Global Supplier Quality Engineer / Supplier Engineer Business Partner - Philips India Ltd - Pune
(2024-04)
- Led supplier sourcing and quality capability assessments for new suppliers.
- Drove APQP planning, execution, monitoring, and control for NPI and sustaining changes.
- Ensured CTQs flow-down to suppliers and managed PSW plans, deliverables, and line release.
- Negotiated Supplier Quality Agreements and managed SCARs and supplier change requests.
- Conducted supplier risk assessments, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyzed defects to determine supplier responsibility and executed corrective actions.
Regional Supplier Quality Engineer - Jabil Circuit India - Pune
(2023-07 - 2024-03)
Global Supplier Development Engineer - Eaton / Danfoss Technologies Pvt. Ltd - Pune
(2019-06 - 2023-07)
- Reviewed PPAPs for sheet metal, hydraulics, injection molding, and rubber parts.
- Monitored supplier performance and led rejection analysis with 8D reviews.
- Actively supported APQP with suppliers and internal teams for new developments.
- Worked closely with global and local suppliers on PPAP submissions and improvements.
- Strong hands-on experience with APQP, PFMEA, SPC, GD&T, 7QC tools, and problem-solving methods.
Global Sr. Engineer QA (Supplier Quality) - Cyient Limited - Pune
(2018-09 - 2019-05)
- Managed supplier quality activities including PPAP review and supplier performance evaluation.
- Supported new product development and conducted DPAR activities.
- Coordinated with global suppliers for first-time-right PPAP submissions.
- Prepared PFMEAs for manufacturing units in the USA and supported deviation management.
Supplier Quality Engineer (IQA) / Engineer Supplier Quality (IQA) - Haier Appliances (I) Pvt. Ltd - Pune
(2017-03 - 2018-09)
- Ensured incoming and supplier product quality for the Water Heater division.
- Conducted supplier audits, PPAP audits, and certification activities (GCC, EAC, BEE).
- Reviewed PPAP documents (PFMEA, CP, SPC, MSA, SOP, etc.) through customer PSW sign-off.
- Drove corrective and preventive actions using QC tools, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and 5S initiatives.
Quality Engineer - Metalyst Forgings Ltd - Pune
(2015-03 - 2017-01)
- Led quality planning and PPAP activities as part of cross-functional project teams.
- Prepared PPAP documentation, PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs, and Quality Plans.
- Conducted audits, MSA, SPC studies, and handled customer complaints using 8D methodology.
Supplier Quality Engineer (IQA) / Engineer Supplier Quality (IQA) - Accurate Gauging & Instrument Pvt. Ltd - Pune
(2013-03 - 2015-01)
- Specialized in CMM programming, metrology, and inspection software.
- Supported process, product, and calibration audits and monitored customer quality KPIs.
- Provided technical and inspection support to customers and managed quality documentation.
