Chetan Nikam

About Chetan Nikam

Quality & NPD professional with 7+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing and…

Experience

1. Quality Assistant Manager

   Mahindra Group

   Aug 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Knowledge of new product development (NPD) and currently working on EV components-Stator & Rotor for two wheeler and four wheeler.• Knowledge of 4M Change Management.• Responsibility of process quality of all in-house manufacturing processes including audits. • Review of internal rejection/rework, identify the root cause and implement corrective action to avoid recurrence of the same. • Conducted inspections of development parts and compiled detailed reports from cmm and vmm analyses• knowledge of core quality tools (APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, PPAP) to ensure compliance and enhance quality standards.• Preparing and maintained PPAP, SPPAP documents and IATF audit plan related documents• Addressing the customer complaints, arrange the segregation of lot, take ICA by identifying the root causes. Implement Poka-yoke if possible. • Conduct the product audit, process audit,to find out the NC & improvement points. Verify implementation of corrective actions with effectiveness monitoring. • Maintained calibration of all measuring instruments Conduct internal audits as per ISO 9001; IATF:16949 Standards for sustenance of QMS culture. • Leading a team size of 10+ quality engineers & quality inspectors Developing the team through trainings to improve their knowledge & skills.