NEHAL GANDHI
Quality Assurance Professional
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Manager at Siemens Energy with over 13 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Governance, specializing in ISO 9001 Lead Auditing and certified in standards such as NQA-1 and ISO 17025. Possesses a robust background in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, with expertise in developing Inspection and Test Plans tailored to customer specifications while ensuring compliance with industry standards like ASME and NABL. Proven ability to collaborate across departments, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to enhance project outcomes. Expert in initiating quality improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence and elevate organizational quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
Siemens Energy
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by leading training sessions on various aspects of quality control methodologies.
- Mentored junior QA specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Achieved timely resolution of non-conformance issues by implementing corrective action plans working closely with relevant departments.
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Maintained knowledge of industry best practices and evolving technologies, staying ahead of emerging quality assurance trends.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust quality assurance strategies for new products.
Manager - Quality Assurance
Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engineering IC, Surat, Gujarat
07.2012 - Current
- Key Deliverables:
- In-depth knowledge of ASME Codes
- Implemented and maintained Quality Management System as per ASME Section III (NQAM) & 10 CFR 50 Appendix B & 10 CFR Part 21 (NSQAM)
- Managing audits & certifications of different management system standards i.e., ISO 9001, ISO 17025 (NABL), ASME Sec VIII Div. 1, 2 & 3/Sec III, EN 3834-2, SELO, & RCC-M
- Preparing & maintaining Apex documents and handling external audits from various clients of domestic as well as international domains
- Conducting periodic analysis of Non-conformance reports and Root Cause Analysis using techniques i.e., Brainstorming, 5W-1H, Fishbone Analyzing and implementing
- Since Jul'12: Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engineering IC, Surat, Gujarat
- 2012 - 2013: GET
- 2013 - 2016: Sr. Engineer
- 2016 - 2019: Asst. Manager - QA
- Since 2019: Manager - QA
Quality Assurance Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engineering IC, Surat, Gujarat
07.2012 - Current
- Key Deliverables:
- Regularly conducting ISO 9001 & ASME internal audits to review performance of Quality Management System and highlight quality related issues to top management in Management Review Meetings
- As a Quality Assurance Engineer, planned total 14 Internal Audits and as an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor conducted over 30 process audits; achieved several process improvements
- Developing new process for various functions such as Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Production, & Planning in the existing organization
- Audited more than 20 vendors as a part of assessment program and responsible in developing total of 9 suppliers/vendors supplying various raw materials such as Plates, Tubes, Forgings, Machining, Forming, Heat Treatment etc
- Dealing with inflow of various items i.e., Fittings, Forgings & Pipes at a time and achieving department performance parameter with timely planning & coordination
- Conducting Technical review of enquiries to provide valuable inputs at the bid stage only to avert risks at project execution stage
- Arranging third party services at lowest possible cost after considerable negotiation
- Preparing project specific documentation (i.e., QAPs/ITPs/Procedures) and getting client approval on the same in timely manner to enable commencement of fabrication
- Highlights:
- Successfully led the most difficult project of a carrier to par ASME Sec III stamp certification activity that enabled organization to bid for Nuclear Power Plant Piping
- Played a key role in implementation of Nuclear Safety Quality Assurance Management System in line with USNRC requirements (10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21) for export order received from Transnuclear Inc.
- Qualified as ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor, framed Quality Policy to capture the changes, spread awareness of new edition requirements, developed robust risk register templates to capture functional and project risks and revised Quality manual
- Played a key role in conducting extensive Root Cause Analysis of customer complaints in year 2015 & 2016, implemented corrective actions and was effective in reducing complaint rate from 20 to below 4 for consecutive years
- Planned & conducted weekly meeting programs to discuss quality related issues and reduced average internal Non-conformance rate from 18 to 3 per month
- Instrumental in preparing blueprint, master plans, and launching mobile application for real time recording of inspection parameters in coordination with IT team
- Effectively improved inspection time by 50% with the help of mobile application & standardization of protocols
- Handled dispatch inspection of domestic as well as export packing with the help of team of 3 people. Customized SAP workflow to arrange Pre-shipment inspection through online system and eliminated multiple Non-Value-Added Activities (NVAs)
- Effortlessly attended 36 quality & technical customer audits of reputed MNCs including Saudi Aramco, JGC, NPCIL, Westing House, Bechtel, Areva, Petronas, Fluor, EDF, etc.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
L. D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad, Gujarat01.2012
Skills
- Nuclear safety compliance assurance
- Quality assurance strategy management
- Governance and risk
- Process improvement
- Project quality management
- Vendor evaluation and improvement
- Quality control for receipt and dispatch
- Non-conformity Management
- Proficient in root cause analysis
- NDE L-II (PT, MT, RT, UT)
- Leadership and influence
- Effective communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Collaborative teamwork
- Event coordination
- Initiative-driven
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Experience with ERP software
Certification
Attended industrial training at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Pune (7 Days)
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Siemens Energy
09.2024 - Current
Manager - Quality Assurance
Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engineering IC, Surat, Gujarat
07.2012 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Limited, Heavy Engineering IC, Surat, Gujarat
07.2012 - Current
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
L. D. College of Engineering
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