internal audits of processes, products and services to identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of all customer complaints received from various channels.
  • Troubleshot product issues and fixed problems.
  • Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
  • Create and maintain quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and process flow charts.
  • Lead, prepare, and review quality documentation of internal audits, customer audits, and third-party audits, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, and calibration records.
  • Implement and maintain ISO 9001/IATF 16949 standards.
  • Monitor and review daily, weekly, and monthly reports on Customer and In-House Rejection %, In-House Rework %, Rejection Trends, and COPQ Yield (FPY), Customer PPM.
  • Define and track quality KPIs: first pass yield (FPY), PPM, audit NCRs, downtime to quality, etc.
  • Present the quality performance dashboard to senior management.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams for new product development (NPD) quality planning.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality assurance.
  • Establish inspection plans for incoming raw material, in-process parts, and final products.
  • Supervise dimensional and visual inspection activities using a vernier, micrometer, height gauge, CMM, bore gauge, and surface roughness tester.
  • Analyze critical to quality (CTQ) features during machining and assembly.
  • Review daily inspection reports, and approve or reject batches based on acceptance criteria.
  • Lead a team of quality inspectors and engineers. Mentor the quality team on problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Handle NCRs (Non-conformance reports) and ensure timely resolution.
  • Analyze rejection data, and implement measures to reduce rework/scrap.
  • Monitor the calibration status of measuring instruments. Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies to validate measurement system reliability and repeatability.
  • Plan the daily work schedule, shift-wise inspection coverage, and assign tasks to ensure accountability.
  • Conduct periodic training on 7QC tools, GD&T, MSA, SPC, SOP adherence, audit readiness, and problem solving.
  • Monitor team performance, discipline, and continuous development. Investigate internal quality issues, line rejection, and field failure.
  • Use tools like 5 Why analysis, Ishikawa diagram, Pareto analysis, and FMEA.
  • Initiate and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) until closure.
  • Verify the effectiveness of CAPA and prevent recurrence.
  • Act as the interface between the customer and the plant for quality-related matters.
  • Analyze customer complaints, generate 8D, and Why-Why analysis reports, and submit timely responses.
  • Coordinate with production and design to resolve and implement customer requirements.
  • Improve the customer satisfaction index and reduce PPM defects.
  • Visit suppliers for audits of their quality systems, PPAP, and product conformance.
  • Approve or reject incoming material based on sampling and inspection results.
  • Work with suppliers for PPAP submission, material certification, and CAPA for supplier rejection.
  • Track supplier performance and share feedback monthly.
  • Coordinate with the purchasing and supplier development team.
  • Analyze process capability (CP, CPK). Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, COPQ, 5S).
  • Promote a culture of zero defects and process excellence.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams focused on improving existing processes or developing new ones.
  • Created detailed reports on process performance, product defects and other quality-related issues.

PE & QA (Supplier Quality Engineer)

Sintercom India Ltd
Pune,Talegaon
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Evaluate and audit new and existing suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Perform supplier assessment and risk evaluation before onboarding.
  • Approve or reject suppliers based on audit results and performance metrics.
  • Ensure suppliers meet all quality requirements as per engineering drawings, specifications, and IATF 16949 standards.
  • Review and approve PPAP documents, including PSW, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
  • Conduct initial sample inspection reports (ISIRs) and validate the first batch of production.
  • Lead the resolution of supplier non-conformance through root cause analysis tools (8D, Why-Why Analysis, Fishbone).
  • Monitor and reduce supplier PPM (parts per million) defects, and escalate issues where necessary.
  • Co-ordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
  • Track supplier quality metrics like PPM, OTIF (On time in full), NCRs (Non-conformance reports).
  • Maintain a supplier scorecard to measure and improve supplier performance.
  • Act as a technical liaison between suppliers, quality, purchasing, and engineering teams.
  • Ensure all supplier documentation (quality certificates, test reports, PPAP, etc.) is up-to-date and accurate.
  • Maintain and audit the approved supplier list (ASL).
  • Plan and conduct regular supplier audits (process, system, product audits).
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming materials and products from suppliers and ensured they met company standards before releasing them into inventory systems.
  • Developed and implemented supplier quality assurance plans in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Monitored production schedules at suppliers' sites for timely delivery of products and services according to customer specifications.

Associate-Quality (NPD+In-process Leader)

Spark Minda DCD-II
Pune,Chakan
08.2018 - 01.2024
  • Conduct real-time inspections and audits of components during machining and assembly.
  • Monitor critical parameters like surface finish, tolerance, and geometric accuracy as per control plans.
  • Ensure standard work instructions and control plans are followed on the shop floor.
  • Lead the investigation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Reduce recurring issues through a systematic quality improvement initiative.
  • Monitor and analyze process capability for critical dimensions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, manufacturing, purchase) during the NPD stage.
  • Conduct a feasibility analysis and provide quality input during product and process design.
  • Develop control plans and quality assurance plans (QAP) for new machined parts.
  • Support in the APQP process as per IATF 16949 standards.
  • Analyze non-conformities during trial production and implement 8D, Why-Why, and fishbone root cause analysis.
  • Coordinate with internal teams for process, layout, tooling, fixture validation, and MSA.
  • Act as the quality point of contact during the development stage with customers.
  • Identifying problems and creating products to solve them by talking to customers.
  • Managed project timelines, conducted feasibility studies with cross-functional teams (CFT), and reviewed manufacturing feasibility with customers.
  • To prepare rejection matrix to help then team to control rejection.
  • Keep track of past troubles and attain customer complaints, confirming corrective and preventive actions initiated in 8D or CAPA reports.
  • Working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016.
  • Knowledge of Contracer Measuring Machine (Mitutoyo CV-2100 and Zeiss), Surface Roughness Tester.
  • Handling precision measuring instruments like Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, Trimoss, profile projectors, etc.
  • Knowledge of operating CMM (Zeiss and Accurate).

Quality Line Inspector

APTIVE India Pvt Ltd
Pune,Chakan
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments for quality assurance purposes.

Education

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Amruthvahini Polytechnic Sangamner
Sangmaner
01-2017

SSC -

Ambika Vidhyalay Tahakari
Tahakari
01-2014

Skills

  • Quality management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Process improvement
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Time management proficiency
  • Product inspection techniques
  • Lean manufacturing principles

Timeline

Assistant Quality Manager

Poona Forge Pvt Ltd
11.2024 - Current

PE & QA (Supplier Quality Engineer)

Sintercom India Ltd
02.2024 - 11.2024

Associate-Quality (NPD+In-process Leader)

Spark Minda DCD-II
08.2018 - 01.2024

Quality Line Inspector

APTIVE India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2018

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Amruthvahini Polytechnic Sangamner

SSC -

Ambika Vidhyalay Tahakari

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