Premkumar Mahendran
Lead Supplier Quality Assurance - BIW || 2W EV & Car Maker || Supplier Lead Auditor || BIW Stamping & Welding || Forging & Machining || QMS & Change Management Coach || Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Role
- Senior Manager Supplier Quality Assurance at Ola Electric
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Premkumar Mahendran
Results-driven Automotive Quality Professional with 18+ years of experience in the…
Experience
Senior Manager Supplier Quality Assurance
Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Experienced Supplier Quality & Development Leader driving excellence in Sheet Metal Component Quality with proven success in supplier development, new product launches, and cross-functional leadership. Leading a high-performing team of five, accountable for supplier quality strategy, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business goals.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Lead supplier assessment audits (system and technical) and provide strategic inputs for supplier selection. Partner with Engineering during new product development to influence DFM/DFA and approve supplier Fixture, Tool & Gauge (FTG) designs. Identify and deploy CTQ parameters with robust process controls to achieve zero-defect targets. Drive improvement initiatives through PIPC monitoring, tool validation, and Production Trial Runs (PTR). Conduct PPAP audits and ramp-up reviews ensuring timely approvals and flawless launches. Implement firewalls at critical suppliers, reinforce Poka-Yoke systems, and sustain quality performance through proactive risk control.Champion supplier concern resolution using structured problem-solving tools (8D, RCA, PCA) with strong focus on permanent corrective actions and horizontal deployment. Lead supplier capability enhancement through best practice sharing and concern-based audits for sustained performance. Drive VA/VE and cost-optimization projects while supporting ECN implementation and field concern resolutions.Key Deliverables: Reduction in supplier rejection PPM, improved 8D closure effectiveness, on-time PPAP completion, and enhanced customer satisfaction through line and field concern reduction.Major Achievements:Successfully launched four new models (S1 Air, S1 Pro Gen 2.0, S1X, S1X+) within one year, achieving a 68% reduction in supplier part rejections.Developed alternate sources for Bus Bar and Swing Arm within two months.Achieved ₹24.52/part cost reduction by redesigning Head pipe design.
Education
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College
Diploma of Education
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