Vaibhav Kumar-Quality Manager
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Quality Manager
GNS Electronic GmbH
- Submitting PPAP document to customer for production approval and conducting PPAP/PPA audits at supplier for the confirmation of production for new product.
- Handling customer complaints and maintaining the customer part yield rate.
- Responsible for setting up operation standards and procedures for the process.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis investigations to identify the underlying causes of quality issues and implementation of corrective action and preventive action.
- Conducting process capability studies for critical and special characteristics.
- Coordinating cross-functional team to improve product quality and customer satisfaction score.
- Application of 8D, seven tools, five why or five why tree, Ishikawa, as well as new methods.
Quality Expert Planner (Supplier Development)
Next.e.GO. Mobile SE
- Providing inputs related to DFM and system attributes to engineering team during release of new parts.
- Coordination and responsible execution/application of quality planner tasks at suppliers including FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plan, full run test and explanations of the methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supplier audit process and supplier development.
- Responsible for setting quality standards, developing and implementing supplier quality processes and procedures, and managing supplier audits.
- Conducting PPAP/PPA audits at supplier for the confirmation of production for new product.
Senior Manager - Supplier Quality & Development Assurance, Process and Product Audits
Tata Motors Limited
- Implemented Quality Management Systems (QMS) at suppliers including PPAP, GD&T, FMEA, control plan, PFD, SPC, MSA, DFM, DFA, 8D, APQP and ISO 9001 resulting in an increase of its efficiency by 10 percent.
- Implemented APQP process and used SAP Material Management for supplier onboarding, leading to a 30% decrease in production lead time.
- Managed electric vehicle development using CREO and Teamcenter to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components from sheet metal, weld and press shops.
- Led cross-functional teams in root cause analysis investigations to identify the underlying causes of quality issues and implementation of corrective action and preventive action, resulting in a 20% decrease in customer complaints within six months.
- Conducted comprehensive technical reviews of supplier specifications, resulting in a reduction of defective parts by 15% and increased new product quality by 10%.
- Provided inputs to vendors regarding all development process requests including drawing study, packaging and engineering changes.
- Selected and evaluated suppliers based on quality requirements including assessment audits on site; managed re-evaluation and annual performance reviews; addressed quality issues and suggested containment actions.
Senior Engineer – R&D
Krishna Maruti Limited
- Developed and executed an Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) strategy for new product development, reducing defects by 15% and improving customer satisfaction by 10%.
- Led the evaluation and implementation of a new sample testing process, resulting in a 20% reduction in product development time.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards and requirements for first samples, resulting in a 95% approval rate from customers.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures resulting in a 30% decrease in defects during first sample evaluations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze and improve supplier performance, leading to a 15% reduction in non-conforming parts.
- Led cross-functional team in conducting thorough evaluation of first sample products, resulting in a 20% reduction in defects and improving customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Administered overall product design and development including engineering change management and supplier development functions.
- Conducted risk assessments, root cause analysis and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate quality issues.
- Performed supplier process verification for meeting minimum 95% accuracy.
- Documented and implemented PFD, work instructions, quality procedures, process sheets, PPAP and control plan.
Engineer - Process Quality
Bellsonica Auto Comp India Pvt Ltd
- Supervised quality engineering and incoming control functions in the company.
- Monitored poka yoke verification on a daily basis and maintained records.
- Interfaced with production department to improve line issues; verified the carbon test for nut welding machines.
- Checked incoming material and maintained records; monitored supplier PPM.
- Coordinated with suppliers for problem solving and sharing corrective action and preventive action reports; planned audits at supplier end.
Engineer
Wahi Sons Pvt Ltd
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Experienced in Automotive and Manufacturing.
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Production.
Summary
Seasoned quality management professional with 13+ years’ experience, successful career delivering efficiency and standardization while maintaining ISO 9001, QMS/QARA, Six Sigma quality systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines by timely and efficient delivery of products. Hands-on experience in reviewing and implementation of risk management and corrective action programs.
Skills
- Supplier Quality, Supplier Management, Project Management
- Quality Management System (Qms) Assurance, Process And Product Audits
- Ppap, Gd&T, Fmea, Cp, Pfd, Spc, Msa, Dfm, Dfa, 8d, Apqp, Iso 9001
- Sap Material Management
- Electric Vehicle Development, Creo, Teamcenter
- Sheet Metal, Weld And Press Shop Process Rejection Analysis And Control/Problem Solving
- Jigs And Fixture
- Ms Office, Ms Project
Languages
Education
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
MBA · Manufacturing Management · Pilani, India
Govt. Engineering College Bikaner
B.Tech. · Mechanical Engineering · Bikaner, India
12th · India
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Frequently asked questions
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Vaibhav is based in Würselen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Vaibhav speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).
Vaibhav has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Vaibhav has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Vaibhav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Vaibhav would be well-suited for roles such as: Quality Manager, Quality Expert Planner (Supplier Development), Senior Manager - Supplier Quality & Development Assurance, Process and Product Audits.
Vaibhav's most recent position is Quality Manager at GNS Electronic GmbH.
In recent years, Vaibhav has worked for GNS Electronic GmbH, Next.e.GO. Mobile SE, and Tata Motors Limited.
Vaibhav is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Vaibhav is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Procurement. Vaibhav also has some experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Production.
Vaibhav has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.
Vaibhav has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Product Development.
Vaibhav holds a Master in Manufacturing Management from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Govt. Engineering College Bikaner.
The availability of Vaibhav needs to be confirmed.
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