SUDHAWAL WATH
Quality Engineer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Quality professional with expertise in APQP, PPAP, and control plans, skilled in RCA, FMEA/DFMEA & ISO 9001/IATF 16949 to drive defect reduction, line audits, and ECO implementation while ensuring reliability and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer Trainee
MUNDLE COATINGS & CHEMICALS PVT LTD
Nagpur
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Led quality planning and control projects in paint/coating production, using MS Project to align WBS and schedules with ISO 9001 requirements, boosting process efficiency by 30%.
- Managed non-conformances (NCRs) and implemented CAPA actions across coating lines, achieving a 20% defect reduction and improving customer satisfaction by 25%.
- Conducted weekly SPC-based analysis of defect trends, scrap rates, and process data, driving corrective actions that reduced waste and improved throughput.
- Mentored junior engineers and collaborated with production teams to strengthen knowledge of root cause analysis, industrial equipment handling, and quality best practices.
Quality Technician
Finolex Plasson Industries Pvt Ltd
Pune
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Directed quality assurance of HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and Masterbatch production, implementing inspection and product control plans along with supplier quality checks to ensure ISO 9001 compliance, achieving a 38% defect detection rate and 30% defect reduction.
- Performed validation testing (MFI, CBC, Ash Content) and applied SPC monitoring to track defect/yield trends, ensuring audit readiness, sustaining raw material reliability, and supporting ECOs where design or process updates were required.
- Led root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and CAPA initiatives on MRB workflows and process deviations, including DFMEA/PFMEA feedback for manufacturability improvements, cutting risks, reducing rework/scrap, and boosting manufacturing efficiency by 25%.
- Supervised a team of six in executing quality protocols, conducting line audits, continuous improvement projects (Lean/Kaizen), and non-conformance resolution, improving throughput by 12% and reducing lead time by 10%.
Quality Intern
TATA MOTORS Ltd
Pune
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Conducted leakage and chassis validation tests on vehicle assemblies, applying calipers, gauges, and wiring testers while identifying root causes and resolving systemic issues, which reduced material waste by 15%.
- Supported the QC team with lab data analysis, applied the 5 Whys method, and referenced IATF 16949 quality standards to uncover defect trends, contributing to a 20% reduction in material defects.
- Assisted in developing audit checklists, participated in RCA, Kaizen, and TPS/TQM initiatives, improving audit thoroughness by 10%, optimizing raw material handling, and strengthening efficiency and inspection consistency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on corrective action reporting and line audits, interpreting mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams, and reinforcing hands-on inspection/assembly skills in a fast-paced production environment.
Education
Masters of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management
California State University, Northridge
12.2024
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (R.T.M.N.U.)
05.2018
Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- KANBAN
- 5S
- Kaizen
- FMEA
- VSM
- APQP
- GD&T
- DOE
- PPAP
- CAPA
- 8D
- AutoCAD
- Solid Work
- CATIA
- MS Project
- MS Office Suite
- Pivot tables
- Power BI
- MiniTAB
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001/13485 Compliance
- 5 whys
- Team Management
- SPC
- Risk Analysis
- Supplier Relations
Websites
Technical Competency
Six Sigma, Lean Management, Root Cause Analysis, KANBAN, 5S, Kaizen, FMEA, VSM, APQP, GD&T, DOE, PPAP, CAPA, 8D, AutoCAD, Solid Work, CATIA, MS Project, MS Office Suite, Pivot tables, Power BI, MiniTAB, IATF 16949, ISO 9001/13485 Compliance, 5 whys, Team Management, SPC, Risk Analysis, Supplier Relations
Work Availability
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Timeline
Quality Engineer Trainee
MUNDLE COATINGS & CHEMICALS PVT LTD
03.2021 - 09.2022
Quality Technician
Finolex Plasson Industries Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 01.2021
Quality Intern
TATA MOTORS Ltd
05.2017 - 11.2017
Masters of Science - Engineering/Industrial Management
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (R.T.M.N.U.)