Chandan Sharma

Group Lead @The Timken Company

Jamshedpur, IN

Responsible for ensuring that the materials and components provided by suppliers meet a company’s quality standards and requirementsEvaluate and select suppliers based on quality, capability, and compliance.Conduct audits (on-site or remote) to assess quality systems and processes.Quality Assurance and ComplianceEnsure supplier processes comply with company standards and relevant regulations (e.g, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100).Work with suppliers to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.Root Cause Analysis and Problem SolvingInvestigate supplier-related defects or failures.Use tools like 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, or FMEA to drive issue resolution.Performance Monitoring and ImprovementTrack supplier quality metrics (e.g, PPM, defect rates, delivery performance).Collaborate with suppliers on continuous improvement initiatives.New Product Introduction (NPI) SupportSupport supplier qualification and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for new components.Ensure suppliers meet deadlines and quality goals during product launches.Documentation and ReportingMaintain quality records, audit reports, CAPA logs, and inspection data.Provide regular reports on supplier performance to internal stakeholders.

SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

EPGDBM, Business Administration and Management, General

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering