Quality Manager / Quality Engineer

RAJAN S.NAIR

*** ********* ********, ********, ** L6R 2L6. Res: 905-***-**** email: **************@*****.**

SUMMARY:

A self-motivated 5 years automotive engineering/Supervisory experience with exceptional application knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, OEE, TS 16949 and Project Management skills. Processing the proven ability to work diligently to meet deadlines and utilise all sources of data to formulate a conclusion. Working as part of a cross-functional manufacturing team allows the employment of exceptional interpersonal and communicational skills at all levels of operation.

STRENGTH:

1. Spearheaded, Co-ordinated and maintained company TS 16949 Certification and

Maintained system quality and did yearly internal audit of the system.

2. Exceptional teambuilding and organizational management skills

3. Thorough understanding of problem-solving and improvement techniques

and preventative and corrective actions and root cause analysis.

4. Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS OFFICE, Lotus Notes etc.

5. Strong leadership and communication skills and administrative qualities

6. Familiar with AutoCAD and 3 D Solid works

EXPERIENCE:

Transferred to Plascoat Automotive – Decoma (A Division of Magna International)

Manufacturing Engineer / Program Engineer 2009- Till date

Responsible for New launching for Durango Truck for Chrysler parts like WD Roc/ WD Flares and co-ordinating with supplier for Assembly machine development/Automation and Tooling requirement.

Responsible for shipment of S2 MRD and S2B Build based on time line.

Helped in saving money for re-using regrind material for Polypropylene material to 30 to 40% and also helped in using colorant from 5% to 2%. Saved @ $ 120,000//year.

Working as a team member for continuous improvement for reducing cost, defects and improving the process.

Responsible for testing material as per DVP&R like PVTesting like Thermal analysis/Humidity testing /Pluck testing for brites with 3 different tapes.

Responsible for Layout of parts on CMM for S2 Build as parts were not PPAP for Chrysler.

Responsible for changing material or design change through ECN process.

Responsible for GR& R Study/Capability study and Validation for any process changes or Engineering changes.

Responsible for updating PFMEA/CONTROL PLAN AND PROCESS FLOW and developing

Implemented a 5S culture on multiple assembly cells

Responsible for making new work instruction and updating whenever process changes

Co-ordinated process for corrective action and preventive actions

Interior Automotive (A Division of Magna International)

Manufacturing Engineer 2005- 2009

As a RAB Certified Auditor, responsible for maintaining documentation according to TS 16949 and worked as a team member for achieving TS 16949 Certification.

Working as a team member for continuous improvement for reducing cost, defects and improving the process.

Co-ordinated process for corrective action and preventive actions.

Responsible for GR& R Study and Validation for any process changes or Engineering changes.

Implemented a 5S culture on multiple assembly cells

Responsible to monitor daily OEE of the plants for the program like Chrysler-closure trim and GMT 191 (Retainer, IP Front and IP Topper). Improved the production efficiency from 62% to 95%.

Responsible for making new work instruction and updating whenever process changes

Co-ordinated process for corrective action and preventive actions

Operation Supervisor/Project Co-Ordinater 2001-2005

Responsible for handling @ 35 operators, scheduling customer demand based on build list and also planning manning based on customer demand.

Actively involved in the successful launch as project co-ordinator for J56 Mazda 2006 for Door panel and GMT 191 Equinox for IP Retainer, IP Front and IP Topper.

Responsible for Inspection of products at receiving and final stage, to ensure prescribed conformance.

Entering the production and labour reporting in the Trans 4M.

Scheduling the Injection and compression molding presses based on customer demand

Accomplishments:

Reducing molding scrap for defects like short shot, broken tabs etc. Saved @ $ 20,000/-for the company.

Did the line balancing for the molding incoming and inspection to reduce the manpower from 2 operators to 1 operator. Saved @ $ 50,000/- per shift. For 3 shift @ $150000/-

Using re-grinding material for compression molding presses for Chrysler(closure) program , adding 10% regrind material with the master batch .Saved @ $20,000/-per program

Training conducted by Magna during the period:

Training on Achieving compliance and making familiar with Occupational Health and safety act and Regulation for Industrial Establishment

Training done on Problem Resolution Process & also on Quality system basics

Training done on DISC [Dominance (power), Influence (people), Compliance (policy), Steadiness (pace).]

Training done on conflict Resolution and BEST Training.

Training done on Lean Manufactuing, Six sigma and VA/VE Workshop

Design/Quality Manager / Project Leader - 1997 -2001

Liquid controls Ltd – a subsidiary of Liquid control corp. Chicago IL.

Managed a team of 2 engineers and 1 technician for designing of pressure vessels as per ASME Sec VIII Div 1, developing and reviewing all quality systems and procedures in order to control and maintain established levels of product quality.

Did the Strainers/ Pressure vessels calculation for 12” & 8” – 150 psi

Review of Mechanical Design calculation, Material Specification and Drawing according to codes and standards

Liase with client, Third party inspector and Authorized inspectors for engineering related issues.

Review and approval of subcontracted design and fabrication drawings.

Co-ordination with project dept, planning dept, procurement dept. and fabrication shop.

Work allocation and co-ordination with engineers and draftsman and also monitor /control engineering activities.

Prepared Quality Assurance Plans and Drawings as per customer requirements.

Prepared welding procedure specification and performance qualification record in accordance with ASME Sec- IX code: Acquired NDT experience.

Planned yearly internal audit system and conducted department wide system audit according to plan

Led corrective action process, including problem identification, root cause analysis, correction, recurrence control and verification of effectiveness.

Liased internally with production, purchase and calibration teams and externally with project managers, held meetings, trained operators and oversaw customer service and deadlines.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Assigned to be the management representative for achieving the ISO 9002 Certification within 6 months for the company.

Designated Project Leader on a $ 6 Million project, involving co-ordination, fabrication and erection & commissioning of 103 number metering systems for a major petroleum corporation. Directly managed a team of 20 technicians / operators on the same.

Project leader on the fabrication, erection, commissioning of 400 metering system for Asia Brown Bovary for the project of 15 million projects.

Vemag Engineering 1994 - 1997

Senior Production Engineer

Supervised a team of 25 fitters in the fabrication of pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, columns, reactors etc.

Prepared Bar charts for the equipment and planned job completion process based on contractual delivery date.

Prepared material requirements of the equipment

Successfully completed all fabrication projects for customers with clearance of third party inspection like EIL, DNV, H&GC etc.

Project Technologist Pvt Ltd 1990-1994

Production Engineer

Trained 7 Semi-skilled fitters and welders on various machines (Submerged Arc welding, Shielded metal arc welding and Gas Tungston Arc welding.

Liased with inspection agencies such as Lloyds Register Inspection Services , SGIS, UDHE and Det Norke Veritas

Ensured timely delivery by preparing a realistic production plan

Ingersoll Rand India Ltd 1989-1994

Quality Engineer

Inspecting and testing all incoming material before and after assembly of compressor parts

Carrying out inspection at vendors as per drawings for pistons, connecting rods etc

Successfully completed the training on rotary and air power compressors

Did the Training on CNC Machine for machining rotary compressor parts

EDUCATION:

Diploma & Bachelors Degree (BEngg) in Mechanical Engineering (Evaluated and found equivalent to University of Toronto)

Course done on Leadership skills from Humber college

AutoCAD & 3 D Solid works did from centennial college.

INTERESTS:

Outdoor sports , Travelling and Reading

REFERENCE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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