Quality Control Engineer

ALISHA PAUDEL

Telephone: 702-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

EDUCATION

Lamar University, Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, 2011 Tribhuvan University (Nepal), Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 2006 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Quality control engineer testing electro-mechanical parts for sensors.

Customer and operational quality engineer for a company that manufactured sensors for automotive.

Project engineer in plastic molding unit of a company that manufactured automotive parts.

Junior quality control engineer in a company that manufactured lights for automotive. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vacuum process Engineering Sacramento, CA

Quality Engineer August 2022-July 2023

Responsible for analyzing data to calculate the KPI (key process indicators), maintaining Quality documents such as inspection form, Quality plan etc. as per ISO and AS standard, Maintain and control MRB(Material review board)

Preparing Non-conforming report and corrective action report and analyze the root cause of the problem.

Conduct meeting with cross functional team to discuss about technical issues appear on the brazing, diffusion bonding, flat bake and machining process.

Participate in internal auditing of the QMS (Quality management system), PS (process specification) and other quality documents.

Create and maintain detailed project documentation.

Perform internal Auditing independently in several divisions. JR3 Inc. Woodland, CA

Quality Assurance June 2019-August 2022

Quality control of sensor: I am responsible for quality control of sensors during the production of multi- axis load cells. I verify that each process is done as per the standard specifications.

Data analysis: I analyze data collected from different quality control stages using statistical tools such as descriptive statistics, box and whisker plots, 7-tools of quality, and the six-sigma technique.

Final inspection and sensor test: Responsible for programming, testing and evaluating sensor-based output data. Check and assemble the JR3-built power supply and perform final inspection and test before shipping.

Develop and update manufacturing and quality work instructions: Develop manufacturing and quality work instructions from scratch to meet AS9001A requirements. Examples of work instructions include but not limited to strain gage blast and bond, scrap and tin, wire and solder to make a wheat stone bridge, conformal quote application, final finish and oven soak procedures.

Analyze maximum displacement and stress on the body of the sensor using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model: Use Abaqus software to analyze maximum and minimum stress nodes and corresponding displacement.

Perform root cause analysis and prepare report for returned products: Prepare initial report based on initial condition of the sensor, find out the root cause of the returned products, fix the sensor based on root cause analysis, prepare final report, and submit to customers.

Computer numerical control (CNC) Machine operation and programming: Develop programming based on the drawing and operate CNC machine to manufacture the multi axis load cells and other fixtures.

Hand on experience on manufacturing multi axis load cell: Working on manufacturing multi axis load cells and in depth understanding about installing and bonding strain gages, wire and solder etc.

Actively involved in achieving AS9001A certification: Maintain and control all production, quality and manufacturing document as per AS9001A requirement. Also, actively participate to understand the techniques and strategies to receive the certification.

Track project performance periodically to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met Electricfil Corporation Elkmont, AL

Customer and Operational Quality Engineer Jan 2018-August 2018

Performed eight-discipline (8-D) analysis, communicated root cause, and developed permanent corrective actions relating to improve parts that customer complained about.

Coordinated to obtain results from internal and/or external labs as required, implemented effective containment actions, determined the root cause, and completed the required 8D analysis to provide response to customer in a timely manner.

Developed manufacturing work instructions (MWI) and quality work instruction (QWI) as standard references for operators during production of cam and crank sensors as well as trigger wheel. GM and Chrysler were the primary customers.

Identified root causes and implemented permanent corrective actions for the issues related to sensors in the production floor.

Analyzed customer data including customer portal and investigated opportunities for improvement and/or reduction of costs.

Perform regular assessment of project execution to identify areas for improvement Tasus Corporation (Plastic molding division) Florence, AL Project Engineer Sept 2014-March 2016

Prioritized and managed projects by coordinating with various teams from sales, tooling, design, quality, and engineering.

Prepared documents to obtain TS16949 certification, and closely involved in cross-auditing of process and quality control of products and equipment.

Coordinated with various departments to improve existing manufacturing systems, and performances in areas of quality, cost, delivery, and safety.

Developed project matrix sheet using MS Excel and conducted weekly project management meetings.

Analyzed and calculated plant/machine capacity based on the machine tonnage, size of molding parts, cycle time, material, and labor cost.

Created and updated bill of materials, tool code, packaging quantities, TASUS and customer part number, using TMM software.

Developed timeline for new projects using MS Project; followed up to complete pre-production processes and launched the project while coordinating with quality, processing, and tooling departments.

Tracked and updated schedules for new projects and injection molding tools using MS Project.

Prepared sample request sheet and coordinated with quality and production team for sample run for manufacturing products such as plastic molding parts. North American Lighting (NAL) Muscle Shoals, AL

Junior Quality Engineer October 2013-August 2014

Performed co-relation study between customer per unit gauge and NAL gauge by continuously improving the dimension of the lamp.

Developed test plans for Subaru lamps and conducted a feasibility study to determine the suitability of those tests for specific lamps. Monitored lab tests and analyzed data from the tests.

Developed “Quality Control Inspection Standards” for Subaru lights and auxiliary components such as housing, outer/inner lens, molding, and metalizing extension. Evaluated quality requirement of all components during molding, metalizing, and painting.

Performed all works starting from initial design review to final launch of “Subaru lights” product in June 2014. Worked on pre-production processes for the products namely, NISSAN P42M lamp and initial design review of T6ZA Honda license plate lamp.

Evaluated the assembly line operator’s performance during High Volume and Production Test of each lamp.

University of Idaho Boise, ID

Engineering Intern Feb 2012-August 2012

I worked on the project, “Catalytic ignition temperature of propane-oxygen-nitrogen mixture over platinum coil.” I performed laboratory experiments to calculate the temperature coefficient of platinum coil by using Four Wire Source Meter and High Temperature Electric Furnace. Morang Auto Works (Automobile Company) Kathmandu, Nepal Sales and service engineer March 2009-Nov 2009

Developed maintenance schedules using MS Project.

Worked closely with other engineers, supervisors, and customers for sale of heavy equipment.

Reported cost and schedule of each project to the clients weekly.

Prepared baseline cost and schedule for potential projects.

Managed and communicated status of projects to the Managing Director.

Himalayan Distillery Ltd. Lalitpur, Nepal

Quality Engineer Jan 2007- March 2009

Updated existing design (technical details/drawing) of the distillery plant using AutoCAD (2D).

Responsible for organizing trainings and preparing reports related to preventive maintenance of plants and machinery at the production sites.

Performed quality control of the products and routine inspection of equipment.

Involved in preparing documents to obtain IS0 9001 and IS0 14001 certifications. Trainings:

40 hours training on certified program management professionals (PMP) by Udemy (Dec 2023)

40 hours training on certified lead internal Auditor at Vacuum Process Engineering(VPE)-2023

One day training on Microsoft project 2011 at University of North Alabama.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Professional awarded by Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI)

8 hours training program on Minitab organized by Simplilearn (Dec 2017).

One day training regarding federal government photometry requirement for all lights (March 2014) SKILLS

MS Project

Certified Inter-process Communication Specialist (CIS)

Solid Works

Minitab

ABAQUAS (Finite Element Analysis)

Certified lead Internal Auditor

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