PAVANKUMAR PUTTEGOWDA
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER
Ingolstadt
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer with extensive experience in high-volume automotive and high-tech manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in product and process quality management, audit execution, and continuous improvement. Adept at collaborating across cross-functional teams, leveraging Quality Core Tools, and implementing data-driven solutions to enhance production line efficiency. Fluent in German and English, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Intern-Central Quality Control
BMW Group Munich
05.2025 - Current
- Reviewing and approving 8D / root cause analysis reports and corrective action plans submitted by suppliers, ensuring robustness and recurrence prevention.
- Leading cross-functional containment activities across the value stream to resolve product non-conformances, minimizing quality escapes and customer impact.
- Digitalization to improve the existing process.
Intern-Quality Analyst
Audi-AG
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and maintained PFMEA and control plans throughout the life cycle of new automotive part developments.
- Monitored statistical data for newly developed parts, conducting quality audits to ensure seamless production transition following VDA 6.3 guidelines.
Product Quality Assurance Engineer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries –VST diesel engines Pvt ltd
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Led a team of quality engineers to deploy and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), driving significant process improvements and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Established an internal auditing team that identified gaps in the QMS, presented findings to leadership, and advised on high-priority projects to address these gaps.
- Managed non-conforming material control, document control, problem-solving initiatives (using Six Sigma, A3, and 8D frameworks), and internal audits to uphold quality standards across the factory.
- Created custom metrics and dashboards for the quality and factory teams, providing actionable insights through data visualization tools such as Tableau and enabling informed decision-making.
- Developed control plans and process monitoring tools, improving production efficiency.
- Collaborated with the quality and operations teams to refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions, enhancing clarity and usability for production staff.
- Developed and delivered training programs on quality management tools (SPC, APQP, PPAP, MSA, etc.) to staff at all levels, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Conducted internal audits and developed action plans to address system gaps, working closely with leadership to prioritize and manage quality improvement projects.
- Spearheaded the problem-solving framework using Six Sigma tools, including root cause analysis (RCA) and A3 methodology, to resolve critical quality issues across the production line.
- Designed and standardized non-conformance reporting procedures, improving data reliability and tracking.
- Analysed process parameters and production data to optimize key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Implemented corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability
- Supported the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control measures.
- Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to resolve quality-related bottlenecks and inconsistencies, implementing tools to increase process visibility.
- Provided consulting services for the implementation of QMS solutions, focusing on ISO 9001 compliance and process optimization for clients in the manufacturing and automotive industries.
- Delivered in-depth training sessions on QMS best practices, including document control, internal audits, and non-conformance reporting, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Automotive Production Engineering
Technical University of Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt, Germany 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical engineering
VTU
Belgaum, Karnataka01.2018
PUC - undefined
Gopalaswamy PU college
Mysore, Karnataka01.2014
Skills
- Problem solving through QCC
- Software & Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), JIRA
- Process and product audit
- Project Management ,Agile,PMP
- Fluent English skills and Limited Working proficiency in German
- Kaizens to improve process and product
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Cp and Cpk analysis for the process
- 8D/APQP/PPAP/ISHIKAVA
- FMEA/SPC&MSA
Certification
Certified auditor for IATF 16949(TUV India).
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that all the information furnished in this document is free of errors to the best of my knowledge.
Pavankumar Puttegowda
Timeline
Intern-Central Quality Control
BMW Group Munich
05.2025 - Current
Intern-Quality Analyst
Audi-AG
02.2024 - 07.2024
Product Quality Assurance Engineer
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries –VST diesel engines Pvt ltd
08.2018 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Automotive Production Engineering
Technical University of Ingolstadt
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical engineering
VTU
PUC - undefined
Gopalaswamy PU college
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