Suneel Thakur
Vendor Upgradation, New Parts Development, Supplier Quality Assurance
Gurugram
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Engineer with 14 years of experience in Vendor Upgradation/Supplier Quality Assurance/New Product Developments with Automotive & Farm Equipment Industries.
Driven professional with knack for leadership and problem-solving, bringing strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage teams and projects with focus on productivity and collaboration. Committed to driving positive outcomes and fostering supportive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager (Vendor Upgradation)
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
Gurugram
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Responsible for upgradation of high defect suppliers related to Engine, Transmission & Proprietary categories.
- Past defects & internal rejection analysis to find our Key Weak areas at suppliers
- Doing multiple Vendor system & process related assessments at suppliers to find out gap areas & Guiding suppliers for doing improvements.
- Benchmarking of best supplier practices & implementation at other weak suppliers.
- Monitoring supplier performance and adherence to quality standards PPM, Process audits , ensuring consistency and reliability of supplied parts
- Root cause analysis for quality issues, Identified and addressed quality issues with suppliers promptly, implementing corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and prevent recurrence
- Implemented robust systems and processes at suppliers to ensure consistent quality and delivery of parts
- Responsible for new development models for Zero Defect Lines implementation.
- Meetings with Supplier Top Management for progress review of improvement action plan
- Major looking Engine Transmission & Proprietary commodity like:- GSLA from M/s Lumax Mannoh, Transmission Shift Towers, Forks & Shafts from M/s Nteck, Engine parts from M/s Sunbeam, Suspension dampers from M/s Gabriel and Brake Pipes & Fuel pipes from M/s Bundy & M/s Sanoh
- Knowledge and experience in casting, forging, machining and heat treatment processes, as well as Molding & Pipe Manufacturing processes.
Assistant Manager (New Model Development)
Honda Cars India Ltd
Tapukara
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Responsible Development of New Model parts related to Car Chassis, Suspension & Braking System like Drive Shafts, Suspension lower arms, Rear Axles, Dampers, Brake Drum & Disk & Exhaust pipes.
- Initial Drawing studies for ensuring design toughness considering Indian conditions & design changes , change point identification & planning with suppliers to achieve quality & tooling development levels in line with vehicle maturation stages.
- Responsible for doing QAV Audits at suppliers for reviewing processes & project progress.
- Supplier Process audits to find out gaps & process improvements to achieve zero defect products.
Executive (Supplier Quality Assurance)
TAFE Motors & Tractors Ltd
Bhopal
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance of Transmission parts like Transmission & Flywheel Housings, Housing top covers, Shifting shafts & Forks etc.
- Analysis & resolution of daily assembly line issues & measures implementation at supplier end.
- Responsible for supplier evaluation and selection conducted through assessments of potential suppliers to ensure alignments with quality standards
- Also process audits at supplier sites to identify areas for improvement, recommending and ensuring the implementation of action plans
Assistant Engineer (Supplier Quality Assurance)
International Tractors Ltd (Sonalika)
Hoshiarpur
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Responsible for Receipt Quality Assurance of Raw & Semifinished Sand casting housings & Forging parts related to Pressure Valve Regulators.
- Analysis & resolution of quality issues at machine shops & assembly lines & improvement actions implementation at suppliers.
Assistant Engineer (Supplier Quality Assurance)
Mahindra & Mahindra Swaraj Division
Mohali
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Responsible for Incoming Inspection of Casting, Forging & Machining parts.
- Daily line issues analysis & resolution.
- Development of New Model parts like transmission housings, top covers, Shifting shafts & forks etc.
Education
B Tech - Mechanical Engg
Lingayas Vidyapeeth
Faridabad, Haryana 01.2021 - 01.2025
Diploma - Automobile Engg
Govt. Polytechnic College
Sundernagar, HP 01.2008 - 01.2011
10th -
Bhartiya Public Senior Secondary School
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 04.2006 - 03.2007
Skills
Process improvement techniques
Training
Six Sigma Black Belt
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Awards
- Resolved global customer complaint related to rust in pump and cylinder.
- Eliminate Repair Time & additional Cost for outer roof fitment in backhoe loader cabin and Got award from business group head (France).
- Improve the FRP inner roof packaging under green initiative project and stop the rejection.
- Old cabins refurbished with low cost and use for production.
- Eliminate the exhaust manifold paint peel-off issue in M/s Kirloskar engine.
- AWP scissor lift decal all adhesion testing done in-house during development.
- Eliminate the outer roof mounting broken issue.
- Special leakage testing facility developed at M/s Walvoil for testing rockbracker blocks.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Vendor Upgradation)
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
11.2022 - 04.2025
B Tech - Mechanical Engg
Lingayas Vidyapeeth
01.2021 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager (New Model Development)
Honda Cars India Ltd
11.2018 - 11.2022
Executive (Supplier Quality Assurance)
TAFE Motors & Tractors Ltd
02.2017 - 11.2018
Assistant Engineer (Supplier Quality Assurance)
International Tractors Ltd (Sonalika)
10.2014 - 02.2017
Assistant Engineer (Supplier Quality Assurance)
Mahindra & Mahindra Swaraj Division
07.2011 - 10.2014
Diploma - Automobile Engg
Govt. Polytechnic College
01.2008 - 01.2011
10th -
Bhartiya Public Senior Secondary School
04.2006 - 03.2007
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