Tarun Sharma
DGM [SQA & NPD-Quality Head , Pan India}
East Delhi
Summary
Dynamic quality leadership professional with over 20 years of experience in automotive OEM and Tier-1 environments, specializing in Quality Assurance for mass production and new model development. Expertise includes supplier management, business planning, resource optimization, QMS implementation, quality lab governance, and manufacturing process standardization using core QC tools. Committed to driving sustainable quality excellence and fostering organizational growth in senior leadership roles. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and elevate product standards within competitive markets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Management Representative
PCP Group
11.2023 - Current
- Led diverse teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget through clear communication of objectives and expectations.
- Created a greenfield NPD Quality and SQA team with PAN-India coverage.
- Improved overall team performance by implementing effective management strategies and providing regular feedback.
- Facilitated open lines of communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to innovation and problemsolving.
Manager – QDD Division Quality Planning & Control Department
Honda Cars India Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2021
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Instrumental leadership in achieving full REACH compliance: Successfully led as QD division coordinator for executing a hazardous material survey in full alignment with REACH regulations for City - 5G LHD 's maiden export to Europe.
- As a divisional system coordinator, successfully implemented a majorly revised ISO 9001:2015 system in the QD division & mapping all QD systems with global Honda quality standards (GHQS)
- Successfully designed & deployed in-house training & recognition System for Honda QD lab equipment’s training
- Acknowledged for my remarkable positive attitude and sense of responsibility, I was appointed as the interior category in-charge at Honda cars within my first year of employment, despite commencing with the lowest hierarchical role
- Successfully attained all Q, C, D & M targets in mass production & all newly introduced models
- Won BQ theme award at CEC level for resolving the complex problem of roof lining gap with pillar garnish (Brio model)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Championing a team of 5 professionals by taking charge of comprehensive planning and control for the QDD division and spearheading seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders including coordination with top-level management, to drive business plan forward
- Showcased responsibility by devising monthly business plans & MIS for the division to attain quality, cost, delivery, management targets & comprehensively implementing the PDCA cycle for continual improvement and secure top management approval
- Illustrated ownership for comprehensive planning and effective control of divisional resources encompassing manpower & budget allocation (expenses, capital-equipment procurement) coupled with a keen focus on cost optimization
- Demonstrated proficiency in new supplier selection by detailed evaluation of new suppliers utilizing Honda’s New M/L QAV audit tool, and subsequently guaranteeing the successful implementation of Honda’s supplier quality manual (SQM) Requirements at their operational level
- Depicted accountability by systematic evaluation & management of parts supplier’s monthly quality and delivery performances data, including top management reviews and culminating in the decision-making process for ‘annual supplier awards’ based on performance metrics, followed by securing Honda’s top management approval
- Steering the helm of Honda’s parts quality lab activities encompassing parts testing, calibration, equipment maintenance control including annual maintenance contracts (AMC) and new equipment procurement
- As an enthusiastic QMS coordinator, successfully driven end-to-end QMS implementation as per ISO9001:2015 & as per global Honda quality standards (GHQS) across diverse departments including designing divisional procedures, standards and ensuring their seamless integration and enforcement
- Showed dedication by starting personally crafted quality lab equipment’s training programs for enhancing the skill set of QD associates along with controlling holistic training life cycle of QD division
- Excelling in the role of “Person In-charge” for Honda Cars India in executing Honda Motor Japan’s “GHG emission-CO2 Reduction Activity” tool across 42 suppliers, while also effectively liaising with Honda Thailand for seamless coordination.
- Entrusted with the role of Division Person In-charge for upholding and implementing Honda Motor Japan’s Policies encompassing Global Confidentiality Policy (GCP), Code of Conduct Policy (COC), Business Ethics Proposal Line (BEPL) and Purchasing Code of Conduct Guidelines
Sr. Engineer QA - In house Quality Assurance
QH Talbros Ltd.
04.2004 - 05.2007
- Significant Accomplishments:
- Elevated to the role of Senior Engineer in just two years by skillfully balancing dual leadership roles, with a primary emphasis on in-process and product quality assurance, and expertly managing in-house and outsourced calibration activities.
- Achieved excellence as an in-House trainer, providing comprehensive MSA & SPC training across multiple plant units.
- Demonstrated Outstanding Performance Spearheaded two Quality Circles focused on resolving in-house Quality Challenges
- Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully led and efficiently managed all In-process Quality Assurance activities for the entire plant by Steering a capable team of six members
- Demonstrated expertise in achieving exceptional process and product quality assurance through comprehensive process monitoring, audits and precise parts inspection across a broad spectrum of manufacturing methods encompassing CNC Machining, VMC, tapping, threading, MIG welding, projection welding, CNC tube bending, friction welding, induction hardening, polishing, assembling (Sealing), powder Coating, phosphating and so on
- Showcased my outstanding skill in process management by effectively deploying Variable X bar and R control charts playing a pivotal role in maintaining process capability on vital parameters
- Guaranteed in-process parts and assembly product quality via precise daily dimensional inspections, creating master samples and limit Samples for early defect detection, and performing scheduled lay-out Inspections for precise component alignment according to design criteria.
