Praveen Kumar Kuppuraj (Asq-Cqe, B.Eng) Email & Phone Number

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Confirm dimensions of parts using precise measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauge and bore gauge.• Perform UL/CSA audits and assist UL/CSA inspectors during field inspection.• Evaluate customer complaints from RMA’s and FSR’s, perform RCA and provide initial technical reasons for each complaint.• Ensure Field Service Reports (customer issues) generated from the Applications Engineering are resolved to Corrective Action as rapidly as possible.• Act as single-point-of-contact with suppliers as required to manage quality performance and other issues regarding part quality and issue a SCAR if necessary.• Create and update manufacturing and operations documents (e.g., SOPs, Quality Plan, Inspection Sheets, Quick Setup guide) as per the institutional policies and procedures.• Review Non-Conformance Report (NCR) logs with the team weekly by addressing quality issues, such as RCA (root cause analysis), raising 8D, and Corrective Actions• Advice production staff in the implementation of new or changed quality practices, required corrective actions, or identify CAPA.• Coordinate supplier issues identified on site to the supplier and perform containment activities.• Project Lead: Reduced COQ by 12% through Continuous improvement methodologies.

Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.• Conduct process capability and performance studies• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.• Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams• Analyze current processes and delivering options for improved methods to current manufacturing practices.• Review and revise Standard operating procedures and Total Productive Maintenance checklists• Perform layered process audit • Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.• Customers – BMW, Toyota, Ford, Nissan. Parts – FLTA, RUCA, Inner tie rod, ball studs, linkage.

Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada

• Set-up and operate CNC mills lathe & turning equipment (Doosan Lynx 220 Fanuc, Okuma and Howa) and Threading and Assembly robot equipment (ABB Auto Gauger, ORB Threader and FujiFS-4)• Working in Inner Tie Rod Assembly department (Ball machining, Stud thread cell, Shell threader, Assembly dial).• Verifies conformance of part to specifications, using measuring instruments such as, Tri-roll gauge, Keyence optical gauge, scales, calipers, micrometers, feeler gauge, axial end play gauge, GO/NO-GO gauge, 3mm NO-GO pin gauge, concentricity gauge and fixed gauges and fill out inspection reports.• Accurately complete production and quality documentation (FPA/MPA/LPA) using VisualSPC Shop floor software and update production control board.• Perform daily & weekly TPM checks• Perform basic offsets, tool/insert change, die change, program change, problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve production/process issues to meet required standards.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Provided Design, implement, and maintain testing & reliable quality systems within the manufacturing guidelines• Contribute to the launch and transfer of new products to production through APQP process and prepares Production Part Approvals (PPAPs) on new and existing products• Develop, update, and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams and other quality/manufacturing documentation• Supervise Quality Control Inspectors, including making decisions on quality problems found during production, allocating work, reviewing performance, and maintaining records created by the Q.C. Inspectors• Address internal and external quality issues, including containment & disposition of suspect and nonconforming products and communicates these issues to the customer and internal functions• Conduct root cause analysis and implements corrective & preventive actions for nonconforming products and processes (8D)• Verify the effectiveness of corrective & preventive actions• Communicate directly with customers on APQP, PPAP, and quality issues• Conduct process capability and performance studies• Develop gauge/fixture requirements and assists in gauge/fixture design, calibration and maintenance• Assist in preparing, implementing, and reviewing quality policies and procedures• Evaluate parts and processes for continuous improvement of production operations• Perform dimensional layouts as required• Recorded SOPs, Policy Documentations, and Change management reports as per ISO (14001:2015 EMS, IATF 16949, 9001:2015 QMS & OHSAS 18001) standards and ensured compliance

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering, 3.07 Gpa

Activities and Societies: • Member of Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE). • Participated.

Ontario Graduate Certificate, Applied Aerospace Manufacturing, 3.66 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Volunteered in London Air Show 2019 in the London International Airport

Ontario Graduate Certificate, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 3.013 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Member of APICS Canadian district

Master Diploma, Product Design And Analysis

• Attained leading edge design skills in rapidly developing softwares such as AutoCAD, Ansys, Catia and PTC Creo. • Developed analysing.