Atmanand Patat

Results-driven Quality Engineer with nearly 8 years of hands-on experience across automotive machining, welding, sheet metal, and powder coating manufacturing environments. Proven track record in leading PPAP submissions for OEM customers, driving internal PPM reduction through 8D/5-Why root cause analysis, and executing zero-defect safe launch programs. Experienced in IATF 16949 internal auditing, SPC/MSA-driven process capability studies, and supplier quality management.

Known for translating quality data into actionable improvements that reduce COPQ and sustain on-time delivery to customer specifications. Adept at working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and customers to build robust quality systems from NPI through mass production.

QUALITY ENGINEER — AUTOMOTIVE & MANUFACTURING at ADMA AUTO COMPONENT PVT. LTD. (2025-04 – Present)

• Led PPAP documentation and submissions for new automotive components across customers, achieving first-time approval with zero major non-conformances.
• Executed safe launch inspection programs for new part introductions, conducting 100% inspection at launch and transitioning to statistical sampling once Cpk ≥ 1.67 was consistently demonstrated.
• Drove COPQ reduction initiatives using 8D and Fishbone analysis across 4 production lines; tracked defect trends weekly and implemented process controls that contributed to measurable reduction in internal rejection rates.
• Conducted technical feasibility assessments (DFM/DFA reviews) for new product enquiries annually, preparing structured feasibility reports communicated directly to customer quality teams.
• Developed and maintained Control Plans, PFD, and PFMEA documentation aligned with IATF 16949 requirements, updated documents upon each ECN and process change to maintain compliance.
• Managed incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities, defining inspection frequency and acceptance criteria for machined components, consistently achieved monthly quality objectives.
• Developed comprehensive gauge lists and MSA studies (R&R, linearity, bias & Stability) for all critical dimensions, ensuring measurement system adequacy before production release.
• Coordinated timely calibration of all instruments, gauges, and fixtures across the quality lab — achieving 100% calibration compliance during IATF surveillance audits.
• Partnered with the engineering team to define process parameters for critical characteristics (CCs), ensuring Cpk values met OEM-specified minimums before mass production sign-off.
• Analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly rejection reports using Pareto charts and SPC trend data, led cross-functional review meetings and assigned corrective action ownership with defined timelines.
• Co-ordinated joint customer inspections and addressed customer feedback on supplied parts, prepared and submitted 8D corrective action reports within agreed timelines, improving customer satisfaction scores.

QUALITY ENGINEER at RAJSRIYA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES (2021-04 – 2025-03)

• Performed CMM dimensional inspection using FARO Arm on welded assemblies and sheet metal components, verifying weld penetration and geometric tolerances against customer drawings, identified systemic deviation patterns and raised corrective actions with tooling team.
• Managed first-off and last-off inspection for powder coating and welding processes (shift-wise), maintaining a process audit schedule that reduced surface defect escapes to the final inspection gate.
• Monitored and reduced internal and external PPM on a daily basis; maintained DQH (Defect Quality History) log and ensured closure of all open DQH complaints within 7 days with standardized CAPA.
• Conducted IATF 16949 internal audits as a certified internal auditor, covering process, product, and system audits, generated non-conformance reports and tracked corrective action implementation.
• Evaluated supplier performance using QPR (Quality Performance Rating) scoring; communicated monthly rejection data to suppliers and validated effectiveness of 8D corrective actions through re-inspection.
• Provided hands-on quality training to new team members on inspection methods, measurement instruments, and importance of first-off/last-off inspection protocols.
• Led 5S implementation initiatives in the quality inspection area, resulting in improved instrument accessibility, reduced inspection cycle time, and audit-ready workstation standards.
• Maintained PPAP documentation files and managed product and process audit execution against monthly plan vs. actual schedules.

QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL TRAINEE at TVS MOTOR COMPANY (2017-02 – 2019-02)

• Performed incoming inspection of supplier components against drawing, TMIS, and TSES specifications for engine assembly parts; identified and escalated critical supplier non-conformances within the same shift to prevent line disruption.
• Raised and tracked supplier complaints for non-conformities at incoming, assembly line, and customer (warranty/PPFR) stages, coordinated M2 and M3 level corrective actions using QC tools and validated effectiveness through online assembly feedback.
• Verified CMM reports submitted by suppliers for critical part dimensions; identified deviations and worked with supplier quality team to implement dimensional corrections before next delivery.
• Executed limit sample inspections for incoming materials and maintained a limit sample register aligned with OEM quality standards.
• Supported suppliers in achieving zero line and lot rejection by establishing inspection systems and process controls at supplier end through periodic supplier visits and joint inspections.
• Maintained uninterrupted material flow by co-ordinating with production, QAD, store, and process plant teams — balancing quality holds with production scheduling requirements.

APPRENTICE — QUALITY at TVS MOTOR COMPANY (2016-01 – 2017-01)

• Conducted incoming inspections of ancillary supplier components, ensuring compliance with quality specifications and executing timely GRN closure aligned with inspection planning schedules.
• Performed detailed inspections of critical parts and maintained inspection records to support accurate quality data reporting.

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – K. L. E. Society's Polytechnic (DIPLOMA) Bailhongal (2014)

SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (10TH) – Karnataka State Board (2010)