produc tion part approval process doc umentation (PPAP) measurement of parts reviewing wit h suppliers cus tomers original equipment manufacturers OEM/c ustomers audits supplier inter nal customers 5P validation proc ess suppliers’ customers 5Ps quality s tandards standardized wor k chart inspection standards review data PFMEA, MQC, CP advanc ed product quality planning APQP PPAP follow up customer inspection standards root cause, 5P, PFS, internal/cross-functi onal. M andatory training SKDI PFMEA control plans support improvement initiati ves Supplier audits suppliers’ corrective acti ons sourcing audits, follow up improvements support suppliers audit principles procedures methods Education American Society for Quality (ASQ) certificate Certified Quality Pr ofessional Auditor Training MAULIK THAKAR

add0fm@r.postjobfree.com 226-***-**** Kitchener, ON www.linkedin.com/in/maulik-thakar-66248977/ Quality Engineer with three years ‘extensive experience, seeking a challenging opportunity in the Quality Engineering, Manufacturing and Automotive industries (OEM). EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Post Graduate Certification in Project Management (04/2018) & Process Quality Engineering (09/2017) Bachelors in mechanical Engineering (09/2015)

CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE

S/W - MINITAB, CMM, Solid works, MANUX & On hand experience with CAD/CAM TECHNICAL - Lean, Six sigma, DMAIC, JIT, PFMEA, D-FMEA, APQP, Root cause analysis, Time study, Cost reduction, Value creation, PPAP, SPC & GD&T, CAPA, Cost of poor quality & Cost of quality, Gauge R & R, Gauge calibration, Quality control, Control plan, Product quality assurance, Data analysis, Process improvement, Audit, 8D analysis, 5 – Why, Time study. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FINAL INSPECTION INSPECTOR – LEVEL 3 LINAMAR - SKYJACK INC., (Guelph, Canada) (02/2019 to 06/2019)

• Reading the blueprints and interpret engineering drawings with respect to SPC and GDT.

• Conducting audits and maintaining QSB directions.

• Conducting continual improvement activities to improve the process all the time by the mean of kaizen, lean methods, etc.

• Using of CMM to measure parts and making reports as per requirements. Analyzing cost/quality standards and carry out statistical quality control tasks for quality controls.

• Performing follow up with client destructive testing and evaluating the criteria’s, Proficient at the various inspection and testing requirements.

INSTRUCTOR, STEMOTICS, (Cambridge, Canada) (05/2017 to present date)

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development

• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures QUALITY ENGINEER, SHIVAM ENGINEERING WORKS (Mumbai, India) (01/2016 to 12/2016)

• Inspecting all raw material and assuring and documenting they meet drawing and purchase order requirements (PPAP).

• Teaming up with engineering team to creating and updating (FMEA) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.

• Updating inspection procedures, protocol and checklists, Operating precision measurement tool CMM

• Evaluated and prepared various quality documents (QAP, Test Reports, FAT Reports)

• Member of process improvement team by using control charts, SPC, Cause and effect, P-FMEA, 8D Analysis, 5-why analysis

• Creating control plans and relevant test reports and instructions.

• involved in implementing ISO 9001, 14001 and TS 16949 QUALITY ENGINEER – JUNIOR CHAMUNDA MOTORS PVT. LTD, (Mumbai, India) (05/2015 to 12/2015)

• Performed Suppliers quality assurance & internal customer, Quality control of the Manufacturing process & Product. Creating & updating quality assurance reports on incidents occurred which includes issues faced throughout the manufacturing, solution, corrective actions taken and taken preventative measures.

• Updated and maintained quality documents (quality manuals, reports, procedures) on daily routine basis, Experienced in use of statistical analysis software such as MINITAB

• Facilitated the 8D process for internal and external corrective actions.

• Finding bottle – neck area and to identify and apply root cause analysis of product non-conformances and corresponding corrective and preventive actions.

• Good interpersonal skills in order to interact with supervisor and to co-ordinate work and exchange information during quality meetings. Interact with the production supervision to discuss product quality.