Responsible for process control of various electroplating process ( Nickel, Nickel-Iron, Copper, Nickel-Cobalt electro plating process) and plating of plastic processPerforms Laboratory scale trials to develop product/processesInstrumental in developing plating on plastic process from laboratory scale to production scaleResponsible for material and chemical testing and analysis activities of the plantInvolved in development of revolutionary nanometal/polymer hybrid product Developed and maintained control plans, FMEA, work instructions, flowcharts, quality control/inspection plans, engineering changes as per AS 9100 guidelinesAssist in planning, execution and interpretation of designed experiments to identify and characterize critical factors affecting manufacturing process Initiate and participate in continual improvement projects and waste reduction initiativeConducted root causes analysis for non confirming products. Recommended preventive and corrective actions to resolve product quality issues/problemsLiaison with suppliers regarding incoming raw material quality issues and provided feedback Support the development of new product/process specifications and procedures and manufacturing of prototype partsInvolved in process optimization, scale-up and process validation efforts .Validated new products according to control planConducted Process capability study for the newly developed process (Cp and Cpk )Work and communicate with engineering on product performance, functionality issues and procedure updatesProvide technical support to troubleshoot chemical and metallurgical issues on shop floorAchieved operational targets with optimum operating cost, excellent recoveries and efficienciesPerform regular product/process verification audits to assess quality process effectiveness Solved quality problems using 5 why, 8D Analysis, Fishbone and Pareto analysisAssist the project team with customer needs and technical support

Supervised various heat-treatment processes and monitored all quality control functions to ensure Product integrity and contractual compliance with vendors and suppliersManaged for all the activities of Metallurgical laboratory to support plant operationsOptimized Induction hardening process for 6R-80 Transmission shaft of Ford motor companyProvide technical support to customers as well as other internal departments to resolve heat –treatrelated quality issuesInvestigate causes of non-confirming products and wrote reports regarding findings, conclusions and made recommendations Developed Process control and quality control documents as per TS 16949 guidelinesActively involved in Lean manufacturing activities for product and process improvement as well as waste reduction initiativesVerify product quality through audit and support the manufacturing operation set up and First Off Analyzed induction and temper products for metallurgical quality characteristics like hardness, case depth and microstructure Adjust Induction hardening machines by modifying program to meet hardness and case depth specifications of the final product Conduct Hardness(Rockwell) testing, Micro-hardness testing, Magnetic particle inspectionParticipated in failure analysis and corrective action investigationsCalibrate measuring instruments & maintain calibration records as per requirement.Maintains document control including quality checklists, inspection checklists, SPC data and quality reports and associated quality documentation as per quality systems guidelinesResponsible for process control of Induction hardening and tempering operationsPrepare daily and monthly quality test reportsv

Responsible for process control and quality control of all the operations involved in refining of copper such as electrolysis, leaching, purification and filtrationMonitored and analyzed various process parameters of copper refinery to find out deviations from standards and made recommendations as a part of process improvement activitiesGained hands on experience in operations like leaching, filtration, purification, electro refining and also every aspect of plant operationsResponsible for production planning & achieving targets with optimum operating costs and excellent recoveriesMaintained Copper cathode quality as LME grade-A by maintaining impurity level in anode (especially As, Bi, Sb) and in electrolyte below desire limitContinuous efforts have been made to achieve consistent current efficiency > 95% by adopting some regular practicesImproved quality of Electro- win copper in electrolyte purification area by additional practicesMonitored plant operations and liaised between plant & laboratory.Maintained plant and machinery in excellent condition, with timely updating the technologyBudgeted & procured raw material, stores consumables and ensured inventory controlsAudited hazardous waste management facilities & waste accumulation areas for compliance with Pollution Control Boards regulations and government policiesConducted test runs/trials in liaising with plant operations personnel for improvement /optimization of process Generated daily and monthly quality assurance and production reports