Manoj Nikam

Results-driven Senior Quality Engineer with 10.8 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control across automotive component manufacturing. Strong track record in IPO, process & fixture audits, root cause analysis (6W2H, 8D, 7QC tools), PPAP/DR documentation, and SPC/SIR/LIR studies. Proven ability to lead ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 customer audits, drive Kaizen, TPM and 5S improvement programs, and sustain supply quality for OEMs including Bajaj Auto, KTM, Royal Enfield, Eicher, Escorts Kubota, VECV, Triumph and Suzuki.

Senior Quality Engineer - Umasons Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. - Aurangabad

(2025-11)

Manufactures tubular, fabricated automotive components with aluminium welding & forging capabilities; operates on TPM, IPO and ISO systems for consistent, sustainable quality.

• Handle IPO, Fixture and Process Audits, and lead customer audits including ISO/IATF 16949.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (6W2H, 8D) and prepare SOPs/work instructions to improve defect capture.
• Apply process expertise across CNC machining, drilling, tapping, milling, broaching, grinding, projection/CO2 welding, and press & fabrication.
• Own overall Quality Assurance & Supplier Quality; manage manpower and in-process/incoming inspection.
• Coordinate with shop-floor teams to ensure proper 5S, Kaizen and TPM implementation.

Senior QMS Documentation Engineer - Sangmeshwar Precision Works Pvt. Ltd.

IATF 16949:2016-certified manufacturer of jigs, fixtures, SPMs and precision automotive components (sheet metal, turned, plastic injection-moulded) for Bajaj, KTM, Varroc and KSB Pumps.

• Prepared PPAP/DR documentation and feasibility study reports; authored SPC, SIR and LIR studies to support process improvement.
• Improved quality performance using 7 QC tools and Root Cause Analysis (6W2H, 8D).
• Owned overall Quality Assurance & Supplier Quality; handled customer, ISO and IATF 16949 audits.
• Managed departmental manpower, in-process/incoming inspection, and 5S, Kaizen & TPM initiatives.

Senior Engineer, Quality Engineer - Sangkaj Engineering Pvt. Ltd. - Aurangabad

ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949-certified, TPM-oriented unit manufacturing main shafts and kick shafts via machining & forging, supplying Bajaj Auto, Eicher, Royal Enfield, Escorts Kubota, VECV, KTM, Triumph and Bajaj EV.

• Managed and monitored team performance to meet individual and group targets, fostering high performance.
• Led daily meetings, reviewed rejection data, and closed customer NCs with defined action plans.
• Prepared PPAP documentation and established change management procedures for planned, unplanned and abnormal situations to ensure post-change stability.

Quality Engineer - Mahavir Engineering Works

• Supported quality control and inspection activities in a precision engineering manufacturing environment.

MBA - P&OM - Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad (2020)

BE - Mechanical - Dr. BAMU, Aurangabad (2015)

HSC - Divisional Board, Aurangabad (2010)

SSC - Divisional Board, Aurangabad (2008)