Mahesh Bhagat
Bhuj-Kutch,India
Summary
Expertise in quality assurance and control, leveraging ISO certification and auditing skills to ensure effective implementation of Quality Management System.
Experience in developing System Acceptance roadmap to achieve critical milestones like Dynamic testing, System Operation and Demonstration Test (SODT), Trial Operations, Passenger Operations and final Completion certificate. Proficient in root cause analysis techniques and agile approaches, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rail System Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
Dubai Route 2020, UAE
09.2020 - 04.2025
- Rail System QA/QC activities during Defects liability period (Warranty) of the project.
- Establish Project Quality Plan for Defect Liability Period (Warranty) and ensure the proper application of QMS to the contract requirements, and to the Alstom processes.
- Define audit plan and perform the internal audits as per this plan.
- Support project during external audits by the Customer, and/or third-party auditor.
- Define DLP closure road map required to achieve final acceptance certificate from the Customer.
- Close follow-up for the closure of an overall master punch list (snag list) and other deliverables for system works and reporting progress to the management and the customer.
- Report quality alerts for any critical issues
- For any failure, actively participate in the RCA and defining corrective action in close coordination with the suppliers, participating units, lead units and local team.
- Participate in the coordination meetings with the Customer and Operator to update on the progress with regards to containment action, RCA status and Corrective action proposal.
- Follow 8D process for all critical and epidemic failures related to Rail Systems.
- Performing readiness review prior to start of any retrofit activities.
- NCR management related to the Supplier via Online Supplier Quality Portal
- CONQ (cost of non-quality) evaluation for all critical failures registered under 8D/NCRs.
- Perform readiness of project gate reviews.
Rail System T&C Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
Dubai Route 2020, UAE
06.2018 - 08.2020
- All Quality related activities at system level for T&C stage.
- Inspection and Test request (ITR) management for all system level T&C works including interface testing.
- To perform internal audits for T&C at system and subsystem level as per the audit plan.
- Issuance of Installation Release Notice (IRN) per subsystem per commissioning lots to start System T&C works.
- Preparation for test readiness review (TRR) for all the subsystems.
- Readiness for energisation and dynamic testing.
- Preparation and closure of System T&C punch list and outstanding work.
- Preparation of System Acceptance Report to demonstrate readiness for the system operation demonstration test (SODT), Trial Run by the Operator and Revenue service.
- Organizing inspections and workshops with the Client for closure of Master Punchlist items.
- Preparation for the failure review board meetings as part of DRACAS process.
- Follow 8D process for all critical and epidemic failures identified prior revenue service.
System Quality and RAM Manager
ALSTOM Transport
Dubai Tram, UAE
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Close follow-up for the closure of overall master punchlist (snag list) for the system works and reporting progress to the management and client.
- Report quality and safety alerts.
- Follow 8D process for all critical and epidemic failures related to Rail Systems.
- For any failure, actively participate in the RCA and defining corrective action in close coordination with the suppliers, participating units, lead units and local team.
- Participate in the coordination meetings with the Customer and Operator to update on the progress with regards to containment action, RCA status and Corrective action proposal.
- Open Supplier NCR for the failures during warranty phase.
- CONQ (cost of non-quality) reporting to the management.
- Follow-up on the submission of As-built handover documents for the system works.
- Responsible for collecting objective evidence for the Hazard log closure.
Infra Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
Dubai Tram, UAE
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Supervise ALSTOM's sub-system QAQC team.
- Define and lead the process of Handover/Hand back between Civil works and System works entity.
- Readiness review prior to start of any new activities (4M review).
- Assist the Consortium QAQC Manager in preparing the overall project audit schedule and performing the quality audits as per this plan.
- Review/advise/comment on the method statements and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
- To ensure inspection and testing are performed as per the minimum contractual requirement.
- Preparation and review of Quality procedures.
- Leading Punch-list management process which includes agreement of punch list with the Client, following up on the open issues and reporting progress to the management and client.
- Assisting System assurance manager in preparation of the safety readiness report for Track, Power and OCS Subsystem.
- Actively involved in preparation for test readiness safety report (TRSR) required for Dynamic test run of Tram, by assisting system assurance manager by providing required evidence.
- Follow 8D process for all critical and epidemic failures related to Rail Systems.
- For any failure, actively participate in the RCA and defining corrective action in close coordination with the suppliers, participating units, lead units and local team.
