Vaibhav Joshi

Quality Engineer with 8+ years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing operations, and supplier quality across engineering industries. Strong expertise in structural and SS/MS fabrication inspection, stage-wise quality control, GD&T, ISO 9001, and root cause analysis. Proven ability to manage end-to-end factory operations, implement quality systems, and ensure compliance with drawings, standards, and customer requirements.

Executive Project Coordinator at Excelsource International Pvt. Ltd. (2024-02 – Present)

• Managing complete factory operations including production, quality control, and fabrication activities.
• Ensuring stage-wise inspection (fit-up, welding, final inspection) as per drawings and tolerances.
• Supervising SS & MS fabrication including cutting, welding, assembly, and finishing.
• Handling in-process and final inspection of fabricated components.
• Raising NCRs and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
• Performing root cause analysis for fabrication defects and process deviations.
• Preparing inspection reports and maintaining quality documentation as per ISO standards.
• Planned and controlled production activities based on customer orders and project schedules.
• Prepared daily and weekly production plans, allocated manpower, and monitored job progress.
• Coordinated with purchase and stores teams to ensure material availability for SS and MS fabrication work.
• Managing manpower, production planning, and daily shop-floor activities.
• Ensured fabrication activities complied with approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Oversaw inspection of in-house fabricated parts and resolved shop-floor quality and process issues.
• Updated production and project status in ERP Next and CRM systems for tracking and reporting.
• Generated Sales Orders (SO), Purchase Orders (PO), and Work Orders (WO) using Feebo.
• Managed complete RFID system projects from initial quotation to installation and commissioning.
• Executed RFID projects with 5-year AMC across multiple locations

Quality Engineer at ABB Turbochargers India Ltd (Acceleron) (2022-09 – 2024-01)

• Performed incoming inspection of casting casings as per international casting standards for marine turbocharger assemblies.
• Identified and classified casting defects using L-scale and visual inspection methods.
• Executed material rejection, MIGO postings, and QA32 clearances using SAP QM.
• Prepared inspection plans and manufacturing quality plans.
• Conducted metrological inspections with GD&T interpretation.
• Coordinated internal and external calibration of gauges and measuring instruments.
• Analysed rejection and rework trends and implemented corrective actions using 8D methodology.
• Supported customer complaint analysis and supplier corrective actions.

Quality Engineer at Hitachi Energy India Ltd (2021-10 – 2022-09)

• Conducted incoming inspection and ensured quality compliance of components.
• Coordinated with stores and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Performed material rejection (MIGO) and QA32 clearance after review of supplier test certificates.
• Raised quality notifications in SAP for supplier and SCM communication.
• Conducted daily Gemba activities to address shop-floor quality concerns.
• Supported supplier communication and visits for issue resolution.

Production & Quality Engineer at Ener Industries Pvt. Ltd. (2020-10 – 2021-09)

• Conducted supplier raw material inspections and communicated rejections.
• Monitored in-process quality including dimensional checks and surface treatments.
• Managed material dispatch with PDIR, MTC, and packing documentation.
• Planned production activities according to customer purchase orders.
• Supervised production and quality operations including manpower management.
• Prepared daily production and in-process quality reports.

Supplier Inspection Engineer at Amvian Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (2017-09 – 2020-10)

• Performed incoming inspection using vernier callipers, micrometres, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Inspected child parts and ensured compliance with dimensional and coating requirements.
• Reviewed export material documentation including purchase orders, packing lists, and certificates.
• Managed calibration of in-house inspection instruments and gauges.
• Coordinated annual third-party material inspections.

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety – Industrial Fire and Safety Management Academy (2022)

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – Rajasthan Technical University (2017)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Government Polytechnic College (2010)