Ajay Mehra

Background

About Ajay Mehra

Senior Quality Management Professional with a proven track record in implementing and sustaining robust Quality Management Systems aligned with global standards including IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO Certified Internal and Second-Party Auditor for ISO standards and IATF 16949, with strong command of automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC. Adept in ensuring compliance with industry frameworks such as CQI-9 (Heat Treat), CQI-10 (Welding), CQI-11 (Plating), VDA 6.1 and 6.3, and MACE (Maruti Suzuki Supplier Assessment). Extensive domain expertise across automotive manufacturing processes including high-pressure die-casting, sheet metal and heavy fabrication, tubular bending, welding (MIG, TIG, Spot), precision machining, plastic injection molding, heat treatment, and advanced surface finishing techniques like CED, powder coating, Ni-Cr/Cu electroplating, spray painting, and HR painting. Practitioner of Lean Six Sigma, skilled in tools such as Power BI, Minitab, and AutoCAD. Experienced in Industry 4.0-enabled Quality Systems, data analytics, and real-time performance tracking for continual improvement. Hands-on experience with advanced metrology and lab equipment such as UTM, surface roughness testers, hardness testers, profile projectors, microscopes, spectroscopes, contracers, and CMMs. Recipient of Gold and Silver Awards at national-level QCI and CII conventions for driving improvements across PQCDSM (Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale) dimensions. Successfully led Direct On Line (DOL) quality system implementation for Volkswagen India, and customer-specific QMS rollouts across top Indian OEMs including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, Honda Cars, HMSI, TVS, Bajaj, Ashok Leyland, Force Motors, Ola Electric, Hyundai, Renault-Nissan, Piaggio, Royal Enfield, and Ford. Also contributed to quality system deployments for global customers in Germany, China, and the USA. A strong proponent of the Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) initiative and committed to sustainable, compliant, and high-quality manufacturing practices. Known for leading cross-functional teams, reducing defect rates, warranty claims, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), while fostering a high-performance, quality-driven organizational culture. Passionate about building data-driven, future-ready quality ecosystems that ensure customer delight, operational excellence, and sustained competitiveness in global markets.