Gyan Priya

Result-driven Metallurgy & Supplier Quality Senior Engineer with 15+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing. Expertise in Metallurgical Lab Management, Heat Treatment, Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), and IATF 16949 compliance. Proven track record in defect reduction, process optimization, audit excellence, and team leadership. Strong exposure to OEM requirements and customer audits.

Senior Engineer – Quality (Metallurgy & SQA) at Samvardhana Motherson Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. (2025-11 – Present)

Managed end-to-end metallurgical lab operations. Responsible for Process of Heat Treatment (T5) and achieve monthly TUV furnace validation compliance. Ensured 100% defect-free parts before heat treatment through strict pre-inspection controls. Conducted supplier quality improvement through audits and incoming inspection systems. Maintaining audit-ready documentation for IATF and customer audits. Conducted timely calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Decreased dent rejection from "10-11%" to "0%", improving product quality and process stability
• Achieved zero Major Non-Conformities in audits

Team Leader – Metallurgy Lab & Heat Treatment Quality at Bharat Gears Ltd. (2024-07 – 2025-10)

Led metallurgical lab as Lab In-charge, handling inspection of heat-treated parts, BOP parts, and raw materials. Defined and optimized heat treatment cycles based on RM quality and historical data. Executed supplier audits and improved supplier performance. Conducted CQI-9 internal audits ensured 100% compliance. Optimized consumable usage through process standardization.

Engineer – Metallurgy & Supplier Quality at Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd. (2017-08 – 2024-06)

Directed as Shift In-charge, managing metallurgical lab operations and inspection planning. Led supplier quality assurance activities, audits, and incoming inspection control. Carried out testing using Micro Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell, UTM, Particle Analyzer, Microscope. Ensured 100% inspection & reporting of heat-treated, final, BOP parts, and raw materials.

Conducted Root Cause

Analysis using 8D and 5 Why Methodologies. Managed IMDS submissions and compliance requirements. Successfully handled OEM audits (Honda, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Royal Enfield) with zero Major non-conformities.

• Decreased cycle time by 40% (from 35 min to 20 min)

Engineer – Production (Induction Hardening) at Musashi Auto Parts India Pvt. Ltd. (2010-06 – 2017-07)

Managed production & metallurgical quality of 11 induction hardening machines. Led and trained a team of 35 operators. Improved OEE from 73% to 87% through process optimization. Reduced crack rejection from 28–30% to approximately 1%. Implemented SPC tools for process control and quality stability. Ensured audit-ready documentation and compliance.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Dayalbagh Educational Institute (2010)