Dhiraj Kurkure

Experience

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  Micro Supreme Auto Induistries (I) Pvt Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2017

  Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Supplier Quality & New product Development)

  • Responsible for Supplier’s Quality Improvement. • To conduct System & Process Audit at vendor end.• To conduct & monitor the sampling basis inspection of parts from sub-ordinates (Sheet Metal, Plastics, Electrical, Rubber etc.) • Working closely with supplier on day to day quality issue, analyze the rejections and find out the root cause. Ensure implementation of corrective/preventive actions. • Verification of Corrective Actions implemented at supplier. • Analysis of supplier capability for important on-line checking as well as testing requirements and establish the assembly line. • Taking action on supplier quality issues & monitoring CAPA, 8D reports from suppliers. • Providing technical support to the supplier’s team and guiding them on resolving performance bottlenecks. • Support engineering changes and VA/VE proposals with short lead times to achieve cost reduction.• Assessing the performance of the vendors based on various criterions such as percentage for rejections, quality rating scores, PPM, etc.• Handling customer complaints and preparing CAPA of the same.• Handling the line complaints during the process. • Communication with R & D Department for design changes, new developments & drawings. • To maintain all the records of gauges & their calibration. • Follow-up with supplier for new parts PPAP, & packaging sign off, so defect free product will be provided on the line. • Co- ordination & communication with Stores, Engineering, Production, Customers, Accounts, etc. • Gauges Purchase, Communication & Co-ordination with Gauge Manufacturers. • Hands on QM Module in SAP. Show less

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  HP PELZER Automotive Pvt Ltd

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  Quality Assurance Engineer (Supplier & NPD Quality)

  • Quality Management System implementation and monitoring System throughout the company, including any business accreditations. • Timely visit at suppliers for resolving quality issues by focusing Quality Improvement, Conducting Process & Product Audit at Supplier as per planned schedule.• Follow up for NCR closer with Supplier & verify action plan for supplier parts to avoid production loss & do supplier audit.• Track supplier parts readiness status for all the key milestones of New Part development Program Tooling development, Process Validation, PPAP etc.• To work in CFT for new product development, witness PTR at supplier end and give inputs in FTG for zero defects. • Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities related to product, processes, and quality System.This includes halting the production of any product to correct quality problems.• Support engineering in process development, equipment selection, and process flow activities in the Manufacturing operation.• KPI Monitoring and updating the same on monthly basis.• Manage and coordinate supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranty indicators, supplier rating.• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality issues that arise as quickly and efficiently as possible to prevent compromising quality and safety standards.• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.• Provide training / On Job Training for newly joined operators & Quality Inspector. Show less

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  Teconnex India pvt ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Quality Assurance Engineer

  •Participate with sourcing Team for Evaluation & approval of Supplier as per global Quality requirements & applicable industry standards.•Communicating quality issues to suppliers, reported at receipt inspection or at assembly stage.•Tracking and analysing chronic suppliers on 80:20 ratio, monitoring action plans for improvement.•Active participation in SQIG, brainstorming with suppliers over telecon to investigate root cause.•Drive APQP & PPAP approval process on new/actual suppliers with commodity buyer with respect to quality point of view.•Manage the Supplier KPIs, IH- PPM, supplier PPM, supplier problem solving on time, cost recovery and supplier warranties & communicating performance score card to suppliers.•Ensure zero Defect Launch till 3 months in Early Product control period for Supplier Parts.•Work to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply.•Planned & executed supplier process audit including CQI 9, CQI 11, CQI15 special process audit, system audit & and achieved 95% audit compliance rate.•Conducting supplier’s system audits yearly, identify and communicate OFI’s with supplier. Monitoring and follow-up for closure of audit points, re-audit to check effectiveness of actions implemented.•Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introductions, and transfers.•Track supplier parts readiness status for all the key milestones of New Part development Program Tooling Development, Process Validation, PPAP etc.•Timely visit at suppliers for resolving quality issues by focusing Quality Improvement, Conducting Process & Product Audit at Supplier as per planned schedule.•Review Weld Destructive test reports & ensuring weld test meet the welding standard requirement.•Harmonization of the supplier Quality by penetrating the best practices and Technology transfer (Know-How) Show less