Yogesh Khade

Quality Head with expertise in automotive plastic moulding and assembly operations, specializing in QMS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, supplier quality, customer quality, PPAP, PFMEA, 8D, APQP, CAPA, audits, and continuous improvement. Strong focus on quality compliance, defect reduction, process optimization, and customer satisfaction through effective quality systems and problem-solving methodologies.

Quality Head at Shree Ram Enterprises (2022-11 – Present)

Automotive – Plastic moulding & Assembly

• Lead end-to-end plant quality function including customer, supplier, and internal quality operations
• Manage cross-functional quality teams ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 requirements
• Act as key interface with customers and top management for quality performance and strategy
• Own customer quality interface and ensure timely closure of complaints using 8D and CAPA
• Drive internal, process, product, and supplier audits with focus on zero critical non-conformities
• Lead supplier quality performance monitoring and development initiatives to improve PPM
• Lead NPD quality activities including APQP, PPAP approval, and safe launch execution

Assistant Manager QA (SQA / MQA) at Kosh Innovations Pvt.Ltd (2019-06 – 2022-11)

Automotive – Plastic moulding & Assembly

• Managed end-to-end Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Manufacturing Quality Assurance (MQA) functions
• Led incoming, in-process, and final quality assurance activities to ensure product conformity
• Conducted supplier audits, process audits, and system audits for continuous improvement
• Played key role in new product development (NPD) through PPAP, process validation & trial
• Implemented 8D methodology and RCA tools, reducing recurring defects and internal rejection
• Ensured compliance to ISO/IATF standards and supported customer audits successfully

Quality Engineer at Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd (2016-05 – 2019-06)

Automotive – Plastic moulding & Assembly

• Executed in-process and final inspection activities ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Led customer complaint resolution using 8D methodology and root cause analysis tools
• Supported ISO documentation system and audit preparation activities
• Assisted in NPD validation, process trials, and production ramp-up activities
• Contributed to reduction of internal defects through process monitoring and control improvements

Trainee Engineer (GET) at Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior India Pvt.ltd (2015-04 – 2016-04)

Automotive – Assembly

• Supported production and quality inspection operations on shop floor
• Gained exposure to automotive quality systems, assembly processes, and inspection standards

B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering – MIT Aurangabad (2015)

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Government Polytechnic Jalna (2012)

SSC (10th Std) – Maharashtra State Board (2008)