This curriculum vitae summarizes the qualifications and experience of Pradeep Kulkarni. He has over 20 years of experience in quality assurance roles, including supplier quality, customer quality, and plant quality. He holds certifications in areas like Six Sigma Green Belt and aerospace auditing. Kulkarni has worked for automotive companies like Mahindra & Mahindra and diesel engine manufacturer Wartsila India, leading quality teams and implementing quality systems. He aims to reduce defects and drive continuous improvement through tools like Six Sigma, quality audits, and corrective action plans.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Pradeep Kulkarni
(Certified Six Sigma Green Belt from MIQ)
Desired Job Profile:
Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality&
Customer Quality, Plant Quality )
Address:
Flat No. A- 9, Sindhu Park,
Benkar Wasti, Dhayari, Pune 411041.
Phone:
+91 9960607060
E-mail :
pradeep_kulkarni8@yahoo.co.in
Professional Qualification and
Memberships.
1. Certified Aerospace Internal Auditor
From AQS 2014
2.Six Sigma Green Belt from MIQ,
Year 2012
3. Certificate course in SPC from
Indian Statistical Institute Hyderabad,
Year 1997.
Academic Credentials( Present to
Past in order):
1. DME (Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering) from Board of Technical
Education –KARNATKA, Year 1993.
International Assignments:
1. Finland – Engine Part’s validation
and approval at VASSA.
2. US -Visit to GenZe to participate in
Electric Two wheeler Part validation &
Proto builds.
3. US -Visit to Navistar to understand
and implement their quality systems.
Synopsis
Area of Experience:
Over 20 years of Experience in the area of quality assurance, quality systems development,
supplier quality assurance, Customer Quality, Supplier Development, New parts development
through APQP process, plant/in-process quality and warranty analysis etc. in reputed
Automotive Companies like AIW – Engine part, Wartsila – Diesel Engine , Mahindra &
Mahindra – Tractor & Commercial Vehicles .
b .
Manufacturing Process Knowledge:
Interior & Exterior plastic parts, Ferrous and Non- Ferrous Castings, Forgings, Machining,
Sheet metal and Fabrication, Gears and splined shafts, proprietary and Front & Rear shock
absorber, Alloy wheel.
Special Processes- Painting, Plating, powder coating and Heat treatment etc.
Aggregate Knowledge:
Agriculture Tractors: Front Axle, Rear Axle, Hydraulic Lift Assembly, Gear Box Assembly,
Brake Systems, steering system, Cylinder block & Heads.
Commercial Vehicles: Precision Gears, Interior & Exterior plastic parts, Front Axle, Rear Axle,
Brake Systems, steering system.
New product & Quality system proficiency:
Supplier assessments through VDA 6.3 , Advanced Product quality planning(APQP), MSA,
SPC, PFMEA, PPAP, Six Sigma methodology, QC Story, G8D, TQM core concepts and
techniques, International material data system(IMDS),ISO/TS 16949.
Software Proficiency
Minitab ( Statistical Software) & Microsoft – Word, Excel and Power point
Experience Summary
• Supplier quality assurance systems development and implementation.
• Benchmarking & Functional strategy crafting
• Sourcing survey, Potential supplier identification, and onsite supplier assessments
through VDA 6.3 audit process.
• New parts development through APQP process(Process design & development)
• Tool tryouts, Production trial runs, PPAP runs and capacity verification
• Process risk identification, analysis and action plan implementation.
• Problem solving by using various tools and techniques such as Six Sigma, QI Story
and G8D.
• Supplier up-gradation through periodic process audits and continual improvement
processes.
• Ensure effective corrective and preventive action plans against various audit
observations, Customer concerns, NPD issues etc.
• Supplier performance evaluation and monitoring
• Identify and provide training to suppliers and also to own team.
• Monthly information system(MIS), Budget preparation and Program Management
• Warranty failures analysis & monitoring.
Work Experience (Present to Past Order)
Organization Product/Industry Type Duration Department Position Held
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Tractors & Commercial Vehicles Nov 2010 ---- Strategic Sourcing Unit Manager -
Quality Assurance
Wartsila India Ltd Diesel Engine July’05- Oct’10 Global Sourcing & NPD
Sr.Executive -
Supplier Development
PAI Brothers Engineers Pvt
Ltd
Precision Machined Parts Feb’06 -Jun’05 Quality Assurance. Q A Officer
Jay hind Engineering [Group
of Ashok Iron Ltd ]
Cylinder block & Heads,
Transmission Housing etc.
Aug’94-Jan,01 Tool Room Tool Room Engineer

2. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd;
Mahindra & Mahindra is a group of companies diversified into automobiles, auto components, software, financials,
reality, aerospace, defense and retails. Group is known for innovation and TQM culture & some of the group
companies are awarded with Deming and JQM medal.
Job profile:
Lead supplier quality function for export business, Plan and execute supplier assessments (VDA 6.3), Process audits,
PPAP runs, supplier training and supplier up gradation. Coordination with overseas customers to resolve quality
issues, Process changes, design and manufacturing issues arises during new product development. Reduce PPM at
customer and supplier’s end through G8D, six sigma and QC story methodology. MIS & budget preparation.
Achievements
• 99% of the parts were developed first time right for I-783 and I-334 programs and PPAP approved without
MDA
• 80 % of the parts were developed first time right for Electric Two wheeler ( Mahindra Genze US) and PPAP
approved
• Overall customer PPM 175 achieved & zero quality concerns achieved in 90% of the parts.
• Successful implementation of customer (Navistar) specific requirements (IMDS, 3 Panel report, SREA,
Score card and on line G8D) at all suppliers.
