Vaibhav Badhe

• Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production.
• Developed and implemented production strategies, and closely monitored results.
• Analysed production data to identify bottlenecks, and implemented solutions to enhance throughput.
• Minimised costs by adjusting processes, managing budgets, and controlling expenses.
• Led plant operations, achieving a 20% increase in productivity through strategic workflow optimisation.
• Managed a team of 50+ employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Developed and monitored key performance indicators KPIs to assess operational success and areas for improvement.

Epiroc India Pvt Ltd. Nashik, Maharashtra.

Manager- Quality Assuarance Jan-2017- Dec-2018

Atlas Copco India Ltd. Nashik, Maharashtra.

Asst, Manager- Quality , July 2008- Dec-2017.

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality management systems, technical capabilities, workplace safety, 5S adherence, and shop floor cleanliness.
• Develop and maintain a supplier selection framework to ensure partnerships with vendors who align quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• Perform regular audits of supplier facilities to verify adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and companyʼs specific guidelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions for nonconformances identified during audits.
• Work closely with R&D, engineering, and procurement teams to develop and qualify new components for construction equipment, such as hydraulic systems, bearings, and weldments.
• Manage the transition of new parts from prototype to production, ensuring seamless integration into Dynapacʼs manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the PPAP process for all supplier-submitted parts, ensuring compliance with Dynapacʼs specifications and industry standards.
• Review and approve PPAP documentation, verifying accuracy and completeness.
• Lead root cause analysis for supplier-related quality issues using tools like 8D, Fishbone diagrams, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Develop and implement CAPA plans to address and prevent recurrence of quality problems.
• Communicate quality issues and resolutions effectively to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement supplier development programs to enhance capabilities, such as Lean Six Sigma, 5S implementation, and technology upgrades.
• Drive initiatives to improve supplier processes, reducing defects and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
• Investigate customer complaints related to supplier parts, collaborating with suppliers to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead a team of quality engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve departmental objectives.
• Facilitate regular quality review meetings with key suppliers to discuss performance, address issues, and set improvement goals.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with Dynapac's quality and innovation objectives.

• In charge of all inward inspections and the preparation of sample inspection reports, NCR reports, and improvement notes.
• Fully accountable for the activities like supplier quality improvement and vendor follow-up on rejected material.
• Cooperating on ERP system to fill collection plans as well as make preparations and monitor monthly disapproval analysis.
• Supervising the purchase and calibration of measuring instruments, as well as performing or witnessing PMI tests.

• Led end-to-end coordination of third-party inspections for mock-up assemblies with customer-approved inspection agencies (TPIA).
• Ensured inspection readiness by verifying availability of approved drawings, technical specifications, test procedures, and quality documentation.
• Facilitated dimensional inspection, functional testing, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), and compliance verification as per customer standards.
• Performing vendor inspection of various forging, machining, casting & fabricated components at the vendor end as per Indian & International standards.
• Focused on preparing welder qualifications and maintaining WPS and PQR documents in accordance with ASME Sec. IX.
• Significantly preparing quality plans for all inspection stages, as well as preserving material traceability from acquisition of raw materials to final stage inspection in accordance with quality plans.
• Functioning in rejection analysis, customer complaint analysis, and the deployment of corrective and preventive actions.
• Actively involved in multiple destructive and non-destructive tests such as ultrasonic tests, chemical tests, physical tests, MPI tests, and D.P. tests.

• Handling incoming inspection, in-process inspection and final inspection.