SACHIN BORKAR
Senior Quality Leader | Expert in Process Audits, Supplier Quality & Lean Manufacturing | 20+ Years in Automotive Industry
Bengaluru
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, and Process Engineering across leading organizations in the automotive and packaging sectors, I bring a strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, Value Stream Mapping, and Process Excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Languages
Work History
Supplier Quality Lead - Senior Manager
Ajax Engineering Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits to qualify new vendors in line with company standards.
- Collaborate with Product Design & NPD teams to review concepts, assess technical feasibility, and define quality requirements.
- Finalize tooling & process validation with suppliers, ensuring readiness for high-risk and critical parts.
- Lead PPAP documentation, process capability studies, and fitment trials for new components and assemblies.
- Perform Quality Risk Assessments and review supplier process planning at key stages.
- Drive cost-reduction and localization projects through alternate sourcing and vendor development.
- Monitor and improve supplier PPM, manage Controlled Shipment Level 1 & 2, and New Business Hold protocols.
- Analyze Top Worst Supplier data, communicate improvement expectations, and track CAPA implementation.
- Conduct annual System & Process Audits, ensure continuous improvement in supplier quality performance.
Quality Manager
Manipal Utility Packaging
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Handled BRC (British Retail Consortium) and major customer audits at Manipal Utility Packaging, ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Led quality process improvements by identifying gaps, standardizing procedures, and driving corrective actions, resulting in enhanced audit readiness and customer satisfaction
Supplier Quality Specialist
CNH Industrial
11.2013 - 04.2023
- Received Excellence Award (2021) for outstanding performance—recognized for exceeding annual goals through effective task prioritization, strong work ethic, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Led and completed major sheet metal parts development projects for: Combine Harvester, Sugarcane Harvester, Tractor and Baler Localization (Sheet Metal & Stamping Parts)
- Spearheaded localization initiatives to replace imported parts, contributing to significant cost savings and supplier capability enhancement.
- Currently working on Tractor and Cabin Parts Development, including design feasibility reviews, supplier qualification, and PPAP documentation.
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
VARROC ENGINEERING PVT. LTD
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Improved Supplier PPM by 43% through effective data-driven analysis, problem prioritization, and systematic application of problem-solving tools such as 7 QC Tools, 5 Whys, and Fishbone Diagram.
- Conducted monthly Top Worst Supplier reviews, ensured timely communication of performance gaps, and rigorously monitored implementation of improvement actions to sustain supplier quality performance.
Supplier Up-Gradation Manager
VE Commercial Vehicles
04.2010 - 10.2013
- Reduced line loss and parts PPM by 54.7% through structured data collection, Pareto-based problem prioritization, and systematic root cause analysis of top recurring issues, with focused corrective actions implemented at supplier end.
- Awarded for resolving the G.S.R.T.C. bus chassis bow issue by conducting in-depth analysis and implementing improvements in the assembly sequence and welding fixture, ensuring chassis bow was contained within 6 mm over an 11-meter length.
- Responsible for conducting System Audits at high PPM / line loss contributing suppliers; developed detailed roadmaps for system improvement and led monthly performance reviews.
- Proactively identified skill gaps and organized targeted training programs for supplier development, enhancing quality maturity and process consistency.
Supplier Quality Manager
RANE NSK STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Completed 3-month training at NSK Japan on quality assurance documentation, CMM operation, and precision measurement techniques
- Led Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team, managing incoming part quality and PPAP for new components
- Successfully established supplier quality systems, achieving TS 16949 certification in Nov 2009
- Certified Internal Auditor – TS 16949, conducted internal audits and supported system compliance initiatives
Engineer QA
Mando India Ltd.
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Managed Incoming Inspection and GRN clearance, ensured timely issue resolution by coordinating with suppliers for corrective actions
- Awarded Best Operative Engineer for optimizing incoming area layout and standardizing inspection processes, improving overall efficiency
Education
PGDM in Project Management (Pursuing) -
MIT SDE
PUNE 09.2022 - Current
Diploma In Automobile Engineering -
Karnataka Polytechnic
Mangalore - Karnataka 03.2002 - 2005.06
12th - P.C.M.B
Sri Bhuvanendra Collage
Udupi - Karnatak 04.2000 - 2002.03
10th -
Manjunatha Vidyalaya
Mumbai - Maharashtra 03.1989 - 2000.03
Skills
Lean , Six Sigma , Value Stream Mapping
Timeline
Supplier Quality Lead - Senior Manager
Ajax Engineering Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Quality Manager
Manipal Utility Packaging
04.2023 - 08.2023
PGDM in Project Management (Pursuing) -
MIT SDE
09.2022 - Current
Supplier Quality Assurance Manager
VARROC ENGINEERING PVT. LTD
04.2016 - 10.2016
Supplier Quality Specialist
CNH Industrial
11.2013 - 04.2023
Supplier Up-Gradation Manager
VE Commercial Vehicles
04.2010 - 10.2013
Supplier Quality Manager
RANE NSK STEERING SYSTEMS LIMITED
08.2007 - 03.2010
Engineer QA
Mando India Ltd.
06.2005 - 07.2007
Diploma In Automobile Engineering -
Karnataka Polytechnic
03.2002 - 2005.06
12th - P.C.M.B
Sri Bhuvanendra Collage
04.2000 - 2002.03
10th -
Manjunatha Vidyalaya
03.1989 - 2000.03
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Kannada
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Tamil
Elementary
Konkani
Advanced
Tulu
Upper intermediate
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