Prasad S Kadam
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Safety and Security Quality Manager with a proven track record at Infineon Technologies, excelling in ISO 26262/21434 compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. As an expert in audits, process improvement, and definition, I drive high-quality product releases while fostering strong team communication and implementing effective documentation management strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Security Quality Manager
Infixion technologies
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to expedite high-quality product releases.
- Confirmed alignment of management plans with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 requirements.
- Conducted functional safety, cybersecurity audits, and assessments throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Developed processes, documents, and templates for safety and security certifications.
- Reviewed key work products including safety plans and verification reports.
- Provided guidance on compliance and product conformity to project teams.
- Facilitated customer communication regarding quality matters and documentation.
EQA Manager
HL Manado Softtech India
Bangalore
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Executed FS assessments to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 standards during development.
- Led implementation of ISO 26262 and ASPICE processes across automotive projects.
- Established quality framework to achieve ASPICE level 2 compliance.
- Reviewed safety plans and documentation for verification and accuracy.
- Identifies defects in a wide range of processes, products, and customer feedback, and takes actions to resolve defects.
- Conducted training sessions on ASPICE and Quality Assurance for project teams.
- Defined processes aligned with ISO 26262 requirements to improve project quality.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings.
- Presented annual operating plan for Quality department to management, ensuring strategic alignment.
Sr. Process Consultant
KPIT Technologies
11.2012 - 12.2021
- Ensured process compliance with ASPICE and ISO standards across projects.
- Planned and led quality assurance activities for software and mechanical engineering projects.
- Defined, deployed, and tracked relevant KPIs applicable to each project.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance awareness of quality processes.
- Generated management reports covering all aspects of project and product quality.
- Performed root cause analysis and communicated lessons learned to stakeholders.
- Executed periodic audits on process, quality assurance, metrics, and risk reviews.
- Developed and reviewed quality plans and QMS procedures for projects.
Quality Engineer
TATA MOTORS
Pune
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Conducted process and issue-based audits to enhance supplier quality.
- Resolved supplier-related issues on production line to ensure defect-free parts.
- Analyzed defective parts and implemented CAPA to prevent recurrence.
- Assisted suppliers in implementing Pokayoke, Kaizens, and 5S methodologies.
- Developed supplier parts enrollment for transition to new processes.
- Introduced final and intermediate quality gates to minimize rejections.
- Performed warranty analysis of defective parts to identify improvement areas.
Quality Engineer
Disa India Limited
Tumkur
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Inspected quality of incoming materials to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted rejection analysis of incoming parts to identify trends and improve processes.
- Generated monthly quality metrics to monitor performance and drive improvements.
- Ensured all parts conformed to drawings throughout production process.
- Executed supplier audits to assess compliance and initiate process improvements.
- Resolved supplier inquiries related to product quality to maintain strong partnerships.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Engineering Management
Coventry University
UK01.2019
Bachelor - Industrial and Production Engineering
NIE Mysore
01.2009
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
SJPN Polytechnic
01.2006
10th -
R D High School
Chikkodi01.2001
Skills
- ASPICE implementation
- Audits and assessments
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 / 21434
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Documentation management
- Defect analysis
- Lean and six sigma
- Root cause analysis
- Manufacturing process
Certification
- Level 2: ISO 26262 Functional Safety Professional
- Intacs ASPICE Provisional Assessor
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified Lead Auditor Training
Published Works
- LSS methodology for mechanical engineering projects
- Quality Culture and Competitive advantage Techno Bytes Magazine_Volume3
Address
141/A, 19th main, 3rd Sector HSR Lay out, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560102, Hari nagar, Chikkodi, Belgaum, Karnataka, 591201
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books
- Playing Tabala
- Trekking
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge & all necessary documents will be produced as & when required.
Volunteer Experience
Active member of 'Youth for Seva'
Timeline
Safety and Security Quality Manager
Infixion technologies
05.2024 - Current
EQA Manager
HL Manado Softtech India
12.2021 - 05.2024
Sr. Process Consultant
KPIT Technologies
11.2012 - 12.2021
Quality Engineer
TATA MOTORS
08.2011 - 07.2012
Quality Engineer
Disa India Limited
03.2010 - 02.2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Engineering Management
Coventry University
Bachelor - Industrial and Production Engineering
NIE Mysore
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
SJPN Polytechnic
10th -
R D High School
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