VINOD KUMAR SHARMA
AGM -QA/NPD (Automotive Products), Mail Id: vinod_kanta@yahoo.co.in Mob: 9871213213
Profile Summary
A Seasoned Professional with over 25+ years of experience in Plant Quality, Product Development, Operational
Excellence and Team Management.
Hands-on experience in areas like Automotive Head Lamps and Rear Lamps, RVMs & Signaling Products, Brake
system and Fuel System, Chassis Frame, Combi meter and Lock Sets in Injection molding, sheet metal, Die casting
and surface treatment (Metalizing, Nickle -Chrome plating, powder coating) environment.
Managing export & domestic customers of 2wh & 4wheeler as Maruti Suzuki, SUZUKI Motors, Honda Cars, HMSI,
TATA, Mahindra & Nissan Motors.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering from DEI Technical college Dayalbagh (Deemed University) Agra in 1996
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from IASE Deemed University Rajasthan in 2007
Other Course:
MBA Operations Management from MDU Rohtak in 2010
Certification
Certified trainer of Lean Six sigma from AL Germany (Marelli group) in Sept.19
Certified trainer of Internal audits, Quality management system, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC & AIAG VDA FMEA.
Training from MARELLI Group for World class manufacturing (WCM) Implementation.
Certified in OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT by Small Industries Development Organization, Govt. of India in Jan,
1996
Significant Achievements:
Best supplier award for maintaining Zero PPM and QC circle from HCIL and MSIL in 2022
Achieve significant Improvement in Inhouse Rejection and Customer Return to maintain transformation cost.
Successful launching with Zero concern of New model products
Incremental trend in Customer Audit score in Maruti Suzuki- VSA and Honda Car- QAV audits in 2022
Implementation of IATF-16949. requirements & Certified in July.20 by TUV
Achievement of Best QC circle awards in Motherson Group in 2022.
Implementation of World Class Manufacturing, WCM/TPM Best Practices inter plant and Intra plant by Fiat Group.
Work Experience Since Mar ’2024, NTF India Pvt Limited Mehsana Gujarat as a Quality Head
(Assistant General Manager)
Reporting to VP/Regional Head
Key Result Areas:
Formulation and Maintaining Plant Quality objectives and coordinates within team leaders. KPI/KRA
Define and manage quality assurance and control systems for all product lines.
Expertise in Quality Control/ NPD/ Lab Management/ ISO Standards/ Statutory Compliances/ Testing
Equipment/ Training/ Competitors Products/ Safety Standards/Supplier Management.
Lead testing and qualification of new products to national and international standards
Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to formulate Customer standards.
Establish and maintain Plant level Quality Culture and Quality System by AIAG VDA FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC,
MSA and 7QC Tools, TPM KK Pillar, Jishu Hosen, Six Sigma approach, Lean manufacturing.
Technical Review meetings and Specification review meetings with customers for finalization of Product and
Process Quality planning, including design concept for jigs/ fixtures.
Investigates and corrects customer complaints regarding quality. Customer Complaint Handling and Warranty
problems analyzing, In-process Quality controlling up to grass root level. Preparing countermeasure analysis
report 5-why and 8D Report & submission to customer within time frame.
Inspects all recently purchased and comeback products to ensure proper correction and condition of vehicle.
Liaison monthly with dispatcher and Customer support manager to determine if any recurring problems need to
be addressed.
Drive continuous improvement of processes, quality and cost through maintaining profitability and
competitiveness
Aug ’2019 to Feb’2024 Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting India P Ltd. at Bawal Haryana and
Motherson COSA Noida, Centre of Quality Excellence as a Quality Head (Sr. Manager)
Reporting to CEO.
Key Result Areas:
Define Plant Quality objectives and coordinates within team leaders. KPI/KRA
Define and manage quality assurance and control systems for all product lines.
Establish and maintain Plant level Quality Culture and Quality System by AIAG VDA FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA
and 7QC Tools, TPM KK Pillar, Jishu Hosen, Six Sigma approach, Lean manufacturing and WCM implementation.
Investigates and corrects customer complaints regarding quality. Customer Complaint Handling and Warranty
problems analyzing, In-process Quality controlling up to grass root level. Preparing countermeasure analysis
report 5-why and 8D Report & submission to customer within time frame.
Drive continuous improvement of processes, quality and cost through maintaining profitability and
competitiveness
Maintain and improve product quality by timely investigation of customer complaints and completing product &
quality system audits. IATF-16949
Monitors training levels of Engineers & technicians and trained them as per TNI.
Plans, promotes and organizes training activities related to quality and reliability.
