Vinayak Rayjade
Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA )
Pune,MH
Work Preference
Summary
Supplier Quality Manager steering supplier quality for proprietary automotive parts across ABS, brakes, suspension, EVAP, locks, and cooling systems. Leads supplier audits, PPAP approvals, and Run-at-Rate assessments while driving RCA, CAPA, and warranty issue resolution with suppliers and plant teams. Strengthens APQP execution, ECN implementation, CMR approvals, and supplier capability across ICE and EV programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Management proprietary parts
BAJAJ AUTO LTD
pune , maharashtra
07.2024 - Current
- Review 10 supplier audits quarterly across ABS, brakes, suspension, EVAP, locks, and cooling systems to validate compliance and corrective action closure.
- Conduct run-at-rate audits and supplier capability assessments to confirm process stability before production launch.
- Manage new product development quality by driving SOP clearance, ECN implementation, and CMR approvals for proprietary parts.
- Resolve warranty issues through root cause analysis and cross-functional coordination with suppliers and plant quality teams.
Supplier Quality assurance EV Division
bajaj-Chetak technology ltd.
pune , maharashtra
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Tracked 20 supplier quality cases weekly to support zero-defect EV component delivery and issue closure.
- Led zero-defect supplier initiatives for EV components, tightening part quality expectations and follow-up on recurring issues.
- Improved RFT and DPR through structured monitoring routines that highlighted trends and supported faster corrective action.
- Supported ECN implementation and CMR validation activities to keep supplier changes aligned with product requirements.
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Bajaj Auto Ltd. Chakan Plant
pune , maharashtra
04.2016 - 03.2023
- Oversaw quality management for KTM, Dominar, and Triumph premium bike projects from launch through production support.
- Standardized SOPs and aligned process expectations to improve consistency across vendor operations.
- Drove supplier corrective actions to close quality gaps and improve product reliability.
- Supported export quality improvements by addressing compliance issues and reinforcing process discipline.
Earlier Quality Roles
Bajaj Auto Ltd. Chakan Plant
Pune , Maharashtra
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Performed product verification and vehicle testing to support homologation and emission compliance requirements.
- Improved calibration systems to strengthen measurement reliability and support consistent quality decisions.
- Applied SPC control and defect analysis to reduce process variation and improve shop-floor quality performance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Operation and supply chain management
SPPU ,Pune
pune07-2026
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - mecahnical engineering
The institute of engineers
pune12-2013
Diploma - mecahnical engg.
MSBTE
MUMBAI08-2003
Skills
Supplier Quality Management
Vendor Development & Supplier Audits
Incoming Quality Control
New Product Development Quality
Export & CKD part Quality Management
APQP
PPAP
FMEA
SPC
MSA
Root cause analysis
Supplier escalation management
Quality management system auditing
Process capability analysis
Timeline
Supplier Quality Management proprietary parts
BAJAJ AUTO LTD
07.2024 - Current
Supplier Quality assurance EV Division
bajaj-Chetak technology ltd.
04.2023 - 06.2024
Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Bajaj Auto Ltd. Chakan Plant
04.2016 - 03.2023
Earlier Quality Roles
Bajaj Auto Ltd. Chakan Plant
01.2010 - 01.2015
Master of Business Administration - Operation and supply chain management
SPPU ,Pune
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - mecahnical engineering
The institute of engineers
Diploma - mecahnical engg.
MSBTE