Priyanka Waykar

Dynamic and results-driven Quality Specialist with 3+ years of experience in heat treatment, metallurgical analysis, material investigation, and quality management systems (QMS). Adept at conducting detailed technical testing, failure analysis, and comprehensive customer coordination, I ensure strict compliance with industry standards while driving significant process optimization and continuous improvement. Passionate about leveraging my technical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and analytical mindset in challenging and innovative roles, I strive to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

Known for excellent teamwork, effective communication, and adaptive leadership, I am committed to exuding technical excellence and delivering measurable, impactful results that contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Quality Specialist (Lab Inspector) - Kalyani Technoforge Ltd. - Khed, Pune

(2023-04)

• Conduct metallurgical testing & analysis of raw materials (steel), semi-finished components, heat-treated parts, laser-welded and induction-hardened components, and supplier approvals.
• Study customer inquiries and ensure contract completion.
• Analyze customer drawings and assess feasibility & Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards
• Oversee customer audits and RFQs (Request for Quotations).
• Perform failure analysis in heat treatment processes.
• Implement corrective & preventive actions for product, process, and QMS non-conformities.
• Certified CQI-9 Auditor with CQI-9 implementation for heat treatment processes.
• Certified IATF Auditor with expertise in quality management systems.
• Drive 5S & TPM implementation in the heat treatment shop and lab.
• Conduct internal process audits for heat treatment, shot blasting, and shot peening, ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
• Reduce rejection rates by implementing various trials and process improvements.
• Manage SAP MM for material movement, purchase requisitions (PR), and purchase orders (PO).

Jr. Quality Specialist (Lab Inspector) - Sanjeev Auto Parts Manufacturers Pvt Ltd. (Gear Division) - Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra

(2021-12 - 2023-03)

• Conduct component hardness and case depth inspection in the metallurgical lab.
• Analyze microstructure of various gears as per material requirements.
• Perform inspection of gears and maintain documentation.
• Operate Rockwell hardness tester, micro hardness tester, and metallurgical instruments.
• Ensure high-quality standards for manufactured products.
• Participate in quality circle teams for customer complaints and analysis.
• Support internal & external process audits.

Class Tutor

(2017-12 - 2018-11)

• Provided tutoring in Science and Mathematics for 10th & 11th-grade students.

MTech.

• Metallurgical Engineering - Materials Engineering - COEP Technological University, Pune (2025)

M.Sc.

• Organic Chemistry - S.B.E.S College of Science, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (2021)

B.Sc.

• Chemistry - S.B.E.S College of Science, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (2019)

12th (HSC) - S.B.E.S College of Science, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (2016)

10th (SSC) - Shreyas Madhyamika Vidyalaya, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (2014)