Sagar Vilas Chikate
Karad
Summary
To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges. Innovative engineer with background in diverse engineering projects, including design optimization and process improvement. Strong analytical skills, adept at problem-solving and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity. Proven ability to lead teams towards achieving project goals within deadlines, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
ASB International Pvt. Ltd
12.2023 - Current
- Incoming inspection and document verification of raw material, Castings, Pattern Inspection at supplier end
- Inspection of rough machined parts and finish machined parts.
- Inspection of Sheet metal & Fabrication parts
- Performing Magnetic Particle Testing, Dye Penetration Testing, and Ultrasonic Testing of various parts as per QAP.
- Co-ordination of Radiographic testing of castings and film review
- Performing hardness testing, PMI testing, DFT, Surface roughness testing, DFT and Adhesion testing
- Timely GRR clearing by inspecting parts and verification MTC and other relevant reports
- Hands-on expertise in handling various instruments such as height gauge, Vernier calipers, micrometers, bore dial gauge setting and checking, plug gauges, snap gauges, ring gauges, bevel protractor, etc.
- Hands-on expertise in handling testing equipment such as Sonohard hardness tester, Rockwell hardness tester, Dynamic hardness tester, Poldi Hardness tester, and PMI testing machine.
- Supplier Visit for Development parts inspection, Supplier audit, and supplier development.
- Preparation of supplier SQR data, Internal NG data, and take necessary corrective and preventive actions to eliminate quality issues and improve supplier rating.
- Continual improvement through monitoring and root cause analysis.
- Take permanent actions against customer complaints and internal NGs.
Quality Engineer
Sujan Industries
Vasai East
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Visual & Dimensional inspection of Pattern, Casting and machined parts
- Timely clearance of bought out material on daily basis to achieve production plan
- Perform Process audit, product audit, layout marking and calibration of instruments, machines & equipments
- Interaction with customers for better understanding of requirements of product and documents
- Stage wise monitoring and inspection of new development products of steel & SGI grade castings as per QAP/Customer specifications
- Preparation of QAP as per RDSO specifications
- Prepare Quality J1,J2 & PPAP for new product development as per customer requirements
- Do 8D analysis to analyze problems and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Conducting Destructive and Non Destructive tests on products to identify quality issues and preparation of reports
- Analysis of customer complaints and strengthening the firewalls in order to achieve the desired target
- Driving supplier quality performance, including new product development and product quality improvement
- Maintaining monthly MIS data of quality department
- Hands on expertise in handling inspection gauges, instruments and machines
- Verification of documents like material test certificates, NDT reports, PDIR and other relevant documents as per standard/Customer requirements
- Developed reports summarizing key metrics related to product quality including defect rates, cycle time reduction efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization based on best practices from industry standards.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, inspection plans, and other technical documents for accuracy.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Performed data analysis to identify root causes of quality issues and developed corrective actions.
Executive Quality Engineer
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd
Kirloskarvadi
04.2014 - 09.2021
- Perform visual & dimensional inspection of various steel parts manufactured by sand casting, Replica casting and investment casting process as per drawing & and customer specifications and prepare report of same
- Inspection of machined pump parts and report preparation
- Good Knowledge of Pump Industry, Various pumps and their assembly (Split Case Pump, Multistage Pump, VT Pump etc.)
- Hands on expertise in handling inspection gauges, instruments and machines
- In-process inspection of Pump assembly as per BOM and QAP
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.
- Perform transactions in SAP (HANA) system such as QM clearance, stock posting, rejection posting, QM activation for new codes, QM info for new codes etc.
- Monitoring and fulfil Special QAP orders of customers like NTPC, NPCIL, BARC, SAUDI ARAMCO, REILIENCE IND., TATA PROJECTS etc.
- Conduct internal audits, process audits to identify process gaps and take necessary permanent actions on it
- Periodic review of manufacturing operations to verify process parameters are being followed and manufacturing equipments are calibrated and meeting process parameters
- Collect rejection and rework data throught SAP for statistical quality control and rejection analysis
- Preparation of defect wise, part wise, material grade wise data to decide corrective and preventive actions to reduce rework and rejection of parts
- Familiar with ASTM, IS, MSS standards, Foundry processes and various heat treatment cycles
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE
Mumbai01.2013
SSC -
Shivaji University
Kolhapur01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, SAP
- Statistical analysis
- Communication skills
- Measuring instruments
- Testing machines
- DP, MPT, UT & RT Testing
- Customer complaint handling
- Process improvement techniques
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Statistical process control
- Supplier quality management
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Project requirement evaluation
- Quality improvement plans
- Root cause identification
- Quality auditing
- Problem solving techniques
Certification
ASNT NDT Level II, Certified ASNT NDT Level II inspector as per SNT TC 1A in PT, MT, UT & RT
Accomplishments
Successfully completed new product development trials on 'Spring Pot' & 'Traction Center' part of Bogie of Vande Bharat Train, Customer - MEDHA BOGIES PVT. LTD.
Hobbies and Interests
- Participating in Sports activities
- Explore new places
- Reading books
Languages
- Marathi
- Hindi
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 23/04/1993
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
Place :
Date : Sagar Chikate
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
ASB International Pvt. Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer
Sujan Industries
10.2021 - 11.2023
Executive Quality Engineer
Kirloskar Brothers Ltd
04.2014 - 09.2021
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
MSBTE
SSC -
Shivaji University
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