Nithyanandhi Duraisamy (Nithi)
**** *. ********* **., *******, Kansas 67208, *******@*****.***, 717-***-****
SUMMARY
Dedicated, proactive and organized quality engineer with well balanced, hands-on experience in statistical tools. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt from ASQ. Proven ability to manage projects and implementing process improvement in manufacturing industries. Available for relocation anywhere in the United States.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Quality Engineer, Salzer Electronics, Coimbatore, India June’11-May'13
Developed and documented quality systems according to ISO 9001:2008 standards for new programs including work flow chart, acceptance criteria for appropriate departments, and bill of materials preparation
Handled new product introduction projects and involved in management responsibilities including, quality functions, creating project reports and involved in PPAP process
Worked with cross functional team to ensure continuous improvement (CI) in processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment
Planned and coordinated activities related to solving technical snags using quality tools such as 5 WHY and Fishbone analysis reported during manufacture
Implemented Kaizen techniques, eliminated waste and achieved cost reduction by 15%
Documented the failure reports during manufacture and participated in corrective action measurement
Graduate Engineer, Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd., Coimbatore, India Aug’09- Feb’10
Design documentation according to ISO 14001: 2004 and created bills of materials
Troubleshooting and solving the malfunctions of electrical devices in control and operator panels
Worked with NPD team to verify drawings and ensured product is readiness by APQP process
Worked on supplier’s deviation by using SPC and improved the process
Applied systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving vendor quality issues
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Design tools: Auto-Cad, EL-Cad, Pro-E
Statistical tools: Stat graphics, MS Excel, Design Expert
Office Tools: MS Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, EndNote
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Conference and poster presentation: Presented the work “Characterization of damaged muscles using scanning electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. I was involved in analyzing the data using statistical tool, ANOVA.
Undergoing Project: Working on FTIR spectroscopy to analyze the spectral biomarkers in the damaged muscles.
CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt – License No: 13357 American Society for Quality
Certified in Foundations of Six Sigma & Quality Improvement Wichita State University, Kansas
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering Wichita State University, KS 3.68 GPA July’15
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Anna University, India 3.50 GPA May’09
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Statistical Methods for Engineers Quality Engineering Statistical Quality Control Design of Experiments Production Systems Risk Analysis Industrial Ergonomics Operation Research Engineering Economy