Atharva Gade
Summary
Manufacturing quality engineer with a master's degree and extensive experience in quality incident management, root cause analysis, and audits. Proven track record in continuous improvement within international manufacturing settings, emphasizing supplier interaction and cross-functional teamwork. Proficient in ERP systems, data analysis, and stakeholder management, contributing to enhanced quality performance. Highly adaptable with a global perspective and readiness for travel to support operations.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
QCG COMPUTER Gmbh
06.2024 - Current
- Managed product quality throughout the manufacturing and post-production lifecycle, ensuring high reliability, performance, and compliance of server hardware products.
- Partnered with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional engineering stakeholders to investigate quality incidents, drive root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Led supplier quality issue resolution by coordinating defect investigations, RMA activities, and corrective action implementation to improve component quality and reduce recurrence.
- Drove continuous quality improvement initiatives through statistical analysis, 8D methodology, Ishikawa, Pareto analysis, and process optimization, improving First Pass Yield (FPY), LRR & VLRR and other manufacturing KPIs.
- Monitored and reported quality KPIs, identified performance trends, and collaborated with stakeholders to achieve operational quality objectives and reduce manufacturing risks.
- Conducted process audits, ensured ISO 9001 compliance, and supported process qualification activities to maintain robust manufacturing process controls.
- Supported New Product Introduction (NPI) by proactively identifying quality risks during product ramp-up and partnering with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure successful product launches and NPI readiness tracking.
- Implemented risk containment strategies for non-conforming components, preventing quality escapes and improving product reliability across manufacturing operations.
- Maintained quality documentation, supported supplier quality management activities, and contributed to manufacturing excellence through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Master Thesis Student
Institute for Innovation Management at RWTH Aachen University
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Topic: Investigating the research Landscape of 'Business Model Simulation' technology through data-driven bibliometric analysis- Formulating and Integrated Framework.
Supply chain and procurement intern
Anest Iwata Europe Gmbh
Bad Wimpfen , Germany
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Achieved 23% cost savings by identifying alternate suppliers for special European projects,calculating budgets and product costing.
- Assisted day-to-day production planning by effective materials planning in the company using a network of local and International Suppliers while saving 6% on inventory costs.
- Delivered the ‘Sales Forecast Program’ for effective material planning and was involved in several operation projects.
- Assisted to achieve a cost reduction and savings amounting to EUR 25.5k in inventory charges saved through effective transfer of monthly production plan to material requirements.
Education
M.Sc. - management and Engineering in Production Systems, Industrial engineering and Management
RWTH Aachen University
01-2023
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
RCOEM University
01-2019
Skills
- Sustainable Manufacturing Quality Management & Quality Assurance
- Data Analysis, KPI Reporting & Power BI
- Root Cause Analysis & FMEA Methodologies
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Multitasking Ability
- Innovative mindset
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Marathi
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Business Strategy: Introduction to Business Management, King's College London
- Project Planning and Management: Project Planning Essentials Certified, MSI
- Digital Product Management, Coursera
- Lean Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, MSI
Extra Curricular Activities
- A.I.S.A. e.V., Vice-president, 2020-01-01, 2021-12-31, Active member since 2019, involved in active collaboration with Indian and German Governments for socio-cultural events.
- RWTH Aachen University, Senior Student Mentor, 2021-01-01, 2022-12-31, Peer-2-Peer mentoring program, assisting new students inducted into various programs at the University and help them settle during post-COVID normalization phase.
Hobbies and interests
- Yoga
- meditation
- cooking
- Music
Timeline
Quality Engineer
QCG COMPUTER Gmbh
06.2024 - Current
Master Thesis Student
Institute for Innovation Management at RWTH Aachen University
04.2023 - 09.2023
Supply chain and procurement intern
Anest Iwata Europe Gmbh
06.2022 - 01.2023
M.Sc. - management and Engineering in Production Systems, Industrial engineering and Management
RWTH Aachen University
Bachelors - Mechanical Engineering
RCOEM University