Priyati Kothari

About Priyati Kothari

An experienced professional with 10+ years of strong background in Manufacturing, Product Quality, supplier quality and Corporate Quality. Skilled in supplier assessment, selection and development, ISO audit, electronic manufacturing process, continuous improvement and six sigma.

Experience

1. Supplier Quality

   Philips

   Apr 2021 — Present · Pune, IN

   Lead supplier development programmes: initiate and lead supplier development using APQP, PPAP, V&V, PFMEA, initial problem analysis, prototype development, part qualification, engineering changes and supplier driven changes.2. Alternate component evaluation to mitigate supply chain risks and multi-sourcing to ensure supply continuity. Lead supplier quality assurance for to ensure zero defect from suppliers and get First time right using PPAP, process capability studies, etc. Reduced supplier quality notifications.4. Lead supplier audits as per ISO 9001 and ISO 13485: review end to end manufacturing process and check compliance as per applicable standard, initiate improvement plan with suppliers.5. Monthly score cards: Developed and implemented supplier scorecards to track supplier performance and drive continuous improvement. Ensure consistent supplies from suppliers and monitor performance based upon acceptance criteria. Drive continuous improvement with suppliers (both India and overseas): train suppliers on Quality tools, GMP, reduction in process variability and DPPM reduction.7. Localisation project: Drive localisation project to mitigate supply chain challenges, reduce product cost improve Quality and sustainability. Training and mentoring of suppliers, OEMs, and contract manufacturers to improve product Quality. Develop a zero-defect ecosystem at supplier end.8. Failure analysis: Lead CAPA and 8D with suppliers whenever a failure in manufacturing or field is observed. Developed effective SCAR management process.9. Product Quality: Resolve issues observed in PCBAs, cable assemblies, etc. at integration stage, drive root cause analysis and CAPA (end to end)10. New vendor assessment, selection and qualification (PPAP) by thorough audit process for all components and PCBAs.11. Key resource in new projects for design as well as production teams for supplier selection, component selection and product integration.

Education

• Rajasthan Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Research
• Leadership
• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Process Variability Reduction Through Shainin and Bhote Techniques
• Project Management
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Office
• Six Sigma