Vasudeva Rao

Total 19+ Years of hands-on experience in Supplier Quality, Production, Quality management systems and new product development in various sectors like Automotive, non-automotive, and Experts in sheet metal fabrications, Machining & Aerospace etc... Have experience in implementation of Quality System and Procedure, IATF 16949-2016, and Core Tools Like 5'S', PPAP / APQP, MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control plan, Process audits, MRM, QC Tools, QA Matrix

Head Quality Assurance Dept. ( Including Supplier Quality Assurance) at Renalyx Health System Pvt Ltd (2025-04 – Present)

Renalyx Health System Pvt Ltd is Certified ISO 13485 Medical & ISO 9001: 2015

• Supplier Quality Assurance & Improvement
• Monitor supplier performance through metrics such as PPM, OTD, NCRs & line rejection trends.
• Drive Continuous Improvement at supplier end to reduce cost of poor quality and improve defect rate. Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, Fishbone & implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure effective implementation of Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Monitor process capability (Cp, Cpk) and product conformity.
• Act as the primary interface with customers on quality matters.
• Handle customer complaints, rejections, and quality concerns.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Internal & External Audits
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Process Performance & KPI Monitoring
• Cost of Poor Quality is money wasted because of defects, errors, and failures in manufacturing.

Quality Assurance and MR at NEOAIRTECH INDIA PVT.LTD. (2022-03 – 2025-04)

• Supplier Sourcing & Qualification
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers based on technical capability, capacity, and quality systems.
• Conduct process audits, supplier capability assessments, and risk evaluations before approval.
• Align suppliers with organization's quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Supplier Quality Assurance & Improvement
• Monitor supplier performance through metrics such as PPM, OTD, NCRs & line rejection trends.
• Drive Continuous Improvement at supplier end to reduce cost of poor quality and improve defect rate.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5Why, Fishbone & implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).Maintain approved supplier list (ASL), audit reports, PPAP records & Risk registers.
• Track and report supplier quality KPIs with dashboard reviews (Weekly/Monthly).
• Ensure digital quality documentation in accordance with QMS standards.

Quality Assurance Specialist. at MOOG Controls (2013-01 – 2022-03)

• Supplier Development & Qualification
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers through on-site audits, capability assessments, and PPAP readiness.
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry standards (ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 etc.).
• Conduct process risk analysis (PFMEA) and provide improvement recommendations.
• Define and maintain supplier quality inspection plans (AQL, sampling plans).
• Monitor incoming material quality performance, NCR trends, and drive reduction in PPM.
• Lead RCCA using 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa for supplier defects.
• Ensure timely closure of SCARs and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Prevent recurrence through process audits and control enhancements.
• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Maintain supplier documentation as per regulatory, customer and internal compliance.
• Audit supplier QMS processes to ensure alignment with organizational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean & Six Sigma.Documentation & Reporting.Publish supplier performance dashboards, trend charts, and action reports.
• Maintain PPAP records, deviation approvals, and control documentation.
• Train suppliers on QMS, inspection standards, and compliance requirements.

Quality Engineer& Production Engineer ( Team Leader ) at Sansera Engineering Pvt.Ltd. (2006-01 – 2012-12)

• Supplier& Incoming Quality
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits and capability assessments
• Review supplier PPAP documents, control plans, and certifications
• Monitor incoming material quality through inspection and sampling plans (AQL/ANSI standards)
• Drive supplier corrective actions using 8D/ 5Why/ Ishikawa tools
• Track and improve Supplier PPM and delivery performance
• Process& Manufacturing Quality
• Implement and monitor process controls (Control Plans, PFMEA)
• Conduct first article and in-process inspections
• Support process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable)
• Lead Gage R&R and measurement system validation
• Conduct periodic line audits to verify standard adherence
• Customer Quality& NCR Handling
• Manage customer complaints, conduct failure analysis and respond with 8D reports
• Analyze internal& customer rejections and identify recurring issues
• Ensure timely containment actions to prevent defect outflow
• Maintain records of customer approvals (PPAP, FAIR, CAR closure)
• Continuous Improvement
• Apply Lean, Six-Sigma and Kaizen for waste reduction& process capability improvement
• Monitor SPC trends (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) and take actions when out of control
• Drive improvements to achieve zero-defect& zero-rework goals.
• Perform data analysis of defects, scrap, rework, and downtime
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly Quality performance reports (Pareto, Trend, PPM)
• Present findings to cross-functional teams and management
• Safety& Compliance
• Follow EHS standards in inspection& testing areas
• Ensure products meet regulatory compliance and statutory requirements

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – KS Polytechnic Raghuvanahalli

B.Tech in Mechanical – JS Institute of Technology