Rajanala Thirumella

Quality professional with 17+ years of experience in machining and automotive manufacturing. Experienced in leading end-to-end plant quality functions including incoming, in-process and final inspection. Skilled in customer complaint handling, 8D closure and customer audits.

Six Sigma Black

Belt with hands-on experience in DMAIC, variation reduction and process capability improvement.

Applied

Lean practices to reduce COPQ, eliminate waste and improve efficiency. Strong in IATF 16949 systems and ensuring zero repeat issues.

Plant Quality Manager at Azad Engineering Limited (2025-12 – Present)

• Led plant-level quality operations including inspection and metrology
• Driving rejection reduction through structured RCA (8D, 5 Why)
• Conducting regular rejection review meetings with cross-functional teams
• Ensuring process capability and control of critical dimensions (SPC)
• Coordinating with production to reduce process variation and improve stability
• Managing quality documentation (Control Plans, Inspection Standards)
• Supporting customer audits and ensuring GE compliance
• Managing quality department budget and resource planning

QC Deputy HOS at Greentech Industries (India) Pvt Ltd (2011-02 – 2025-12)

• Led complete machine shop quality functions including CMM inspection, final and incoming inspection
• Managed 22 Zeiss CMM machines and developed programs using Calypso software
• Conducted SPC, MSA, and process capability studies for critical dimensions
• Prepared PPAP documents and supported new product development activities
• Handled customer audits, rejection analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Coordinated with production teams for process improvement and quality control

Machining QC at Narsipura Auto Components Pvt Ltd (2009-08 – 2011-01)

• Performed in-process and final inspection for machining components
• Supported quality control activities and basic problem-solving

Junior Engineer – Maintenance at Madhucon Granites Ltd (2008-05 – 2009-07)

• Supported maintenance activities for machines and equipment

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Janardan Rai Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University (2016)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – State Board of Technical Education (2008)