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Bhavik Prajapati

Quality Engineer

California, USA +1-818-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn SUMMARY

Results-oriented Quality Engineer with 4+ years of experience enhancing product reliability, minimizing defects, and improving operational efficiency across manufacturing and automation industries. Expertise in SPC, FMEA, CAPA, and ISO 9001 audits, with a proven record of reducing downtime by 40%, cutting rework costs by 25%, and improving supplier quality by 30%. Skilled in Minitab, QMS, SCADA, and PLC systems, with hands-on experience in Lean Six Sigma and data-driven process optimization. Adept at bridging engineering, operations, and supplier teams to ensure consistent quality and regulatory compliance. EXPERIENCE

Quality Engineer Doublene Jan 2024 – Present

• Applied SPC and FEMA to identify process variation and risk factors, achieving a 30% reduction in defect rates and improving production consistency.

• Led Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implemented CAPA to reduce rework costs by 25%, directly enhancing throughput and line efficiency.

• Utilized QMS and Minitab to monitor KPIs and maintain ISO 9001:2015 compliance, improving audit performance by 15%.

• Partnered with cross-functional and supplier teams during internal quality audits, improving standard adherence by 20%.

• Integrated Lean Six Sigma tools to eliminate waste and reduce process time by 20%, cutting overall operating costs by 15%.

• Automated real-time quality dashboards in Power BI, reducing defect response time by 35% and improving cross-team visibility. Quality Assurance Engineer S&P Global Nov 2022 – Aug 2023

• Conducted ISO 9001-based internal audits and inspections, reducing field defects by 25% and improving compliance metrics.

• Reviewed engineering drawings, BOMs, and supplier quality documentation, minimizing rework by 20% and improving design alignment.

• Drove supplier quality improvement initiatives, resulting in a 30% improvement in supplier performance ratings.

• Supported process validation testing and QMS documentation, reducing non-conformance findings by 40%.

• Optimized production KPIs using Lean principles, increasing shift productivity and resource utilization by 15%.

• Collaborated with procurement on supplier qualification, cutting lead time delays by 18% through data-driven risk evaluation. Quality Control Associate Techecy May 2020 – Oct 2022

• Executed RCA and CAPA for process failures, decreasing downtime by 40% and boosting equipment reliability.

• Validated electrical and mechanical components per schematics, achieving a 98% first-pass yield rate.

• Applied 8D and SPC methodologies to reduce supplier-related non-conformances by 30%.

• Led Kaizen-based process improvements, reducing material handling time by 18% and enhancing throughput.

• Standardized ISO 9001 documentation and supported audits across three production lines, ensuring 100% compliance.

• Used Minitab SPC tools to detect early-stage variation, improving process capability by 12% (Cpk, Ppk). SKILLS

• Quality Control: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Inspection and Testing, Quality Audits, ISO 9001-based quality inspections, interpreting engineering drawings, supplier quality plans, and compliance documentation

• Methodologies: ISO 9001 Standards, FDA-regulated environments, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management (TQM), Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

• Tools and Software: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Minitab, Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Control Charts, 8D Problem Solving, SCADA systems, PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley), validation testing

• Technical Skills: Process Mapping and Improvement, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

• Industry Knowledge: Manufacturing Processes, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Quality Management

• Continuous Improvement: Process Optimization, Waste Reduction, Cost Reduction Strategies, Benchmarking

• Project Management: Project Planning and Execution, Resource Allocation, Stakeholder Management, Documentation and Reporting CERTIFICATIONS

• SCADA, PLC Programming, VFDs, HMIs, DCS – Prolific Systems & Technologies EDUCATION

Master of Science – Engineering Management Aug 2023 – May 2025 California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical Engineering Aug 2016 – Sep 2020 SAL Institute, Ahmedabad, India

PROJECTS

Automated Car Washing System Using PLC

• Designed a Siemens PLC-based car washing system, reducing water usage by 40% and improving cycle speed by 30%, enhancing process efficiency.

• Installed and validated 3+ SCADA-integrated control panels, improving safety monitoring and reducing manual intervention by 50%. Smart Campus Wheels – IoT-Based E-Scooter System

• Developed an IoT-enabled rental system with real-time diagnostics, boosting fleet uptime by 25% and reducing maintenance costs by 20%.

• Implemented Six Sigma tools and usability testing, ensuring 100% safety compliance and reducing quality-related service issues by 30%.

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