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Rahul Gaikwad

Senior Executive Quality
Ahmednagar

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Executive with experience in quality (test and repair) operations. Proven track record of optimizing processes, enhancing product reliability, and leading cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Adept at developing and implementing testing procedures to meet quality standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Executive Quality Assurance

CG POWER AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
03.2024 - Current
  • 9+ years of experience in Quality Assurance & Testing related to Electric Motors with core competencies in - Knowledge of standards, Product Knowledge, Validation Prototype, Internal NABL Auditor(Cert.), Mfg. and test Lab setup, Testing as per international standards(IS,IEC NEMA Etc.).
  • Conducting process audit/Product audit and conclude on root/probable Causes and improvement opportunities.
  • Handling of customer inspection NTPC, BHEL, PDIL, TPI etc.
  • Attending customer complaint and knowledge of 8D, WHY-WHY analysis, CAPA, RCA.
  • Proto manufacturing, performance testing of components.
  • Make test plan for NABL lab as per BIS & customer, Design proto type testing requirement.
  • Monthly quality meeting to address critical issues & conducting daily morning meeting with operators and assigning tasks for shifts.
  • Preparing Quality Assurance plan (QAP), Test Procedures as per customer requirements according to releated Internation Standards & providing compliance.
  • Analyzing the special components and preparing required test jig/Fixtures as per requirements.
  • Ensuring all the mechanical Instruments & Electrical equipments are clalibrated as per schedule program.

Senior Engineer Test & Repairs

M/s Regal Rexnord India [C/o Kollmorgen India]
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Lead a team of engineer and technicians in test and repair activities for Kollmorgen AKD, Servo Drives, Servo Motors.
  • Developed and implemented innovative testing methodologies, resulting in improvement in product quality.
  • Collaborated with R&D team to identify and address design production issues, reducing defect rates.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs, extending the lifespan of critical equipment and reducing down time.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and initiated corrective action for product failures, reducing warranty claims.
  • Played a key role to set up load test bench for servo motors and drives.

Senior Quality Control Engineer

M/s Laxmi Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd
09.2020 - 02.2023
  • Planning & scheduling of products to be tested & participate in product quality planning and control process based on customer's specifications and requirements.
  • Ensuring that all finished products are inspected & tested as per specified requirements of engineering/customer requirements.
  • Ensuring that all mechanical, electrical inspection, measuring & test equipment are calibrated as per scheduled program.
  • Preparation, update & revision of test procedures/inspection plans, quality plans.
  • Analysis of customer complaint with the service center engineer, Customer & issues resolution.
  • Coordinate with the Quality Managers to discuss and resolve product quality issues raised by the customers.
  • Making CAPA, 8D to the customer complaints issues of respective products and managing them.
  • Assisting in customer inspection & coordinating with marketing in preparing inspection.
  • Ensuring test certificates as per order acceptance.
  • Ensuring safety regulations & good housekeeping are maintained in an inspection section.
  • Assisting for quality information & reporting.
  • Assisting for solving the problems of our products over telephonic, e-mails, power presentation etc.
  • Conducting Internal EOHS audit/Process audit / product audit/SQP audit and conclude on the root / probable causes and improvement opportunities.

Senior Service Engineer

M/s Jayashree Electron Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 09.2020
  • Commissioned a 1000kW draught fan with electronic based soft starter at VIZAG STEEL PLANT.
  • Complete electrical installation, engineering, development, servicing and training of Electrical Soft Starter Panels for 3-phase control for A.C. Induction Motors which is mainly used in Control Systems for Pumps, Compressors, Fans, Crushers etc.
  • Design, Manufacturing and Testing of LV/HV Reactor type Soft-Starter, Control Panels.
  • Discuss with customers during implementation and design of the new complex services, understanding complicated problems resulted in successful solutions for the problems.
  • Guiding and consulting with other team members in solving unusual and complicated technical issues related to new development, production support and testing.
  • On-site guidance for Installation and commissioning of Jayashree make Soft Starters.
  • Configuration and Parameter Setting of different make Protection devices.

Education

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

N. B Navale Sinhgad College of Engineering
Solapur, Solapur
01.2015

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vidya Vikas Prathisthan Polytechnic
Solapur, Solapur
01.2012

S.S.C. - undefined

Rogers English Medium School
Solapur, Solapur
01.2007

Skills

  • Team player
  • Clear stakeholder engagement
  • Effective team management
  • Routine & Type Test of Induction Motors
  • Electrical panel installation
  • Familiarity with IS, IEC, and NEMA standards

Interests

Music, Bike Riding

Timeline

Senior Executive Quality Assurance

CG POWER AND INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED
03.2024 - Current

Senior Engineer Test & Repairs

M/s Regal Rexnord India [C/o Kollmorgen India]
03.2023 - 03.2024

Senior Quality Control Engineer

M/s Laxmi Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd
09.2020 - 02.2023

Senior Service Engineer

M/s Jayashree Electron Pvt. Ltd.
02.2016 - 09.2020

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vidya Vikas Prathisthan Polytechnic

S.S.C. - undefined

Rogers English Medium School

B.E. - Electrical Engineering

N. B Navale Sinhgad College of Engineering
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