Aaditya Kumar Saha

Dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer with 9 years of experience in quality assurance and control in manufacturing environments. Adept at implementing quality systems, conducting inspections, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic organization by improving product quality and operational efficiency.

Sr.Engg. QA/QC - Patelmech Prequashine Pvt.Ltd - Jamnagar

(2025-03)

• Lead and manage the overall Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions across all manufacturing processes including heading, threading, heat treatment, and surface finishing.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure consistent product quality and continuous improvement.
• Handle customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis (Why-Why, 8D, Fishbone), and ensure effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Lead internal audits, process audits, and supplier audits, and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Monitor and control incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities including calibration of measuring instruments.
• Ensure compliance with product standards such as DIN, ISO, ASTM, and customer drawings/specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma projects.
• Manage supplier quality development, including vendor evaluation, performance monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality KPIs such as rejection rate, PPM, customer complaints, and cost of poor quality (COPQ).

QA/QC Engineer - Echjay Industries Pvt.Ltd - Rajkot

(2022-04 - 2025-02)

• Responsible for quality control of machined and forged components.
• Prepare and release daily MIS reports for the machine shop.
• Analyze daily rejection trends and initiate root cause analysis.
• Lead CAPA activities for customer complaints and internal rejections.
• Actively involved in PFMEA reviews and IATF 16949 audit documentation.
• Review control plans and support feasibility studies for new part development.
• Handle shift schedules and supervision for 32 quality inspectors.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and customer teams for quality improvements.
• Applied Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and control production processes.
• Led Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities by reviewing and validating supplier documentation.
• Conducted comprehensive Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (R&R) studies to validate measurement tools and ensure data accuracy for critical quality assessments.
• Lead new product development (NPD) quality activities including PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, and MSA.
• Ensure proper training and development of quality team members and promote a quality-focused culture.
• Maintain documentation and records as per QMS and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

QC Engineer - Fine Thread Form Industries - Rajkot

(2017-08 - 2022-03)

• Working as a Quality Engineer in a fastener manufacturing company specializing in fine thread forming.
• Responsible for maintaining product quality from raw material stage to final dispatch.
• Handling in-process inspection during cold forging and thread rolling operations.
• Monitoring critical dimensions such as thread pitch, major/minor diameter, and collar dimensions.
• Performing final inspection using GO/NO-GO gauges, micrometers, and vernier calipers.
• Ensuring implementation of IATF 16949 quality management system requirements.
• Preparing and maintaining documents like Control Plan, PFMEA, and inspection reports.
• Conducting root cause analysis using Why-Why and Fishbone techniques.
• Taking corrective and preventive actions to reduce rejection and improve process capability.
• Identifying issues like wrong machine setting and material mix-up during production.
• Having strong knowledge of cold forging, thread forming, heat treatment, and plating processes.
• Performing basic plating quality checks including Hull Cell testing.
• Handling customer complaints and supporting audit activities.
• Training operators on quality standards, inspection methods, and 5S practices.

Production Engineer - Kwality Balls Pvt. Ltd. - Jaipur

(2016-08 - 2017-06)

• Planned, coordinated, and optimized daily production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing of high-precision ball bearings, meeting strict quality and delivery targets.
• Monitored and improved production processes, including turning, grinding, heat treatment, and assembly, to enhance product consistency and reduce defects.
• Performed in-process inspections and ensured adherence to control plans.
• Implemented process control techniques and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma) to increase manufacturing efficiency and reduce downtime.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Anand Engineering College Agra UPTU (2013-06)

Intermediate (PCM) - MAIC College Deoria (2009-05)

Matriculation - UN Inter College Padraunda (2006-05)