Vijay Wedhane
Thane
Summary
Senior Quality Assurance and Technical Regulation Professional with 30+ years of experience. Expertise in quality system management, inspection, manpower planning, vendor development, process quality management, and product certifications. Currently Sr. Manager – Technical Regulations at Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager (Technical Regulations)
Panasonic Life Solutions
11.2017 - Current
- Liaised with BIS for Switchgear and Wiring Device compliance
- Managed CB certification for MCBs, enhancing credibility and visibility
- Led certification for solar modules, inverters, and power tools per CRS
- Oversaw Water Heater Certification, ensuring BIS and BEE compliance
- Managed third-party testing for Energy-Meter accuracy
- Facilitated CE certification for MCB, RCCB, and Isolator products
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with BIS standards
- Performed gap analysis for technical regulations (India, Middle East, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) and developed action plans
- Trained employees on Quality Improvement and BIS regulations
Dy. Manager (Quality Assurance)
Anchor Electricals
12.2007 - 11.2017
- Certified switchgear and wiring devices per BIS guidelines
- Planned and coordinated organizational procedures
- Managed production processes, troubleshooting, and cost-saving
- Developed and maintained quality standards
- Ensured quality for incoming materials, conducted testing, and created SOPs
- Formulated QA strategies, optimized resources, and mitigated bottlenecks
- Streamlined quality culture through inspections and audits
- Designed testing labs and created testing calendars
- Facilitated new product development focusing on quality and cost
- Led strategic sourcing and vendor performance assessment
- Conducted periodic RoHS audits and quality improvements
- Served as Environmental Quality Assurance System Auditor for RoHS
Havells India Ltd
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Led certification for MCB, RCCB, and Isolator
- Obtained KEMA Certification for MCB
- Led Quality Value Engineering (QVE) Project for cost-effective MCB solutions
- Contributed to projects like MCB SPN, MCB 125A, and Modular Contactor
Altech Switchgears
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Managed Production Planning and Quality standards
- Obtained ISI Certification for MCBs
- Designed pad printing for MCB and RCCB
Koyna Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
04.2003 - 12.2005
- Managed transformer inspection and testing
- Conducted control panel testing and type testing at ERDA
- Directed fabrication of outdoor C.T
- And P.T
- Tanks
- Maintained detailed testing documentation
Datar Switchgear
12.1993 - 04.2002
- Designed and operated Short Circuit Laboratory
- Oversaw development and certification tests for MCB, RCCB, and Energy Meters
- Coordinated with BIS for ISI standards
- Conducted final inspections and tests for various products
- Monitored quality standards per ISO 9001
- Scheduled maintenance for the short circuit lab
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Mumbai University
B Tech - Electrical Engineering
Emperial Institute of Management Science and Research
Skills
Skilled in designing and implementing quality management systems to minimize rejections and reduce costs
Experienced in process enhancement and establishing QA procedures
Strong decision-making skills, able to meet deadlines under pressure
Effective leader and team builder
Good coordination with Government Officials like BIS, BEE, WPC, and testing laboratories like CPRI, ERDA, UL, NTH, DTH etc related to product certification and company customers like NTPC, PWD and Government Agencies
Certification of MCB, RCCB, Isolator, Switch, Plug & Socket, Fan Regulator, Water Heaters, Energy Meter and other WD Products as per reference standards (National and International)
Certification of Lithium-Ion Battery and its Chargers, Solar Modules and other Products fall under CRS
Acting as Indian Representative for Overseas manufacturers (Panasonic’s Suppliers) for CRS and WPC
BIS ETD7 committee member
Finalize all packing labels detail as per legal metrology and standard specification for domestic and exports sales
RoHS Audits of supplier (India & overseas)
Training
- Lead Auditor as per ISO 9001
- NABL ISO 17025
- Problem solving and Decision making
Awards
- Silver Award, Received at Panasonic Japan in Cost Buster competition, 04/2024
- Certification of Recognition, For the commendable performance, 2022
Timeline
Senior Manager (Technical Regulations)
Panasonic Life Solutions
11.2017 - Current
Dy. Manager (Quality Assurance)
Anchor Electricals
12.2007 - 11.2017
Havells India Ltd
07.2006 - 12.2007
Altech Switchgears
01.2006 - 06.2006
Koyna Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
04.2003 - 12.2005
Datar Switchgear
12.1993 - 04.2002
B Tech - Electrical Engineering
Emperial Institute of Management Science and Research
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Mumbai University