Akshaya Gujar
NPD Engineer
About
NPD Engineer with experience in New Product Development, APQP, PPAP, quality inspection, supplier coordination, and manufacturing processes. Experienced in preparing PPAP, PFD, Control Plan, PFMEA, Work Instructions, and Setup Approval Reports. Skilled in engineering drawing review, development trials, supplier document verification, inspection, and quality problem-solving.
Experience
NPD ENGINEER - ADM Autotech India Pvt. Ltd. - Chakan, Pune
(2025-01)
- Preparing PPAP, PFD, Control Plan, and PFMEA for development parts.
- Conducting development trials and part evaluations for design and process feasibility.
- Performing engineering drawing review before PPAP submission to verify dimensional and specification requirements.
- Handling NPD and APQP activities for automotive components.
- Preparing Work Instructions (WI) and Setup Approval Reports for development and production processes.
- Coordinating with suppliers for PPAP, MTC, PDI, and hardness reports.
- Reviewing and validating supplier quality documents as per drawing and customer requirements.
- Coordinating with suppliers for rejected development parts and corrective actions.
- Face in the Crowd Recognition – 2025–2026 for exceptional contribution and outstanding performance.
- Employee of the Month – May 2025 for consistent performance and initiative in documentation.
- 1st Place – Best Kaizen Award, Documentation Category for documentation improvement.
QUALITY ENGINEER - Dana India Private Limited - Chakan, Pune
(2023-02 - 2024-06)
- Performed quality inspection for newly developed automotive components.
- Handled sample and PPAP batch inspection for casting, welding, forging, rubber, sheet metal, and fastener parts.
- Used 7 QC Tools for quality problem-solving and complaint reduction.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings for inspection and quality verification.
- Hands-on experience with Height Gauge, Surface Roughness Tester, Profile Projector, Contour Tracer, Hardness Tester, Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Bore Dial Gauge.
- Supported proto axle build using ISIR parts.
- Participated in 5S, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke activities.
TRAINEE QUALITY ENGINEER - SEW Eurodrive India Pvt. Ltd. - Chakan, Pune
(2021-12 - 2022-12)
- Performed inspection and prepared inspection reports and quality records.
- Coordinated with Production, Process Engineering, and Maintenance to resolve quality issues.
- Checked gearbox mounting position as per BOM.
- Checked oil level and oil quantity as per BOM.
- Checked PDIR reports.
- Gained knowledge of gearbox assembly processes (R, K, S, F).
TRAINEE QUALITY ENGINEER - General Electric Pvt. Ltd. - Chakan, Pune
(2019-07 - 2021-12)
- Performed inspection using quality measuring instruments.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings.
- Identified improvement opportunities in supplier and assembly processes.
- Supported cycle time reduction and Standard Work implementation.
- Prepared Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for internal defects.
- Prepared NCR reports for non-conforming parts.
- Empower and Inspire Each Other Award for good teamwork.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Savitribai Phule Pune University (2023)
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (2019)
SSC - Maharashtra State Board (2015)
