Sagar Nannaware
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Supplier Quality Manager (STA/SQD/ASQ/SQE/SQA) with over 10 years of experience in supplier quality development, specializing in APQP, PPAP, and supplier audits. Demonstrated success in enhancing supplier relationships across Asia Pacific, USA, Europe, and Germany. Expertise in strategic supplier development and quality performance improvement utilizing various quality tools. Proven leadership in problem-solving initiatives to address quality issues and enforce compliance-driven processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Manager Supplier Quality Development ASIA Pacific
Schaeffler AG
Pune
09.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic supplier relationships across Asia Pacific region to enhance supplier Quality stability.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented innovative technology and processes for improved supplier performance.
- Oversaw supplier partnerships to promote long-term collaboration and ensure reliability.
- Reviewed and approved supplier qualification documentation for adherence to industry standards.
- Worked with suppliers on quality improvement plans to secure reliable product sourcing.
- Led problem-solving teams to address escalated supplier quality issues effectively.
- Established robust supplier selection criteria to enhance product quality and minimize defects.
Lead Advanced Supplier Quality (STA/ASQ/SQD)
Faurecia R&D Center
Pune
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Conducted supplier risk assessments and process audits to enhance supplier compliance and performance.
- Administering the PPAP activities and releasing the PSW to the supplier within the project timeline.
- Executed PPAP activities according to customer timelines.
- Developed new products through the APQP process.
- Collaborated with engineering team to define process parameters ensuring supplier process capability through SPC and MSA.
- Conducted GD&T reviews, ballooning, layout inspections, and dimensional PIST and CP CPK evaluations.
- Developed and validated new gauges and checking fixtures within project timelines.
- Validated welding fixtures during the launch of a new project.
- Improved dimensional and weld PIST processes.
- Validated spot welding, projection welding, and MIG welding processes.
- Developed and delivered training on customer complaint management, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and product audits to improve supplier and team member competence.
- Executed ECN and PCN processes within customer timelines.
- Manager Supplier Quality Development ASIA Pacific with over 10+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Management, specializing in Supplier Audit and quality excellence.
- Proven track record in developing strategic supplier relationships across the AP region, Europe & USA.
Specialist Supplier Quality (ASQ/STA/SQD)
Gestamp
Pune
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Conducted RFQ, technical feasibility reviews, simulation study report reviews, tooling development, and PPAP run audits at supplier end to ensure quality standards.
- Participated in the supplier selection process to develop a supply base that enhances quality, cost, delivery, and technical capabilities.
- Developed stamping, welding, machining, and casting processes to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
- Delivered overview of complete BIW body system, stamping skin panel, and welding processes to support technical understanding.
NPD Engineer (APQP Engineer)
Magna International
Pune
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: (Chassis & Frame System / Complete BIW body System/ Welding)
- Experienced New Product Development Engineer(Launch Quality) with a demonstrated history of working in the Automobile industry.
- Skilled in Core tools of quality like APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA&MSA, Working on Core Tools APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, PFMEA, and PFD.
- Executed PPAP, ensuring compliance with customer timelines and specifications.
- Executed ECN and PCN within customer timeline.
- Enhanced dimensional accuracy and weld performance by applying targeted quality checks.
- Conducted cycle time study, identifying process inefficiencies and implementing solutions for reduced cycle time.
- Developed and validated new gauges and checking fixtures within the timeline.
- Validated welding fixtures during the launch of a new project.
- Built customer end parts and resolved issues that arose during the build.
- Reduced rejection and rework PPM, achieving target quality levels through systematic quality control measures.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
BMIT
06-2015
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE
02-2012
Skills
- Commodities expertise (BIW, Stamping,MIG/MAG Welding,Plastic Moulding,AL HPDC)
- Certified Auditor VDA 63 & VDA 65 (TÜV SÜD)
- Certified Internal Auditor IATF 16949:2016
- Supplier Process & Product audits
- Supplier Quality management
- APQP,PPAP,MSA,SPC & PFMEA
- Supplier Monitoring & Management
- Process optimization
- Supplier scouting (Initial Assessment)
- E-PPAP Portal Experience
- Strategy Supplier Development
- Technical Feasibility analysis
- Supplier Risk assessments
- Power_BI
- GD&T
- Collaboration skills
Certification
VDA 6.3 Process Auditor – Certified by TÜV SÜD.
Awards
- Employee of the Quarter 07/009/2025
- Employee of the month, 17/02/2024
- Employee of the month, 22/04/2023
- Rising star of the year, 01/02/2022
- Employee of the month, 01/06/2021
- Best Employee of the year, 01/11/2018
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Timeline
Manager Supplier Quality Development ASIA Pacific
Schaeffler AG
09.2025 - Current
Lead Advanced Supplier Quality (STA/ASQ/SQD)
Faurecia R&D Center
04.2022 - 09.2025
Specialist Supplier Quality (ASQ/STA/SQD)
Gestamp
02.2021 - 03.2022
NPD Engineer (APQP Engineer)
Magna International
09.2015 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
BMIT
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
MSBTE