NILESH GHEWARI

• Handling activities at supplier side
• Manage 50 + suppliers
• Handling supplier commodities such as raw materials, metals, plastic, rubber, press part, powder coating, casting, machining parts, screws, hardware items, LED and PCB
• Implement systems such as tool history monitoring, SPC calculation, and 5S
• Train supplier for ISO system requirements and 8D
• Train supplier to achieve Sigma system audit score above 90%
• Train supplier to meet ATEX standards
• Conduct QMS audit, special process audit, process validation, manufacturing process audit, and publish reports
• Conduct meeting with supplier who have high PPM and create action plans
• Identify the risks and communicate
• Monitor and work with supplier to improve the processes

New supplier evaluation - Supplier selection Audit

• Execute the supplier evaluation process that includes quality and compliance audits and assessments
• Work with sourcing team to meet business objectives of new supplier addition

New product development

• Perform readiness reviews for various projects
• Work with suppliers and Engineering team during the initial phase for process and design change to meet UL standard
• Prepare quality plan and complete inspection agreements with supplier
• Gauge and Instrument management for inspection
• Verification of pilot lot
• Review supplier PPAP

Manage departmental functions and activities

• Leading a team of 5 to 7 engineers
• Update ISO documents and handle ISO external audit
• Handle customer audit , NC closing
• Prepare departmental manual adhering the AS9100D standard
• Preparation on JIPM audit
• Achieving zero customer complaints
• Manage manpower and analyze training needs
• Responsible for receipt inspection
• Responsible for rejection analysis, finding the root causes of the defects, taking corrective actions, and implementing CAPA
• Handle gauge calibration
• Document line complaints and take corrective actions
• Perform self-certification activities

Supplier development

• Vendor cluster
• TPM implementation at 2 supplier

Improvements implemented

• Box crack elimination by implementing the higher GSM paper in same cost
• Assembly fitment in steel fittings
• Crack elimination in plastic parts
• Burr elimination in steel lock nuts
• Use of DMAIC effectively to solve problems related fitment
• Packaging improvements for zinc plated parts

• Performed the following activities for projects such as Harley Davison, Volvo Eicher and Faurecia Interior System
• Conducted layered process audit
• Analyzed problems and root cause
• Performed quality documentation
• Provided training for inspectors
• Conduct campaign to assess capabilities and optimize the supervision plan

• Handled process quality of crankshaft machining
• Responsible for crankshaft quality for customer Eicher Motors, Force Motors, New Holland, Ashok Leyland, Cummins Simpsons
• Analyzed the rejected parts and scarp reduction
• Monitored effectiveness of corrective actions and maintained inspection records
• Conducted process audit and product audit
• Handled new development
• PPAP documentation
• Customer complaint handling