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Yogeshwar Avhad

Pune

Summary

Dynamic Supplier Development Engineer with extensive experience at ZF India Pvt. Ltd., excelling in risk assessment and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record in problem-solving and process enhancements, leveraging skills in IATF 16949 auditing and team collaboration to drive successful supplier performance and product quality.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager - Supplier Management

ZF India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
04.2022 - Current
  • Currently working as Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) for Components developments for various global Programs
  • Conduct Risk Assessment for Suppliers
  • Lead Technical Reviews (TR) with Potential Suppliers
  • Ensure Business Nomination for Competent Suppliers
  • Conduct APQP review for on time and flawless launch
  • Inspection Alignment with Plant and Suppliers
  • Conduct PPAP Audits and PSW approval
  • Run at Rate Performance
  • Perform VDA6.3 Audits
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Supplier Facility Upgradation
  • Special Processes Approval
  • Testing and validation readiness
  • Safe launch Monitoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Digitization Implementation

Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance & NPD

Tata Toyo Radiator Ltd
Pune
05.2015 - 04.2022
  • New Supplier Assessment
  • New Product Development, Supplier Audits
  • Raw Material Development & Approvals
  • Problem Solving- 8D Methodology, QRQC, One pager & A3 Report
  • Design Reviews
  • Monitor supplier's timeline for tool development
  • Approve supplier parts layout inspection
  • Attend internal PTR before customer PPAP.
  • Review and Approve PPAP documents.
  • Conduct physical PPAP audits & PSW sign off for supplier parts.
  • Implement poka-yoke & Kaizen at supplier process.
  • Monitoring and evaluations of supplier parts issues through receiving quality
  • Conduct QMS audit at supplier End.
  • Implementation of VAVE projects in the supplier parts.
  • Continual improvement Project to achieve PPM targets.
  • Monthly 8D tracking.
  • Frequent suppliers visit for chronic issues & surprise audits.
  • Firewall Implementation at supplier end.
  • Raw material quality improvements through benchmarking.

Officer - Testing

ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel
Nashik
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Microstructure analysis, Coating Trials, Raw Material Approval to PPC, Optical Emission Spectroscopy, Cold Mill Coolant Analysis, Mechanical Testing
  • Microstructure Analysis of carbon steel grades during development
  • Optical Emission Spectroscopy of electrical & carbon steel for grade confirmation
  • Perform Tensile testing for carbon steel grades for quality assurance
  • Vickers & Rockwell hardness measurement of Carbon steel grades
  • Material clearance to PPC department after testing
  • Cold Rolling Mill coolant analysis
  • Organic & inorganic coating trials
  • Raw material clearance to PPC department from SAP system

Junior Engineer

Hindalco Industries Limited
Navi Mumbai
06.2008 - 02.2013
  • New alloy Development
  • Heat Treatment Cycle Optimization
  • Material Failure Analysis
  • Perform tensile and hardness testing & its approval
  • Metallographic Analysis
  • Scanning & Electron Microscopy (SEM/EDX) for material characterization
  • Optical emission spectrometry to confirm chemical composition
  • Image Analysis to determine metal structures such particle size, distribution
  • Benchmarking Analysis to improve products properties
  • Porous Disc Filtration Analysis (PoDFA) for inclusions analysis
  • Maintain lab equipment's & records as per ISO 9001:2008 Guidelines
  • Perform various annealing Heat-Treatments during product development
  • Ensured smooth functioning of Metallurgical Laboratory by carrying out calibration & maintenance
  • Order & maintain all metallurgical equipment's consumables, spare parts, etc.

Education

MBA - Production And Operation Management

AMITY UNIVERSITY
Greater Noida, India
01.2026

Bachelor of Engineering - Materials & Metallurgical Engineering

Institution of Engineers (India)
Pune, India
01.2018

Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering

Government Polytechnic Pune
Pune, India
01.2008

Skills

  • Supplier Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Improvements
  • Benchmarking Analysis
  • Metal Failure Investigation
  • Metallurgical Lab Set up
  • IATF 16949 Internal Auditor
  • VDA 63 Auditor
  • Digitization- Online SPC Implementation
  • Team Player
  • Decisiveness
  • Assertiveness
  • Innovator
  • Time Management

Training

  • 7 QC Tools
  • Problem Solving Techniques
  • Core Tools - APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP
  • TUV Certified Internal Auditor - IATF 16949:2016
  • Certified VDA6.3 Auditor
  • Special Process Approval
  • SDE Drivers license from ZF Global team

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/21/89

Notable Accomplishments

  • Awarded Star Performer in Silver Category for Process Improvements
  • Awarded with Thank you cards for Rubber pop out issue to avoid line stoppage
  • Awarded for significant contribution in 1.2L oil cooler Development.
  • Awarded for significant contribution in Yamaha 2-Wheeler Development.
  • Awarded for Green line elimination from radiator tube stock material by metallurgical analysis.
  • Several Shabas Award for Improvements at Supplier End.
  • Star Performer for Oil cooler leakage reduction from 8% to 1%.
  • Technical Ideator for Baffle leakage improvement in X451 Condenser.
  • Awarded for BS6 multi customer development simultaneously.

Timeline

Deputy Manager - Supplier Management

ZF India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager - Supplier Quality Assurance & NPD

Tata Toyo Radiator Ltd
05.2015 - 04.2022

Officer - Testing

ThyssenKrupp Electrical Steel
02.2013 - 05.2015

Junior Engineer

Hindalco Industries Limited
06.2008 - 02.2013

MBA - Production And Operation Management

AMITY UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Engineering - Materials & Metallurgical Engineering

Institution of Engineers (India)

Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering

Government Polytechnic Pune

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