Vinay Kanungo

Senior Engineer – Quality Assurance responsible for leading comprehensive quality management across manufacturing and supplier processes in compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements. Managed a team of quality engineers and inspectors, overseeing IQC, IPQC, and final inspections for sheet metal components, ensuring adherence to specifications and calibrated measurement systems. Led root cause analyses (8D, 5 Why), CAPA implementation, and cross-functional coordination to resolve quality issues and enhance process capability. Conducted internal, customer, and supplier audits, driving compliance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strengthened quality culture through effective team leadership and rigorous quality control systems.

Supplier Quality Engineer at ZF Steering Gear India Ltd., ensured supplier component quality per OEM and IATF 16949 standards by managing APQP and PPAP processes. Reviewed and approved supplier documentation, conducted thorough supplier audits, and led corrective action initiatives using 8D methodology. Monitored supplier performance via KPIs, driving continuous improvement and defect reduction. Collaborated with cross-functional teams during new product development and localization projects to guarantee supplier readiness. Delivered enhanced supplier reliability, reduced defects, and upheld consistent product quality to meet OEM requirements.

Quality Control Inspector responsible for ensuring product quality in a fabrication environment through rigorous in-process and pre-delivery inspections. Conducted dimensional and visual checks using precision instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and gauges at multiple manufacturing stages including cutting, bending, welding, and assembly. Identified and segregated non-conforming products, collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues, and supported corrective actions. Led Pre-Delivery Inspections to verify final product compliance with specifications and standards. Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, enhancing first-time quality and reducing rejection rates.