Jegadesh Rajan
Udumalpet
Summary
A competent, dynamic professional with over 16 years of rich experience in the automotive quality function, such as new product development, in-process quality, supplier quality assurance, and supplier assessment. Highly organized, skilled in leading teams, managing daily operations, and boosting customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager - Quality Engineering & QMS
GreenerG Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd,.
Coimbatore
2024.06 - Current
- Responsible for obtaining the IATF 16949:2016 certification for the company.
- Developed and maintained quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and records for IATF 16949:2016 certification.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product conformance to customer requirements.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on design reviews and process improvements.
- Reviewed customer feedback and complaints to identify quality issues and improvement opportunities.
- Participated in supplier selection activities by evaluating their capabilities in producing high-quality components.
- Identified non-conformance issues with suppliers and developed corrective action plans.
- Reduced in-process rejections with process improvements and system developments.
- Conducted training sessions for all employees on quality requirements, tools and techniques.
Deputy Manager - NPD Quality
Pricol Engineering and Technology Group
Coimbatore
2021.12 - 2024.01
- Managed a team of 5 associates, developing and implementing strategies to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective solutions for process improvements.
- Managed document control process to verify compliance with quality, customer and environmental standards.
- Conducted technical analysis, evaluation and testing to resolve quality-related product problems.
- Investigated customer complaints and worked closely with R&D team on resolution.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement in product quality.
- Prepared Quality Agreement in RASIC format for Tri-party approval (Customer, Pricol and Customer recommended Suppliers).
- Successfully completed the Daimler, PSA, Kawasaki and TML customer PPAP audit without any major NC's in first time audit.
Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance
OLA Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
2020.07 - 2021.11
- Responsible for Casting & Machining parts and Proprietary parts.
- Created and maintained a database of approved suppliers, ensuring they met all requirements for safety, quality, cost and delivery.
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery rates, defect rates, scrap rates.
- Conducted regular audits of supplier performance to identify areas of improvement in terms of product quality and process efficiency.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to ensure supplier compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted Supplier Assessment Audit for Casting, Proprietary, Standard parts for new E2 projects for localization.
- Prepared the External Porosity Standard for fixing the porosity limits based on the fitment and functional aspects.
- Providing the Special Gauge for Critical & Fitment parameters to reduce the inspection time and ensure the defect free parts.
- Handled China supplier for Brake system and complete the PPAP audit and closed all the open points within the project timeline.
Associate Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance
Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
2018.09 - 2020.07
- Responsible for Casting & Machining parts and Proprietary parts.
- Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in operations and customer service.
- Developed and implemented supplier quality assurance processes to ensure parts met customer requirements.
- Evaluated supplier performance and identified areas of improvement in terms of cost savings and quality assurance.
- Responsible for developing the quality related systems and procedures for Contract Manufacturing.
- Preparation of all quality related documents and ensured process validation activities to approve the PPAP for Ather 450 Gen 1.5 model for launch.
- Heading the IQC function to establish Receipt Inspection Standard (RIS) and related documents / reports for all the parts to inspect the part quality and clear the parts within the lead time.
Assistant Manager - NPD Quality
Pricol Limited
Coimbatore
2011.08 - 2018.09
- Responsible to reduce the Line and Warranty rejection PPM in provided target.
- Identified the special inspection gauges for easy inspection and reduce time.
- Responsible to complete the internal and Customer PPAP ontime.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining the progress made on each NPD project.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure that designs meet safety standards and regulations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities in product design and process.
- Participated in line establishment and provided Poke-yoke ideas for Gear Shifter product assembly line (Pricol 'A' class).
- Successfully completed the HMSI supplier assessment audit with no NC points in NPD function and completed the PPAP audit before HMSI timeline.
Quality Engineer
G-Plast Pvt.Ltd.
Coimbatore
2011.02 - 2011.07
- Internal rejection and customer complaints, corrective action initiation and implementation.
- Preparation of inspection reports.
- Implementation of control charts for identified critical/special characteristics.
- Implementing continual improvement project related.
Quality Engineer
ACETECH MACHINERY COMPONENTS INDIA PVT LTD
Coimbatore
2010.06 - 2010.12
Engineer Trainee
LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LIMITED
Coimbatore
2006.05 - 2007.05
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College
Avinashi2010-04
DIPLOMA - Mechanical Engineering
Rudhraveni Muthusamy Polytechnic College
Udumalpet2006-04
10TH -
Boys Higher Secondary School
Udumalpet2003-03
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- New Product Development
- Supplier Quality Assurance
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Assessment Auditing
- Product Audit
- Process Audit
- 5S Implementation
- Mistake-Proofing
- Poka-Yoke
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Quality Core Tools
- APQP
- SPC
- FMEA
- MSA
- PPAP
- Quick Decision-Making
- Process Improvement
- Good Communication Skills
- People Management
- Manpower Management
- IATF 16949 certification
- Supplier quality management
Certification
- Internal auditor certification for ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949:2016
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Cricket
- Spending time with friends
- Gardening
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 01/30/1987
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
Telugu
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Manager - Quality Engineering & QMS
GreenerG Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd,.
2024.06 - Current
Deputy Manager - NPD Quality
Pricol Engineering and Technology Group
2021.12 - 2024.01
Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance
OLA Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd.
2020.07 - 2021.11
Associate Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance
Ather Energy Pvt. Ltd.
2018.09 - 2020.07
Assistant Manager - NPD Quality
Pricol Limited
2011.08 - 2018.09
Quality Engineer
G-Plast Pvt.Ltd.
2011.02 - 2011.07
Quality Engineer
ACETECH MACHINERY COMPONENTS INDIA PVT LTD
2010.06 - 2010.12
Engineer Trainee
LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LIMITED
2006.05 - 2007.05
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Maharaja Engineering College
DIPLOMA - Mechanical Engineering
Rudhraveni Muthusamy Polytechnic College
10TH -
Boys Higher Secondary School