Quality Assurance Project Management

Gurinder Thakur

Mechanical Engineer QC&QA Design & Manufacturing Engineer Industrial Automation & Robotics

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gurinderthakur

Address: Ontario, Canada

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a PG in Applied Manufacturing Management - Automation and a background in mechanical engineering. Offering over six years of progressive experience across diverse industries, with expertise in vendor management, quality assurance, and CAD design. Proven track record of spearheading initiatives to optimize processes, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Skilled in automation and robotics, including PLC programming and pneumatics/hydraulics systems, combined with proficiency in CAD software and 3D printing. Possessing strong project management capabilities, adept at leading cross-functional teams and delivering successful outcomes within tight timelines. Committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, with a solid foundation in quality management principles and core tools. Ready to leverage technical expertise and hands-on experience to contribute to the success of automation technician, quality assurance, or CAD design roles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Vendor Management & Development:

Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Auditing

Supplier Quality Assurance

Process Expertise:

Castings

Machining

Precision Engineering

Plastic Parts Manufacturing

Part Development:

Technical Feasibility Assessment

Development Roadmap Planning

APQP, PPAP, FMEA

Process & Controls Optimization

Software Proficiency:

CAD Software: AutoCAD, NX-CAD/CAM, SolidWorks

3D Printing: Creo, Bamboo

MS Office Suite

Project Management:

Phase-wise Tracker Development

Project Status Monitoring

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Automation & Robotics:

PLC Programming

Ladder Logic, Electric circuit diagram.

HMI, Rockwell Studio5000, Sensors

Pneumatics and Hydraulics Systems

Quality Management:

Lean Manufacturing Principles

GD&T, Root cause analysis

Total Quality Management (TQM), 7QC tools

Customer Relationship Management:

Customer Satisfaction Monitoring

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving Abilities

Continuous Improvement:

Kaizen Methodology

OEE, KPIs, CAPA

SOP

5S Methodology/3M

Technical Expertise (QA/QC):

ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 Quality Systems

Core Tools: SPC, MSA, APQP, FMEA, PPAP

Gauge Designing and Management &

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (DAE), Hyderabad

Manufacturing Engineer September 2019 to October 2022

Spearheaded vendor development and quality assurance initiatives for defense equipment and nuclear instrumentation modules

Led the electronic voting machine quality assurance and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with ECIL standards.

Conducted assessment audits to select suppliers and implemented upgradation activities for technology adoption.

Localized parts to meet stringent quality standards and drove cost-saving measures for substantial reductions.

Coordinated engineering changes and product launches, optimizing processes to improve quality and productivity.

Niro Tech Industries Pvt Ltd, Gurugram

Quality Assurance Engineer September 2018 to September 2019

Managed quality assurance processes for manufacturing pressure die-casting parts, focusing on housing, brackets, cylinder heads, gears, and heat sinks for electric vehicles.

Developed parts as per drawing specifications and implemented cost-reduction strategies in casting and machining processes.

Monitored and tracked performance improvement initiatives, conducting technical reviews with suppliers and auditing systems, processes, and products.

JMPI, Punjab

Quality Engineer August 2016 to September 2018

Played a key role in standard room management, calibration, validation, and documentation for grey iron components, ductile couplings, hubs, and axles for earthmovers and tractors.

Led CMM inspection with PC-Dims software and ensured compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Proficient in core tools such as SPC, MSA, APQP, FMEA, and PPAP, and conducted layout and inspection of parts and assemblies.

EDUCATION

PG in Applied Manufacturing and Management of Automation, Conestoga College, Ontario, Canada (Jan 23 - April 2024)

BTech in Mechanical Engineering, Himachal Pradesh Technical University, India (July 2012 - July 2016)

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma: Green Belt

NX CAD/ CAM

Solid Works

Lean SIX SIGMA

Auto CAD

Introduction of PLC & Industrial Automation

KEY PROJECTS

Capstone Project: Developed an Automated Casting System for enhanced manufacturing efficiency.

Led robotics projects to automate manufacturing processes and improve efficiency and collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate robotics into existing automation systems.

New Product Development: Spearheaded the design and production of critical components for leading industry players.

Intelligent Systems Implementation: Implemented cutting-edge automation solutions for improved process control.

LANGUAGES

English

Native or Bilingual

Hindi

Native or Bilingual

Punjabi

Native or Bilingual

GURINDER THAKUR

2023-24

PG in Applied manufacturing management-Automation from Conestoga College, Canada

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