- Preparing Monthly and Weekly quality reports.
- Assist the Consortium QAQC Manager in collecting the data in preparation for the Management Review Meeting.
Laboratory Manager
MATCON Testing Laboratory
Dubai
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: (ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory)
- Closely interacting with the clients and understanding their testing requirements.
- Doing in-depth Planning for the development of new test methods and implementing the same as per the requirement of clients.
- Involved in taking decisions for recruiting staff and purchasing equipment as and when required.
- Involved in marketing for development of business.
- Participates in management review meeting and solves problems related to the processes and quality.
- Ensures effective implementation of Lab. QMS and responsible to take appropriate Corrective and Preventive actions.
- Keep a safe and clean environment by adopting safety procedures and environmental control measures.
- (ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory)
QA/QC Manager
MATCON Testing Laboratory
Dubai
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: (ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory)
- Ensuring that the company QMS is implemented and always followed.
- Assisting management to perform regular reviews of the Quality System.
- Performing regular internal technical audits, internal quality system audit, in-house calibrations, equipment calibration and maintenance, and maintaining all other aspects of the Quality System as per documented procedures.
- Implementation of corrective and preventive actions for any non-conforming aspects of the laboratory operations, and to conduct follow-up assessments on the resolution of these non-conformities.
- Carrying out uncertainty calculation for all accredited tests.
- Arranging training sessions for technicians and assistant technicians as per the schedule.
- Taking feedback from clients and implementing corrective actions / improvement if required.
- (ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory)
Structural Engineer
Geo Design and Research Private Limited
Baroda, India
06.2006 - 06.2008
- As a Sr. Structure Design Engineer worked on a variety of structural engineering projects including Infrastructure, railways, airport, residential, commercial and welfare structures.
- Design of Hanger: A Steel Space Frame spanning 45 m consisting of tubular section of various diameters having ball joints for Air-force Jaisalmer, India.
- Design of Bridges and various types of culverts (box, slab and pipe culverts).
- Design of Steel Portal Truss at Church gate station for western railway, Mumbai.
- Design of 220 & 33 kV Substation for ENARCON India Ltd. At Jamnagar.
- Design of multi-story RCC Buildings.
- Design of Welfare Centre (i.e. Hospital) for Air-force Mumbai.
- Design of Bus station at Jalandhar & Ludhiana (Punjab).
Education
Master of Engineering - Structure Engineering
Dharmsinh Desai University
04.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor's - civil engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya
08.1999 - 03.2003
Skills
- ISO certified
- Auditing expertise
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Agile approach
- Resilience and adaptability
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Custom
- Lead Auditor Course to ISO 9001:2015
- Safety for professionals-Week1 (conducted by Alstom)
- Internal Audit Training Course to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
- Autocad 2000 – Computer Aided Design for 2D drafting
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 09/25/81
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Rail System Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
09.2020 - 04.2025
Rail System T&C Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
06.2018 - 08.2020
System Quality and RAM Manager
ALSTOM Transport
01.2016 - 06.2018
Infra Quality Manager
ALSTOM Transport
08.2012 - 12.2015
Laboratory Manager
MATCON Testing Laboratory
01.2011 - 08.2012
QA/QC Manager
MATCON Testing Laboratory
06.2008 - 01.2011
Structural Engineer
Geo Design and Research Private Limited
06.2006 - 06.2008
Master of Engineering - Structure Engineering
Dharmsinh Desai University
04.2003 - 02.2006
Bachelor's - civil engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya
08.1999 - 03.2003
Similar Profiles
Gutu AyanaGutu Ayana
Service Delivery Supervisor at Alstom TransportService Delivery Supervisor at Alstom Transport
Rajendra Singh RathoreRajendra Singh Rathore
Train RAMS Engineer at Alstom TransportTrain RAMS Engineer at Alstom Transport
Julien STEFANIJulien STEFANI
Deputy Head of Engineering at Alstom TransportDeputy Head of Engineering at Alstom Transport
KANJI K MAHESHWARIKANJI K MAHESHWARI
Site Supervisor at Al Mustaqbal Real EsateSite Supervisor at Al Mustaqbal Real Esate
Krish DalsaniyaKrish Dalsaniya
Apprentice Mechanic at B MANGATRAM HYUNDAIApprentice Mechanic at B MANGATRAM HYUNDAI