Vatsal Gandhi
About Vatsal Gandhi
Vatsal Gandhi is a Program Quality Leader at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2017. He has a strong background in quality engineering, having previously held positions at Faurecia, Magna International, and Chrysler, and holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Current Role as Program Quality Leader
Vatsal Gandhi serves as the Program Quality Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2017 in Columbus, Indiana. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring conformity, perceived quality, and traceability of parts delivered to customers throughout various development phases. His responsibilities include leading the development and production processes for measurement, checking, and testing fixtures and gauges. He also plays a key role in preparing and compiling Production Part Approval (PPA) files and supporting process validation audits.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Before his current position, Vatsal Gandhi worked at Faurecia as a Quality Engineer from 2014 to 2017 in Brampton, Ontario. During his tenure, he developed and implemented quality management plans for new product launches. His experience in this role contributed to his expertise in quality assurance and management within the automotive industry.
Educational Background
Vatsal Gandhi completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) with a focus on Mechanical Engineering (Design Certificate) at the University of Waterloo from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Management from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, studying from 2005 to 2010. He also studied Science (PCM) at RIMS, achieving A-Levels from 2003 to 2005.
Experience at Other Companies
Vatsal Gandhi has held various engineering roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Quality Engineer at Magna International for six months in 2013 in Ontario, Canada. Additionally, he served as an Engineering Liaison at Chrysler from 2010 to 2013 in Brampton, Ontario, where he gained valuable experience in engineering processes and quality management.
Technical Expertise and Skills
In his current role, Vatsal Gandhi applies Program Management System and Engineering Change Management tools and standards. His expertise includes developing and implementing quality management plans, which are critical for ensuring the success of new product launches. He leads initiatives that focus on quality assurance and compliance within the automotive sector.