Raman Kumar

Quality professional with expertise in Supplier Quality Assurance, Process Control, and manufacturing operations across industrial environments. Strong knowledge of automotive quality systems including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, and VDA documentation. Proven track record in supplier audits, CAPA implementation, process validation, and driving quality improvement through SAP and QC tools.

• Performed supplier assessments, as well as product, process, and internal audits to ensure quality and regulatory compliance..
• Performed line process control audits, ensuring proper adherence to defined parameters and minimizing process deviations.
• Actively participated in weekly QA & QC meetings to identify and analyse quality issues using the 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Utilized 7 QC Tools (e.g., Pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagram, Histogram, Scatter diagram) for root cause identification and trend analysis.
• Executed daily Red Bin analysis and identified top defects through Pareto charts and corrective strategies.
• Implemented and monitored Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurrence of non-conformities.
• Monitored and verified key quality checkpoints such as First Piece Approval (FPA), Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI), and Last-Off Inspection.
• Hands-on experience with measurement instruments and gauges such as Bore Gauge, Micrometer, Vernier Caliper, and Universal Fillet Gauge.
• Proficient in core quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and APQP for quality planning, risk assessment, and process validation.
• Conducted training sessions for subordinates on quality concepts and tools including SPC, MSA, 7 QC Tools, and usage of precision measuring instruments.
• Proficient in MS Excel (for data analysis, charts, dashboards, and reports) and PowerPoint (for reporting and presentations).
• Verified and managed quality-related data in the SAP system using SAP T-codes and developed programs for automating quality checks and reporting.
• Supported new product development and process improvement projects through proactive quality planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• To gather data and analyze with the help of QC tools& GDT.
• To facilitate and involve all the cross functional team members to contribute their ideas to arrive at the countermeasures.
• To verify and validate the effectiveness of the countermeasures

• MS Office:- Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• MS Office
• Solid works