Bharat Patil

Functional Leader - Quality Engineering

Expertise in championing organization

values & vision and overcoming challenges
with hands-on experience in instituting
systems to enhance Customer satisfaction,
productivity & reduce cost.

CONTACT
Profile Summary
[email protected]
• Offering over 24 years of experience in directing Quality Operations, focusing on top &
bottom-line profitability by driving ongoing process enhancements to ensure continuous
+91-9850348949
improvement and operational efficiency.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhar • Exposure in Vehicle Systems: Engine, Transmission, HVAC, Engine Cooling, Exhaust,
at-patil-76798718 Drive line, Clutch & Brake system, Steering & Suspension system, Wheels & Tyres.
• Expertise in commodities including Machining, Casting, Forging, Plastic Injection
CORE COMPETENCIES Molding, all heat treatment processes and more.
• Skilled in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma Black Belt, GD&T, and
Quality Management Systems leadership qualities.
• Driving ongoing process enhancements to ensure continuous improvement and
In-process and final inspection
operational efficiency.
Internal and external audit • Demonstrated success in directing production and quality operations, with international
Quality loss prevention exposure in Italy, UK, USA, UAE, and China.
Strategic Quality Planning • Proven track record of implementing TQM, 5S, QCC, Kaizen, TPM, and IPR to drive
awareness and production efficiency, resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced
In-house rejection analysis quality standards.
Complaints resolution • Validated quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes,
measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance
Supplier quality assurance qualification, and writing and updating quality assurance procedures.
• Led effective quality control and associated risk management plans/reports - Risk
Total Quality management Analysis.
• Developed, evaluated, and improved manufacturing methods; modified processes to
Scrap Monitoring & Control improve safety and product quality, and/or reduce costs.
• Worked with R&D to transition products from engineering to production; assisted
manufacturing and engineering with prototype builds.
EDUCATION • Coordinated and supported on-site audits conducted by external providers; evaluated
1999: Diploma in Mechanical audit findings and implemented appropriate corrective actions.

Engineering from Maharashtra State

Technical Skills
Board of Technical Education,
Mumbai • Proficient in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma Black Belt, GD&T, and problem-
solving techniques.
• Skilled in implementing continual process improvement, gauge designing, and supplier
CERTIFICATIONS audits/assessment.
Six Sigma Black Belt by
Confederation of Indian Industry Work Experience
(CII) Nov’22 to Present | Manager - Quality Engineering | Jabil Manufacturing India, Pune
Key Result Areas:
VDA 6.3 Qualified Process Auditor
• Spearheading a team of 75 FTEs, leading the Plant QA function end to end quality
• Negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
Six Sigma Green Belt
• Collaborating with management to develop new product and engineering designs, as well
as manufacturing and training methods.
IMS Internal Auditor
(ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, • Implementing lean methodologies such as TQM, 5S, QCC, Kaizen, TPM, and IPR,
ISO45001:2018) resulting in significant cost savings and improved quality standards, aligning with the
profile summary's emphasis on implementing these techniques.
 • Negotiating and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications,
showcasing leadership and decision-making skills crucial for a managerial role in quality
FUTURE GOALS
engineering.
• Orchestrating supplier evaluations through comprehensive processes, audits, and
Certified Manager of Quality
/Organizational Excellence – 2024 continuous communication to ensure quality and performance standards.
Highlights:
Oxford Advanced Management & • Reduced the cost of poor quality by 50% and reduced customer DPPM < 500
Leadership Program – 2025 • Interacted with various internal departments to ensure research, accuracy and proper
deliverance of required documentation in a timely manner that led to first time right new
Sr. Executive Level (VP/Corporate
projects
function Head) – 2028

Jul’16 – Oct 22 | AGM - Quality Assurance | Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd., Kolhapur
PERSONAL DETAILS Key Result Areas:
Date of Birth: 1st June 1979 • Managed engine assembly, testing, and ensured Customer Quality at two Engine plants.
• Led the Quality Assurance function for 10 Engine Assembly Lines and served 35
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Marathi
customers, overseeing a team of 35 full-time employees.
Address: A/P –Nimbodi, Tal & Dist.- • Determined, negotiated and agreed on inhouse quality procedures, standards and
Ahmednagar-414002 specifications.
• Investigated and set standards for quality and health and safety.
• Worked with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures
• Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and
measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approved in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual
and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production
supervisor.
• Recommended improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.
• Maintained and improved product quality by completing product, company, system,
compliance, and surveillance audits, and investigating customer complaints.
• Collaborated with other members of management to develop new product and
engineering designs, and manufacturing and training methods.
• Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing
information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective
actions, and re-validation

Sep’10 - Jul’16| Sr. Manager – Quality Assurance | Kohler Power India Pvt. Ltd.,
Aurangabad
Key Result Areas:
• Headed a team of 16 Engineers & 3 technicians, determining, negotiating, and agreeing
on in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing
information and trends.
• Recognized deviations and ensured proper corrective actions by initiating Problem
Investigation Forms and utilizing CAPA software.
• Met quality & delivery targets for new products introduction and approved & monitored
change management at supplier affecting customer.

Previous Work Experience

• Jan’10 - Sep’10: John Deere India Pvt. Ltd., Pune as Section Manager – Supplier Quality
• Sep’06 - Jan’10: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Nasik as Asst. Manager – Supplier Quality
• Jan’03 - Sep’06: Behr India Ltd., Pune as Engineer – Quality Assurance
• Mar’00 - Jan’03: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., Nagpur as Supervisor – Transmission
Assembly & QA
• Aug’99 - Feb’00: Kinetic Engineering Ltd., Ahmednagar as Trainee Engineer – CNC
Machine Shop