Pinal Patel (M.Eng) Email and Phone Number

• Prepared PPAP documentation and performed required capability studies using QC-Pro (SPC Software)• Conducted Gage calibration and maintained Gage R & R Program records for all test equipment• Supported quality team to maintain conformance with IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs)• Assisted Quality Engineer to resolve quality issues using 5-Why’s and 8-D problem solving methodology• Set up and Operated CMM and Equator to perform measurement, inspection, and testing of production parts using prepared CMM inspection programs• Performed calibration of CMMs and Equators regularly for getting accurate CMM readings• Performed First article inspection and containments when needed and filled out all logs related to quality• Carried out in process or final inspection, documented and reported any non-conformance immediately to production supervisor for adjustments or replacements of tools in CNC machines• Inspected first-offs, in-process and last-offs using Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface testers, pin gages, air gages, shadow graphs and other precision equipment• Prepared Quality Alerts, Visual Aids, work instructions and communicated to all concerned