Overview
Work History
Education
Professional Summary
Core Competency
Key Project
Certification
Technical Skills
Timeline
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Ravindra Ramdas Walke

Flat No C-1306, Pristine Greens Society, Moshi, Pune

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality Management

Vitesco Technologies India Pvt ltd, Talegaon, Pune.
01.2017 - 06.2024
  • Supplier Selection and Evaluation: Led supplier selection and evaluation processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to onboard high-performing suppliers
  • Supplier Evaluation: Designed and implemented supplier evaluation criteria, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
  • Quality Audits:Conducted supplier audits, resulting in a 20% improvement in process consistency through corrective actions
  • Quality Standards and Compliance: Established rigorous quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and client-specific requirements
  • Quality Assurance Programs:Implemented quality assurance programs, achieving a 15% boost in supplier performance through KPI tracking
  • Continues Improvements: Increased supplier efficiency by 10% through continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
  • Risk Management: Proactively mitigated risks, reducing supply chain disruptions by 12% through strategic quality risk management.

Key Achievements

  • Improved supplier quality by 30% through comprehensive audits, training, and corrective actions.
  • Increased supplier efficiency by 10% via continuous improvement practices and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
  • Delivered 20% improvement in process consistency by addressing root causes of defects and ensuring corrective measures were implemented across all supplier.

Assistant Manager - In Process Quality

Continental Automotive Components India Pvt Ltd, Chakan, Pune.
12.2013 - 12.2016
  • Conducted in-process inspections to improve first pass approval (FPA) rates by 15%.
  • Led root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions, driving efficiency improvements.
  • Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) to minimize variations and ensure stable production processes.
  • Conducted process audits (LPAs) and prepared key quality documentation to ensure compliance.
  • Reduced customer complaints by 10% through proactive quality issue resolution and training programs.
  • Technical Expertise: Leveraged expertise in SAP, Minitab, GD&T, and tooling to ensure precise quality control across incoming, in-process, and final inspection stages. Customer Complaints & Training: Effectively managed non-conforming products and corrective actions, leading to a 10% reduction in customer complaints and conducting training programs to improve quality.

Key Achievements:

  • Increased first-pass approval rates by 15% through focused inspections and audits.
  • Reduced customer complaints by 10% by implementing preventive measured.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Dattakala College of Engineering
Dound , Pune.
03.2024

PGDBM - Operation Management

International Institute of Management Science
Chinchwad Pune
08.2020

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Dattakala College of Engineering
Dound,Pune
05.2012

Professional Summary

  • Strategic and results-oriented Supplier Quality Manager with over 11 years of experience in automotive quality management. Known for driving supplier performance improvements by up to 30%, optimising manufacturing processes, and reducing quality risks.
  • Expertise in APQP, SPC, Lean Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis to improve operational efficiency and product quality.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement quality assurance systems in high-stakes environments, ensuring compliance with global standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).

Core Competency

  • Supplier Quality Improvements.
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions (8D, A3).
  • Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization.
  • Quality Audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership.
  • Risk Management & Mitigation.
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring (KPIs).

Key Project

Flap Stuck in Throttle Body Assembly.

Vitesco Technologies India Pvt Ltd, Pune | May 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Investigated recurring issues in throttle body assembly where shaft bending exceeded acceptable limit ,disrupting axial play specification’s.
  • Identified excessive assembly load as the root cause and recommended process modifications and tooling improvements.
  • Successfully reduced shaft bending to meet acceptable limits, ensuring engine idle stability and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Outcome

  • Reduced supply chain disruptions by 12%

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green belt- March 2024
  • Qualified internal Quality Auditor ISO 9001:2015 and IATF16949 - Nov 2024
  • Basics of Industrial Safety Management (BISM) - Aug 2024

Technical Skills

  • Supplier Complaints Handling Tool: Supply On.
  • Quality Management Software: SAP, Minitab.
  • Statistical Tools: SPC, MSA
  • CAD/Design Tools: GD&T, AutoCAD.
  • Reporting Tools: Pareto charts, Check sheets, A3/8D Reports.
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Supplier Quality Management

Vitesco Technologies India Pvt ltd, Talegaon, Pune.
01.2017 - 06.2024

Assistant Manager - In Process Quality

Continental Automotive Components India Pvt Ltd, Chakan, Pune.
12.2013 - 12.2016

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical Engineering

Dattakala College of Engineering

PGDBM - Operation Management

International Institute of Management Science

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Dattakala College of Engineering
Ravindra Ramdas Walke