• Total 27 suppliers assessed and 20 suppliers are upgraded from C grade to B.
• 20 Lakhs cost savings through packing improvements and six sigma projects.
• Kaizen and suggestion schemes introduced at all suppliers.
• To make sure FTR, new product development process established.
• To Develop Second Line at all level Quality Functions by Imparting Training on Product Quality -
1) Control Plan, QA Matrix, 4 M, 6W2H Analysis, A/B/C Type Defects, Warranty, Customer Complaint.
2) Competency Based Specific Development to Execute the Assignments Correctly within Stipulated Time Frame
Wartsila India Ltd
Wartsila is the leading provider of Marine solutions and Flexible power plants for a modern Energy infrastructure. It enhances the business of its
customers by providing them with complete lifecycle power solutions. It also focuses on the marine and energy markets with products and
solutions as well as services.
Job profile:
Lead a supplier quality function with the team of Six Engineers. As a part of CFT member, develop new products like Liners, Fuel
Pipe Assembles & Manifolds, and Heavy precision machined parts like Starter bracket, Rocker Arm, Push rod, Valve Guide & Seat
etc. Supplier up gradation through process & System audits, periodic review and implementation of corrective and preventive
action plans. Lead Six Sigma Projects and Participation in VA / VE activities.
Achievements
• Accomplished a cost reduction by Value Engineering in Fuel Pipe Assembles & Manifolds by 10 % saving.
• Successful developments of fuel Pipe assembles in five different Engine Models within a single year.
• Delivery performance improved from average 47 to 90 % in year 2008.
• Sourced parts @ 30 % of the given target price & efficient cost savings.
• 25 Lakhs savings achieved through 6 sigma projects.
• Supplier PPM reduced from 15000 to 1000
Pai Brothers Engineers Pvt. Ltd;
Company’s Profile: Manufacture of high precision Transmission components & also Fuel Injection components to all reputed car and other four wheeler
companies in India & abroad.
Job Profile
Leading a Team of 10 quality engineers, Customer PPM Reduction in planned manner, Organize internal quality audits as
per plan and ensure effective closure of all action requests. Organize the Process audits as per plan and coordinate with
all departments to close the NCRs, Prepare and submit action plans against customer audits, Participate in new product
development (APQP) and get PPAP approval from Customers, Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments to
implement TQM, Preparation of annual budget for quality department and Prepare monthly COPQ.
Achievements
• Implementing the Quality Management Systems [TS 16949:2002] throughout the organization.
• Established metrology lab & CMM machine.
• In-House PPM reduced from 20000 to 750 & Customer end PPM reduced 2000 to 200.
• Ensuring the availability of resources & utilization of monitoring the processes and final inspection.
• In house nonconformance parts review & root cause analysis, counter measure through 7 QC tool.
• Product feasibility review and order acceptance.
• Handling Customer complaints, analysis, Action & effectiveness & horizontal Deployment
• Lead the QA team with the strength of Ten engineer.
• Responsible for Supplier Quality, Receipt, In-house, Final, Customer Quality.
• Handling all warranty issues & systematic plan to reduce the COPQ in phased manner.

3. • Monitor Quality trends & take effective CAPA through process improvement (Poke yoke, Control chart ,Root cause
analysis, effectiveness & Horizontal deployment)
Jay hind Engineering [Group of Ashok Iron Ltd., Belgaum]
One of the very few foundries which is TS-16949 citified. Driven by a team fully committed to technological and service
excellence, Manufacturing of casting machined parts like Timing Gear Fly wheel, Clutch housing, Petrol & Diesel suction
pump, Cylinder block &Heads etc.
Job Profile
Leading a Team of 8 Tool room engineers, as per customer provided part drawing defining the process & sequence of operation
with CFT, Product & Process feasibility review before preparing the design of jigs & Fixture, Selection of tools procurement
Co-ordination with Design to manufacture, assembling of jig & Fixture, the newly developed Jigs & Fixture on CMM & Prove out.
Achievements
• Accomplished successful development of Simpsons Cylinder Block & Head Ten Fixture as well as obtaining approval for the
test order by customers within three months.
• Initiated preventive actions & reduced rejections from 30% to 3.7% for export customer LP-UK.
• Cost reduction- reduced the packaging cost with no quality compromise.
• Cost reduction by out sourcing various processes at vendor end & with better quality & productivity jointly with
purchase dept.
• Initiated with customer for design changes for reducing the cost of the product in “cost reengineering”.
• Cost reduction in logistics by reducing the material movement at vendor end.
• Introduced new PT test rig for cylinder blocks & reduced the cycle time from 1hr to 20 minutes & increase in
output.
• Demonstrated the major Kaizens to reduce the customer complaints/rejections at Customer end to achieve
customer delight.
• Reduction in inspection time.
Professional Trainings Undergone:
• Six Sigma training by TQMI
• Certified six sigma Green belt from MIQ
• New product development ( APQP,SPC,MSA,PPAP,PFMEA) by TQMI
• Business management through E-Learning from Harvard University.
• QC Story and G8D
• International material data system (IMDS) from Wafes technologies.
• Packing and material handling.
• Geometric dimension and tolerances(GDT)
Personal Data
• Date of Birth: 22nd
July’1970
• Marital Status: Married
• Nationality: Indian
• Languages Abilities: English, Hindi, Marathi & Kannada
• Passport No: H 5009997 Date of Expiry 18.06.2019
References:
Abhash Khare
General Manager
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd
Kndivli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ph.No: +91 9867791538 /
Girish Sethi,
Business Head at Krishna Maruti Group
Faridabad
Ph.No: +91 8447 613 392