MANIKANTA G.
Mysore
Summary
Dynamic Senior Executive in Quality Assurance with KAYNES TECHNOLOGY INDIA LIMITED, adept at driving customer satisfaction through effective CAPA and root cause analysis. Proven track record in enhancing quality KPIs and supplier development, leveraging skills in PCBA failure analysis and cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive – Quality Assurance
KAYNES TECHNOLOGY INDIA LIMITED
MYSORE
06.2023 - Current
- Manage product and customer quality for PCBA, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and automotive quality expectations.
- Drove customer complaints from containment through root cause, corrective action, validation and 8D closure to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored PPM, defect trends and quality KPIs while coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance product and process performance.
- Perform failure analysis using AOI, SPI, ICT and X-Ray, supported by structured RCA and CAPA.
- Oversaw preparation and submission of PPAP documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements., customer requirements and internal/customer audit actions.
- Strengthen process controls through poka-yoke, line clearance, traceability and verification systems.
- Audited 17 suppliers and supported supplier development to meet quality, delivery and process requirements.
- Supported recovery of ₹87 Lakhs in supplier debit notes through thorough issue analysis and effective supplier coordination.
Executive – Quality Control
ASCENT CIRCUIT
HOSUR
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted non-conformance analysis, implemented corrective actions, and ensured process compliance to maintain PCB manufacturing quality standards.
- Led strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new processes.
- Conducted market analysis to support business development and growth strategies.
Executive – Process Control Engineer
SONIC TECHNOLOGY
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Led process control activities in PCB manufacturing, emphasizing process monitoring, defect prevention, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational growth and market presence.
- Developed and implemented operational policies to streamline company processes effectively.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and objectives.
Executive – Process Control Engineer
AT&S; LIMITED
MYSORE
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed expertise in PCB manufacturing process control, quality monitoring, and process improvement to enhance operational standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project efficiency and collaboration.
- Developed strategic initiatives to align technology solutions with business goals.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Education
Electronics Engineering - Electronics
Vidya Vikas
Mysore01-2017
Skills
- PCBA failure analysis
- AIAG & VDA FMEA
- CAPA & Continuous Improvement
- Root cause analysis
- Quality trend analysis
- Poka-Yoke implementation
- Supplier development
- Product / Process / Patrol Audits
- Control planning
- ISO/IATF awareness
- ISO 9001
- IATF 16949
- SMT process management
- SMT Process Control
- AOI
- SPI
- ICT
- X-Ray
- IPC-A-610
- IPC J-STD-001
- ESD Control & Compliance
- PPAP
Personal Information
- Title: Senior Executive – Quality Assurance | Customer & Product Quality | EMS / PCBA
- Nationality: Indian
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Accomplishments
- 87 Lakhs supplier debit-note recovery through structured issue analysis and supplier coordination.
- 17 supplier audits completed with a focus on quality, delivery, and process capability.
- Gold – Allied Case Study Competition, QCFI 2024.
- Gold – Quality Circle Competition, QCFI 2025.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction and quality performance improvement through effective CAPA and complaint reduction.
KEY CUSTOMER / PROJECT EXPOSURE
- Valeo: Automotive lighting PCBA – Mahindra, Audi, Volkswagen, Renault & Nissan
- Uno Mindarika: Hyundai & Maruti switch PCBA
- SMR: Hyundai & Maruti mirror folding PCBA
- ZF TVS: Mahindra truck sensor PCBA
- Turbo Energy: Ashok Leyland bus & truck sensor PCBA
- Bosch: New project development for sensor PCBA
- OLA Electric: Instrument Cluster – S1 Air / S1X
- Marquardt: Automotive projects – Mahindra & Tata Motors
- River Mobility: EV electronic systems
- Iskraemeco: Smart electricity meter – AMI / IoT-based energy meter
Timeline
Senior Executive – Quality Assurance
KAYNES TECHNOLOGY INDIA LIMITED
06.2023 - Current
Executive – Quality Control
ASCENT CIRCUIT
01.2022 - 03.2023
Executive – Process Control Engineer
SONIC TECHNOLOGY
08.2019 - 10.2021
Executive – Process Control Engineer
AT&S; LIMITED
05.2017 - 06.2019
Electronics Engineering - Electronics
Vidya Vikas