Engineer Manager

POORANIK PRIYBRAT

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LinkedIn Profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/priybrat-pooranik-51a5a321/ QUALITY ASSURANCE PROFESSIONAL –Polymer AND COMPOSITES Seeking challenging assignments in Quality Management / R & D across FRP/Composite Manufacturing and Testing / Green Field (Wind Power) etc. to commensurate my analytical and technical skills with a leading organization that would help me nurture my skills to the fullest with an opportunity to display my talent Competent & diligent professional, Six sigma yellow belt, having 14 + years’ experience in Manufacturing, Quality & Projects in GFRP & CFRP Composite Manufacturing &Wind rotor blades manufacturing / Chemicals Industry; currently spearheading as composite material testing In charge & Project engineer – Composite testing Laboratory, UL India Pvt. Limited, Bangalore PROFILE

Highly proficient at conducting ASTM D30 and ISO test methods for composite materials on a test using Instron UTM, specimen preparation, End tabbing and strain gauging.

Highly familiar with composite materials including reinforcement fibers, core materials, liquid resins, etc.

Hands on experience with composite manufacturing techniques - HLU, Vacuum infusion, Pre-pregs, RTM

Familiarity with composite material applications in aerospace, industrial, marine, wind energy, & sporting goods industries

extensive experience with Third party Inspections, Wind Rotor blade manufacturing, FRP composite materials & document review offered by reputed companies.

Proactive professional with keen technical research and business acumen coupled with demonstrated capability to apply academic knowledge to achieve desired results/targets within shrinking deadlines; well- versed with generation of Inspection reports & Implementation methods & EHS, ISO 9001: 2008 & Lean six sigma practices.

Core Competencies:

Quality Management (Assurance & Control) Implementation of 7 QC tools & CAPA, FMEA, RCA, Problem solving as per 8 D process steps Resource Mobilization Process Enhancements Productivity Improvement Technical &Analytical Skill Strategic Planning Composite Material CFRP & GFRP Laminate testing Exposure to NDT Test (B Scan, C scan) of Composite parts Strong Interpersonal Skill Lean six sigma yellow belt.

CAREER CONTOUR

UL India Composite Testing Laboratory

Project Engineer -Composite testing laboratory

Bangalore May 2017 – Till Present

Responsibilities:

Lead & manage the composite materials lab and R&D efforts including: o Specify, suggest, and procure equipment and calibration o Create/advise on all required materials, equipment, and test project budgets o Create/write lab procedures, test methods, and test database o Maintain proper levels of lab ancillary materials

Manage daily lab activities such as laminate testing (physical or mechanical), test panel fabrication, and reports based on these activities based on ASTM, ISO and DIN standards

Provide technical support to the sales and customer service staff

Lab audit as per ISO/IEC 17025 standards,

Solving customer concern’s and complaints

Achievements:

Visited UL Taiwan for getting exposure in performance material testing including chemicals

Visited UL Krefeld, Germany to give training on composite material testing Ahmedabad Textile research Association (ATIRA) Oct-15 to May 2017 Composite testing Laboratory-Centre of excellence

Technical Manager –Composite testing Laboratory, ATIRA, Ahmedabad

Responsible of all aspects of laboratory operations, including adherence to the management system

Assuring compliance to ISO/IEC 17025 for testing of CFRP, GFRP, Resin Matrix, Glass Fiber, Composite Panel

CFRP product development& testing of its product for properties i.e. Fatigue behavior, fracture toughness, Stiffness

Giving technical input for development of FRP material to customers like Indian railway suppliers, ISRO etc.

Testing of all mechanical & Fire properties of Composite material, CFRP, GRFRP laminate as per ASTM, ISO& DIN standards. Coupon testing for Tensile strength, Flexural strength, Compressive strength Interlaminar shear strength, Impact strength & buckling of core. Adhesive bonding,

Testing of PVC, PP, CFRP &GFRP for Glass transition temp. using DSC & DMA method Achievements:

Got innovation award from JEC-ICERP 2017 for development of CFRP components for SAC ISRO, Ahmedabad

RSM-GC ADVISORY, Ahmedabad July 2014- Oct-15

Manager (Wind rotor blade inspection)

Leading a team for managing & carrying out inspection of green filed projects for clients, Providing technical assistance for Carrying out process inspection during blade manufacturing & periodic inspection of blades at wind form site on behalf of clients.

Accountable for managing various QA function which includes Raw Material analysis, in process Quality Control and Testing of Finished products. Review of test reports for resin, Hardner, adhesive.

Devising effective strategies to control the materials & resources to meet production schedules & internal company requirements. Evaluated raw materials for potential new uses.

Conducting independent assessment of defects in rotor blade through NDT, Video inspection of adhesive bonding.

Handling final acceptance test & site acceptance test to ensure products have been manufactured & installed in accordance with plans, designs & specifications.

Inspecting the detect defects & irregularities to avoid any / early failure of product, during the process inspection. Reviewing quality assurance plan/Data sheets/Drawings for rotor blade & its components.

Handing vendor assessment & technical audit to ensuring that vendors can provide the quality expected by client. Carrying out safety audit & risk assessment on shop floor. as per OHSAS 18002.

Responsible for maintaining all documentation of the QA as per ISO 9001-2008, Preparation of Test Certificates, Internal & External Calibration control; maintaining Records & Documentation as per IEC & BIS standards.

