RISHABH MISHRA
Quality Assurance Executive
Pithampur,MP
Summary
Manufacturing Quality Professional with 5+ years of experience in automotive and solar pump manufacturing. Specialized in process improvement, rejection reduction, supplier quality, SPC, and audit management within high-volume production environments. Delivered measurable business impact including 56% reduction in in-process rejection and ₹6L annual cost savings through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, and process optimization initiatives. Experienced in high-volume automotive and solar manufacturing environments with focus on process capability improvement and defect reduction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Executive
Shakti Pumps India Ltd
Pithampur, MP
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained audit-ready technical documentation, including compliance reports, calibration certificates, and test records, ensuring smooth certification approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented Remote Monitoring System (RMS) integration for real-time solar pump performance tracking, improving data accuracy, system transparency, and operational monitoring.
- Coordinated techno-commercial documentation and order execution for government projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements of agencies such as MSEDCL, MEDA, JRED, and PEDA.
- Coordinated with vendors and certification bodies to ensure adherence to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy standards for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline validation processes, optimize resource utilization, and reduce operational inefficiencies.
- Developed balancing weight system for rotor assemblies improving motor reliability.
- Planned and witnessed inspection activities in alignment with QAP and customer specifications.
- Coordinated third-party inspections at supplier facilities and collaborated with inspection agencies for remote supplier inspections.
- Ensured compliance with MNRE and state regulatory requirements for projects involving MSEDCL, MEDA, JRED, and PEDA.
Quality Engineer (Team Leader)
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd
Pithampur, MP
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Led quality assurance activities for automotive manufacturing processes, focusing on defect reduction and process control.
- Managed customer complaints using 8D and root cause analysis, ensuring effective closure and prevention of recurrence.
- Performed process audits and SPC-based monitoring to maintain product quality and compliance.
- Coordinated New Product Development (NPD) validation including PPAP documentation and layout inspection.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to reduce defects using data-driven analysis and continuous improvement tools.
Apprentice -Quality
Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd
Pithampur, MP
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported production quality inspection and defect tracking.
- Assisted in quality reporting and documentation.
- Contributed to 5S and TPM initiatives across manufacturing areas.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
RGPV University
01.2024
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
RGPV University
01.2020
Skills
- Customer Complaint Handling
- GD&T
- Rejection Reduction & Process Control
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Management System (QMS)
- Stakeholder Management
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Supply Chain Management & Vendor Development
- Regulatory Complaints Coordination
- Process Audits
- DMAIC Methodology
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA Implementation
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Minitab
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Kaizen
- JIT
- MSA
- Cp / CPK
- Control Charts
- 7 QC Tools
- Fishbone
- 5 Why
- APQP
- PPAP
- CAPA
- 8D
- Control Plans
- Internal Audits
- Document Control
- NPD Validation
- Supplier Quality
- Process Optimization
- Team Management
- Crossfunctional Coordination
- Training
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Solar Pump Manufacturing
- Rotor Assembly & Balancing
- Supplier Quality & Third-Party Inspection
- High-Volume Production Environment
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
Accomplishments
- Led quality assurance activities for high-volume automotive and solar pump manufacturing operations.
- Managed customer complaints and corrective actions using 8D methodology and root cause analysis.
- Coordinated supplier inspections, third-party audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Improved process stability through SPC implementation and process monitoring controls.
- Led and coordinated a 24-member quality team for inspection and process quality activities.
- Supported APQP, PPAP, NPD validation, and audit documentation for manufacturing projects.
Manufacturing Exposure
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Solar Pump Manufacturing
- Rotor Assembly & Balancing
- Supplier Quality & Third-Party Inspection
- NPD Validation & Process Audits
- High-Volume Production Environment
Projects
- Rejection Reduction Project, Reduced in-process rejection from 4.8% to 2.1% using DMAIC methodology and SPC implementation., Identified critical process variation causes through root cause analysis and process capability analysis., Improved process stability through corrective actions and process monitoring controls.
- Cost Optimization Project, Achieved ₹6L annual cost savings through suction case design optimization and process improvement initiatives., Reduced material wastage and improved operational efficiency through manufacturing process modifications.
- Rotor Balancing Improvement, Developed balancing weight system for rotor assemblies to improve motor reliability and reduce vibration-related issues., Enhanced product performance consistency through process standardization and validation.
- RMS Implementation Project, Supported implementation of Remote Monitoring System (RMS) integration for real-time solar pump performance monitoring., Improved system transparency, operational monitoring, and field performance tracking accuracy.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Executive
Shakti Pumps India Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Quality Engineer (Team Leader)
Tenneco Clean Air India Pvt. Ltd
11.2021 - 04.2024
Apprentice -Quality
Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd
10.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
RGPV University
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - undefined
RGPV University