NANDAKUMAR SUBRAMANI
Quality Assurance Manager
CHENNAI,Tamilnadu
Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer managing supplier qualification, APQP/PPAP readiness, and corrective action closure across wind, gearbox, and engine programs. Drives internal audits, PFMEA, and 8D responses to reduce NCRs, close observations, and support process control at supplier sites. Brings ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 auditing capability with Six Sigma Black Belt discipline.
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Sourcing Specialist1
GE Renewable R&D India Pvt Ltd (GERRDPL)
CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu
11.2021 - Current
- Conduct supplier audits to verify process compliance and action closure.
- Manage supplier quality escalations, track nonconformances, and coordinate containment actions with internal teams.
- Support APQP and PPAP reviews for new product introductions, aligning documentation with launch readiness.
- Apply root cause analysis and 8D problem solving to drive corrective actions on supplier defects.
- Maintain supplier scorecards, summarize performance trends, and highlight quality risks for review.
- Drive continuous improvement using FMEA, SPC, and audit findings to strengthen supplier process capability.
Quality Specialist Customer Quality
Vestas Wind technology India pvt ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Tracked Supplier quality issues and supported timely closure through structured follow-up.
- Led supplier audits and process audits to verify compliance with quality requirements in blade manufacturing.
- Applied root cause analysis and 8D problem solving to investigate nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
- Supported APQP and PPAP activities for new product introduction across supplier and manufacturing quality reviews.
- Monitored statistical process control data and FMEA actions to strengthen preventive quality controls.
- Drove continuous improvement efforts by coordinating corrective actions and recurring issue follow-up with internal teams.
Quality Manager Assembly and Customer Quality
Bonfiglioli India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Lead supplier quality management activities, including supplier audits and scorecard management for critical vendors.
- Drive APQP & PPAP, new product introduction, and advanced product quality planning for mobile and wind solutions.
- Apply 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, and nonconformance management to close recurring quality issues.
- Conduct process audits, internal auditor IATF 16949 2016 checks, and statistical process control reviews under ISO 9001-2015.
Quality Section Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd-Hosur
07.2012 - 10.2016
- Led quality assurance and reliability activities for diesel and genset engine assembly, test, and paint operations.
- Managed supplier audits, scorecard tracking, and nonconformance closure to strengthen supplier quality management.
- Applied APQP and PPAP discipline to support new product introduction and quality readiness.
- Performed process audits and failure mode reviews to identify recurring defects and improve control plans.
- Drove continuous improvement using statistical process control, 8D problem solving, and Six sigma Black belt methods.
Deputy Manager Quality
Ashok Leyland-Hinduja Group
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Led supplier audits and scorecard reviews to strengthen incoming quality for engine assembly and testing.
- Conducted root cause analysis and 8D problem solving for line issues, then tracked corrective actions to closure.
- Applied SPC and continuous improvement methods to monitor process variation and stabilize assembly quality.
Senior Engineer
Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Ltd, Sriperumbudur.
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Applied ISO/TS 16949, TPM, and ISO 14001 requirements across assembly and warranty quality activities.
- Managed supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, 8D problem solving, and nonconformance follow-up.
- Supported APQP & PPAP activities to strengthen new product introduction and supplier readiness.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Operations Research
Symbiosis Centre for Distance learning (SCDL-Pune)
Pune01-2013
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Velammal Engineering college
Chennai01-2006
Higher secondary Education - undefined
our lady's matriculation hr.sec.school
01-2002
SSLC Education - undefined
our lady's matriculation hr.sec.school
01-2000
Skills
Supplier quality management
Supplier audits
Supplier scorecard management
APQP & PPAP
8D problem solving
New product introduction
Root cause analysis
Six sigma Black belt
Lead auditor ISO 9001 2015
Internal auditor IATF 16949 2016
Process audits
Statistical process control
Failure mode and effects analysis
Nonconformance management
Advanced product quality planning
Continuous improvement
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt, certified by ACMA (Automotive Component Manufacturers Association)
Interests
Hobbies: Playing Cricket, Listening To Music, Gardening
DECLARATION
I here by declare that all the information given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Chennai Yours faithfully Date: 10/06/2026 S. NANDA KUMAR
Personal Particulars
- Father Name: K. Subramani (Late)
- Kids-Two Boys
- Strength: Hard Working.
- Team Player.
Timeline
Lead Sourcing Specialist1
GE Renewable R&D India Pvt Ltd (GERRDPL)
11.2021 - Current
Quality Specialist Customer Quality
Vestas Wind technology India pvt ltd
02.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Manager Assembly and Customer Quality
Bonfiglioli India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 02.2020
Quality Section Manager
Caterpillar India Pvt Ltd-Hosur
07.2012 - 10.2016
Deputy Manager Quality
Ashok Leyland-Hinduja Group
03.2010 - 07.2012
Senior Engineer
Delphi-TVS Diesel Systems Ltd, Sriperumbudur.
06.2006 - 03.2010
SSLC Education - undefined
our lady's matriculation hr.sec.school
Higher secondary Education - undefined
our lady's matriculation hr.sec.school
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Velammal Engineering college
Post Graduate Diploma - Operations Research
Symbiosis Centre for Distance learning (SCDL-Pune)