Ref. No. : CA - 22657 - (Quality - Injection Moulding – with 23.3 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

MBA in Operation Management From IGNOU in 2012

Diploma in Polymer Technology From Institute of Chemical Technology in 2001 with 91%

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration From Madras University in 2005

Skill Sets

Expertise in field of Quality Assurance/Control, Supplier Quality activities, New Product development & process Improvement activities related to automotive industries.

Work Experience

Assistant Manager - QMS & SQA
Since Nov 2006
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Painted injection moulded Handles, Inner and Exterior trim parts, Blow moulding Air ducts, Air vents.
Job Profile:
Communicate company requirements to suppliers
New Supplier Selection through Onsite Audits
Drive Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) with Suppliers Conducting System 
Lead Document Review/Production Trial Run at Supplier’s manufacturing location for new products 
Improve Supplier PPM Level by resolving Quality Issues
Conduct Supplier Audits and monitor improvements
Supplier Up gradation by monitoring supplier performance progress on regular basis.

Senior Engineer – Customer support
Job Profile:
Responsible to reduce PPM and Customer complaints by prompt corrective measures
Communicate Customer requirements to company and facilitate proper information flow among team.
Handling customer complaints with proper analysis. 
Responsible for achieving customer specific requirements.
Responsible to enlighten the customer in all the aspects of Quality & Delivery.
Responsible for proper monitoring of ‘effectiveness of countermeasures’.
Updatation of TGR & TGW on regular basis.

Senior Engineer – QA, Product & Process Development
Job Profile:
Activities related to New product development ,APQP & PPAP Documentation
Conducting trials with new tools, part & process validation.
Validation of process optimization. Automation activities
Participation in TQM activities like Kaizen, Poke Yoke, QCC activities
Preparation of ISAR, PPAP, APQP, ANPQP, QCC, 5S, PDCA activities
Responsible for Product Audit, Process Audit, Process Validation
Preparation of MSA, Skill matrix, Control plan, Layout reports, PFMEA, PFD, SPC control charts, DOE,G 8D and Q1P1 & 5 star certification activities
Preparation of 8D, Quality alert, Reaction plan against customer complaints
Training activities related to Quality systems, customer requirements, process requirements

Engineer – QA
Jan 2006 to Oct 2006
Job Profile :
Overall Responsible for the activities of Incoming, In process and Final Inspection Quality Inspectors
Maintain the calibration status of IMTE and all other plant equipments (Inspection, Measuring and Testing Equipments) 
Responsible for Product audit, Process audit, Process validation, Sample Charts, Formats.
Preparation of R&R, Skill matrix, control plan, FMEA, PFD, AOI, ISAR, FMEA, PPAP, Cost of Poor Quality, 5 s, PDCA approach, SPC charts and other TS requirements.

Engineer – QA
Feb 2002 to Jan 2006
Company Name: Q-Flex Cables Ltd.
Job Profile:
Participation in TQM activities like Kaizen & JIT activities
Attending Customer complaints and vendor development activities
Training and Continual improvement activities.
Over all responsible for Customer’s inspection in lab (like Railway inspection)
Knowledge and Participation in New PVC Trials & compounding material tests
Preparation of AOI, ISAR, FMEA, PPAP,  SPC Control chart Documents 

Lab In-charge – QC Lab
Aug 2004 to Feb 2005
Job Profile:
Inspection and approval of Incoming raw materials, packing materials, essential consumables
Ensure the Quality and quantity of the finished products through Issuance of Goods clearance reports.
Maintenance of ISI and ISO Related-Quality records, files and document
Preparation and Issuance of Test certificates.
Testing of Products –Plastics, according to ISI or Other customer specifications Producing Information charts, comparison charts and display sheets for various quality parameters (i.e. Types of non-conformities, Increase / Decrease in Rejections, etc.) using SQC techniques. 
Sample analysis (from customer / competitor) and Sample preparations (for customers)

Shift Engineer – Production
Aug 2003 to Aug 2004
Job Profile:
Effective Allocation of manpower, machines and materials 
Effective Implementation of 5S System & Effective House Keeping(Safety measures and Cleanliness of shop -floor)
Promote Employee’s involvement in Problem solving activities
Co-ordination with planning, purchase and dispatch peoples.
Handling of Rejections and Scraps with proper document.
Analysing the Root-causes for rejections, scraps and Proper corrective actions to avoid them.

