Nikhil Shivaji Akolkar
Quality Engineer
Ahmednagar
Summary
Experienced in statistical process control, root cause analysis, and quality management systems. Ensures consistent product quality and compliance with industry standards. Strong understanding of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement processes, driving operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Operating Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: AAM is one of the leading Axle manufacturing industries in the World. This Company produces Different variety of Live Axle for Commercial Vehicles i.e., from 0.75 Ton to 53 Ton. Valuable customer Ashok Leyland, Mahindra, Leyland trucks, Daimler India, ISUZU Motors, FACBO.
- Conducted root cause analyses on system failures for proactive identification of potential areas needing improvement or further investigation leading towards more reliable outcomes in future projects.
- Conducting process & product audit for Manufacturing processes.
- Attending daily review meeting with all HOD to solve the Quality Issues.
- Prepare PPAP & APQP documents.
- Knowledge about External Quality Audits. (IATF, Q4 Audit)
- Ability to implement QMS in all operations with proper documentation.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by suggesting process changes that led to better overall product quality.
Quality Trainee Operating Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Pre-Dispatch Inspection and Report Documentation of Export Parts.
- Involved in New Product Development and launch.
- Analyzing all the ICAR submitted for the NC parts.
- Prepare & analyzing daily defect using problem solving tools.
- Involvement in Continuous Improvement Project Activity.
- Knowledge of workflow, quality systems, continuous improvement techniques, QC Tools.
- Operating and Programming on the Klingelnberg P65 Gear Tester Machine.
- Ensure the process should be carried out as per work instruction, Control Plan, Process flow chart.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth
Pune 07.2024 - Current
BE - Mechanical
University of Pune
AhmednagarDiploma - Mechanical
MSBTE
AhmednagarSkills
Experienced with MS Office applications
Collaborative team development
Introduction to SAP MM in S4 HANA
Computer skills
Cross-functional teamwork
Continuous Improvement Projects
Root-cause analysis
Team leadership
Corrective action planning
Certification
SAP MM S4 HANA 05/2024
Interests
Advance Excel, Quality Tools, New Responsibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 members.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of Time Saving in Production Process.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop scrap tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Best Kaizen by implementing Program with accuracy and efficiency.
Awards
Engineer of the Day Winner on Engineer's Day
Silver Award Winner, CI- Delivery Award Winner
Quality Award Winner (2 times)
Pride Ambassador of the Company Winner (2 times)
Best Presenter Award in Kaizen Presentation Competition
Other Details
- Current CTC: 5.06 LPA
- Total Experience: 07-Year 04 Month
- Notice Period: 1 month
Timeline
MBA - Operations Management
Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth
07.2024 - Current
Quality Operating Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
07.2021 - Current
Quality Trainee Operating Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
05.2018 - 06.2021
BE - Mechanical
University of Pune
Diploma - Mechanical
MSBTE