1. To purse highly challenging ventures where I can contribute to the organization goals there by
simultaneously acquire new technical skills, contribute constructively and with the fullest
utilization of my technical experience and education background to match the organizations
growth and strength.
 Worked as a Supplier technical assistant (STA) at Mahindra & Mahindra in sheet metal & Chassis
commodity.
 Implementing “Early Vendor Involvement” concept in new product development process.
 Familiarization with vendor rating, vendor rationalization, new product introduction process and QA
systems.
 Proficient in conducting PPAP for Sheet Metal, Chassis, Exhaust system & suspension components.
 Worked as a Project Manager in M6 Level project work involved: DMC & Capex monitoring, RFQ
verification, overall project tracking as per project milestone, Risk analysis & assist in timely
implementation of project.
 New part development (NPD)
 Sound knowledge of Tool & fixture buy-off, APQP, FMEA, MSA.
 Supplier assessment audits. (Press shop, weld shop, plating coating suppliers)
 Decision Making, Innovation & Creativity
 Planning & Organizing
 Leadership, Result & Target Oriented
Tata Motors-PVBU New Part Development (Advance Quality) June 11 – Till date.
Role: - Manager: NPD.
Responsibility: -
 Lead supplier APQP process to ensure supplier PSW approval timeliness, flawless launch.
 Conduct business management review with suppliers.
 Conduct site manufacturing process audit & identify process deficiencies & overcome the deficiencies
by implementing various quality gates on workstation.
 Floating of SOR with supplier & conducting feasibility studies at supplier end.
 Manage PPAP, APQP meetings & close all open issues.
 Conduct run at rate at manufacturing location that meets all PPAP requirements.
 Review the supplier critical processes, assure critical items / characteristics to be detected in plant in
process quality review. (Visual / Poke yoke)
Professional Achievements: -
 Development of 34 auto components assemblies like under body & upper body panels, Cradle,
parking brake lever, exhaust system for NANO, 3 months in advance of SOP.
 As a Team leader of IB-project successfully achieved project deliverables with adherence of GEN-3
process in stipulated timeline of one year. .
NILESH LOTANGANE
Mobile :- +917276097473 E-mail:-nlotangane@gmail.com
Core Competencies:
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2.  Previous Employer:
(Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Nashik) (From Sept 2005 to March 2011)
Role: - STA Engineer ( BIW & Chassis)
Responsibility: -
New supplier evaluation & supplier selection
 Evaluating on capabilities like Design, Development, Manufacturing, Testing & other
commercial/Business attributes, Assessment on QCD parameters.
Product/part Development
 Development support for Concept to Design freeze (R&D/Suppliers)
 Manufacturing feasibility.
 Suggest optimal process for manufacturing.
 Negotiate with Design team and suppliers to achieve desired goals
 Prototypes part development & Support various proto vehicle build and validation
 Mass Production Tooling development experience
 Understanding about sourcing strategy & conducting audits for development facility, capability,
capacity & quality commitments.
 Maintain good relations with suppliers in view of growth in his business & support in development
activity.
 Conducting Process Control Plan Audit at Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. Work with supplier for corrective
action and analysis for the audits conducted
 Commodity leader for the value engineering proposals implementation and achieved cost saving by
value engineering in products, optimization of supplier processes, vendor base rationalization,
commercial negotiations, alternate sourcing & parts localization.
Professional Achievements: -
 Localization & development of Scorpio Exhaust system & Front Axle assembly parts in EGYPT.
Successfully completed PPAP of 12 parts with Egyptian suppliers.
 Appreciation certificate received from VAVE top management team for implementation of single
brick CATCON & front axle unitized bearing in Scorpio vehicle.
 Effectively monitored & implement ECN’s as a Commodity team leader
Previous Employers: (Automobile Ancillary): Total Experience 6 Years
 Supreme Autoshell Pvt Ltd Nashik. Executive Engineer Aug 2002 to Sep 2005
 Precision Auto Seat Pvt.Ltd. Nashik. Production Engineer Feb-2000 to Jul-2002
 Spark Automech Pvt.Ltd. Nashik. Quality Engineer Jun-1999 to Jan-2000
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering --------- 1999
 Diploma in Automobile Engineering -------- 1998
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Personal Details:
 Date of Birth 29th April, 1976
 Language Proficiency English, Hindi & Marathi
 Present Address Shahu Nagar Chinchwad, Pune.411019
 Permanent Address Shree Laxmi Vyankatesh, Plot No. 8, B/H CIDCO Office, Nashik.
Academic Qualification: -