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SHRINIVAS DESHPANDE

SHRINIVAS DESHPANDE

Aerospace & Defence Quality Management Professional
Belagavi

Summary

Motivated Individual with unyielding integrity, strong Networking & Problem-Solving Skills. Experienced in driving cultural changes across & building horizontal, Mission based teams to collaborate & deliver Customer delight in a matrix organization. Having 18+ years of experience in the area of Manufacturing Quality, Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality Systems, EHS, EASA & FAA Compliance in the field of aerospace, transportation, locomotives, oil & gas engines, and automotive industries. Currently Heading Quality, EHS, Special process’s function. Working closely with HR function for Quality culture paradigm at Rangsons Aerospace an N Ranga Rao group of companies in Mysore. Skilled in Analytical & Communications, as a Listener, Critical thinking and problem solving, Resilient, Ability to work under pressure, Professionalism and strong work ethic, Interpersonal Skills. Strengths: Expertise in instilling quality culture and integrated management systems in the field of manufacturing, testing & calibration, and supply chain facility. Has experience in new process/procedure/certification introduction, product qualification, and developing entire quality organization to introduce all 6M resources to fulfill customer requirements and meet or exceed expectations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

General Manager - Quality

Rangsons Aerospace Pvt Ltd
Mysore
08.2021 - Current
  • Quality (HOD), EHS, Special Processes
  • Supervise, direct quality control and quality assurance team for continual improvement and personality development
  • Running quality programs such as zero defect, quality circles, quality month, to instill quality through process approach and quality mantra
  • Developed and implemented plant KPIs/Matrices and monthly reviews with board members
  • Generating, reviewing X-matrix (True North) for vision of organization
  • Led quality function to compliance and customer satisfaction, Leading EHS to develop safety first culture
  • Led Special processes (NDT, Welding, and Outsourced Processes) for process performance and flow down compliance
  • Led project management team to improve quality and OTD by 44%
  • Revamped NC product handling process for better data integrity, defect analysis, action to reduce rejections by 51%
  • Introduced Quality at Source program to reduce waste (over inspection, material, manpower, rework) and improve productivity
  • Introduced contingent suppliers for outsourced processes through supplier development
  • Training and mentoring subordinates for developing customer focus and leadership skills
  • Planning to mitigate risk with actions to board of members through MRM and L3 Bowler Chart sessions
  • Driving continual improvement through inculcating and implementing statistical tools in process monitoring
  • Introducing new processes through utilizing AS13100 requirements
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations

Quality Leader

GE Aviation, MMF
Pune, MH, India
08.2013 - 07.2021
  • Quality, TRS, NADCAP, Compliance)
  • Manage team of 6 members directly, and 52 members indirectly
  • Green field project handled through establishing QMS in-line with AS9100C and manufacturing unit for aviation mechanical components and thereby successfully migrating to QMS AS9100D
  • Successfully established S-1000 (Supplier Quality Management System), SABRe, D6-82479, S400, AS9145, AS9146,
  • AS13100, and ISO17025 requirements to GEAE,
  • Established 6 special processes for NADCAP as PRI Coordinator and Special Process Expert
  • Coordinated end-to-end quality from raw material requirements to product delivery including post-delivery communications
  • Handled FAI (First Article Inspection) team and New Product Development to achieve highest outcome
  • Successfully handled Heat Treat and Chemical Processing for customer approval as process owner
  • Quality Excellence Program Trainer for QF200 series, QFCE105, Certified “DSQR trainer”, S1 & GE-QMS Auditor
  • Compliance Representative to analyze and implement FAR/DFARS regulations, Compliance concern investigator.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits

Deputy Manager

Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Limited
Hyderabad, AP, India
05.2013 - 08.2013
  • QMS, Special Processes, ACE)
  • AS9100C QMS Manager (Internal auditing, conducting RCA for improvement projects)
  • Owned Special Process Quality (HT, CP, Painting, FPI)
  • ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) coordinator between Sykorsky and TASL

Manager Quality

Ankit Fasteners Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, KA, India
01.2009 - 05.2013
  • Control
  • Manage team of 16 members directly, and 8 members indirectly
  • Established captive testing and calibration laboratory including microstructure characterization of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, mechanical testing such as tension, shear hardness testing, impact testing, fatigue testing, stress rupture testing, to
  • ISO, IS, ASTM, NASM standards, etc.)
  • Owned sole responsibility of Laboratory accreditation to NABL (testing and calibration) , and certification to NADCAP for special processes (HT, and NDT) and customer process certifications (GEAE, PWA, Eurocopter, AVIO, etc.)
  • Established calibration facility including, gauging system for fasteners, contour analysis, surface roughness, CMM, etc.
  • Also established special (NADCAP) processes such as Chemical processing, NDT, Heat Treating to meet NADCAP requirement and certified
  • Represented main contact person for all NADCAP processes officially to PRI
  • Also served as 5S Leader, CIP Leader, and trainer for 7QC tools and other problem solving techniques
  • Visited our collaboration company Lisi Aerospace at Paris, France for technology improvements.
  • Visited customer units of Pratt & Whitney, USA to study customer requirements
  • Certified CLCSR (Certified Laboratory Control at Source Representative) to PWA.

