Jayaraman J

Experience

1. Senior Quality Assurance Manager

   Ceat Limited

   May 2019 — Present · Kanchipuram, IN

   Experienced Quality Leader with 15+ years in end-to-end Quality Management across Process Quality, Supplier Quality, QMS, Product Testing & Certification, Product Quality, and Customer Quality. Played a significant role in strengthening CEAT’s quality systems during its journey as India’s first Deming Grand Award–winning tyre manufacturer.Led cross-functional initiatives that improved PPM, COPQ, internal rejections, and customer complaint reduction. Drove a robust implementation of IATF 16949 systems, Process FMEA, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, Poka-Yoke and layered audits, strengthening process stability across plants.Handled global OEMs including Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Maruti Suzuki, Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen, PSA, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Yamaha, Hero, and Royal Enfield. Successfully managed multiple new model launches with zero-delay PPAP submissions and ensured complete regulatory testing and product validation.As Global Supplier Quality Leader, managed suppliers across multiple countries, improving supplier capability, reducing supplier PPM, and driving audit readiness through VDA 6.3 techniques. Implemented structured problem-solving (8D, Why-Why, FTA) leading to faster closures and long-term preventive actions.Introduced data-driven dashboards for manufacturing quality KPIs, customer feedback and inspection trends.Known for driving continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and strategic leadership.