Instrumental in formulating operational strategies for the quality function by carrying out long term & short term quality planning in line with the organization requirements to ensuring proper facilities across the unit and implementation of effective waste management techniques/measures.

Streamlining and standardizing production operations while conceptualizing and implementing effective processes and procedures.

Projects Undertaken

Successfully completed project for Inox wind Jaisalmer site for changing Lightening protection system (LPS) in wind turbine rotor blade.

Successfully studied LPS system for V-82 & given feedback for improvement in LPS system at Kutch Jangi site with Vestas Denmark team in March- 2015

ABS CONSULTING (An American MNC), Ahmedabad Oct. 2011 – July 2014

Carrying out the inspection of wind turbine & its components for clients & suppler and certifying the product as per QAP& generation inspection reports. FRP manufacturing techniques like Infusion, Filament winding, Pre-peg technology, Adhesive bonding, Epoxy & PU coating of composite part.

Responsible for carrying out TPI inspection of wind turbine & its components like rotor blade, nacelle, and nose cone other FRP components on behalf of clients. NDT inspection, video inspection

Defect analysis & generation of inspection reports after inspection & providing feedback to customers & clients.

Providing On job learning & Training on Infusion (RIM ) & HLU process for blade manufacturing. XYRON TECHNOLOGIES LTD., Bhopal Dec. 2010 – Sept. 2011 Assistant Manager – Quality Assurance

Reported to the Director and ensured that manufacturing of the mould & Blade is as per the drawings, Procedures Adhesive bonding, joining of shear webs & shell joining along with ensuring that the manufacturing process has been followed as per the standards.

Looked after the new materials such as epoxy resin & adhesive selection based on testing & review as per testing standards, Mechanical testing as per specification for blade manufacturing with consolation with designer.

Handled planning & finalization of CAPEX for plant & assistance in procurement; ensured that effective workmanship has been done during making the final product.

Involved in technology transfer from USA Xyron& techno commercial negotiation for local vendor development; ensured that all equipment’s required calibration are kept under control & control of calibrated equipment’s.

Prepared process manuals & work instructions for blade production. Achievements:

Successfully made the mould for XT-27, Approved new materials such as Epoxy resin & adhesive, PVC foam after testing in compliance with designer.

R.R.B. ENERGY LIMITED, Chennai May 2008 – Nov. 2010 Engineer - Quality Assurance

Reported to the AGM; handled tracking NCR’s for timely closure & adequate corrective actions.

Provided repair scheme for major defects occurred in rotor blade at manufacturing stages in consultations with the designer, if required.

Managed inspection & monitoring of the rotor blades for damage, wear & tear & providing repair scheme for the same; ensured that all the equipment’s required are calibrated under control.

Handled incoming inspection of Glass fibre, Resin, Adhesive, Core material PVC foam Balsa wood & PS foam & other material for rotor blade; managed inspection of all the mechanical components as per standards, inspection of all the mechanical parts and fabricated items for rotor blade.

Carried out testing of samples in the lab for selection of materials using DSC test, Viscometer, Gel timer.

Performed follow-up activities to close out audit findings & improve measurements; assisted in making internal audit reports & external audit reports.

Verified that Products are made according to specified drawings & manuals; ensured that all the manufacturing process steps have been completed in manufacturing the product.

Involved in the Implementation of QMS, 5S, Kaizen in the organization; handled application of 7 Q.C. Tools in defect analysis & elimination. Preparation of CAPA, for NCR reduction in the process.

Preparation of documentation of NCR's, repairs instruction, Results records as per the specifications in SAP/R3

Achievements:

Successfully worked for design, tooling manufacturing, finishing & installation of RRB 40 m blade.

Made new product 40 m rotor blade in July 2010.

Conducted Quality inspection plan for incoming& in process & Quality manuals, Process Manuals, Process flow chart & other relevant documents for QMS.

SUZLON ENERGY LIMITED April 2006 – March 2008

Engineer, Quality Assurance

Reported to the A.G.M.; carried out inspection of raw materials used for manufacturing of rotor blade (Epoxy resin, Ammine hardener, PVC foam, Poly Styrene foam, Glass Matt).

Conducted tests such as viscosity testing using Brookfield/ Ford cup viscometer, Gel time, peak exotherm& time to peak of epoxy resin and hardener system, Density, Moisture content and GSM of glass mat.

Handled the testing of FRP Material like Glass Transition Temperature, using Differential Scanning Calorimeter, which is computer-controlled software based latest equipment (METTLER TOLEDO), Resin Content testing etc.

Managed process inspection and checked the main parameters, like Material lying on the mould, checking the blade and its main components and giving instructions for repairing the defect part of the blade (FRP material).

Familiar with SAP, used for office documentation, like inspection result recording, Non-Conformity (defects) and its repairing result recording, generating inspection certificate for blade etc... Achievements:

Reduced process cycle time from 36 hr. to 24 hr. & cost saving that result increased productivity.

Reduced product’s NCRs from 9 to 5.5 that result improved quality &implemented 5S& KAIZEN SCHOLASTIC PORTFOLIO

P.G. Diploma in Plastic Engineering, 2005

CIPET, Bhopal; 72 %

B.E. (Chemical), 2003

RGPV Technical University, Bhopal; 65%

Date of Birth: 1st Jan. 1980

Address: # A Block -G 4 MSR Silicon Spring, Belathur Kadugodi, Bangalore -India – 560067 References: Available on Request

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