RAJ N. RAJPARA
* ***** ***** . *********, *** York . 11803
Tel :- 516-***-****
E-mail :- **********@*******.***
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SUMMARY
An efficient quality assurance professional who enjoys and is experienced
in problem solving techniques and customer service. Well spoken team player
and fast learner.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION Long Island City, New York 2005 -
2010
Awarded Manufacturer of Railcars for Long Island Railroad and Metro North
Railroad
Quality Assurance Technician - Lead
. QA Lead for Projects M7-LIRR & M7-MNR
. Conduct Receiving Inspections (Interior, Exterior and Under-Car).
. Inspect Car Modifications (Mechanical & Electrical).
..Assemble/Disassemble of Equipment for Inspection.
. Conduct Surveys and Create QA Checklists
. Schedule Customer Inspections and Audits of Railcars before Delivery to
Customer.
. Close workorders in Maximo & AVM.
BONDED BRAKES INC., Holtsville, New York 1987 - 2005
This company, a growing concern, manufactures auto parts for the "Big 3":
Chrysler, GM, and Ford and for customers such as Honeywell and has doubled
in size in recent years. The company has its own Stamping Facility,
Manufacturing/Stamping Brake Plates and Brake Shoes. Parts are supplied to
the Assembly Area and finally to Packaging. "A QS-9000 certified facility".
Quality Manager (1989 - 2005)
. Recognized by management for improving efficiency.
. Initiated the QS-9000 certification.
. Wrote all working instructions/procedures for all processes.
. Manage Quality of Brake Part Assemblies and range of Quality Control
issues, overseeing
day-to-day quality of parts produced. Assuring excellence in products
delivered to the customer.
. Actively supervised 7 quality assurance personnel involved with all
aspects of production.
. Oversee regular Audits of all operations as part of on-going operations
for purposes of
contributing to productivity and profitability.
. Initiated Calibration of precision instruments program within acceptable
tolerances to correct
deficiencies of manufacturing equipment to ensure quality standards were
met and maintained.
. Ability to pinpoint problems and initiate creative solutions, prioritize,
delegate and motivate.
. Routinely interact with wholesale distributors to clarify and resolve
issues. Travel to customer
locations as necessary.
. Performed first article and final product inspections.
. Inspections performed using CMM, optical comparator, micrometer,
calipers, dial indicators, etc.
. Handled all Corrective Action Requests, including Troubleshooting,
Utilizing Blueprints and
Schematics.
. Helped in Warehouse functions - Order Picking/Packing, Inventory Control,
UPS/FedEx and
Order Entry.
Quality Control Technician (1987-1989)
. Supervised flow of material through the production process to ensure all
parts received
were compliant to specifications.
. Maintained Brake Riveting Machines and assisted in maintenance of
Packaging machine.
CORRUGATED SHEETS LTD / IRON INT'L LTD., Mombasa, Kenya 1982-1985
Production Supervisor
. Responsible for second shift production at this galvanizing and
corrugation plant.
. This involved a wide range of experiences with technical equipment,
tools, materials and
processes
. Responsible for the hiring process, to ensure all staffing needs were
met.
. Production followed own designs or designs supplied by customers.
. In charge of replacement and maintenance of machinery.
NARCOL ALUMINUM ROLLING MILLS, Mombasa, Kenya 1980-1981
Production Supervisor
. Was responsible for all aspects of the production of corrugated aluminum
products including
stainless steel cooking utensils.
EDUCATION & SPECIAL TRAINING:
COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, San Francisco, California
Computer Programming Diploma - major emphasis: language specialty
ALLIED SIGNAL/Honeywell TRAINING CENTER,
Certificate of Completion
Quality Control Continuous Improvement Methods
Quality Control Methods & Statistical Process Control
Re-builder Total Quality Leadership - Train the Trainer program
MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC CENTER, Mombasa, Kenya
Mechanical Engineering Technician
COMPUTER SKILLS: Windows XP, Microsoft Office- PowerPoint, Word, Excel,
Lotus Notes, Maximo & AVM.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request