Quality Engineer Manufacturing

Ali M. Darabi, BSC

Guelph, ON, N*L *P* 647-***-**** **********@*****.** https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ali- darabi Manufacturing/ Quality Engineer

Summary of Qualifications

• Accomplished Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in various leading industries, project management, and a strong focus on safety in design and operations.

• Industrial Engineer Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Lean Yellow Belt. (Held CQE certificate)

• Expert in product development processes, including RFQ, APQP, Material Flow, PFEMA, Control Plan, SPC, and PPAP.

• Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to develop effective solutions.

• In-depth knowledge of ISO9000, QS9000/TS16949, IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001/2015 standards, 5S methodology, and internal auditing practices.

• Proficient in advanced problem-solving techniques, process mapping, and continuous improvement

(CI) methodologies.

• Extensive hands-on experience, including GD&T, tool and die, stamping, MIG/TIG welding (both robotic and manual), projection welding, spot welding, powder and liquid painting, heat treatment, and electroplating.

• Demonstrated success in production engineering, factory planning, production planning, and warehouse design.

• Familiarly with PLC control, particularly in industrial automation settings.

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on analytical and detail-oriented time management.

• Fluent in French, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, SAP, MRP/ERP software, and MS Office and Google Apps. Work Experience

Manufacturing Production Lead Since 2019

Dasco Storage Solutions, Brampton, ON

• Conducted shift start-up duties and safety checks on machines and equipment, including compressors, dryers, and forklifts. Trained forklift driver.

• Led manufacturing teams, including CNC punch operators and brake press operators, providing support and training through work instructions and tool change-overs.

• Assisted in project planning and coordination. Participated in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks to support improved production flow and meet targets.

• Monitored and audited operators, ensuring accurate reporting of all jobs in the MRP system. Controlled and troubleshot PLCs for automation of manufacturing processes, improving production efficiency and reducing downtime.

Manufacturing Production Lead 2017 – March 2019

MTD Metro Tool & Die, Mississauga, ON, Tier 1 and Tier 2

• Led APQP processes, developing and planning prototyping and validation to create process and work orders/instructions.

• Led manufacturing teams, including machinists, welders, operators, assemblers, fitters, and technicians, providing support and training for the manufacturing of all parts, testing, and control plans per GD&T and customer requirements.

• Successfully led complex processes and parts, including welding and assemblies for Magna Modatek

(P375 Project). Led tool approval, 100% Containment (GP12), and handled RFQs for suppliers.

• Created Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA. Managed NCMRs, monitored Cost of Quality (COQ), and collaborated with teams for QA and improvement opportunities.

• Provided technical support during external and internal design reviews of products, processes, and tooling, and coordinated the manufacturing of prototypes.

• Prepared detailed quality specifications for CTQ features as per control plans. Press Shop Coordinator 2015 – 2017

F & K MFG, North York, ON

• Coordinated the setup of press lines and assembly jobs as per planning.

• Reviewed blueprints and developed start-up and first-off/last-off checklists.

• Measured and inspected parts using precise measuring instruments, including go-no-go gauges, flush pin gauges, check fixtures, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.

• Adhered to quality control procedures, minimizing COPQ and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Monitored financial performance to ensure the facility met or exceeded budgetary commitments. Process Engineer 1999 – 2015

IK Co. (IKCO), Tehran, Automotive, OEM

• Participated in a major investment project, providing mechanical, electrical, and air pressure layout designs.

• Ordered production and co-production equipment, and supervised the installations and working condition of automation and PLCs.

Education

• B.A.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (with Honors), University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Certification and Professional Development

• PLC Fundamentals, Level I&II (Intermediate), Udemy

• Internal Audit Training (IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001:2015), MTD Metro Tool & Die, Mississauga, Ontario

• Lean Yellow Belt Certification, QCDMS Consultants, Ontario

• Project Management and MS Project Certification, Collège Lasalle, Montréal

• Festo Didactic Course on Introduction to Pneumatics and Hydraulics, IKCO Training Center

• Ergonomics, Ergonomics: Work Station Design, Lulea, Sweden; Mumbai, India

• General Theoretical Mechanical Press Line, Hitachi Zosen, Fukui, Japan

• Quality System Assessment and Benchmarking, QMI/SAI Global, Mississauga, Canada

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