Process Controller - JE (QC)
Feb 2002 to Aug 2003
Job Profile:
Effective quality control in In-Process Quality parameters according to ISI, ISO: 9001 Specifications and customer requirements.
Updating and maintenance of quality records as per ISI & ISO standards 
Co-ordination with R & D activities during new product development, New PVC development.
Preparation and modifications of work instructions, standard charts and sample charts.

Carrier Snapshots:
Experience in the areas of Quality Engineering 
Sound understanding on Mould Design / Plastic Process / procedures to facilitate Quality Management Systems and Quality Innovation Projects. 
Having Good Knowledge on commodities like: Plastics, Rubber, Foams, Die Casting  Special Process Wiring Harness and Cable products
Experience in STA activities like Supplier Localisation and Vendor development.
Trained Internal Auditor for QS 9000, TS 16949, CFT member for APQP, PPAP, Control Plan, FMEA
Having good exposure to Indian and International suppliers and thorough knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems 
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting & inter-personal skills, with proven ability in driving numerous quality enhancements, process improvement and cost savings initiatives during the career span.
An effective leader with proven abilities in leading teams during the, training and guiding team members and enabling knowledge sharing among the team.
Hands on experience in working in MS Office, working knowledge in ERP Packages like SAP,QAD, EMPRO Packages

Core Competencies:
Quality Engineering
Certified Internal auditor  for  ISO,TS 16949,EMS & OHSAS
Conducting Internal Audit as per Specific Requirements
Implementing competitive methodologies like Q.C.Circle, Kaizen, Poka Yoke, etc. to improve quality standards & maximize cost effectiveness & stage wise process costing for management accounting.
Capable of establishing customer specific requirements (FORD, HYUNDAI, NISSAN etc.,) and gone through audits.
Identifying the customer needs. 
Implementing Lean principles (Value,Wastes,Value Stream etc.,)cross the plant 

Supplier Performance Monitoring
Develop, manage and improve supplier quality processes, includes supplier quality rating & supplier corrective action. 
Collecting the data of monthly Supplier PPM and top quality issues from Plant Quality  and making Supplier Score card and informing to every supplier 
Prepares and presents metrics associated with supply base quality performance and related improvements to Top management.
Immediate actions with supplier on escalation from plant Quality on supplier Quality Issues.
Communicate organization’s expectation effectively and escalate issues appropriately.
Driving resolution of customer quality concerns through root cause analysis & 8D.
Establish and implement Inspection requirements for purchased parts, including definition of Source Inspection, Dock to Stock requirements. 
Conducting Quality Review Meeting.

Supplier Technical Assistance
Unique activity carried out to improve the Local Supplier to Bench mark standard
Providing ideas, concepts, about 100PPM activity & implementing 100PPM tools & Establish & Implement Tools Like 3C 5S, Lean Manufacturing, FIFO, Single piece flow manufacturing, WIP reduction, Mistake proofing, visual control system, VA/VE, etc
Strong in implementing Poka–yoke, facility automation, optimising the process-flow and in applying lean principles.
Assist the supplier for quality issues resolution.
Working with suppliers on quality improvements.

New Product Development
Focus on Process Quality  and support on programme Launch and drive Supplier Actions
Communicate all members clear Master Schedule with updating OEM event and lead time and review at each stage.
Drive Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) with Members
Giving Training  to Operator and Inspectors and explaining about product requirements  and shop floor
Review of Packing Standards and approving the same after packing trials.
Preparing Performance Testing, Jigs & Fixtures at Initial Stage
Implementing Corrective actions in new product based on Trouble History Review. 
Conducting Production Trial Run at manufacturing location for new products and approve for Mass production through PPAP
Participates ECN Review to evaluate potential impact on supplier quality
Streamlining of product launch planning and execution with detailed Supplier Risk assessment 

Future Goals

Middle Management Assignment in an organization that offers an opportunity to utilize my Quality Assurance and Manufacturing skills, Supplier Quality & Development expertise. With a professional industrial organization, enabling me to make a major contribution to its success and allowing me to advance my own career & professional growth.

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