RAJNEESH THAKUR
Mechanical Engineering
Bilaspur
Summary
Results-oriented manager and analytical problem-solver skilled in team building and motivating individuals. Leverages decision-making and sound judgment to drive company success. Focused on enhancing employee engagement and performance through effective training and morale-building initiatives.
Overview
2
2
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (NPD Quality and Quality Assurance)
Hero Motors LTD
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee APQP and PPAP processes for new product development, confirming alignment with IATF 16949 and client-specific standards.
- Direct full-cycle new product development for gear and shaft components.
- Establish and authenticate manufacturing processes involving turning, hobbing, spline rolling, grinding, and heat treatment.
- Created check sheets, gauges, and fixtures to support NPD quality assurance.
- Facilitated coordination between design process and supplier teams to achieve first-time-right product launches.
- Confirmed adherence to system audit and process audit schedules per IATF 16949:2016 specifications.
- Administered product audits at specified frequency to verify product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Synchronized efforts with cross-functional teams to ensure swift resolution of audit non-conformities.
- Managed documentation processes guaranteeing total compliance with quality audit mandates.
- Integrated online SPC on machines to capture live data and evaluate process behavior.
- Oversaw measurement system analysis plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols. Led gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies for critical gauges to validate measurement integrity.
- Inspect and manage change point controls system of plant.
- addressing customer complaints & submission of actions in timely manner.
- Orchestrated LPA and FRM deployment based on customer needs.
- Eradicated rejection from 15,000 ppm to 0 ppm by resolving taper diameter undersize in shaft via execution of taper diameter multi-gauging.
- Investigated length variation in shaft and lowered rejection from 1.5% to 0.01% by altering clamping and resting face via 11-step methodology.
- Executed quality assurance initiatives to improve product reliability and maintain adherence to industry standards.
- Formulated and instituted quality control measures, leading to decreased defect rates and improved overall efficiency.
- Facilitated coordination of cross-functional teams to accelerate new product development, guaranteeing punctual project completion.
- Conducted extensive audits of quality systems, recognizing areas needing improvement and facilitating corrective actions.
Senior Engineer (Customer Quality and Quality Assurance)
The Hi-Tech Gears LTD
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Involved and developed Audi parts under 1000 PPM by adapting APQP Methodology
- Reduced rejection from 4000 ppm to 0 ppm by elimination of excess Radial runout in Shaft Output by implementing PCD type chuck using 11 step methodology
- Responsible for Part Layout submission to customer as per plan.
- Make plan & conduct the System audit & process audit as per guideline IATF16949:2016.
- Verifying the Kakotora (past trouble) during event time which is related to customer.
- Analyzed thickness variation in flange & reduced rejection from 0.34% to 0.01% by implementing Universal Ball Lock Chuck using 11 step methodology
- Introduced Multigauge for Inspection of Input Shaft & Output shaft for reduction in manpower from 21 inspectors to 12 inspectors
- Improved process capability for groove length in Shaft Output by combining facing and grooving tool in turning operation to achieve Cpk from 0.99 to 2.14
- Resolved customer issue in shaft output by changing rust preventive oil grade axonal 33CD to axonal 34CD to facilitate defect free supply using 8D methodology
- Implemented POKA-YOKE to detect broaching operation missed out parts in Flange at laser marking operation & reduced final inspection fallout from 0.08% to 0%
- Worked as customer representative with 4W expert – Magna Powertrain, Cummins and Robert Bosch
- Led quality assurance initiatives, driving process improvements that enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures, resulting in reduced defects and improved compliance with industry standards.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify quality trends, facilitating proactive solutions that minimized complaints and escalations.
Senior Engineer (Machine Shop & Standard Room)
Varroc Engineering limited
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Executed 3D model CMM automation program to inspect 100% suspected material within 45 days & to achieve cost saving of INR 1.5 million
- Introduced DOP instead of span in cam gear shaving operation to reduce rejection from 0.31% to 0.08%
- Introduced Semi-Auto DOP tester in gear hobbing operation to improve Measurement System Analysis (MSA) by eliminating human error in inspection
- Designed and implemented face run out gauge for 100% inspection of parts and save rejection cost INR 0.4 million/year
- Led the implementation of advanced machining techniques, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste.
- Mentored junior engineers in machine operations, fostering skill development and improving team performance.
- Developed and optimized standard operating procedures, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased output.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and maintenance, ensuring operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
Engineer (Standard Room)
Micro Turners
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Performed role of CMM gear tester programmer, establishing advanced programs for NPD components
- Executed calibration tasks for gauges and instruments following specified plan
- Designed and produced in-house snap and plug gauges for precision measurement. Manufactured custom width gauges and mandrels for specialized applications. Optimized production workflows to increase gauge reliability. Established collaboration with teams to refine gauge specifications and functionality.
- Formulated and instituted engineering methodologies that elevated product reliability and performance efficiency.
- Facilitated detailed assessments of standard room processes to improve operational workflows and results.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to create strategic initiatives for process advancement.
- Facilitated training sessions for junior engineers, encouraging collaboration and skill development.
- Designed and implemented engineering solutions that improved product reliability and efficiency.
- Conducted thorough analyses of standard room processes to enhance operational workflows and outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic initiatives for process improvements.
- Led training sessions for junior engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and technical skill development.
D.E.T (Final Inspection and Standard Room)
Milestone Gears Pvt. ltd
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Inspected parts using CMM, Gears Tester, Roughness Tester, and Profile Projector to ensure quality standards were met
- Acted as inspector to prepare layout inspection report for NPD parts
- Conducted final inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards, enhancing product reliability.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline inspection processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Trained new staff on inspection protocols, improving overall team performance and adherence to standards.
- Utilized precision measurement tools to assess product specifications, ensuring accuracy in quality assessments.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (Formerly MG Polytechnic College of Engineering And Technology)
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh2011
Senior Secondary School - Class 12th
Himachal Pradesh Board
Bilaspur, India2012
Senior Secondary School - Class 10th
Himachal Pradesh Board
Bilaspur, India2007
Skills
Product Design Quality
Quality Core Tools
APQP
8D Methodology
Process Audits
Product Audits
GD&T
Automation
Project Management/Leadership
Task Delegation
Employee performance evaluation
Customer focused
Product development
Interests
Cricket, Chess, Badminton
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
Prepared quality circle and win 1st price by elimination of excess Radial run out in Shaft Output by implementing PCD type chuck., Win 1st price in chess at group level chess competition.
Timeline
Assistant Manager (NPD Quality and Quality Assurance)
Hero Motors LTD
05.2024 - Current
Senior Engineer (Customer Quality and Quality Assurance)
The Hi-Tech Gears LTD
05.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Engineer (Machine Shop & Standard Room)
Varroc Engineering limited
05.2018 - 05.2021
Engineer (Standard Room)
Micro Turners
03.2015 - 04.2018
D.E.T (Final Inspection and Standard Room)
Milestone Gears Pvt. ltd
05.2012 - 02.2015
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (Formerly MG Polytechnic College of Engineering And Technology)
Senior Secondary School - Class 12th
Himachal Pradesh Board
Senior Secondary School - Class 10th
Himachal Pradesh Board