Avinash Deshmukh

Result-driven Assistant Manager of Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) with over 14 + years of progressive expertise leading vendor quality, advanced fabrication engineering and OEM relations within the automotive sector. Proven track record of minimize supplier defect rates from 1,200 PPM to 180 PPM and spearheading cost-saving projects generating 15 Lakhs INR annually. Expert in driving continuous improvement using 7 QC Tools, 8D, PFMEA, and PPAP while ensuring strict compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 frameworks across global OEM accounts including John Deere, JCB, and Mahindra.

Assistant Manager_ SQA - Chromewell Engineering Pvt Ltd. - Sanaswadi

(2022-08)

• Direct SQA for 85+ suppliers of laser-cut, Stamped, fabricated, casting, plating, machined parts align with Quality requirement for OEM Customers of John Deere (JD Domestic + Export), JCB, TAFE, Mahindra etc.
• Achieved <300 PPM from 1200+ baseline & Cost saving for ₹15 Lacs/year via systemic CAPA & supplier process upgrades.
• Analyse supplier-end PPM data of rejections and implement appropriate actions to systematically reduce PPM levels.
• Monitored monthly supplier performance including QMS Monitoring, PPM Target, 8D Compliances & Delivery Rating.
• Drive Tier-2 Improvement Plans at critical supplier facilities, performing regular process and product audits to track and enforce Non-Conformance (NC) closures.
• Lead monthly performance reviews for top 5 failing vendors, establishing formal corrective action plans directly with plant heads and supplier ownership.

Sr. Quality Engineer & MR - Prime Lasers Pvt Ltd. - Bhosari

(2018-01 - 2022-07)

• Directed quality planning, engineered inspection standard operating procedures and defined roles and responsibilities for the quality control team.
• Working knowledge of laser cutting & bending parts as well as working experience on making fabrication parts as per customer requirement and service based.
• Supervised incoming raw material inspections resolving dimensional deviations and surface/visual defects like Scaling marks, pit marks, rusty surface, Dent/Damage, Sheet bow etc.
• Utilized monthly Pareto analysis on rejection metrics to systematically isolate and eliminate 80% of top manufacturing defects.
• Maintained full ISO-QMS documentation control and championed internal compliance preparations for automotive IATF 16949 standards.

Jr. Quality Engineer - Tata Motors Ltd. - Pimpri

(2012-08 - 2017-12)

• Managed daily machine shop quality complaints regarding critical engine block platforms including 2.2 DICR, 4 DL PV, 475 CAR, 1.4 DICR, and 1.2 GT Blocks.
• Root-caused and contained internal machining defects such as Less Wall Thickness (LWT), Unclean surfaces, Damage, Cracks, CPI, and Gas porosity.
• Directed Layout Ballooning Marking Inspections on a 1-to-2-year frequency schedule for engine blocks (497, 4SP, 2.2, 4DL, 475 Car).
• Participated in joint customer defect reviews and chaired monthly supplier alignment meetings to establish clear quality expectations.
• Working on casting defects in Grey Cast Iron and Aluminium casting components, applying technical remedies & discuss action with CFT Team to minimize quality issues.
• Conducted operational training modules on ladder boards covering SOPs/WIS, One-Point Lessons (OPL), Quality Alerts, Control Plans, PFMEA, Skill Matrices, and Customer Voice Feedback.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - MSBTE Mumbai University – N.M.V.P Polytechnic, Talegaon Dhabhade, Pune (2009-01 - 2012-01)