Manager at Mercedes Benz India (2025-05 – Present)
- Drove CAR and 8D processes with global coordination with US, Germany, Thailand and other CKD countries and reduced repetitive defects by 4%
- Strengthened NCP processes and closed about 1.6k cases per month
- Improved rework processes and saved INR 2 Crores every month
- Implemented automation in claim process generation saving 30-man hours every month
- Lead Cost reduction initiative which saved 1.5L INR every year
- Enhanced KPI processes by automating nonconformity part & scrap analysis dashboard
- Leading quality team of 12 members providing them with support, training and performance management
- Strengthened in line inspection processes for 600 vehicles per month
- Stabilized start up processes and ran audits on all CKD kits and achieved zero disruptions
Senior Officer at ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India (2021-10 – 2025-05)
- Supervised TLD Testing: Oversaw joining technology tests for weld quality, sealer adhesion, Hemming process and laser brazing in car body production
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in microscopic and ultrasonic testing, ISO standards, and welding processes
- Quality control & assurance: Ensured compliance with VW standards for welding & sealer application, maintaining the highest quality standards
- Problem Solving: Utilized strong analytical skills to address deviations and implement corrective measures for any abnormalities observed during and post production
- Leadership: Managed a team of 10 subordinates, providing job allocation, training, and performance management
- Documentation: Maintained TLD records, adhering to retention guidelines, and coordinated audits and standards compliance
- Process Improvement: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, including supplier competency & customer satisfaction
- Benchmarking: Benchmarked NDT technology for sealant evaluation from the Czech plant in coordination with Skoda management (Czech), Supplier team (India), R&D team (Singapore) leading to 77% reduction in scrap. Achieved annual savings of 44 lakhs
- Launch Management: Managed the development and testing of all joining technologies prior to new model launch aligning with NCAP crash test standards for optimal safety performance
- Project Management: Conducted comprehensive training for Vietnam colleagues to equip them with essential skills for the successful setup of a new manufacturing plant
Project Intern at ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India (2021-01 – 2021-07)
Complexity and Cost reduction for MQB
- Internship MQB project resulted in a fitmenttime reduction of 5 seconds per car
- Proposed cost reduction measures for PQ and MQB models, saving 153.08 INR/car and 216 INR/car, respectively
- Generated 14 cost reduction ideas, resulting in savings of up to 369.08 INR/car
- Conducted technical feasibility analysis using software tools like Ganesha and Catia V4
- Implemented a manifesto optimization project, saving 0.3 million INR annually
- Initiated a project in the paint shop, resulting in potential savings of 1.54 lakhs per annum as a preventive measure
- Participated in a KIA vs. Kushaq workshop and originated 14 ideas
Project Intern at MOTHERSON AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING (2020-08 – 2020-11)
- Conducted a value stream mapping project for the X451 high line console
- Utilized VSM Charter software for a comprehensive VSM study
- Identified and eliminated non-value-added activities
- Increased process efficiency by 21% by reducing time by 51 seconds
Project Intern (2020-06 – 2020-07)
- Spearheaded a project on articulated robots
- Utilized the 5W-1H methodology to analyze and optimize processes
- Led waste management and quality assurance initiatives following the PDCA cycle
- Utilized software tools including SolidWorks and HyperMesh for product analysis
- Reduced costs by approximately Rs 56.3 per part and increased efficiency by 2.7%
Project Intern (2019-06 – 2019-07)
- Worked on Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) techniques and VTR analysis
- Conducted the study on a 400-ton injection molding machine
- Converted internal operations to external ones to reduce cycle time
- Applied methods like Elimination, Rearrangement, Simplification, and Combination for mold changeover time reduction
- Used the Why-Why analysis tool for root cause identification
- Reduced total process time by 8 minutes and 4 seconds while increasing efficiency by 23%