Deputy Manager, Section Head and Management Representative

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited
Hospet, KA, India
09.2004 - 12.2008
  • Control of chemical composition and their final mechanical properties
  • Complete process knowledge on manufacturing of core (both cold box and shell core making system), Mold (Air impact
  • High Pressure Molding system) and metal pouring system through automatic pouring device
  • Metallurgy of Grey Iron Castings
  • Knowledge of raw materials being used in Green Sand Molding, Cold box & shell core making
  • Analytical ability to detect route cause for casting defects (Metallurgical)
  • Led Quality Team to control melting & pouring operations
  • Regular interaction with customers and suppliers for performance indicators
  • New supplier development, assessment, and onboarding
  • Implementation of Quality Management System in comply with requirements of ISO 9001 / QS 9000 / TS 16949 standards
  • Selection & implementation of substitute materials to improve quality and to save manufacturing cost
  • Implementation of statistical process control in shop floor

Computer Instructor

Bharatesh High Schools
Belagavi
08.1998 - 07.1999
  • Interacted and involved with students to bring up their knowledge in basics of computers.

Education

M. Tech - Process Metallurgy

National Institute of Technology
Karnataka
07.2002 - 06.2004

M. Sc. - Mineral Processing [Processing & Extraction]

Karnataka University
07.1999 - 06.2002

B. Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

R. L. Science Institute
07.1996 - 06.1999

Skills

Persistence and the ability to influence others

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Accomplishments

  • "Quality Culture Paradigm” at Rangsons Aerospace, Mysore, 2021
  • Characteristic Verification Program” at GE Aviation, Pune, 2018
  • Nitrogenous Fertilizers”, 1997, “Fundamentals of Computers” 1998, “Recovery of Cobalt values from Kalyadi copper tailing from sulphatising roasting”, 2001
  • A review of spectroscopic techniques in mineral processing” 2001, “Lead oxides and their applications”2002
  • Nature of atmospheric rust on iron” 2002, “Kinetics of solid phase reactions on iron oxide- its reversibility at or near 570 C. 2003
  • Tarnishing and Scaling” 2003, “Corrosion prevention: Design factors” 2003
  • Rejection reduction by 51% through revamping NC control process using six sigma tools
  • Introduction of APQP to reduce customer complaints related to FAI by 50% at GE Aviation Pune India
  • Manufacturing Loss reduction by 50% using LSS tools at GE Aviation Pune India
  • Establishing ISO17025 management system for calibration lab at GE Aviation Pune India
  • Establishing Metallurgical testing laboratory to GEAE S400 certification requirements
  • Elimination of identification marking defects through error proofing at GE Aviation Pune India
  • Revamp of Quality Management System Processes across business through read across and best practice sharing at GE
  • Aviation Pune India
  • Predictive Quality Analytics score improvement by 50% at GE Aviation Pune India
  • Flotation of magnesite from Salem, Tamil Nadu” at department of Geology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, under the guidance of Dr R Natarajan, Scientific Officer (G), BARC, Hyderabad
  • Recovery of metal values from red mud” at National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur, India, under the guidance of
  • Dr Rakesh Kumar, Scientist E (IV), NML, Jamshedpur, INDIA
  • PIPELINE CORROSION” at department of Metallurgy and Materials Engg, NITK, Sutrathkal, under the guidance of Dr A O Surendranathan, Asst Professor, NITK, Surathkal, INDIA
  • INDUSTRIES/LABS VISITED
  • GE Aviation, USA
  • Hero MotoCorp, Manesar, India
  • Orissa Sand Complex, Indian Rare earth Ltd., Matikhalo, Orissa, India
  • Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India
  • Iron Ore Concentration Plants at Chougale mines, Toddou mines and Sesa Goa, GOA
  • Lamina Foundries, Mangalore, India

Timeline

General Manager - Quality

Rangsons Aerospace Pvt Ltd
08.2021 - Current

Quality Leader

GE Aviation, MMF
08.2013 - 07.2021

Deputy Manager

Tata Sikorsky Aerospace Limited
05.2013 - 08.2013

Manager Quality

Ankit Fasteners Pvt. Ltd
01.2009 - 05.2013

Deputy Manager, Section Head and Management Representative

Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited
09.2004 - 12.2008

M. Tech - Process Metallurgy

National Institute of Technology
07.2002 - 06.2004

M. Sc. - Mineral Processing [Processing & Extraction]

Karnataka University
07.1999 - 06.2002

Computer Instructor

Bharatesh High Schools
08.1998 - 07.1999

B. Sc. - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

R. L. Science Institute
07.1996 - 06.1999
SHRINIVAS DESHPANDEAerospace & Defence Quality Management Professional