Shivanand Hiremath

To work in a challenging Environment, up gradation of technical knowledge by continuous learning and innovation to meet Global Challenges of emerging technologies. 16 years of professional experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, customer quality, in-process quality, and new product development.

Asst.Manager –Quality Assurance at SJS Enterprises Ltd (2026-05 – Present)

SJS enterprises LTD is one of the leading high quality Rubber injection components manufacture, Tooling and sub assemblies to automotive equipment, power tools, appliances, electricals, electroniics, and heavy engineering. Also the leading contract manufacturer and exporters of 4 wheelers and 2 wheeler. Customers: SAMSUNG, TATA MOTORS, AUTOLIV, ROYAL, RIVER, ATHER, ENFIELD, STELLANTIES. Mail id: shivanand.Veerayya@sjsindia.com

• Responsible for attending morning meeting along with all CFT.
• Responsible for attending morning meeting along with quality team.
• Responsible for regular interaction with quality control department to address moulding, printing, dials, decals, post printing, forming, ink mixing, screening, R&T, 3D lux, Laser cutting quality issues and plan containment actions.
• Responsible for NPD mould trial attending along with customer.
• Responsible for follow-up, verification, and validation of corrective and preventive actions for Internal and customer quality issues.
• Responsible for Layer process audit compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring timely closure of non-conformances (NCs) identified during IQA audits.
• Responsible for periodic review of Master samples and reference samples.
• Responsible for All customer cluster availability and 100 % Backlight inspection in pre QC and Final firewall inspection.
• Responsible for department instrument procurement and calibration.
• Responsible for Bare lens moulding and mask moulding, Printing area & QC area dock audits and open issue sharing to concern team & follow up for issue closure.
• Responsible for MSA and Dummy cake test/poison cake test.
• Responsible for hot foiling process and adhesive assembly process.
• Responsible for IQPR and customer complaints.
• Responsible for all Abnormalities and improvement plan for all issues.
• Responsible for manpower handling for all QA engineers.
• Responsible for Weekly & Monthly operation review document readiness.

Asst.Manager- NPD and Mass Production Quality at TATA AUTOCOMP SYSTEMS-Interior Plastic Division (2018-12 – 2026-05)

An TATA Group Of Company Engaged In The Manufacturing Of Engineering Plastic Products. Customers: TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTORS, TOYOTA BOSHOKU, TGSIN, FORD, ADIENT, TATA FICOSA, ASHOK LEYLAND, AISIN, ISUZU, SWITCH MOBILITY, OLA, JBM, Etc. Mail id: shivanand.Hiremath@tataautocomp.com

