Sandeep Kumar

Product Quality Development - Cell Manufacturing @Verkor

Grenoble, FR

Leading Pouch & Prismatic cell quality initiatives for Pilot line & GIGA factory setup in France. Actively involved in equipment validation, including participation in FAT in China to evaluate and monitor machine performance.Key Responsibilities— Developed and implemented Control Plans for Prototype, Pre-Launch, and Production phases— Led APQP planning and execution, including Gate Reviews— Reviewed DFMEA, PFMEA, and MFMEA— Conducted Product & Process Design Reviews with cross-functional teams— Supported Pilot Line & GIGA Factory Line setup— Collaborated with R&D for New Product Development— Managed Engineering & Process Changes (ECR & PCR)— Oversaw Drawing Review and change control processes— Executed Line Release Audits and ensured readiness for mass production— Drove Continuous Improvement initiatives across processes— Defined Yield Rate Targets and monitored performance with CFT— Performed Data Analysis using Minitab and statistical tools (SPC, F-Test, T-Test, Capability & Variability Analysis)— Led 8D Analysis and Customer Complaint Investigations— Defined and implemented Quality Control Requirements across all stages— Established and managed Tear-Down Lab and Microscope/Elemental Analysis— Set up QC Lab with Metrology Team— Defined Dry Room Conditions and environmental parameters with Product & Process Team— Led QC Cycler & Testing Lab Setup and equipment qualification— Resolved large-scale technical and quality issues across production lines— Finalised Product Specifications for each process step— Supported SAT & FAT evaluations for equipment validation— Involved in LIMS, MES & PLM system implementation— Coordinated cross-functional Project & Team Management— Defined Sampling Frequencies and prepared Work Instructions (WIs) for QC— Reviewed Formation Process Recipes for quality consistency.

Mechnical Engineering

Degree, Mechanical Engineering

BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Engineering technology [Electronics Engineering]