Akash Gawande

Experience

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  John Deere India Pvt. Ltd. (JDTCI)

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Inprocess Quality Inspector

  Conducted comprehensive inspections of tractor components and systems to verify adherence to design specifications and industry standards.- Implemented quality control procedures, including visual inspections, dimensional checks, and material testing.- Collaborated closely with production teams to identify and address quality issues, resulting in [quantifiable result or accomplishment].- Led root cause analysis efforts and implemented corrective actions to improve product quality and efficiency.- Documented inspection results, compiled detailed reports, and maintained accurate records for regulatory compliance.Assisted in the development and execution of quality control plans for tractor assembly processes.- Utilized precision measurement tools and equipment to ensure dimensional accuracy and alignment of components.- Conducted regular audits of manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and enhance overall quality.- Provided training to new team members on quality control procedures, standards, and best practices. Show less

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  GE

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2021

  Welding QA/QC engineer.

  Conducted thorough inspections of aerospace components and systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.Implemented quality control processes, including non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as [mention specific methods].Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues, leading to [quantifiable result or accomplishment].Prepared detailed inspection reports and documentation for regulatory compliance and internal records.Participated in the development and execution of quality control plans for aerospace projects.Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability. Led training sessions for new QC team members, ensuring consistent understanding of quality standards and procedures.Utilized precision measurement tools and equipment to verify dimensional accuracy of aerospace components. Show less

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  TUV India Pvt. Ltd.

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

  Leading a team of 30-35 people towards a single goal to achieve on time delivery of the product as per customer requirements. Proficient in establishing Standard Work Procedures, Environmental Health and Safety RiskAssessment (EHSRA), Aspect-Impact Analysis, Heat Mapping, and Segregation of Duties(SOD) with periodic reviews. Working for PPAP, APQP, ITP, QAP documents. Evaluation & checking manufacturing capabilities of the processes, process audits, compliance audits, traceability audits Handling customer complaints & customer inspection as per QAP & ITP stages. Leading processes development strategy, designing the metrics for the function manufacturing performance. Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements. Support SCM/Purchasing with the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks. Involving in NPD & FAI to set the process of manufacturing as per required product to be manufactured. Manage the root cause analysis and corrective actions process of manufacturing quality issues. Review and evaluate customer complaint data to identify process improvement opportunities within manufacturing processes. Monitoring Non-Conformance (NC) and driving Continuous Improvement through Quality Assurance (QA) tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and the Seven Quality Control (7QC) tools. Promoting the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Managing the development and refinement of Design and Process FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Show less