• Supplier Quality: Developing Quality plans, Inspection procedures for incoming parts.
• Timely Inspection of the parts and feeding defect free parts to production line.
• Regular Interaction with supplier for the quality issues in the incoming parts and planning containment action.
• Follow-up, verification and validation of the action taken for the quality issues in the incoming parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers for new product developments.
• Supporting Supplier in their APQP & PPAP processes.
• Conducting process & system audits at Suppliers and driving improvements.
• Ensuring timely closure of NC’s found during supplier Audits.
• Periodic review of Supplier PPAP and other Documents.
• Planning of the Layout inspection of incoming parts and execution of the same as per plan.
• Planning of the raw material testing activity for chemical and mechanical properties and initiating appropriate action in case of any discrepancy.
• Implementation of ECRs and Updation of the related documents.
• Co-ordination for the Process and Product change request (VAVE).
• Preparation of monthly reports like cost of poor quality, Supplier wise PPM, Rejection Analysis, Vendor rating, and No.of Open Issues etc.
• Key member in Cross Functional Team.
• Monitoring and initiating appropriate actions on the SPC results for all Safety and critical characteristic at supplier.
• Monitoring and initiating appropriate actions on the Weld cut section study results at supplier end and in-house.
• In Process Quality & PDI: Responsible for conducting daily review meetings with Quality, Production, and Tooling teams to address defects and monitor corrective action implementation.
• Responsible for accurate and timely updating of daily rejection data for PDI, in-process inspections, and Top 5 issue action tracking.
• Responsible for driving internal rejection reduction through structured continuous improvement activities.
• Responsible for preparation, management, and execution of calibration plans for measuring instruments, including initiating corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Responsible for conducting planned process, product, and layout audits, reporting gaps, and monitoring closure of corrective actions.
• Responsible for verification and approval of master samples in accordance with customer specifications and drawings.
• Responsible for developing and training visual and quality inspectors for new projects on customer drawings and quality specifications.
• Responsible for improving product quality and implementing initiatives toward 0 PPM using structured quality methodologies including 7 QC tools, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, FMEA, and process audits.
• Responsible for preparation, verification, and submission of PPAP documentation, including Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Dimensional Inspection Reports, and PSW, to customers.
• Responsible for identifying quality bottlenecks and driving resolution through structured Quality Circle activities.
• Responsible for initiating Internal Quality Problem Reports (IQPR) to Production and ensuring corrective actions were received and executed.
• Responsible for management and execution of MSA and SPC reports in line with established quality plans.
• Responsible for planning and executing monthly Customer Issue Countermeasure Sustenance Audits and maintaining monitoring sheets to assess effectiveness.
• Responsible for maintaining member skill matrices and evaluating team competencies through structured written tests.
• Customer Quality: Responsible for execution of PDI activities and management of all related quality documentation.
• Responsible for leading the quality team and ensuring achievement of customer-defined quality assurance targets.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting countermeasure replies for all received QPRs within defined target dates.
• Responsible for analysis of customer complaints, root cause identification, implementation of countermeasures, and monitoring effectiveness using 8D/A3 and 5-Why methods.
• Responsible for regular interaction with customers on quality issues in dispatched parts and planning appropriate containment measures.
• Responsible for supporting customer quality teams during quality issues at customer lines and in the field.
• Responsible for preparing Parts Inspection Standard documents for customers, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Responsible for preparation, verification, and submission of Parts PPAP documents to customers.
• MR Activity: Responsible for Preparing the Internal audit plan and conducting audits as per schedule.
• Responsible for conducting of internal audit & MRM.
• Responsible for preparation of Risk analyses matrix and contingency plan.
• Responsible for IATF16949:2016 audit documents & readiness.
• Responsible for Internal & External audit NC reports and NC closure reports.
• Responsible for TQM related documents & KPI’s.
• New Product development: Attending Project meetings & review of Timeline of the Projects.
• Conducted part data review and prepared feasibility reports for customer-released part models (DFM).
• Led simultaneous engineering activities, including preparation of APQP plans and VA/VE proposals.
• Interacted with customers to understand project timelines and criticality.
• Coordinated regularly with designers to evolve machining strategies, define tolerances, and drive initiatives for improvement, cycle time reduction, and process selection.
• Prepared DFM reports for die construction.
• Finalized injection mould specifications, reviewed tool designs, and approved toolmakers before tool-cutting go-ahead.
• Monitored tool & checking fixture development stages and tracked status on a frequent basis.
• Reviewed projects daily to ensure bottleneck-free execution.
• Conducted injection mould trials and tool validation, securing part sign-off as per quality requirements.
• Troubleshot tool-related issues, ensured proper tool functioning, and managed part proving and customer approval.
• Optimized planning for maximum utilization of manpower and machinery.
• Executed tool trials T0,T1,T2,CF1,CF2,CF3,LVPT,HVPT, tool validation, and buy-off processes for SOP arrangements.
• Supervised development of new moulds as per predefined specifications, undertook testing/inspection, and implemented modifications.
• Successfully established projects before customer-committed deadlines for new product launches.
• Maintained tools in proper condition while supporting the mould shop and customers.
• Conducted root cause analysis of failures and implemented quick breakdown solutions.
• PPAP planning and execution at supplier for ensuring defect free supplies.
• VDA 6.3 process audit planning & execution for molding & painting.
• In conjunction with the Supplier Quality Assurance function, reduce the effect of non-conforming supplier materials on the production area quality.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Handling the OEM’s customers, like Toyota, Vinfast (India & Export), TKML, ISUZU, Ola Electric, Ashok Leyland, Fiat for new product development & Project Management.
• Sound knowledge of part development of interior & exterior plastic trim parts, seats, IP, Headliners, Bumpers, decorative plastic & Rubber parts etc.
• Having sound knowledge of the various manufacturing and development process as injection molding, blow.
• Chronic concern resolution through systemic problem-solving methodology and horizontal deployment.
• Completed Projects: ISUZU Motors-RT97 & RT68 (9 Tools) & RT69 (6 Tools) RT30 (2 Tools).
• Ashok Leyland- Phoenix RHD Project BADA DOST 45 Tools.
• Ashok Leyland -Phoenix LHD Project BADA DOST 20 Tools.
• Ola Electric-S1 & S Pro Project(50 Tools).
• 560B-Toyota Project 120 Parts(78Tools).
• Ola Electric-S1X + VCU Parts (4 Tools).
• Ola Electric-S1X + LCM Parts(6 Tools).
• Ola Electric-S1X + Painting & non painting Parts(8 Tools).
• Switch mobility E-bada dost IP & Child parts(12 Tools).
• Ashok Leyland –Dost RT IP & Child parts(5Tools).
• Vinfast VF33 India project(3 Tools).
• Switch Mobility (7Tools).
• Toyota-581D,582D,840D(8 tools and 10 parts).
• Vinfast India Project (40 Tools and 60 parts).
• Successfully Completed 560B Launch for Toyota.
• Successful achievement of 0 PPM supplies for since 2018 to Toyota and Received "0 Defect Supplies Award" from Toyota India.

