Yashwant Ghangale
Assistant Manager Quality
Summary
Experienced Assistant Manager – Quality with a strong track record of ensuring project excellence and compliance with industry standards. Skilled in developing and executing Quality Action Plans, implementing QMS procedures, and resolving customer complaints through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions. Proficient in managing inward, process, and final product quality, while maintaining accurate quality documentation and certifications. Experienced in conducting internal and third-party audits, and generating actionable reports aligned with key quality metrics. Committed to fostering a culture of quality, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate organizational standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Assistant Manager
Horizon Chutes Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and executed Quality Action Plans for each project, ensuring compliance with internal and customer-specific standards.
- Led Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with end-to-end documentation and client coordination.
- Took ownership of Material Inward Quality, In-Process Inspection, and Final Product Quality, maintaining high-quality standards across all stages.
- Handled customer complaints, performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implemented Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Conducted Supplier Audits to evaluate supplier performance and ensure alignment with company quality expectations and compliance requirements.
- Managed Supplier Quality, including qualification, performance monitoring, and resolving supplier-related quality issues.
- Maintained and updated quality documents such as warranty certificates, instrument calibration records, and other regulatory files.
- Conducted internal, process, and third-party audits as per ISO/QMS standards, ensuring continual system improvement.
- Generated and analyzed reports like MIS, UL reports, and quality KPIs for management review and improvement planning.
- Supervised day-to-day operations on the shop floor, ensuring achievement of performance, quality, and delivery goals.
- Partnered with production and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, reducing rejection rates and enhancing product capability.
- Initiated staff training programs focused on quality systems, product standards, and service excellence.
- Built and maintained a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry and certification standards.
- Defined and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decisions and quality targets.
- Managed the internal audit schedule, ensured ISO compliance, and effectively addressed any non-conformances.
Sr. Quality Engineer
Sakar Udyog
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed comprehensive QA/QC operations on the shop floor to ensure adherence to defined quality standards and customer requirements in automotive component manufacturing.
- Designed a CO₂ welding fixture for robotic welding and validated spot welding processes, enhancing weld quality and process consistency.
- Conducted both destructive and non-destructive weld testing (DT/NDT) to verify joint strength, penetration, and compliance with specifications.
- Prepared and submitted full PPAP documentation, including Process Flow, Control Plan, PFMEA, and Design Review reports for new product approvals.
- Actively participated in Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) for new product development and engineering change management.
- Led supplier audits and executed in-house process audits to ensure compliance with QMS and improve supplier performance.
- Inspected and approved incoming raw materials through dimensional checks and specification verification, rejecting non-conforming items.
- Led Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone) and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address customer complaints and internal rejections.
- Generated Pre-Dispatch Inspection Reports (PDI) and sample inspection reports for development and serial production parts.
- Supported the deployment and enhancement of ISO 9001:2015-based Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining audit readiness and documentation.
- Implemented cycle time optimization and Non-Value-Added (NVA) elimination strategies, improving production flow and efficiency.
- Successfully executed quality activities for critical projects like H105 and K3 ABS Brackets, ensuring timely delivery and zero-defect standards.
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Valeo India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted daily shop floor meetings to review quality issues, plan targets, and align team performance.
- Collaborated with senior engineers to support daily quality and production activities, ensuring smooth workflow and output consistency.
- Assisted in Level 1 maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and maintain equipment readiness.
- Performed in-process inspection of armatures, identifying defects early and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Developed and maintained Operator Skill Matrix, Training Index, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance workforce capability and process standardization.
- Conducted Non-Value-Added (NVA) analysis and implemented cycle time reduction strategies to improve process efficiency and productivity.
Intern [Process Engineer]
Yeshshree press comp Pvt ltd
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Conducted cycle time studies to analyze and identify Non-Value-Added (NVA) activities in the production process.
- Implemented spot welding fixtures to eliminate manual delays and significantly reduce NVA.
- Identified and resolved bottlenecks in the production line, improving workflow efficiency and throughput.
Education
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
RM Dhariwal Sinhgad Management School
Pune 04.2001 -
B. Tech - Production Engineering
SGGS IE & T, Vishnupuri [An Autonomous University]
Vishnupuri, Nanded 04.2001 -
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Gramin Polytechnic, Vishnupuri
Nanded, India 04.2001 -
Skills
ISO 9001:2015 Compliance & Audit Coordination
Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
In-Process & Final Product Inspection
FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Supplier Quality & Supplier Audits
Welding Quality Inspection (MIG, CO₂, Spot)
QMS Implementation & Documentation
Customer Complaint Handling & 8D Reporting
Process Improvement & Cycle Time Reduction (NVA Analysis)
Certification
PowerBI Workshop
Interests
Art & Craft
Tech YouTuber (gadget reviews, tech insights)
Listening to Music
Social Link
www.linkedin.com/in/yashwantghangale
Total Work Experience
9 Years 0 Month
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Appreciation – Horizon Chutes Pvt. Ltd. (2024)
- NVA reduction: Cycle time reduced by 12% at Yeshshree press Comps Pvt. Ltd.
- QMS: Lead to Implementation of QMS system at Sakar Udyog, MIDC Bhosari.
- Conducted a comprehensive defect analysis and evaluated the effectiveness of ISO 9001:2015-based Quality Management System (QMS) at Horizon Chutes Pvt. Ltd., leading to actionable insights for reducing fire door manufacturing defects by 87%.
Awarded in recognition of outstanding commitment and contribution towards quality excellence and team success.
Software
SAP End user
Weld Eye (Destructive Welding Test)
Auto CAD
CATIA
Timeline
PowerBI Workshop
03-2025
QMS ISO 9001-2015 Internal Auditor Certificate
06-2022
TCS iON Career Edge - Young Professional
05-2022
Quality Assistant Manager
Horizon Chutes Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Quality Engineer
Sakar Udyog
08.2017 - 07.2021
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Valeo India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 08.2017
Intern [Process Engineer]
Yeshshree press comp Pvt ltd
05.2015 - 06.2015
MBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
RM Dhariwal Sinhgad Management School
04.2001 -
B. Tech - Production Engineering
SGGS IE & T, Vishnupuri [An Autonomous University]
04.2001 -
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Gramin Polytechnic, Vishnupuri
04.2001 -