Akash Gowtham Palanisamy

** ******** ******, ******, ** 08830

Email: ac3e3z@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 470-***-****

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-gowtham-palanisamy-900ab985/

SUMMARY

Industrial Engineering graduate with two years of experience in Quality Control\Assurance, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality predominantly in the automotive industry. A well-versed engineering professional with a comprehensive background in product design, quality and release.

SKILLS

Lean\Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis, GD&T, Continuous Improvement(CI), Measurement Systems Analysis, Statistical Analysis using Minitab, SolidWorks, Catia, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, DISCUS QMS

EXPERIENCE

Tech Mahindra, New Jersey

July 2016 to July 2017

Quality Engineer

Supported maintenance and development of Customer Corrective and Preventive Action(CAPA), internal non-conformance and quality management systems

Created work instructions, quality notices and alerts for internal and customer quality concerns

Resolved new and existing product related quality issues using root cause analysis using 8D and 5Why, initiated and validated corrective and preventive actions, and led continuous improvement processes

Project lead for “Reduction in scrap rate” a Value Stream Mapping Six Sigma Project which focused on creating current and future state value stream maps, decreased scrap rate by 8% ultimately reducing costs

Supported in-process quality checks, final quality checks, process conformance and represented the company during quality meetings with customers and ISO audits

Performed variable and attribute Gage R&R studies and maintained necessary calibration documents

Spearheaded preparation of Layout Inspection Reports(LIR), Advanced Product Quality Planning(APQP) and Production Part Approval Process(PPAP) submittals, updated PFMEA to reflect current conditions

Sandfits Foundries, Coimbatore, India

May 2013 to June 2014

Quality Engineer

Designed fixtures for Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) fixtures using SolidWorks, optimized solid models for manufacturing and to accurately documented the design

Created and maintained component Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis(DFMEA) and Design Validation/Verification Plan and Report(DVP&R) to document the plan to meet its design and performance requirements

Collaborated with engineers on component improvement and followed ISO guidelines for product changes and procedures

Conducted Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control (SPC) data analysis to measure and improve the quality of manufacturing processes and products, monitor development through Key Performance Indicator’s(KPI)

Implemented and assisted In-Process Inspection and Control (IPIC) using SPC’s like I-charts and Pareto charts, reduced cost per part and improved shipping capabilities

Tracked & evaluated OEE data and recommended GSTD (Go, See, Think, Do) initiatives for continuous improvement in manufacturing lines

Assisted engineering team with implementation of 5S principles on the shop floor and identified methods to sustain it

Updated product changes and information in SAP database for both new and existing product line

Sandfits Foundries, Coimbatore, India

January 2013 to May 2013

Quality Engineer Intern

Prepared weekly Supplier – Vendor rating forms (VRF)

Monitored and coordinated PPAP submissions through supplier portal

Understood TS16949 standards and assisted quality team in Supplier Process Audits

Assisted in the identification of root causes using 8-D and 5 Why methodologies

Collaborated with supplier quality engineers to report complaints and issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)

EDUCATION

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

August 2014 to May 2016

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

Anna University, Chennai, India

August 2010 to May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

PROJECTS

Lean Inpatient Bill Coding

University of Oklahoma

Reduced time lag and improved accuracy in inpatient coding for OU children’s hospital by analyzing data and conceptualizing a new process utilizing Six Sigma tools including DMAIC, SIPOC and Value Stream Mapping

Reduced process time from 16.5 days to 12 days and accuracy improved by 34.93%, revenue increased by $70 per day

Design and Fabrication of All Terrain Baja Vehicle

Anna University

Led 10-member team in the design and fabrication of a rugged, single seat sporting Off Road Vehicle from concept to completion

Designed the chassis and brake system for the vehicle using SOLIDWORKS and performed structural analysis using ANSYS

Managed the project by negotiating with vendors, scoping, resource allocation and cross functional team coordination

CERTIFICATIONS

Lean\ Six Sigma Green Belt

CATIA V5– Design, Assembly, Detailing and Surface Modelling

Agile(Scrum)

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