Quality Engineer – (Supplier/In process Quality and Customer Quality) at Adient India Pvt Ltd (2010-07 – 2018-10)

Adient India Pvt Ltd, (Formally Johnson Controls Automotive LTD,) is one of the leading manufacturers of four wheeler Seating system to Automobile makers such as Toyota, Renault, Ford & Tata in India. Adient India Pvt Ltd plant certified for IATF16949, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 9001. Mail id: shivanand.v.Hiremath@adient.com

• Developing Quality plans, Inspection procedures/Guideline/IIS/ODS for Supplier/In-process and Final Inspection.
• Lead the quality team consists of 21 employees & 16 contract employees.
• Timely Inspection of the parts and ensuring defect free parts are dispatched to customer.
• Regular Interaction with CFT and production team for the in-process quality issues and planning appropriate action.
• Follow-up, verification and validation of the action taken for the In-process quality issues.
• Implementation of SOP / Work instruction on shop floor.
• Providing the trainings to the Quality team and production team regularly on the awareness of customer concerns/complaints or any 4M change.
• Conducting process & product audits in-house and tracking NC’s closure on time.
• Core team Member in the Preparation of Control Plan, FMEA, Process Flow Chart and Updation of the documents for 4M change.
• Preparation of monthly reports like cost of poor quality, Rejection PPM, CPP, IPPM, Rejection Analysis and No.of Open Issues etc using Pareto diagram and initiating appropriate action.
• Instruments Calibration activity and initiating appropriate action in case of any discrepancy/error in the instrument.
• Analysis of Customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis to get countermeasure & implementing CAPA and monitoring the effectiveness (8D/A3, 5Y approach).
• Support Customer Quality team during Quality issues at customer Line & Field.
• Preparation of Parts Inspection Standard documents for Customer.
• Deploying Control charts, Conducting MSA studies and Monitoring Process capability of Critical process (SPC).
• Leading the daily morning quality review meeting along with CFT Team.
• Cost reduction activities through Kaizens.
• Boundary (Limit) Negotiations, Measurement of Product, End product use with respect to fit, form & functional requirements.
• Interaction between customer, engineering & operations to understand the quality requirements & plan actions internally.
• Responsible to Field Return Parts data for Claim parts list including Defects & Part, Cost, wise.
• Responsible to Filed Return parts Analysis.
• Responsible to Cost reduction for Field Return Parts through Cost Ratio (As per Warranty Manual).
• Complete 100% Layer Process Audit in plant as per schedule.
• Successfully Completed 800L Launch for Toyota.
• Customer satisfaction award from ‘’Johnson Controls’’ for winning Toyota Rolling Trophy for achieving ‘0’ PPM.
• Best Employee of the quarter from April to June 2011.
• Supplier Quality Assurance” E-learning course completed certificate by Taco Group.
• Successfully Completed 745A Launch for Toyota.
• Warranty Parts Cost Recovered up to 2.5 Lacs by followed Toyota Warranty Manual.
• Successfully implemented IMDS In Bangalore for Toyota 230B Project.(First time).
• Zero PPM Achieved past 3 Years and Adient Stellar award Received.
• Achieved AMS Level 3 in Total Quality.
• Won the Adient Stellar Award for contribution in smooth and successful launch of Toyota 230B program in India.

Diploma in Automobile Engineering – B L D E A’s Polytechnic Bijapur (2007 – 2010)

PUC – Basaveshwar Collage Bagalkot (2005 – 2007)

SSLC – Nutan Vidyalay Khajjidoni Bagalkot (2005-03)