Pravin Sawale
Supplier Quality professional with 13+ years of experience in SQA, SQE, Vendor Development
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Supplier Quality professional with 13+ years of experience in SQA, SQE, Vendor Development Performance improvement within manufacturing supply chains. Skilled in supplier evaluation, risk assessment, and driving quality, delivery, and cost improvements through structured initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Aspiring to transition into a Commodity Manager role by strengthening expertise in sourcing strategy, commercial evaluation, and supplier management.
Experience
Assistant Manager - SQ-Procurement at M/S GKN Automotive India ltd (2023-04 – Present)
Team Leader-3 SQA at M/S Sanjeev Auto ltd (2021-12 – 2023-04)
Sr. Engineer SQA at M/S Varroc engineering Ltd (2018-08 – 2021-11)
Engineer Vendor development at M/S L. G. Balakrishnan & bros ltd (2016-04 – 2018-08)
Jr. Executive SQA at M/S Trans auto international ltd (2012-09 – 2016-03)
- Conduct supplier assessments, VDA 6.3, VSA and process audits; drive effective NC closure through CAPA verification.
- Qualify and develop suppliers through validation audits, process capability studies, and system evaluations.
- Lead APQP execution and ensure PPAP approvals with first time-right sample submissions.
- Manage new part development including process selection, tooling, fixtures, gauges, and control documentation.
- Support new product launches and feasibility reviews to ensure supplier readiness and risk mitigation.
- Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 7QC tools, PFMEA, SPC and Kaizen methodologies.
- Conduct on-site supplier visits for issue resolution, process correction, and improvement implementation.
- Monitor supplier performance through PPM, quality ratings, warranty data, and delivery metrics.
- Lead supplier PPM reduction and COPQ recovery initiatives.
- Review and update PFMEA, Control Plans and SOPs based on process changes and field failures.
- Manage 4M change approvals and risk assessments at supplier end.
- Maintain supplier audit and compliance records within QMS framework.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Production, R&D, Assembly, Service) for supplier quality issues.
- Implement poka-yoke and continuous improvement projects at supplier facilities.
- Well-versed in APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, GD&T, ISO/IATF requirements.
- Inspection systems: CMM, Profile Projector, Contour Tracer, Surface Finish & Hardness testing. Drive cost reduction through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and process optimization.
- Consolidate supplier base through strategic sourcing and performance-based selection & Supplier selection aligned with commodity strategy and risk evaluation.
Education
BE in Mechanical Engineering – MIT Aurangabad (2012)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Govt. Polytechnic Aurangabad (2009)
