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Kingston, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for Non-Conformity day-to day management, insuring reactivity to inform supplier of Non-Conformity Report (NCR), to replace defective parts and to implement saucerization- Secure in a timely manner strong and complete supplier containment actions plan to secure the Mfg. line - Ensure management of Supplier’s waiver requests for assigned scope and Suppliers - Set up and manage Supplier improvement roadmap for non-performing Suppliers according to Supplier Quality escalation process (Green / Yellow / Red status) - Prepare and monitor supplier Quality review at unit level to tackle the Top issues - Organize reviews of corrective action and implementation with suppliers and visit suppliers’ premises - Deliver project quality activities for critical purchased parts for his/her commodity from the release of the first supplier Part List till the obtention of a positive First Article Inspection

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

# Responsible for Recording, analyzing and providing the quick resolution for Quality problems and ensuring the smooth production cycle of High voltage Circuit Breaker factory # Created LEAN & visual factory cell for manufacturing unit # Drive the entire value chain by implementing improvement activities by using KAIZEN, 4Q, 8D, DMAIC methods # Responsible for capturing process gaps in continuous improvement plans and strengthening the system # Responsible for Monthly presenting the progress of KPI status like customer complaints, production and incoming quality issue, supplier non-conformance to top management. # Created and circulated supplier audit plan among the quality team and ensured the timely audit # Reviewed and approved “PPAP” process for new component development submitted by a new or existing supplier # Support for ISO 9001:2015 Quality management system # Handled customer complaints resolution portal and ensured the KPI remain above the target by meeting with customers all across the globe and closing customer complaints within the specified time period

Vadodara Area, India

# Managing the First Article Inspection, routine test & type test, document review, monitoring component trail & subsequent process improvement at vendor place# Managing routine inspections at supplier place & at incoming inspection for different critical parts# Responsible for NC Reporting, RCA & CAPA follow up, NC Closure, validation of improvements, Supplier Audit & Supplier Improvement# Developed the POKA YOKE for assembly parts and for critical components at the incoming and production line# Finalizing PPAP (Production part approval process) for newly developed or existing cost optimization parts developed at the supplier place

Vadodara Area, India

# Product care engineer of 145kV Circuit breaker line. # Restructuring design and Bills of Material as per the assembly process # Responsible for solving design-related issues, and SAP issues. Provide support to the marketing team for customer-related issues.# Cost reduction of existing products (Mechanical components). Preparation of comparison sheet.# Responsible for modification of existing drawings in Creo design software. Uploading the design documents and type Test report in SAP.# Responsible for performing mechanical, dielectric, temperature rise, seismic and IP 55 type tests on 72.5kV, 145kV, 245kV, 400kV high voltage Circuit Breaker

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

# Handed Mechanical testing laboratory for as In charge of Lab.# Responsible for reaccreditation of NABL certification for Mechanical Laboratory. SuccessfullyPerformed 2 times NABL reaccreditation for the laboratory.# Performed mechanical type testing and prepare technical reports on newly developed components, on modifications in the existing design, for change in the manufacturing process of components and quality assurance of freeze design.# Prepare a detailed availability & cost analysis of machines and identify the scope for executing cost/ energy saving techniques & modifications to achieve substantial reduction in O&M expenditures and work within the budget.# Documentation and technical test report preparation# Maintain calibrations for testing and recording instruments# Prepared Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) plan as per customer specifications and standard

Postgraduate Degree, Process Quality Engineering, 3.84/4

Activities and Societies: Cricket, Chess, Badminton, 1) Identify issues, opportunities, and performance metrics using current and relevant.

Postgraduate Degree, Quality Assurance-Manufacturing And Management, 3.89/4

Activities and Societies: Cricket, Chess, Badminton 1) Evaluate quality issues, opportunities, and performance metrics using current.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.94/4

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering, 3.9/4