Krishna Kumar Chauhan

Background

About Krishna Kumar Chauhan

Supplier Quality Assurance Leader | Automotive | Cost Optimization | Digital Quality | Global Sourcing Experienced Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and Change Management professional with over 16 years in the automotive OEM industry, specializing in vendor development, APQP/PPAP validation, process audits, and engineering change implementation for sheet metal, welded, casting, and fabricated parts. At Hero MotoCorp Ltd, I lead comprehensive supplier quality operations including tooling validation, defect reduction, and zero-defect process deployment—achieving over 90% reduction in line quality issues and 100% PPAP compliance. I have successfully driven multi-sourcing and VA/VE initiatives, resulting in cost savings of approximately ₹180 Cr between 2014 and 2024. My efforts have also enabled global supplier development in key international markets such as Colombia and Bangladesh. Skilled in IATF 16949, Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, and Quality 4.0, I bring strong expertise in digital quality systems, IoT integration, and AI-powered analytics to enhance supplier performance and ensure regulatory compliance. Open to collaboration and networking to drive next-generation quality and operational excellence in the mobility sector. Core Skills: Supplier Quality | APQP & PPAP | ECN | FMEA | Digital Quality | SPC | Lean Manufacturing | Global Sourcing | Process Audits | Root Cause Analysis | Change Management | Six Sigma | Quality 4.0