Excellent Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP and Empro.
Implementing Effective Detailed Control Plans & developing a Quality Cautious work culture with emphasis on
Defect Prevention rather than Defect Detection.
Expertise in Monitoring Vendor Rating and preparation of action plan for improvement. - Supplier Management
Planning and execution of timely preparation of PPAP Documents for New Development Parts and existing parts.
Working as Chief Coordinator for implementation of Quality Management System and monitoring adherence to the
same in the Organization. (IATF-16949 and ISO:45001)
Jun’14 to July’19 Fiem Industries Ltd. Sonipat as a QA Head -Automotive Lamp manufacturing
Reporting to Plant Head
Key Result Areas:
Setting Department objectives and devising strategies to achieve the same.
Customer Complaint Handling and Warranty problems analyzing, In-process Quality controlling up to grass root
level. Preparing countermeasure analysis report 5-why and 8D Report & submission to customer within time frame.
Monitoring Vendor Rating and preparation of action plan for improvement.
Technical Review meetings and Specification review meetings with customers for finalization of Product and Process
Quality planning, including design concept for jigs/ fixtures.
Planning and execution of timely preparation of PPAP Documents for New Development Parts and existing parts.
Implementing Effective Detailed Control Plans & developing a Quality Cautious work culture with emphasis on Defect
Prevention rather than Defect Detection.
Working as Chief Coordinator for implementation of Quality Management System and monitoring adherence to the
same in the Organization. (IATF-16949 and ISO:14001)
Significant Achievements:
Achieve GQI level by improving product quality and NH Circle award from HMSI in 2017.
Implementation of IATF-16949 requirements & get Certified in Aug.17 by ASR.
Jan’08 –May’14 STI Sanoh India Ltd (Japanese MNC) in Manesar Gurugram as a Manager -QA
Reported to Chief General Manager (Plant Head)
Key Result Areas:
Overall responsible for department functioning =>Budgeting, Target setting (KRA) and performance Evaluation,
Team Competency Building, mentoring, and Recruitment etc.
Setting Department objectives and make micro plan to achieve the same.
Implementation and conduction of various audits by Customers as MSIL-MACE, HONDA QAV-1 & QAV-2, HMSI- QAV.
Technical Discussion with Japanese Partner Sanoh Japan regarding Kakotora of Various Problems in Global Sanoh
Group, and Uploading routine issues in Global Sanoh - Extranet.
Significant Achievement:
Achieve 0 PPM Awards for Best supplier from HCIL Supplier annual conference in 2011-2012.
Acknowledged & appreciated by Sanoh management for working beyond the boundaries of the job for successful
completion of PPAP & SOP for YP-8 project in 2012.
Implementation of SAP Quality Module successfully within Organization.
Previous Experience
Nov’96 – Dec’07 Jay Yushin Ltd. Japanese MNC at Gurugram as a Sr Engr. -QA
Significant Achievements:
Appreciated for reduction in inspection time by implementing on line detection in-process and SPC system.
Quality Management System implementation as ISO-9001, QS-9000 and TS-16949
FIFO system implementation throughout the supply chain.
Inhouse calibration of Measuring Instruments and equipment’s by Establishing NABL Approved Lab.
Support to Anu Auto industries ltd for ISO system implementation.
Trainings
SAP System QM Module implementation in throughout organization and remote locations
Green field project QMS implementation for Nissan and HMSI
Attend new project supplier meet for MSIL and HCIL.
Attend Tier 2 supplier up gradation training by MACE Team (MSIL).
Tech review meetings and Specification meeting with MSIL.
COPQ training organized by MACE imparted by TQMI
Online process variation monitoring system implementation by SPC Device.
Training on Team and Organizational Behavior by E world institute.
CAD training by CADD Centre Gurugram
FMEA and APQP training by MACE organized by OMNEX.
Internal Auditor training by TUV.
Operations Management training by Small Industries Development Organization Ministry of Industry, Govt. of India.
CMM and VMM, Contracer operation training.
Paper Presentation
QC Support Pillar presentation of WCM for Magneti Marelli (FIAT GROUP) -2022
JIKON presentation for improvement of rating from worst supplier to best supplier at MSIL and HCIL published in
Annual supplier performance Calendar 2012.
Time and Motion study of Job at Shop floor (Helicopter view) presentation at VSME at Sona Koyo published in MACE
Journal, 2011.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 08th May 1977
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Japanese
Mailing Address: 27 SF, LILAC-2, LILAC Road, Near Paradise Mall, Sector 49, Gurgaon Haryana
