Karthik Katukota
Automotive Operations and Quality specialist with a Master’s in Automotive Engineering | Automotive Production and Assembly Experience | Seeking New Challenges.
- Role
- Quality Resident Manager at Bosch India
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karthik Katukota
Quality-driven Engineer with fresher level experience in spearheadingprojects. Successful at leading design and construction operations tomaximize efficiency and minimize costs. Strong surveying, patternanalysis, and project management skills. Astute Engineer driven to createeconomical, environmentally-friendly projects that meet client needs andimprove operations. Smart and insightful Automotive Engineer withadvanced design, testing, and project management skills. Consistentlytrying to deliver project targets and improve designs for maximum safetyand marketability. Works collaboratively with international teams andoffers high-level knowledge of vehicle designs.
Experience
Quality Resident Manager
May 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN
MOBILITY AFTERMARKET Led and mentored a team of 16 Quality Resident Engineers (QREs) across multiple OEM sites through targeted training and process standardization.Oversaw quality assurance for ABS/ESP systems and powertrain components (fuel injectors, pumps) in passenger and both conventional and off-highway vehicles.Acted as the primary liaison with OEMs, coordinating resolution of quality issues and enhancing customer satisfaction.Directed root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, FMEA, and SPC methodologies.Implemented Lean Six Sigma initiatives, driving continuous improvement projects and reducing process variations.Coordinated and led internal and OEM audits, maintaining a high compliance rate.Delivered quality performance reports and escalated critical issues for proactive management decisions.Developed and implemented training programs to improve team technical competency.Collaborated with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to align quality standards with OEM requirements.
Education
SRM IST Chennai
Bachelor of Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
2015 — 2019
Ontario Tech University
Master's degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
2019 — 2021
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