Engineer Quality

Mr. M. G. Prasanna (MG)

***** ******** **.

Novi, MI 48375

(248) 347 - 7735 (H)

(248) 719 - 9484 (M)

**********@*****.*** U.S. Citizen

Objective

Motivated Engineer experienced in the field of Quality and Process Improvement

seeking a new opportunity.

Fields of Expertise

Quality Systems Management (PPAP, MSA, APQP)

Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Proficient in Six Sigma DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis tools.

Quality Auditing

Process Development and Improvement

GD&T, Tolerance Analysis

CMM Programming

CAD – SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoSurf and AutoCAD

Committed team player and leader possessing good problem solving skills and providing

support to all levels in the organization.

Result oriented, Self-Starter, Outstanding Communication and Effective People

Management Skills.

Experience:

Quality Manager - GKS Inspection Services, Plymouth, MI 01/1993 – 09/2012

Responsible for

Maintaining the quality system in conformance to ISO 17025:2005 standards.

Establishing uncertainty budgets for calibration and inspection.

Developing automated CMM Programs using different software’s for variety of parts in

automotive, aerospace, and medical and consumer products.

Maintaining reports for easy retrieval with emphasis on providing fast and effective

technical support to customer increasing customer satisfaction by 70%.

Providing project time estimates and guided projects for successful on time completion

90 % of the time and within 8 % over the estimate rest of the time.

Performing Corrective Action and Preventive Actions (CAPA) based on customer audit,

A2LA audits and job audits to streamline and improve processes with 20 % increased

efficiency.

Performing PPAP, Gage R&R Studies, Statistical Analysis and Capability Studies.

Performing Gage and fixture Certification using CMM and Vision System

Achievements

Designed and implemented standardized and concise inspection reports that comply with

ISO-17025:2005 requirements that reduced report generation time by 40 %.

Developed AIAG standard Gage R & R reports in Lotus to perform the calculations

automatically eliminating operator error reducing report generation time by 50 %.

Lead the quality team in successful A2LA accreditation of the company to

ISO17025:2005.

Analyzed existing procedures and employed best methodology and practices resulting in

uniformity and improved efficiency by 10 %.

Implemented methods to track laboratory and customer gauges for proactive planning of

calibration needs.

Designed, developed and implemented generic in-process CMM program for optimizing

steam turbine machining.

1. Eliminated costly machining process on assemblies that did not meet flow

characteristics, effectively reducing scrap by 35 %.

2. Reduced costly rework by 60 % by suggesting machining targets based on inspection

results to optimize proprietary turbine flow characteristics.

Debugged CMM Programs to measure power-train components for GM to resolve quality

issues during machine runoff to bring project back on track in record time with

effective cost savings of 10 million.

Reverse engineered jobs to generate CAD using CMM. Validated surfaced CAD working

with Laser Group

Developed CMM Programs using customer provided CAD to provide topological

information on complex surfaces to assist identify problems.

Developed programs off-line effectively utilizing resources improving throughput time. 60

Installed CMM software, tool changers and trained users on CMM software.

Designed specialized fixtures using flexible systems like OmniStructures and Rayco.

Developed Queries in MS Access to validate data in calibration database eliminating

incorrect entry

Developed 3D CAD from customer supplied print and certified cams.

Applied six-sigma principles for CAPA root cause analysis.

Senior Engineer – Bharat Electronics, Bangalore 01/1983 – 12/1989

Machine Shop, Press Shop, Tool Room, Precision fitting and Quality Control

Managed jobs on the shop floor of thirty technicians.

Coordinated with four departments for optimal scheduling of jobs on the shop floor to

feed assembly lines.

Implemented new methods for manufacture of special parts.

Participated in QC Circles and suggested assembly methodology that reduced rework by

40 %

Suggested reorganization of tools based on product lines with 30 % reduced downtime.

Responsible for design of tools, jigs and fixtures.

Provided engineering support in the capacity of Supplier Quality Engineer for critical

vendors from setup through production runs.

Supervised and guided six technicians in NC and CNC programming on lathes and

machining centers.

Coordinated with Industrial Engineering to validate process times and implemented with

15 % improvement in production.

Developed database to monitor and track jobs.

Project Management:

Problem solving and sound decision making capabilities, recognized by associates for

alternative solutions and confident, accurate, decision making.

Extensive experience in all MS office and project management software, MS Windows

operating systems

Adapts to new systems and environments quickly

Education & Affiliations:

MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Master's Thesis - Optimal design of Spiral Bevel Transmissions for helicopters funded by

NASA Lewis Research Center.

BE in Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India

Trained in Six-Sigma

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – 2000 - 2003

References: Available upon request

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