Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Accomplishments
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Raghavendra Narasappa

Raghavendra Narasappa

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance | Mechanical Engineer | 12+ Years of Experience

Proven expertise in Quality Assurance, inline/final inspections, customer handling, and problem resolution. Skilled in SPC, MSA, FMEA, and root cause analysis. Strong track record of driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency through leadership and technical acumen.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager

Lumax Industries Limited
12.2024 - Current

- Manage key customer accounts, including Toyota and MSIL, by leading quality initiatives to achieve zero defects, improve audit scores, and maintain customer satisfaction ratings above 95%.

- Resolve customer issues using 8D methodology and implement corrective actions

- Conduct gap assessments and fulfill Customer Specific Requirements- Coordinate cross-functional teams for problem-solving and improvement planning

- Developing and implementing a comprehensive employee training program that resulted in a 25% improvement in employee productivity

Assistant Manager

Tenneco
01.2016 - 11.2024
  • Strengthened relationships with key customers such as MSIL, JCB, and Renault for improved engagement.
  • Addressed customer complaints through structured approaches like 8D, root cause analysis, and CAPA tools.
  • Oversaw ISO – IATF 1649 documentation to ensure adherence to industry standards.
  • Initiated scrap reduction projects aimed at enhancing operational performance.
  • Employed QC tools for thorough analysis and resolution of ongoing quality issues.
  • Conducted gage evaluations using MSA and Gage R&R to verify accuracy and stability.
  • Executed comprehensive process and product audits within manufacturing settings.
  • Utilized statistical process control (SPC) methods to analyze process performance.

Senior Executive – Quality

Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited
04.2012 - 12.2015

• Planning & Execution of daily workforce at final inspection

• Analysis & resolution of quality problems using 7 QC Tools

• Monitoring production processes to identify deviations leading to defects & rejections in products, and Customer satisfaction

• Analysis of shop floor issues & line rejection

• Scrap reduction by process stabilization

• Reduce the inspection time by implementing new gauges and process improvements

• Rejection analysis techniques. Cause and effect diagram, 8D, RCA, and CAPA

• Co-ordination with In-house Quality Circle Team

• Follow up for timely Corrective & Preventive Actions on Audit reports, verify & close the same

• On-the-job training for employees and new joins regarding the Inspection system, methods, and visual standards with respect to DIN standards / ISO Standards.

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited
02.2010 - 03.2012

• Planning & Execution of daily workforce at final inspection

• Analysis & resolution of quality problems using 7 QC Tools

• Monitoring production processes to identify deviations leading to defects & rejections in products, and Customer satisfaction

• Analysis of final inspection issues and significant scraps

• Reduce the inspection time by implementing new gauges and process improvements

• Rejection analysis techniques. Cause and effect diagram, 8D, RCA, and CAPA

• Co-ordination with In-house Quality Circle Team

• Team member in the Implementation of the Federal Mogul Production system

• On-the-job training for employees and new joins regarding the Inspection system, methods, and visual standards wrt DIN standards /ISO Standards

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

PES Institute of Technology
Bengaluru, India
07-2009

Pre University -

BHS First Grade College
Bengaluru, India
04-2005

Xth Std -

Vijaya High School
Bengaluru, India
04-2003

Skills

  • Customer Handling
  • Statistical process control
  • QC Tools
  • Problem Solving
  • Corrective Action
  • Quality Assurance
  • Product Audit
  • Final Quality
  • Pareto Analysis
  • Measurement System Analysis
  • Process Capability
  • FMEA
  • PDI
  • Supplier quality management
  • Root Cause Analysis

References

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Accomplishments

  • Awarded for Scrap reduction of Tata Cummins project from 25% to 20% (Saving of 0.5Million) – 2nd Quarter 2023
  • Implementation of Online FIR reports at inspection and In line with reduction of manpower.
  • Successfully completed Project on Scrap Reduction on Oil Chrome Rings (from 15.2% to 13.1%)
  • Successfully implemented Zero defect to MSIL & M&M. Cleared Zero defect audits from M/s MSIL, M&M with score of 90%.
  • Designed and implemented training programs, including DOJO sessions, while conducting 10 cycle operator observances and managing 4M change initiatives.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Lumax Industries Limited
12.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Tenneco
01.2016 - 11.2024

Senior Executive – Quality

Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited
04.2012 - 12.2015

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Federal Mogul Goetze India Limited
02.2010 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical

PES Institute of Technology

Pre University -

BHS First Grade College

Xth Std -

Vijaya High School
Raghavendra Narasappa