PRAKHAR SRIVASTAVA
Silvassa
Summary
Analytical and performance-driven Quality & Operations Professional with over 2 years of experience in manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and data analytics at Vedanta (Sterlite Copper). Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, streamline operations, and implement Six Sigma methodologies that deliver measurable business results. Adept at combining technical depth with a consulting mindset—translating process data into strategic insights for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Holds an M.Tech in Quality & Reliability Engineering (IIT Kharagpur) and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (NIT Surat).
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager – Quality (Acting CCR Lab Lead since Sep 2025)
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd.
Silvassa
08.2023 - Current
- Lead the CCR Quality Control Laboratory, managing analytical operations, manpower allocation, and compliance across multiple shifts.
- Oversee testing, calibration, and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment under ISO/IEC 17025 standards, ensuring 100% equipment uptime.
- Drive data-led quality monitoring through CTQ and CTP analysis, enabling proactive process optimization using Minitab, SAP, and Power BI.
- Direct customer quality and product assurance initiatives, addressing client requirements, performing RCA, and implementing CAPA to improve satisfaction and reduce recurring issues.
- Collaborate with Production, Marketing, and Logistics to ensure accurate material allocation and alignment with customer specifications.
- Champion ISO, 5S, Kaizen, and Business Excellence programs to enhance operational discipline and continuous improvement.
- Conduct inter-lab comparisons, process audits, and capability enhancements to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
- Mentor and train engineers and lab staff on SOPs, SPC tools, and Lean methodologies, fostering a culture of quality ownership.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency and reliability through improved process control and data analytics.
- Strengthened customer feedback loop, reducing complaint recurrence.
- Improved compliance and equipment performance through proactive maintenance and process standardization.
Quality Intern
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd.
Silvassa
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Executed a Lean Six Sigma DMAIC project, improving copper rod conductivity from 101.5% to 102.5% IACS.
- Applied DOE, SPC, and regression analysis to identify key process variables and optimize performance.
Education
M.Tech - Quality and Reliability Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Kharagpur01.2023
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Surat01.2020
Higher Secondary (CBSE) -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
Ahmedabad01.2016
Secondary (CBSE) -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
Ahmedabad01.2014
Skills
- Quality control
- Data analytics
- ISO compliance
- Process optimization
- Lean methodologies
- Customer satisfaction
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Process audits
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Microsoft office expertise
Core Skills
Process Optimization, Operational Excellence, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), RCA, SPC, DOE, FMEA, CAPA, Minitab, SAP, Power BI, Python, MS Excel
Projects
Panasonic QCC Project – Spiral Elongation Enhancement
- Led a quality circle team improving tensile performance of copper rods (SEN >400; DSEN >85).
- Reduced internal rejection from 2.5% to 2.1%, earning finalist recognition at the Supplier Quality Circle Convention 2024.
Wire Break Reduction (CIP/2024-25/04)
- Achieved a 42% reduction in wire break rate (0.26 → 0.15 WB/MT) using regression, PCA, and Random Forest analysis.
QFD Deployment – Loom Solar RTS (IIT Kharagpur)
- Designed and implemented a Quality Function Deployment (QFD) framework linking customer requirements to production KPIs.
Achievements
- Finalist – Supplier Quality Circle Convention 2024 (Panasonic Project)
- 42% reduction in wire break rate via Six Sigma initiative.
- 2nd Prize – Vedanta Quality Month Quiz (“Quality Soldiers”).
- Certificate of Merit – Top 1.5% in CBSE Class 12 (KVS, 2016).
- STEM Volunteer, Edignite NGO – mentoring underprivileged students.
- Winner (1st) – Beat the Heat | Runner-up (2nd) – Farm Track, SPARSH Techno-Cultural Fest, SVNIT Surat.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – XLNC Academy International Pvt Ltd
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer – Quality Gurus
- Green & Yellow Belt – XLNC Academy
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Udemy
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Quality (Acting CCR Lab Lead since Sep 2025)
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Quality Intern
Sterlite Copper, Vedanta Ltd.
06.2022 - 11.2022
M.Tech - Quality and Reliability Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Higher Secondary (CBSE) -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
Secondary (CBSE) -
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1