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NAVNATH USARE

NAVNATH USARE

Pune

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. With over 12+ years of experience in the automotive industry,

Currently, lead the Quality team and project team in APQP activities, Supplier PPAP tracking, Product Validation, and CSR implementation as the Manager – Advanced Quality at Marquardt India Pvt. Ltd. In 2022, worked as an expat in Germany, where developed and rolled out the SMK (Standard Modular Kit) process globally for off-the-shelf products. have also visited and worked with colleagues and customers from Korea, China & Europe demonstrating global exposure and cross-cultural communication skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager – Advanced Quality

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
Pune
4 2024 - Current
  • Performed customer requirements for quality thoroughly for 4-wheeler, 2-wheeler, off-road & commercial vehicles
  • Definition, tracking of quality goals for development quality
  • Management and Customer Communication and Status Reporting Planning and reporting of APQP and PPAP activities
  • Quality reviews for Mechanical Design / Hardware Schematic/ Layout, SW etc
  • Risk Management, Problem Solving (8D) and Troubleshooting through DFMEA, PFMEA, and FTA etc
  • Coordinate ASPICE and ISO 26262 compliant for new product development
  • Analyze and ensure process conformance and process related documentation Resource planning for team members
  • Budget planning for departments
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members

Deputy Manager – Advance Quality Planning

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2024
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through 100% Green Launch PPAP
  • Prepared and Participated in Technical compliance preparation (TRSO) for customers along Project Team (HW, SW & System) Assisted Supply Chain function and achieved PPM target & Supplier Rejection
  • Drawings and Schematics review during project phases and participation in DFM & DFA Check samples (A, B & C samples) and analyzes failed parts with using CANoe using RBS interface
  • Attended and leading Production Trials (RUN's) & Handover to Series Production team
  • Maintained, documented and presented progress reports to leaders
  • Increased customer satisfaction levels by developing targeted strategies to address client concerns effectively

Deputy Manager - Quality Planning (Product Creation)

Marquardt Group – HQ Germany
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Product Creation – SMK process development and roll out globally for off the shelf product Created Quality Concept, Test and validation strategies for Environmental and EMI-EMC-ESD testing Single Parts PPAP, Final Product PPAP processes for off the shelf products Defined quality targets i.e

PPM, MIS and FTP in-house Deliver Technical trainings to global team for respective topics – Quality Cores Tools, Problem Solving & Yellow Belt etc.

  • Key user for Quality Topics in global team

Senior Engineer – Quality Planning

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2021

Owner for “Quality Tasks” in projects - RFQ SOP+6 months Performed Software Release and System Release for PEP projects as per EHB

  • Preparing TCM (Test Coverage Matrix) for Electronics Parts to verify at different stages of production in SMT process i.e.
  • AOI, ICT, X-ray, FKT and EOLT etc.
  • Participate in development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Validation Plan creation for Mechatronics Parts (DV/PV) and moderate plans with Hardware and Mechanical teams
  • Monitored 0 km & field-level performance (SOP+6 Months) and reported on the status and potential improvements through research and root cause analysis (8D)
  • Attend field complaints related to product development (SOP+6 Months).

Assistant Manager - New Product Quality & Plant Quality

MAHLE Filter Systems India Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Created and monitored advance quality planning (APQP) and Review with CFT
  • Define Quality Targets and Monitoring of rejection (in PPM) trend for new projects (In-house and Customer)
  • Design Quality Improvement with respect to failures in product and past trouble data (PTDB)
  • Participation of FMEA and creation of Control Plan
  • To carry out Supplier Improvement Projects and Audits at supplier end, with regular SQA member for Quality improvement
  • Meticulously establishing Kaizen, 5S and quality circle activities as per requirements of IATF 16949 Warranty analysis & taking their preventive countermeasures & monitoring their effectiveness
  • Carry out PPAP activities for customers and conducts supplier PPAP for child parts and hand over to regular SQA for mass production.

Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

MAHLE Filter Systems India Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Accountable for development process of Air, Fuel and Oil filter for 2-wheeler & 4-Wheeler international customers; spearheading process activities
  • Liaise with production planner/scheduler for ensuring released products have adequate BOM and routings
  • Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations - i.e
  • New process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance
  • Work with design engineering on DFX (design for excellence) to include Design for cost, Design for manufacturability and Design for assembly
  • Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing process
  • Created series of process optimizations to reduce production errors and increase quality Decreased labor hours by 30% over previous quarter by implementing improved training initiatives

Education

Post-Graduation Diploma - Manufacturing Excellence

IIT Madras
Chennai
04.2014 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering Pune University
Pune
09.2009 - 05.2012

Advance Diploma in Tool & Die Making - Tool and Die Making

Indo German Tool Room
Aurangabad
05.2005 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Aurangabad
04.2004 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Aurangabad
04.2002 - 03.2003

Skills

  • Exceptional Analytical Skills

  • Quality Risk Management Planning

  • Electronics Product-Process Quality – IPC Standard

  • Trainer for Quality Core Tools & Project Development Process, Problem Solving etc

  • ASPICE & Functional safety products knowledge

  • VDA 63 – Process Auditor

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  • Internal Auditor – IATF 16949:2016

  • PSCR – Product Safety & Conformity Representative

  • Customer Certifications: STELLANTIS CSR – 02, 03, 09 & 10

  • Tools Known: SAP, PLM, DOORS, CIMDB, Q-STAT, VDA Tools etc

Hobbies

Travelling, Playing Cricket

Languages Known

English, Hindi, Marathi & German (A1)

Passport No

V2924950

Linkedin Profile

www.linkedin.com/in/navnath-usare-b84a4268

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/09/1988

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Quality Planning (Product Creation)

Marquardt Group – HQ Germany
07.2022 - 12.2022

Deputy Manager – Advance Quality Planning

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 03.2024

Senior Engineer – Quality Planning

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2021

Assistant Manager - New Product Quality & Plant Quality

MAHLE Filter Systems India Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2017

Post-Graduation Diploma - Manufacturing Excellence

IIT Madras
04.2014 - 03.2015

Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

MAHLE Filter Systems India Pvt. Ltd
06.2012 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Production Engineering

Sinhgad College of Engineering Pune University
09.2009 - 05.2012

Advance Diploma in Tool & Die Making - Tool and Die Making

Indo German Tool Room
05.2005 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
04.2004 - 03.2005

High School Diploma -

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
04.2002 - 03.2003

Manager – Advanced Quality

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd
4 2024 - Current
NAVNATH USARE