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Hardeep Singh

Hardeep Singh

Deputy Manager
Pune

Summary

Quality Professional with 12 years of experience in area of Vendor development, Supplier Quality assurance, Incoming Quality with recognized strengths in development, supplier handling, process control, problem-solving and Continuous Improvement Techniques. Poke-Yoke & Kaizen. Develop plan, Ability to lead, train and motivate. Experience in new part development, tool trial, vendor feasibility, vendor audit and vendor upgradation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra
02.2025 - Current

Mahindra & Mahindra owns 60% of Classic Legends, which revived the Jawa, Yezdi, and BSA motorcycle brands. Classic Legends aims to expand its presence in the neo-classic and mid-size motorcycle segment. They recently launched the Jawa 42 FJ, priced competitively to take on Royal Enfield and Honda. Classic Legends plans to launch four new models and enter seven new export markets in the coming year.


  • Responsible for drawing review for fuel tank ,Brackets ,Muffler . Perform APQP, ensure part quality dimensionally to meet PIST target .
  • Responsible for performing Supplier audit QRE and MSSS to access supplier rating and to improve supplier as per obtained rating .
  • Responsible for maintaining Gnova C ,SPR ,RPT , 3MIS ,12MIS ,24 MIS ,DOL ,PPM within target by implantation of Project to improve part quality
  • Implement actions at supplier end for reported issues from Feild and Plant .
  • Responsible for DAP (Design approval Process ) for gauge ,fixtures ,leak testing setup and SPM .
  • Responsible for VPPAP review and PSW sign as per HIHR ,MIMR and LILR


Deputy Manager (Supplier Quality Excellence)

Sonalika Tractors
04.2016 - 02.2025

Company Overview: Sonalika Tractors is an Indian agricultural machinery manufacturer. The company was founded in 1995 in Punjab, India. It is the 3rd largest manufacturer of tractors in India, with the capacity to produce 300,000 tractors a year, as of June 2017. The company has become the No.1 company in exports from India selling 35,000 tractors in FY 20221-2022 and is active in 135+ countries. It manufactures tractors ranging from 20 HP to 120 HP. The company is operated by International Tractors Limited, the flagship firm of Sonalika Group.

  • Responsible for monitoring Supplier Rating, CAPA closure, Supplier Up-gradation for Proprietary part – Clutches, Bearings, Clutch assemblies, Wire Harness, Lever, Toughened and Laminated glasses, Steering system & Exhaust system, air & fuel filters, Cabins, Platform assembly, Hydraulic Pumps and valve.
  • Responsible for reviewing new part drawings, providing part feasibility, DVP signoff and technical Input for supporting proper part development.
  • Responsible for PPAP closure for proprietary parts.
  • Responsible for development and quality review of new developed cabin through process audit at Cabin assembly area ie International cars and motor limited.
  • Responsible for work distribution among 4 members of Proprietary team in order for timely delivery of service and new product Projects.
  • Monitor the quality issues at Proto assembly, Assembly line and Field. After Root cause analysis implementing the corrective action at supplier end.
  • Supplier Visit for defect analysis, countermeasure verification and supplier Upgradation.
  • Responsible for ECN for any Upgradation required in part design, process or Material.
  • Responsible for Planning Inhouse testing of part for Salt Spray, Metallurgical and UV.
  • Responsible for Bought out parts compliance of European & US norms for export tractors.
  • Responsible for Supplier audit as per Supplier Upgradation plan.
  • Identify & Implement new gauge for reduce the Inspection time at Supplier end and Receipt.
  • Responsible for new part development activities at Supplier end.
  • To monitor Process capability study of safety & critical dimension of BOP at supplier end.
  • To Initiate Root cause analysis for field complaints & Warranty return.
  • Member of SIT (Supplier Improvement Team) to reduce quality problems in supplier parts.
  • Sonalika Tractors is an Indian agricultural machinery manufacturer. The company was founded in 1995 in Punjab, India. It is the 3rd largest manufacturer of tractors in India, with the capacity to produce 300,000 tractors a year, as of June 2017. The company has become the No.1 company in exports from India selling 35,000 tractors in FY 20221-2022 and is active in 135+ countries. It manufactures tractors ranging from 20 HP to 120 HP. The company is operated by International Tractors Limited, the flagship firm of Sonalika Group.

Engineer in Quality Assurance (Incoming & Inprocess)

Chopra Industries Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Chopra Industries Pvt. Ltd is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal, tubular components and assemblies for a large number of clients in the automobile Sector. Industry now serving the major players of the India Motorcycle Industries and other two-wheeler players in the Indian Industry with a wide range of the products.
  • Perform PDI on daily basis, analyze daily rejection and to maintain in process product quality.
  • Zone leader for ACMA center for technology.
  • Sharing 8D and CAPA with customers for reported issue.
  • Implement Kaizen and maintain 5S at shop Floor.
  • Manpower handling.
  • Internal Process and Product audit.
  • Provide product, Process and Inspection training to operators and inspectors.
  • Chopra Industries Pvt. Ltd is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal, tubular components and assemblies for a large number of clients in the automobile Sector. Industry now serving the major players of the India Motorcycle Industries and other two-wheeler players in the Indian Industry with a wide range of the products.

GET in Quality Assurance (Inprocess)

AV auto Ind Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: A V auto industries Pvt limited: - The unit started in the year 1986 by a technocrat as an Ancillary to M/s HMT Ltd, Pinjore for manufacture of Sheet Metal Components like Fuel Tanks, Steering tank, Dash Boards, Front axle beam Toolbox etc. A V auto has been supplying material to leading OEM like ITL, John Deere, Swaraj, ACE and HMT.
  • Ensuring Press Shop Parts Quality (Sheet metal).
  • Tool setting, Press setting and maintenance.
  • Maintaining check sheets.
  • To Perform PDI and Dock audit.
  • To implement corrective and Preventive action against customer complaints.
  • A V auto industries Pvt limited: - The unit started in the year 1986 by a technocrat as an Ancillary to M/s HMT Ltd, Pinjore for manufacture of Sheet Metal Components like Fuel Tanks, Steering tank, Dash Boards, Front axle beam Toolbox etc. A V auto has been supplying material to leading OEM like ITL, John Deere, Swaraj, ACE and HMT.

Education

B.Tech –M.E -

Punjab Technical University
06-2012

High School -

Army School
04-2008

10th -

Army School
04-2006

Skills

  • Part development for Cabin and tractor
  • Drawing Review and feasibility study
  • Process establishment and validation
  • PPAP verification and DVP signoff
  • 8D
  • Poke Yoke
  • Root cause analysis
  • 7 QC tools
  • 5S
  • Certified IATF internal Auditor
  • Kaizen Activities
  • Supplier Audit and Approval report

Interests

Play football, cricket & running
Bike Riding
Interacting with people & making new friends
Listening

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and, I bear responsibility for correctness of the above mentioned particular., Hoshiarpur, 06/08/25, Hardeep Singh

Personal Information

  • Notice Period: 90 Days (Negotiable)
  • Date of Birth: 08/17/89
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Deputy Manager

Mahindra & Mahindra
02.2025 - Current

Deputy Manager (Supplier Quality Excellence)

Sonalika Tractors
04.2016 - 02.2025

Engineer in Quality Assurance (Incoming & Inprocess)

Chopra Industries Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 03.2016

GET in Quality Assurance (Inprocess)

AV auto Ind Pvt. Ltd.
12.2013 - 12.2014

B.Tech –M.E -

Punjab Technical University

High School -

Army School

10th -

Army School
Hardeep SinghDeputy Manager