Pradeep Chahal

Experience

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  MUNJAL SHOWA LTD

  Jul 2006 - Sept 2008

  Quality Engineer

  - Responsible for Quality activities of Shock Absorbers for 2W & 4W- Periodic In-process Inspection of Quality Characteristics to ensure product meets the specification- Reviewing daily in-process rejections on various stages and analyze the top offenders with CFT- Participation in periodic QMS audits (internal / external) and Customer Audits- Analysis of customer complaints using 5Rule Sheet to implement robust correction corrective actions- Maintain the documentation APQP, PPAP, PQCT, OCS, FMEA, WIN and Control charts- Regular testing of product on Contour Tester, UTM, Surface roughness and Profile Projector- Compile KAIZENs, correction actions and improvement plan, and present to Management on Monthly basis- Provide training to Quality Inspectors on past issues, new products, and test methods Show less

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  Motherson Group

  Sept 2008 - May 2011

  Senior Quality Engineer

  - Responsible for Quality activities for Electrical distribution system business with Suzuki EU- Flawless Launch of YY1 Minor, YP6 projects with structured planning & close coordination- Handled a team of Quality Technicians deployed at Incoming, In-process & outgoing Inspection- Analysis of customer complaints using 8D methodology to implement robust prevention controls- Implemented HAI-Q (Quality Innovation Concept) and achieved Zero defects in 3 models- Awarded for more than 250 customer concern free days supplier by Suzuki EU customer- Regular Interaction with customers through conference calls- Submission of PPAP Level 3 documents for new launches to customers & ensure on-time releases- Perform regular product and process audits to ensure Quality requirements are met- Ensure compliance to IATF16949 & internal Quality Management system requirements Show less

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  Aptiv

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

  - Handled two major customers Volkswagen & Mahindra & Mahindra for Electrical Distribution business for Customer Quality and Plant Quality- Co-ordination with a team of Quality Resident Engineers at customer sites to resolve quality complaints- Successful launch of new project Volkswagen for Vento, Polo & Skoda Rapid within short duration- Internal rejection analysis by using 7QC tools for continuous improvement of processes & product quality- Interaction with customers through regular conference calls & on-site visits to meet their expectations- Submission of PPAP Level 3 documents for new launches to customers & ensure on-time releases- Perform regular product and process audits to ensure Quality requirements are met- Implemented several Poka-Yoke as preventive actions in new launches for robust introduction- Key role in MMA audit by Mahindra & Mahindra and VW-2DP Audits- Ensure compliance to IATF16949 & internal Quality Management system requirements- Part of Cross functional team to develop PFMEA & Control Plan- Periodic update to Management on External & internal Quality targets Show less

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  DENSO

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2016

  Deputy Manager Quality Assurance

  - Key role in setting-up Green Field Plant at Jhajjar for Thermal Products (Radiator & HVAC)- Set-up of various quality gates to ensure the quality products are delivered to Customers- Responsible for delivering all aspects of the Quality Assurance function on an on-going basis in line with the Quality Management System and Quality Policy- Responsible for providing leadership, outstanding people skills & management to a team of 12 direct reports- Set department objectives/KPIs, review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports- Focus on team members continuous competency enhancement and building their future career path- Direct interface with OEM customers Maruti Suzuki & Honda for Customer complaints & warranty issues- Analyzing & interpreting VOC data to identify current state of quality & take necessary improvement actions- Ensure compliance to IATF16949 and internal QMS system requirements- Drive & lead all new product launch activities at all development stages internally and externally- Promote Localization activities with key role in development, evaluation and change approval from customers- Yearly budget planning for investments & expenses and monthly monitoring to check plan vs actual- Supported HR initiatives by providing internal trainings on various subjects- Compilation of department KPI’s performance and presentation to top management at periodic intervals- Responsible for conducting process audits at local & overseas suppliers- Represent BU (business unit) Quality status at Global Level on yearly basis and share best practices Show less

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  Continental

  Aug 2016 - now

  Senior Quality Manager

  - Define and implement quality strategy in line with Global and Location strategies- Interaction with all Major Global JOEMs / KOEMs and India OEMs covering PV and 2W- Analyze & define action plan for continuous improvement of Q’KPIs (Incidents, 8D Cycle time, COPQ, FPY etc.)- Steering Ops team through Red Bin Meetings and Gemba Walks to identify weakness & define action items- Periodic review with BA Management, Plant Management & Country Level Management- Lessons learnt sharing & implementation across location and segment- Responsible for Process audits, Product audits and annual Qualification acc. to CSR & Internal standards- Lead trainer for problem solving in the Location and ensuring deep dive approach during execution- New Supplier Selection based on annual Purchasing strategy by performing on-site VDA 6.3 audits- Drive Supplier Development Programs across different regions (Asia, EU) to enhance supply base- Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with them on process and value enhancement opportunities- Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), MSA, SPC and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)- Support new product launches to ensure suppliers can deliver to the required quality standards- Perform annual supplier quality evaluation based on past performance & future potential to drive strategies- Review Supplier complaints with 8D methodology to find the root cause to prevent the recurrences- Implement Lessons Learnt, Read Across and Best practices at suppliers- Monitor change management of suppliers to identify potential risks & mitigation plan- Regular Training to suppliers on Continental Specific requirements- Driving suppliers towards “Zero defect approach” with short-term and long-term strategic initiatives Show less