Avaya Sahoo
Bengaluru
Summary
Mechanical engineering with Dedicated, proactive and well-organized Assistant Manager QA with well rounded, hands-on experience in the Incoming Quality QA / QC / Supplier Quality Validation in Military & Aerospace manufacturing Industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Manager - QA
Rotary Connector Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
- Reduced customer complaints by closely monitoring product defects and addressing issues promptly.
- Improved overall QA process efficiency by redesigning workflows and introducing new tools.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive quality assurance plans for new product launches.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and other relevant standards.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth within the organization
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to educate staff on best practices in quality control
Sr Technical Consultant(freelancer)
Boon management
10.2023 - Current
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
EATON AEROSPACE
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Recognized authority in supplier quality with wide versatility of experience and capability
- Effectively represents the company at customer, regulatory agency, and internal management meetings
- Ensures that all product and process quality deficiencies are satisfactorily resolved through application of the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process
- Establishes and executes quality improvement plans for systemic product and process defects
- Manages supplier production non-conforming product control and disposition processes
- Interfaces with the business segment Customer Quality representatives, providing support and responsiveness to customer requirements flow down, quality initiatives, product-related problem resolution, and review presentations
- Interfaces with the Sourcing Quality organization to comprehensively address and resolve supplier quality issues
- Provides on-going support to supplier containment and development initiatives
- Provides Quality support for product transitions
- Implements product and process improvements/controls to assure sustained product quality results at the completion of the transitions
- Collaborate closely with ISC PE on product quality improvements.
ASSISTANT MANAGER - QA
AMPHENOL INTERCONNECT INDIA PVT
09.2013 - 05.2022
- MANAGING VALIDATION OF PPAP / FAIR PACKS / CUSTOMER PO & DRAWINGS
- SUPPORT TO SQA FUNCTION
- SUPPLIER MONTHLY RATING (SCORE CARD) AND MEETING WITH SUPPLIER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY SYSTEM
- SUPPORT SQA TEAM FOR VISITING SUPPLIER & ISSUE EXPLANATION IN CASE OF WARRANTY CLAIM
- FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE TO AS9102B
- HANDLING RCA/ CAPA/ NC/ COMPLAINT MANAGEMENT
- VENDOR RMA/ PPM & QUALITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
- COLLABORATES WITH CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAM TO MANAGER APPROVED SUPPLIER LIST COORDNATION, SUPPLIER OWNED QUALITY DEVELOPMENT, PFMEA AND CONTROL PLANS FOR LEGACY PRODUCT
- PREPARE PLAN FOR SUPPLIER PROCESS QUALIFICATION/VALIDATION THROUGH IQ, OQ & PQ METHODOLOGY
- INSPECTION & COUNTERSIGN FOR G.I
- ACTIVITIES & CONTAINMENT
- IMPLEMENTATION OF ISO/ IATF 16949 / DATA MIGRATION IN WINDCHILL QUALITY SOLUTION (FRACAS)/ INFOR ERP XA (MAPICS V9)
- INTERNAL SPOC FOR COMPLEX PROCESS CONTROL MONITORING & IMPLEMENTATION
- INSPECTION GAUGES BETWEEN SUPPLIER AND DIPC
- DRIVING 5 S & LMS PROJECTS
- ENSURE COMPLIANCE TO ISO9001, AS9100 Rev B
- DRIVING FMEA /PDIR / CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS.
ENGINEER QA (Incoming)
KSPG AUTOMOTIVE INDIA PVT LTD (Former Known As Kirloskar)
08.2012 - 08.2013
- IN-CHARGE OF RM SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & MIS
- SUPERVISING TEST PROCESSES & RM QC TEAM
- MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY DOCUMENTS
- MANAGE SUPPLIER PROGRESS PLANS IN COOPERATION WITH THE PLANT BUYERS
- MANAGE THE PROCESS AUDITS OF EXISTING BOUGHT-OUT PARTS (BOP) WHERE THE PARTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF A PROBLEM SOLVING ACTION
- MANAGE SUPPLIER'S ACTION
- MANAGING INCOMING INSPECTION / DOCK AUDIT REPORT TEMPLATE AND INTERIM INSPECTION SCHEDULING
- COMPONENT DRAWING REVIEW & APPROVALS.
JUNIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
NWI GROUP (KOHLER PROJECT)
11.2011 - 07.2012
- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SPOC FOR MANAGING ISO 9001 (QMS), API Q1 & SUSTAINENCE
- IN-CHARGE OF PERIODIC QC INSPECTIONS & INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION
- CREATE SOP FOR TOOL CALIBRATION
- ASSISTING RCS/ CAPA/ CUSTOMER COMPLAINT HANDLING
- TRAINING EMPLOYEES ON MEASUREMENT TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- ANALYSING & APPROVING CUSTOMER PO & DRAWINGS.
QUALITY INSPECTOR
SUNALCO ALLOYS PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2009 - 11.2011
- IN-CHARGE OF PRE/WIP/ POST INSPECTION ACTIVITES
- IN-CHARGE OF CAPA & SUPPLIER QUALITY EVALUATION
- TESTING & CALIBRATION OF GAUGES/ VERNIER CALLIPER/ MICROMETER ETC.
Education
AMIE - Mechanical Engineering
IIE - Kolkata
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
BSE - Balasore
HSC - 10th
Avana High School - Balasore
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective actions
Decision-Making
Problem-Solving
Materials inspections
Equipment calibration
Operations monitoring
Cross-functional team leadership
Supplier vetting
Corrective Action Implementation
Technical problem solving
Quality assurance standards
Process improvement techniques
Six Sigma Methodologies
Training and mentoring
Process Mapping
Quality Management Systems
Documentation Review
Lean manufacturing principles
Process Validation
Problem solving techniques
Quality processes
Quality Metrics
Quality testing
Internal Audits
Defect tracking
Certification
SAP QM MODULE
Accomplishments
- ASSISTING RCS/ CAPA/ CUSTOMER COMPLAINT HANDLING
- TRAINING EMPLOYEES ON MEASUREMENT TOOLS & SYSTEMS
- ANALYSING & APPROVING CUSTOMER PO & DRAWINGS
- QC INSPECTOR
- IN-CHARGE OF PRE/WIP/ POST INSPECTION ACTIVITES
- IN-CHARGE OF CAPA & SUPPLIER QUALITY EVALUATION
- TESTING & CALIBRATION OF GAUGES/ VERNIER CALLIPER/ MICROMETER ETC
Timeline
Assistant Manager - QA
Rotary Connector Pvt Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Sr Technical Consultant(freelancer)
Boon management
10.2023 - Current
SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
EATON AEROSPACE
09.2022 - 12.2022
ASSISTANT MANAGER - QA
AMPHENOL INTERCONNECT INDIA PVT
09.2013 - 05.2022
ENGINEER QA (Incoming)
KSPG AUTOMOTIVE INDIA PVT LTD (Former Known As Kirloskar)
08.2012 - 08.2013
JUNIOR QUALITY ENGINEER
NWI GROUP (KOHLER PROJECT)
11.2011 - 07.2012
QUALITY INSPECTOR
SUNALCO ALLOYS PRIVATE LIMITED
03.2009 - 11.2011
AMIE - Mechanical Engineering
IIE - Kolkata
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
BSE - Balasore
HSC - 10th
Avana High School - Balasore
SAP QM MODULE
AUTOCAD-2008
MASTERCAM, 5S | LEAN MANAGEMENT
IMPROVING QUALITY & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION THROUGH ISO 9001 2015 & IATF 16949 2016 QMS
VDA 6.3 Process Audit
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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