1. NIKHIL U
Mobile # : +91 9738115114 ;E-Mail: u.v.nikhil@gmail.com
Seeking a challenging position and a satisfying career to utilize my skills and abilities in the
organization that offers professional growth while being innovative and flexible.
Professional Summary
• PGDQM with 4.6 years of work experience in Supplier Quality Assurance and New Product Development.
• Six month part time course on “STASTICAL QUALITY CONTROL” at Indian Statistical Institute,
Bangalore
• Completed “SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT” conducted by “Indian Statistical Institute”, Bangalore
• Certified ISO 9001-2008 INTERNAL QUALITY AUDITOR.
• Technical Pro efficiency in GD&T, SQC, APQP, PPAP and Inspection Techniques.
• Awareness of PLM & SAP
CAREER CONTOUR
Aug 2015- Present Faiveley Transport Rail Technologies (Railways & Metro)
• Ensure Supplier Quality in New Product Development of HVAC’s Components (Sheet Metal, Plastics,
Machining and Fabrication) through robust qualification process (PPAP/FAI).
• Implementation of supplier APQP process for all HVAC projects and ensuring there is no quality issues
during FAI ,pre serial production and before handing over to Regular production
• To attend Specification Fixing Meeting with the Supplier to ensure all the requirements are met during
regular Production and to ensure supplier submits all the documents related to APQP.
• Review of First Article Inspection Documents from Supplier and giving FAI approval for all supplier Parts.
• Work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage supplier/engineering changes & New Product Introductions.
• To carry out control plan audit at supplier end to ensure the product will meet all our requirements.
• To address the Line issues related to supplier parts and get corrective action from suppliers.
• Preparing & Implementing inspection plan to ensure robust incoming inspection.
• Converting parts to Green channel (Direct on line) after complete validation of product & Process at
supplier end.
Jan 2013- Aug 2015 Subros Limited (Automotive Air Conditioning)
Role – Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
• Ensure Supplier Quality for the Launch Programs and Current Programs through robust qualification
process
• Implementing inspection for incoming material and preparing IQC check sheet for various components.
• Planning and conducting process audits at vendor end, vendor up gradation and rejection control through
various tools.
• Provide direction to suppliers on the company requirements and expectations, ensuring requirements are
clearly defined and understood across the supply basis.
• Raising and follow up of CRR(CKD part rejection report)against the problems in imported item to get
counter measures from the vendors
• Review of PPAP (Level-3) files submitted by the vendor and to ensure all customer requirements are met.
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• Preparation of PPAP documents (In-house Assemblies) for all AC components as per customer requirement
and submitting it to customer.
• Getting PPAP Approval for new Product/Process (In-house Assembly Parts) setup before SOP and ensuring
trouble free launch of the products.
• Getting Approval for localization Projects by ensuring all Subros Requirements are met.
• Capable of doing part inspection & have hands on experience on usage of quality instruments
Nov 2010-Sept 2011 Nash Industries (Sheet Metal Industry)
Role – Graduate Engineer Trainee – New Product Development
• Development of new product sample with necessary documentation for on time and get the approval or
feedback from the customer.
• Preparation of PPAP and APQP with Cross Functional Team in line with TS 16949 Requirements.
• To conduct the PPAP significant production trial run in front of the customer (Level 3)
• Handing over the project to regular production department.
• Assembly (cell concept) line setup and support for production.
• Responsible for preparation of SOP for assembly line.
• Process development and manufacture of component at vendor’s end. If necessary to educated the
vendors for documentation and process development
ACADEMIC & TECHNICAL FORTE
Secondary Education from Karnataka State Secondary Education Board.
B.E – Mechanical, passed out in 2010 from Visveshwariah Technological University (VTU), Belgaum.
PGDQM with 7.8 CGPA from Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), Bangalore
IT FORTE
Minitab 16, AutoCAD, Pro E, MS Office, SAP
OTHER CURRICULAR
• Comprehensive problem solving abilities, ability to deal with people, willingness to learn, team worker and
Positive attitude.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 04 Jan 1988
Nationality : Indian
Sex / Marital Status : Male / Single
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil
Address : # 48 B, 3rd
cross, 8th main, R.P.C Layout, Bangalore - 560104
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is, true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief.
Place : (Nikhil)
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