Anurag Meharwal
About Anurag Meharwal
Anurag Meharwal is the Head of Quality Assurance at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and manufacturing engineering, having previously held positions at UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd, FIAT Partecipazioni India, and Piaggio.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Anurag Meharwal serves as the Head of Quality Assurance at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2015. In this role, he oversees quality assurance processes and manages compliance with industry standards. He has led the establishment of a comprehensive Incoming Inspection process, enhancing the quality control measures within the organization. His responsibilities include conducting internal audits and managing Manufacturing Review Meetings (MRM) to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before his current position, Anurag Meharwal worked as a Senior Supplier Quality Analyst at Harley-Davidson from 2012 to 2015. His earlier roles include serving as a Manufacturing Engineer at UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd from 2000 to 2004, where he implemented Statistical Process Control (SPC) on production lines to improve quality assurance processes. Additionally, he held the position of Development Manager at Piaggio from 2004 to 2007 and worked as a Manager at FIAT Partecipazioni India from 2008 to 2012.
Educational Background
Anurag Meharwal holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Manufacturing Management from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Automotive Engineering Technology from Karnataka University, Dharwad, from 1995 to 1999. Furthermore, he obtained an Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Xavier Institute of Management in 2012.
Quality Assurance Initiatives
In his role at Harley-Davidson, Anurag Meharwal has implemented several quality assurance initiatives. He has conducted Warranty Analysis using statistical tools to identify and address product quality issues. He also manages the approval process for all Standard Work, Product Change Notices (PCN), and Process Deviation Notices (PDN) across manufacturing operations, ensuring that quality standards are consistently met.
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Anurag Meharwal has extensive experience in handling regulatory compliance audits. He ensures that all operations adhere to industry standards and regulations, which is critical for maintaining quality assurance in manufacturing processes. His expertise in this area contributes to the overall effectiveness of quality management systems within the organizations he has worked for.