Kiran Vispute

Senior Quality Engineer with 7+ years of experience in HVAC Systems – Heat Exchangers (applied in Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, AHU, Condensing Unit, Heat Pump & various HVAC applications) manufacturing, specializing in New Product Development (NPD), process quality, and customer quality. Proven expertise in PFMEA, PPAP, audits, and root cause analysis. Experienced in driving quality across the product lifecycle—from design validation to field issue resolution.

Strong track record of reducing defects, improving reliability, and leading cross-functional quality initiatives.

Senior Engineer: QA/QC at Prijai Heat Exchangers Pvt. Ltd. (2024-04 – Present)

Company Profile: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Industrial Refrigeration. Finest manufacturer of Condenser & Cooling Coils, Air-Cooled Condensing Unit, and Copper Fittings and System Tubing.

• Lead quality assurance for NPD & ETO projects, ensuring compliance with customer, design, and regulatory requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Ensured product conformity to drawings and specifications; managed non-conforming materials effectively.
• Led process, product, and internal audits, ensuring QMS effectiveness and timely closure of non-conformities.
• Support design reviews with inputs from manufacturing feasibility and pilot runs to enhance product reliability.
• Prepared NPD documentation including PFMEA/DFMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, test procedures, and SOPs.
• Lead in-process and final quality activities, improving process stability and reducing defects.
• Handle customer complaints using RCA, 8D, and CAPA, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, maintaining audit readiness and supporting customer/third-party audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for process validation, NPD trials, and engineering changes.
• Prepared quality KPIs and Monitored PPM trends and implemented corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.

Senior Engineer: QA/QC at Approcool Aircon Pvt. Ltd. (2021-03 – 2024-02)

Company Profile: HVAC & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. Specialized in 5mm, 7mm, 9.52mm, and 12.7mm coil configurations

• Led end-to-end quality for HVAC coil manufacturing processes (fin press, bending, brazing, testing).
• Executed NPD activities including prototype validation, trials, and PPAP documentation
• Developed PFMEA, Control Plans, and CTQ parameters for critical processes.
• Conducted audits and led corrective actions improving product quality and consistency.
• Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.

Process Engineer at Hitachi Astemo Brake Systems India Pvt. Ltd. (2020-08 – 2020-12)

Company Profile: Leading manufacturer of automotive braking systems (2W & 4W)

• Supported process improvement initiatives and process validation activities.
• Assisted in process and internal audits and ensured compliance with quality standards.
• Analysed process deviations and supported corrective action implementation.

Quality Engineer at Precise Vacuum Systems Pvt. Ltd. (2019-01 – 2020-07)

Company Profile: Manufacturer of Power Sector Equipment – GIS Bus Ducts, Pressure Vessels

• Managed quality assurance for fabricated, welded components and pressure systems.
• Led root cause analysis and CAPA for internal and customer issues.
• Ensured compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Test report preparation for MSLD Helium leak testing, Hydro testing.
• Inspection & testing of fabricated parts like pressure vessels, cryogenics, GIS bus ducts, BIS components.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical – University of Pune (2013 – 2017)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Government Polytechnic, Murtizapur (2010 – 2013)