Neeraj Nautiyal

Automotive Quality Professional with 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, NPI, and Quality System Management. Experienced in driving Zero Repeat Defect initiatives through RCA, 8D, CAPA, Poka-Yoke, supplier audits, and process improvement actions. Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, SCAP closure, and supplier development with hands-on experience in component quality evaluation, defect prevention, and cross-functional coordination to achieve customer quality excellence.

Quality Engineer - Indo German Brakes Ltd.

Specializing in manufacturing quality, process capability, and BIQ systems.

• Strong expertise in -aligned Quality systems: BIQ, NPI, RCA, MSA, CAPA, Supplier Quality, and RMA analysis.
• Led multiple Six Sigma Green Belt (DMAIC) projects, improving process performance.
• Experienced in audit readiness, ISO 9001:2015 compliance, IATF 16949:2016 and VDA 6.3 internal audits, and quality reporting.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, mistake-proofing, and automation-supported quality systems.
• Handled supplier quality improvement activities including VDA 6.3 based supplier process audits, identification of process gaps, and CAPA effectiveness verification.
• Experienced in component drawing interpretation, GD&T basics, tolerance analysis, and inspection method validation for product quality assurance.
• Executed NPI activities including APQP, PPAP, process validation, and launch readiness.
• Executed supplier benchmarking initiatives for process improvement, defect reduction, and implementation of best practices.

Quality Inspector - Chang Yung India Pvt. Ltd.

Automotive manufacturing unit with experience in Process, Incoming, and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) contributing to improved product quality and reduced defects.

Research & Development and Quality Inspection - Bharat Sheat Pvt Limited - Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana)

Ciaz sedan (NEXA) unit with one year of experience.

Quality Engineer - Indo German Brakes Ltd.

• Drove supplier quality improvement activities & Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities aligned with BIQ standards, ensuring defect-free material flow and process compliance.
• Drove supplier quality improvement initiatives through VDA 6.3 audits, SCAP closure, RCA, CAPA implementation, and corrective action effectiveness verification.
• Reduced process rejection by 18% through structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and Six Sigma DMAIC projects.
• Improved supplier performance by 22% through supplier development activities, PPM monitoring, CA/PA follow-up, and process improvement actions.
• Led field failure and RMA investigations, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventive actions to avoid repeat defects.
• Implemented Poka-Yoke solutions and process controls to strengthen mistake-proofing and recurrence prevention.
• Handled supplier escalations, line rejection issues, and cross-functional coordination for timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Executed NPI activities including APQP, PPAP, process validation, and launch readiness
• Maintained supplier scorecards, KPI dashboards, quality MIS, and COPQ reduction initiatives for continuous improvement.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun Uttarakhand (2021)

Diploma - Govt. Polytechnic Srinagar Garhwal, U.B.T.E.R. Uttarakhand (2014)

High School - Uttarakhand Board (2011)