Piyush Kumar Chauhan
Summary
Experienced Manager SQA & Documentation specialising in Supplier Quality Assurance, Incoming Quality Control, and Quality Management Systems. Achieved significant quality improvements and defect reductions through robust regulatory compliance and team leadership in automotive and lithium battery manufacturing. Focused on delivering exceptional supplier development and documentation aligned with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in SQA & Documentation
M/s Eastman New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Manesar
11.2021 - Current
- Managed supplier quality assurance (SQA), incoming quality control (IQC), quality management systems (QMS), supplier development, and documentation.
- Experienced in automotive and lithium battery manufacturing with strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, 8D, CAPA, and supplier audits.
- Proven ability to drive quality improvements, reduce defects, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Lead the Supplier Quality Assurance and Incoming Quality Control functions.
- Developed and qualified new suppliers through rigorous capability assessments and process audits, ensuring alignment with quality expectations.
- Monitored supplier quality performance through KPIs and supplier scorecards, identifying trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct supplier process audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Manage incoming material inspection activities for mechanical, electrical, packaging, and bought-out components.
- Review engineering drawings and inspection standards.
- Handle supplier non-conformities and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive supplier improvement activities through 8D reports and root cause analysis.
- Approve deviations after technical evaluation and risk assessment.
- Coordinate with Purchase, Production, R&D, Planning, and Stores for quality improvement.
- Ensure implementation of PPAP documentation for new components at supplier end.
- Lead IATF 16949 audit preparation and audit compliance.
- Monitor rejection trends and implement preventive actions.
- Develop inspection plans, SOPs, and quality checklists.
- Conduct team training on quality standards and inspection techniques.
- Review and update QUALITY PROCEDURES/SOP according to process change.
- Perform various tests of batteries and cells according to ICAT - Capacity test, Drop test, Vibration test, Crush test, short circuit Test, Thermal Chamber test at different temperatures.
- Perform various test of batteries and cells according to AIS156 – IP-65, IP-67, Buzzer test, Thermal Propagation test etc.
- Collaborated with CFT team members to analyse in-house and customer problems.
- Contributed to the cross-functional team (CFT) in preparing PPAP documents.
- Approved Master Sample Approval Report.
- Training & educating associates for creating Awareness for Quality activities.
- Take new responsibility as a challenge and complete works under the target dates to prove yourself for management and organization.
- Eastman New Energy Private Limited is a Private incorporated on 15 January 2020. ENEPL Today is manufacturer of Lithium Ion Batteries for E-Vehicle( 2W & 3W). ENEPL is ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company. ENEPL is a part of supplying to E vehicle manufacturer majors in India like Terra Motors, Delhi Electric, Atul Auto, Vande Bharat, SKS etc.
Sr. Engineer – Quality
M/s Roop Polymers Ltd.
Sohna
10.2016 - 11.2021
- Executed in-process quality control according to established process and product characteristic standards to reduce defects and line rejections.
- Developed action plans after analysing quality problems, implementing corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
- Focused on customer satisfaction by achieving 0% rework and maintaining a 100% supplier quality rating.
- Conducted incoming parts inspection and performed supplier or job work audits to identify areas for improvement.
- Responsible of customer and internal audits like product and process as per plan.
- Leading and monitoring a team of 10 person’s at one time.
- Training & educating associates for creating Awareness for Quality activities.
- Analyzing internal rejection percentage for PPM controlling and executing internal audit for key points improvements.
- Patrolling inspection of parts during process and cross verification according to define quality standard requirements.
- Customer complaint handling for analyzing actual problem root cause and interaction with customer by effective communication.
- Rejection analysis both shifts with Team leaders and Engineers by daily rejection meeting.
- QMS Documentation as per IATF 16949-2016 or other specific customer requirements.
- Conducted new sample approvals and quality assurance visits for mass production at the supplier's location.
- New product trial& set up of new molds with development team.
- Develop and change the quality control procedures and policies of organization.
- Eliminate waste and inefficiencies in manufacturing facilities by recommending process improvements.
- Drove quality improvements by identifying issues, developing solutions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
- Study requirement ,cost and team members to develop an effective project management plan.
- Leveraging strong analytic skills, study product specifications, shipping costs effective and other factors, and use models to design processes that will help achieve quality goals.
- Take new responsibility as a challenge and complete works under the target dates to prove yourself for management and organization.
