About
Quality Assurance Manager with 20 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. Expertise in Quality Management Systems, process improvement, customer audits, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of ISO standards, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, reducing defects, improving product quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high quality standards and driving operational excellence.
Experience7
Quality Manager
May 2023 — March 2026Pinnacle Industries Limited
Led supplier quality, incoming quality and in-process quality functions ensuring compliance with customer requirements and QMS. Developed supplier audit plans and corrective actions minimizing defects. Managed customer complaints and warranty claims including Vande Bharat train seating projects. Coordinated RITES inspections and TPI documentation. Guided quality engineers and monitored quality performance to strengthen customer satisfaction.
Quality Manager
March 2021 — May 2023Kineco Limited – Railway Division
Coordinated project planning and production schedules for railway seating and modular toilets. Established manufacturing processes and inspection controls. Managed prototype development and customer sample approvals. Conducted quality inspections, maintained documentation and identified process improvements to enhance product quality and productivity.
Production Manager
December 2019 — February 2021Durable polymer
Managed production planning, scheduling, and execution for railway coach seating and interiors. Coordinated raw material planning, inventory, and supplier development to ensure continuous production. Optimized resource utilization and supervised production personnel while maintaining quality with RITES inspections.
Quality Manager
November 2016 — December 2019Oriental Products Ltd. (Oriental Veneer Products Ltd.)
Managed QA/QC for heavy fabrication and sheet-metal products including railway seating assemblies. Prepared QAPs, coordinated WPS/PQR and welder qualifications per ASME standards. Led inspections including NDT and hydrostatic tests and managed coating inspections. Conducted audits, supported IATF 16949 tools implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Quality Engineer
August 2010 — June 2016Wheels India Limited – TVS Group
Conducted raw material, fit-up, welding and final inspections for welded columns and structural assemblies. Coordinated NDT and welding procedure qualification activities. Managed supplier inspections and process audits, conducted root cause analysis, and led quality trainings on welding quality and defect prevention.
Executive – Quality
August 2007 — July 2010Revathi Enterprises
Monitored product quality across manufacturing stages for power transmission and rolling stock components. Managed non-conformities, inspection checklists, calibration control and corrective actions. Supported ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement activities to reduce defects and ensure quality standards.
Assistant Shift Engineer
August 2005 — July 2007Uttam Galva Steels Ltd.
Managed shift-level production activities and furnace operating parameters to ensure product quality for galvanized steel coils and sheets. Coordinated with quality teams for defect identification and corrective actions. Followed ISO 9001 standards and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
Education2
B.Tech
2013Pilani Institute, Rajasthan
Mechanical Engineering
Diploma
2005Government Polytechnic, Amravati
Mechanical Engineering