Rashmikanta S.

Rashmikanta S. has over 15 years of experience in quality engineering and supplier management. Currently, they hold the position of Regional Supplier Quality Lead at Generac Power Systems, where they manage a portfolio of suppliers for new product development and regular product support. They conduct supplier risk and capability assessments and evaluate supplier performance and qualification processes.

Prior to their current role, Rashmikanta worked at John Deere for over 10 years as a Lead Quality Engineer. In this role, they ensured the successful development and launch of new products using structured APQP processes. They also participated in process audits, reviewed part handling and packaging issues, and verified PPAP submissions for production readiness.

Before joining John Deere, Rashmikanta worked as a Quality Engineer at Mehta Pressing Pvt Ltd, where they implemented and audited quality management systems according to ISO/TS 16949 standards. They also conducted process and product audits to verify the effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

Their earlier experience includes working as a Quality Engineer at UNITED GASKETS AND COMPONENTS PRIVATE LIMITED, where they were responsible for inspection, handling customer complaints, and implementing corrective measures.

Overall, Rashmikanta S. has a strong background in quality engineering and supplier management, with expertise in new product development, supplier assessment, and quality systems implementation.

Rashmikanta S. obtained a Master's Degree in Manufacturing Management from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, in 2005, Rashmikanta S. completed a Master in CAD/CAM from the Central Tool Room & Training Center, Bhubaneswar. Rashmikanta S. also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Utkal University, which was obtained from 2000 to 2004. In addition to these formal degrees, Rashmikanta S. also has certifications including a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from John Deere Juran obtained in February 2019, and a Certified Quality Management System Lead Auditor in ISO 9001, though the specific timing of the latter certification is not provided.