- Exceptionally revealed remarkable analytical skill by in-depth problems analysis for in-process and PDI problems using 7QC Tools & immediately did correction & devised corrective actions for preventing re-occurrence
- Set a standard of excellence in managing dual responsibilities by effectively performing all in-house & outsourced calibration activities by fostering collaboration with the main plant & successfully conducted MSA & R & R study for assessing measurement system capabilities in accurately measuring product parameters.
- Took the lead in conducting comprehensive training sessions to provide a deep understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) techniques.
- Proved a deep understanding of quality management principles by playing a pivotal role in attaining the IATF-16949 certification for a newly established plant and continued coordinating efforts in re-certification audits.
Education
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
HCTM
Kaithal, India01.2003
Skills
MS Office Suite – Advanced proficiency in Excel (MIS, dashboards, data analysis), PowerPoint (management & board-level presentations), Word (policies, SOPs, QMS documentation)
Excellence Sphere
- Supplier Quality Assurance
- New Product Development
- Quality Control
- Vendor Development & Evaluation
- New Supplier Selection
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Project Planning & Management
- Operational Excellence
- Business Plan & Resource Management
- Risk Mitigation & Management
- Process, Products & System Audits
- Process Standardization & Product Approval
- SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, 7 QC Tools, 6 Sigma, APQP
- QMS (ISO9001:2015)
- Quality Lab Activities Management
- Team Building & Leadership
- Positive Attitude & Keen to Learn
- Efficient & Proactive Planner
Personal Particulars
- Date of Birth: 27 May 1981
- Nationality: Indian
- Languages Known: English, Hindi
- Marital status: Married
- Passport No: U9690653 valid till 08th Apr 2031
- Last drawn salary: 30 Lac PA
- Expected salary: Negotiable
- Location preference: Delhi NCR / Relocate Based on Opportunity
Profile Summary
- Expert in developing division’s business plan based on QCDMS targets & ensuring continual improvement by rotating PDCA; proficient in resource planning & optimization (manpower, expenditure, capital-equipment)
- Proficient in product life cycle activities including design & engineering change management, product development & maturation, process standardization & control, supplier management and customer satisfaction
- Excel in assuring that all newly developed products possess the stipulated quality & reliability requirements by establishing effective quality control inspections, and implementing various quality tools like SPC, FMEA, FTA, 7QC tools & testing
- Competent in the domain of new supplier selection & supplier performance monitoring encompassing aspects such as rejection rates, quality improvement, on-time delivery and successful localization implementation
- Strong exposure in maintaining mass production parts quality assurance and weak supplier improvement through rigorous QMS/ process audits, fixing sustainable measures & effective monitoring
- Distinguished in the art of supplier relationship management, orchestrating impactful collaboration sessions with supplier executives to drive coveted results and outcomes
- Expertise in preventive measure approach by anticipating concerns at initial Stages & Excellent at problem-solving by root cause analysis study, finalizing & validation of Countermeasure
- Comprehensive knowledge in managing & controlling Honda QD lab activities – parts testing, calibration, equipment maintenance & control, new equipment procurement
- Outstanding in successful development and deployment of quality management systems in aligned with International Standard ISO9001:2015
- Specialist in the effective application of SPC and MSA techniques to optimize process capability by addressing variations and ensuring measurement system reliability
- Seasoned in orchestrating complete training life cycle: commencing from competency assessment, training needs identification to planning, execution, evaluation, effectiveness feedback integration, and retraining implementation
- Skilled in reducing Carbon Foot Prints by using Honda’s GHG emission tool through effective utilization of energy resources based on the 3R concept & gained international exposure in Thailand during the Honda ATW environmental Meet
- Commended for managing & ensuring effective implementation of Honda’s code of conduct (COC), business ethics proposal line (BEPL), global confidentiality management (GCP), and Purchasing ethics in division as per Honda Japan policies
- Eminent in training and guiding teams in identifying factors critical to quality, reducing process variation, improving process capabilities & increasing stability to support Six Sigma goals
- An effective communicator with exceptional track record in forging strong relationships with people at any level of business and management; possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Timeline
Senior Management Representative
PCP Group
11.2023 - Current
Manager – QDD Division Quality Planning & Control Department
Honda Cars India Ltd.
06.2007 - 09.2021
Sr. Engineer QA - In house Quality Assurance
QH Talbros Ltd.
04.2004 - 05.2007
B. Tech. - Mechanical Engineering
HCTM