1. PURUSHOTH S
Quality Assurance Engineer
SNAPSHOT
 A competent professional with 7 years of experience in Quality Assurance
 Strong Knowledge on Quality processes – APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.
 Hands on exposure in problem solving 8d/ Root cause analysis – Using capability studies, statistical analysis using various QC
tools, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
 Knowledge of inspection equipment’s and techniques
 System knowledge on TS 16949 and customer specific standards
 Having good communication skills, able to collaborate and work with cross functional team, leading, motivating and challenging
them to achieve higher targets
 Exposure to manufacturing processes such as plastic and rubber Moulding, Casting, sheet metal stamping, forming, welding,
brazing
 Knowledge in vehicle system integration Fitment/ functions and CTQ of Vehicle Interiors/Exteriors TRIM parts
 Certified Internal Auditor for TS16949
 Knowledge in SAP Quality Management Module.
 Experience in the SAP QM modules, PP-MRP processes, production orders, repetitive manufacturing.
 Experience in setting up PP & MM master data.
EXPERIENCES
Presently working with M/s Modine thermal systems, Chennai as QMS and Incoming Quality Engineer
Role: Senior Engineer QA
Duration: Jan 2015 – Present
Company Profile: Established in 1916, over 100 years Manufacturers and Suppliers of Heat Transferring Products
for a wide Range of Applications like Automotive, Off-Highway, Truck, Engines, Building HVAC.
Products supplied: Powertrain Cooling - Engine Cooling Modules, Radiators, Charge-Air-Coolers,
Transmission Oil Coolers, Hydraulic oil coolers, On-Engine Cooling, Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Coolers, Engine Oil Coolers, Fuel Coolers, Parallel flow oil coolers
Responsibilities
QMS:
 Track certification status for third party certifications, Customer specific system certifications.
 Facilitate for Quality System assessment by external / customer agencies
 Plan and conduct "Internal Quality System" audits including customer specific requirements.
 Plan and execute “Layer Process Audit" & follow up with all layers for the implementation on daily / weekly basis.
 Quality System certification status report and Plan.
 Internal Audit reports / NCs / NC action reports / NC closure / Certification.
 Plan and conduct "MRM" with defined frequency
IQC:
 Attend to and resolve all supplier and Line complaints
 Do Supplier audit escalate NC's in process, product and system and ensure the actions on time
 Raise SPQR to defect products of Supplier and Analysis - RCA/CAPA
 Ensuring adherence Incoming inspection standards
 Actively participate in to develop Quality plan, control plans, inspection plans, FMEAS
 Ensure the each product has the PPAP with all details
 Preparing maintaining the supplier quality rating
 Maintaining Layout inspection reports
 GRN closing on time
 Monthly Review with top management for supplier issues
Previous experience
Mar’13 – Dec 14 Engineer – Preventive Quality – Daimler India commercial vehicles, Chennai
Jul’11 - Feb’13 Engineer – Supplier Quality Assurance – Mindarika, Chennai
Nov’09 - May’11 Graduate Apprentice trainee - Quality control - Southern electro plastics - Chennai.
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2. Previous Responsibilities and achievements:
 Implementing DOL (Direct on line) concept for 25 Supplier parts.
 12% of part issues at line are reduced with a production ramp up by 25% by solving through PDCA
 Lot rejections at incoming is reduced by 28% , First fixed shot (FFS) increased by 14%
 Line Stoppage for part issues reduced by 5% by effective containment actions, Improved FTT by 5% and reducing DPU to 1.5
 Intensive supplier audits at suppliers increased by 2% and Installed inspection firewall for bottle neck processes.
 Limit sample setting (AQL) for aesthetic parts increased by 8% and AOI Agreement of inspection signed off with 20 suppliers for
inspection for 108 parts.
 Preparing and updating incoming inspection plans for 60 Q flag parts & Addition/Deletion of Q flag parts.
 Solving issues such as steering column – Retention failure, Headliner - Mounting hole offset, Rear sliding window – Water
leakage, Grab handle – Bending profile interference with A pillar cover.
 Initiated Supplier Quality improvement programs and supplier visits to achieve Quality targets (Supplier PPM < 80).
 Conducted Run @ rate to access supplier capacity for 20 PSW approvals
 Implemented IR testing machine to detect terminals short circuited in insulators, new sticker in HCP switches to look dust free
during illumination.
 Led ISO recertification effort at Mindarika which was granted first attempt.
 Prepared 16 PPAP at SEPL for new development parts for obtaining approval from customer.
 Customer returns reduced by 5% by analysis of NC parts through QC tools, displaying one point lesson, WI.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
PERIOD PURSUIT INSTITUTION PERCENTAGE
2009 Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering GKM Engineering college, Chennai 70.52%
2005 12th
from HSC Shri Natesan vidyasala, Chennai 72%
2003 10th
from STATE BOARD Shri Natesan vidyasala, Chennai 81%
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 20th
July 1988
Languages Known: English, Tamil
Address: No 3/570 Indrani nagar, Mannivakkam, Chennai 600048 T.N
Father’s Name: S.Shanmugam
Contact No: 8015821880 / 9094788839
E mail: purushoth.s200788@gmail.com
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