- Managed 4M and IFM/ISC activities in compliance with quality standards.
- Responsible for supplier or job workers visit as per plan and prepare improvements plan required actions against last month high high ppm parts.
- Construction and revision of SOP for the inspection function & Assist in the writing and updating of Inspection Procedure and check lists preventive action against defects.
- Roop polymers ltd. (RPL) is the flagship company of the Roop group. With over 35 year of rich experience in the automotive industry, Rpl today is a world class manufacturer of molded and extruded rubber & plastic parts for automotive OEM around the globe. (Polyvinyl chloride), TPE (Thermoplastic rubber) etc. all plants are TS-16949-& ISO 14001 certified and meet the most stringent quality norms set by its diverse range of customers. It offers a one stop shop engineering solutions to all the customers through its expertise in designing, development, tooling, molding, extrusion, assembly, painting, testing and delivery capabilities across the globe. RPL is a part of supplying to automotive majors in India like Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Hero motocorp, Bajaj auto, Escorts, Continental , meizi , Honda power products etc. RPL is also a major supplier to TRW USA for their critical rubber parts impairment. RPL today has become a supplier of choice for the Indian automotive industries.
Engineer – Quality
M/s Jayashree Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
Manesar
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Executed corrective and preventive actions to control defects for customer satisfaction.
- Implemented countermeasures on the shop floor to control customer problems.
- Conducted process and product audits and implemented action plans.
- Analysed major line problems and developed action plans using Q.C. tools to minimise losses.
- Customer complaint handling and analyzing problems at customer end.
- Addressed deviations related to quality issues that did not affect customer requirements.
- Approved master and limit samples, ensuring compliance with quality standards through collaboration with the quality head.
- Coordinated with tool room to modify and correct tools and fixtures.
- Inspected molded and assembled parts, including bush components, for quality assurance. Inspection of molded & assembled part such as bush, top mount, hinged pendulum support.
- The Jayashree Group traces its roots back to 1984 when it began operations as a metal & Rubber manufacturing company. Jayashree, realizing the immense opportunities in the global rubber components industry, has been successful in expanding its operations into multiple locations & mulch-products over a period of time. JPPL boasts of a steady growth since its inception. While acquiring latest technology for development and production, we have steadily been introducing innovative products and providing customized solutions for various business sectors. it has established itself as one of the leading automotive metal, rubber components suppliers in the country for our most prospective customers like Hmcl,Tml,Continental,Jcb,Honda,Tvs, Maruti,Renault,Nissan,ford etc.
Education
B. Tech - Mechanical Automation Engineering
M.D.U. ROHTAK
Haryana01-2015
Intermediate -
R.R.S.V.M Inter College
Dhampur, U.P.01-2011
High school or equivalent -
R.R.S.V.M Inter College
Dhampur, U.P.01-2009
Skills
- CAPA
- CONTROL PLAN
- QUALITY PROCEDURES
- PFMEA
- SPC
- PPAP
- 4M change control
- POKA YOKE (mistake proofing)
- ECN management
- Quality document management
- 5S
- CTQ
- COPQ
- Defect prevention
- Improvements
- Cycle time
- PDCA method
- KAIZEN
- Cost reduction
- Quality improvements
- Process cycle time reduction
- Supplier quality assurance
- Quality systems
- Process audits
- Incoming quality control
- Analyzing problems
- Team leadership
- Measuring instruments
- Quality circle
- Productivity increase
- Team leadership
Languages
Hindi
English
Accomplishments
- Participating in C.F.T. (Cross Functional Team) activities & suggest new ideas for improvements.
- Reduced customer’s complaints and reduced final inspection, documentation, & documentation lead time.
- Achieve the best 5’s’ award at plant level through Managing Director of our company.
- Active member in Cost saving Projects, Increased productivity and reduced cost & wastage.
- Member of Kaizen Committee & Kaizen Champion.
Custom
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Timeline
Manager in SQA & Documentation
M/s Eastman New Energy Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - Current
Sr. Engineer – Quality
M/s Roop Polymers Ltd.
10.2016 - 11.2021
Engineer – Quality
M/s Jayashree Polymers Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 10.2016
B. Tech - Mechanical Automation Engineering
M.D.U. ROHTAK
Intermediate -
R.R.S.V.M Inter College
High school or equivalent -
R.R.S.V.M Inter College