Srikanta Panda

Responsibilities

• CMM Metrology Incharge
• Led BIW quality activities for production and new projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Conducted complete body shop geometry analysis and dimensional validation.
• Lead Buildability analysis during pre-series and production phases.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Production, Planning, Quality and Engineering teams for issue resolution.
• Perform CAD based dimensional analysis for BIW and ZSB assemblies.
• Validate manufacturability of new products before SOP.
• Lead Supervised quality assurance functions for master body components., Managed master body kit processes for production efficiency., Coordinated activities related to assembly master bodies for quality control. and Managed functions related to final master bodies in production. activities.
• Managed incoming and series quality for BIW, facilitating timely issue resolution and quality assurance.
• Support production in achieving quality KPIs including DOK, Rework Reduction and Audit targets.
• Drove corrections in body shop fixtures and implemented geometry improvements to enhance production accuracy.
• Oversaw CMM standard room operations, including calibration and administration.
• Lead measurement planning, dimensional reporting and corrective action implementation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturability and quality enhancement.
• Performed analysis of body-in-white geometry to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Assessed buildability of body-in-white designs for manufacturing feasibility.
• Monitored quality of body-in-white components during production series.
• Oversaw quality control processes in body shop operations.
• Supervised quality checks in press shop production.
• Reviewed assembly shop processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Examined closure systems for compliance with quality specifications.
• Conducted dimensional analysis of chassis components to ensure accuracy.
• Validated interior and exterior builds for quality assurance.
• MBK
• AMB
• FMB
• Prepared screw body components for assembly processes.
• Master Body (QAF)
• Performed analysis of CAD sections for design accuracy.
• Validated CAD designs to ensure technical accuracy and feasibility.
• Compared CAD designs to identify discrepancies and improvements.
• Executed reverse engineering processes to analyze existing products.
• Provided support for 3D printing processes in production.

Key Achievements

• Improved BIW dimensional stability through systematic geometry correction.
• Reduced dimensional deviations using CMM and GOM based analysis.
• Successfully supported multiple production quality improvement initiatives.
• Led cross-functional teams for geometry issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Managed Project Quality activities from RFQ to SOP.
• Led Product Development Quality for multiple Volkswagen and Skoda projects.
• Led CMM Standard Room consisting of 25+ engineers.
• Managed complete Pre-Series and SOP measurement activities.
• Coordinated with Tool Design, Production, Planning, TCP, Logistics and Supplier teams.
• Led Manufacturing Readiness Reviews.
• Conducted dimensional validation for single parts, subassemblies and BIW.
• Conducted Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure alignment with production standards.
• Supported Product Design improvements through CAD comparison and dimensional feedback.
• Facilitated Product Design improvements through CAD comparisons and dimensional feedback to enhance product quality.
• Managed APQP, PPAP, FMEA and process validation.
• Performed tolerance stack-up studies.
• Led Yield Improvement Projects.
• Managed Reverse Engineering using GOM, FARO and 3D Scanning technologies.
• Managed reverse engineering efforts utilizing GOM, FARO, and 3D scanning technologies for precision and accuracy.
• Led Tool Buyoff and Inspection Fixture Buyoff.
• Managed Supplier Quality Development.
• Conducted customer reviews and technical discussions.
• Supported Product Quality Enhancement activities.
• Prepared Homologation Reports.
• Managed Process Documentation and Standardization.
• GOM Programming
• CM4D
• STEP2QMS
• ATOS Scanning
• GD&T
• 2D Drawing Interpretation
• Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
• Dimensional Root Cause Analysis
• MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTS

Successfully handled complete lifecycle from Pre-Series to SOP for:

SKODA Kylaq India 2.5

• SKODA Slavia
• Volkswagen Virtus
• Volkswagen Taigun
• SKODA Kushaq
• Volkswagen Ameo
• Volkswagen Ameo