Nishikant Tyagi

A certified Quality Professional (ISO 9000:2015 (QMS) and SA-8000 (Social Auditor)) with over 16 years of working experience in Garments/Textile and Home/Hard Goods industry. Started as a Quality Controller, have worked my way up to the ladder of success to Quality Assurance in a reputed Liaison Office (Apparel Group FZCO, Dubai) in Noida. Having good experience in Garment tech, Production line settings, handling technical issues and Export packaging/packing.

Having professional working experience with a fast-growing garment manufacturing unit producing world class fashion garments. Having experience in handling third party agencies like ITS/B.V./SGS.

Quality Assurance Officer - Apparel Group, Dubai - Delhi NCR

(2023-10)

• Activity in factories like Risk assessment, LRM meetings and Route cause analysis/CAPA on production stage
• Involved in initial (fabric) stage to last (final inspection) stage
• Conducting factory's Technical and Traceability audit as per buyer requirement
• Thoroughly engage in sewing preproduction from Fit to bulk production including sewing lay out and sewing methods and machinery and attachments
• Suggest technical solution to vendors on new products development, conduct production risk analysis
• Involved product development in all aspects of interpretation/research/risk involved, costing and approval processes to meet business objectives
• Check all sample developments i.e. Fits, Size-Sets and Pre-Production samples in woven and knitted garments and get approval from buyers
• Keep track of Test Reports of fabrics and products; ensure they are within Lab testing parameters
• Constantly keep a watch on delivery dates, Production follow up, and Inspection planning
• PP meeting, Fabric, Initial, Mid and Final inspections (AQL 2.5) done in Factory

Senior QA - Elcorte Ingles Spain - Gurgaon

(2012-07 - 2023-09)

• Responsible for final release of shipment on conclusions made after Inspection
• Inline, Mid line (During Production) Inspections on production sites
• Maintain Rejection products failure analysis report
• Check fit and PP sample and provide comment
• Pre-production meeting with Vendor and designer for smooth production
• Field visits for vigilance on QA as well as on-site coaching/training
• Communication with Factory/Vendor, Testing Labs
• Quality consultation wherever required including pattern corrections and manufacturing processes
• Verification of patterns during prototype confirmations

QA - M/s. Global Trendz Sourcing

(2009-03 - 2012-06)

Designated as QA deals in woven wear for ladies and gents for some of the reputed world fame brand such as J.D.Williams, Macy's and Chicoo's.

• Conducted Inline, Mid, Pre-final, and Final Inspection
• Fit approval for all the products, prior to manufacture
• Size-set and pre-production approval
• Production follow-up

QA Engineer - Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services

(2007-09 - 2009-02)

Well-known third-party Inspection and certification agency.

• Authorized inspector in B.V.
• Performed the inspections as per inspection requirement on site
• Prepared inspection reports with in given time with respect to standard & customer Requirements
• Coordinated with the vendors for Inspection Updates
• Interacted with clients to understand their requirement for upcoming projects
• Coordinated with inspectors to depute for the particular inspections
• Worked as Technical Report reviewer & after finding the NC's work closely with the inspectors to make them understand & take corrective action in further inspections
• Handled products, Textile, leather accessories

Graduation - Delhi University

MBA - International Business and Marketing - Amity University

Diploma - Apparel Merchandising & Quality Control - International Institute of Fashion Technology (IIFT)

Certificate - ISO 9000:2015 (QMS) and SA8000 basic Social Compliance Auditor

Diploma - Computer Hardware, Software and Networking

Six Sigma - Green Belt - IIBM (2024 - 2026)