Pratheek Segu

• Conducted comprehensive supplier audits and readiness assessments, evaluating vendors based on system scores and compliance.
• Expertly managed a diverse range of commodities, including Electronics, Castings, Machining, Forging, SS, Stamping & Fabrications.
• Managed supplier qualification processes, ensuring adherence to engineering drawings, specifications, and PPAP requirements.
• Led product and manufacturing process qualifications at supplier sites, meeting business timelines and quality standards.
• Implemented proactive risk mitigation strategies using tools like FMEA, PFMEA, and Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Conducted root cause analysis (8D, 3x5 Why) and implemented corrective actions to resolve supplier non-conformances.
• Owned Supplier Responsibility Governance (SRG) metrics and conducted audits as per regional plans.
• Analyzed process capability statistically to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborated with sourcing, design, and materials engineering teams to resolve quality issues and support VAVE projects.
• Provided technical guidance to suppliers for compliance with engineering and metrology requirements.
• Supported supplier development & onboarding.
• Saved $5M annually by resourcing parts from the USA and Europe to India.
• Maintained supplier documentation and performance reports through MIS and scorecard systems.
• Evaluated supplier capacity, capability, and cost competitiveness to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Vendor Quality & ISO Leadership.

· Lead SQD(4 members) of IASYS.

• Expert in implementing PPAP, SPC, APQP, Why-Why Analysis, Process Mapping, Kaizen in automobile manufacturing.
• Ensured suppliers document and maintain an approved quality system with robust root cause corrective actions.
• Responsible for all supplier-related processes.
• Provided direction to suppliers for quality plans, approvals, specification testing, in-process controls, sub-supplier controls, and check fixture concepts.
• Established tolerance schemes and inspection agreements with suppliers to ensure system quality.
• Took leadership on customer complaints to identify, coordinate, and resolve problems promptly.
• Customers included ARAI, TATA, TVS, Mahindra, Maruti, PSA AVTEC, etc.
• Highlighted scope of Six Sigma, 5S, Poka-Yoke & Kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Developed supplier assessment systems and identified quality failures for system-wide corrective actions.
• Managed 100+ measuring equipment and calibrators, including budgeting and scheduling calibration activities.
• Worked with cross-functional technical teams to develop quality systems and ensure compliance for new products.
• Effectively monitored DWM for aligned roles.
• Responsible for creation, maintenance, and distribution of documentation per QMS and related standards.
• Extensive working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 & 14001:2015.
• Developed Management System Procedures (MSPs) process-wise as required.
• Facilitated implementation, review, and training of quality system documentation.

• In charge of all material inward inspections, including Material, Appearance, and Dimensional checks for categories like Casting, Machining, Forging, Electrical, Plastic & Rubber, and Fabrication.
• Prepared Annual Schedule Inspection, Layout Inspection, TGW Inspection, Strip Inspection, and PDR Inspection plans.
• Responsible for incoming quality control to eliminate shop floor rejections; saved over ₹8.5 lakhs through quality improvement suggestions.
• Benchmarked competitor parts in terms of design, materials, and processes to reduce customer complaints.
• Supported initiatives to reduce engine and vehicle rework.
• Conducted retainment audits at supplier locations.
• Created awareness among suppliers about key company policies (e.g., FQI, AQI, T-ZDS).
• Achieved reduction in engine PPM from 1067 to 180.
• Achieved reduction in vehicle rework from 2.4% to 0.42%.