Principal – Source Inspection - Podair Air Products India Pvt. Ltd. - India
(2019-04 - 2025-09)
Led enterprise supplier quality and inspection governance for global Air Separation, Hydrogen, and Industrial Gas EPC projects.
- Directed global supplier quality strategies for electro-mechanical equipment and pressure systems across multicountry supply chains.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams of inspectors, expediters, and third-party inspection agencies across domestic and international suppliers.
- Led supplier qualification, audits, capability assessments, and compliance reviews aligned with ASME, API, and PED standards.
- Owned complete inspection governance for critical equipment including TSA & RFTSA vessels, executing high-pressure pneumatic testing up to 72 bar.
- Implemented APQP and PPAP processes for supplier transition and localization initiatives.
- Reduced supplier defects and improved manufacturing capability through structured RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement programs.
- Developed quality dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Served as key interface with global clients for inspection approvals, technical clarifications, and quality issue resolution.
- Hands-on experience with construction site quality and fabrication to ensure right execution.
Manager – Supplier Quality Control - Black & Veatch Consulting Pvt. Ltd. - Global
(2008-10 - 2017-05)
Led supplier quality and expediting functions for global EPC projects across Power Generation and Oil & Gas sectors.
- Directed supplier pre-qualification, capability assessment, and audit programs for international supply chains.
- Implemented supplier performance metrics, quality KPIs, and governance frameworks for global vendors.
- Managed inspection planning and fabrication QA for pressure vessels, piping, heat exchangers, and critical process equipment.
- Drove Lean Six Sigma initiatives improving supplier process capability and delivery performance.
- Collaborated with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to mitigate supplier risks and protect project schedules.
- Lead SQC team for Reliance TGTU and IOCL Ennore projects and Led overall SQC Team & Expediting for 7 years.
QA / QC Manager - Pall India - India
(2007-10 - 2008-09)
Lead supplier Quality Assurance and Quality control
- Led supplier quality evaluation and inspection planning for filtration and life-science equipment manufacturing.
- Developed ISO documentation, procedures, and departmental quality manuals.
- Coordinated client inspections, audits, and supplier performance monitoring.
Deputy Manager – QAC - Thermax Ltd. - India
(2002-01 - 2007-10)
- Led vendor evaluation, approval, and development for boilers, power plants, and environmental systems.
- Developed project quality plans and inspection frameworks for EPC power projects.
- Reviewed WPS, PQR, and WPQ documentation; supervised welding qualification programs.
- Executed vendor audits and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO standards.
- Managed inspection from estimation through commissioning.
- Lead QAC Team for all the IPPs and CPPs.
Senior Engineer – QAC - ADOR Technologies Limited - Pune
(2000-07 - 2001-12)
Senior Inspection Engineer - QUEST Inspection Services Pvt Ltd - Pune
(1997-05 - 2000-07)
Deployed in Thermax Babcock&Wilcox
Senior Engineer – QAC - ALBAJ Engineer - Pune
(1995-05 - 1997-04)
- Prepared and approved quality plans and documentations.
- Conducted supplier inspections and welding compliance evaluations. Preparation and review of Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) to align with project requirements and customer specifications.
- Coordination with customers and their consultants to secure approvals for QAPs and inspection protocols.
- Oversight of inspections, including raw material, in-process or stage inspections and final inspections at diverse supplier locations. Review of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) Witness of welder qualification tests across various vendor sites. Conducting vendor quality audits and inspection processes for subcontracted items to ensure adherence to standards and contractual obligations. Coordinated inspectio
Inspection and Expediting Consultant - Self-Employed
(2017-07 - 2019-03)
- Performed end-to-end inspection and expediting for EPC projects on contract.
Inspection and Expediting Consultant - Self-Employed
(2025-10)
- Performed end-to-end inspection and expediting for EPC projects on contract.
