Thiruchelvan K is seeking a position that allows him to utilize his experience in quality assurance and engineering. He has over 15 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility at electronics manufacturing companies. His experience includes quality control, process improvement, supplier management, auditing, and training. He is proficient in quality methodologies like ISO, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and has certifications in Six Sigma and VDA auditing.

1. RESUME
ThiruchelvanK
Chennai – 600117
+91 9842715707
kkurinji@gmail.com
Objective: -
There has been a significant increase in electronics field both at National and International level. I would like
to move into areas that are becoming important there days with an opportunity.
- To become a part of such an organization.
- To develop a problem - solving attitude.
- To have an insight into the functioning of the Department.
- To widen my knowledge and gain experience.
- To prove my efficiency in all areas.
Experience Profile: -
1) Quality Sr. Engineer in M/S SANMINA-SCI Technologies Electronics India Pvt Ltd Chennai, From
April 2013 to Till now working in Chennai plant (From Sep 2014 to April 2015 deputation in
Malaysia Sanmina Plant)…
 To improve high quality of the product and handling customer queries to meet their expectations (Medical,
Automobile, RF networking & Commercial products).
 To analyze Process non conformities during NPI stage for further development related to existing process and
establish Control plans to Improve Quality and Reliability during manufacturing with continual improvement.
 Reviewing customer requirements & do the GAP analysis process to achieve the quality goals & customer
requirements.
 Devising and establishing a company's quality procedures, standards and specifications.
 To participate in cross-functional team meetings associated with process improvement or product transition
Projects.
 To undergo root cause analysis and implementation of the corrective actions and update product documents.
 To prepare & review the 8D reports to customer, by applying brainstorming & mistake proofing methods to
resolve the problems.
 Product line qualification for IQ, OQ & PQ protocol process build & customer approvals for the Medical
product.
 PPAP report preparation & customer approval for Automobile products.
 To train Quality engineers, Technicians / supervisors and QC operators on the Quality inspection methods to
improve the Quality performance. Reducing rejection level & rework through continuous up gradation of
quality circles to observe better compliance in line with changing customer requirements.
 Perform audits of suppliers, product, process and quality systems to ensure continuing compliance.
 Excellent knowledge in Preparing Process Failure Mode Effective Analysis, Process Management Plan,
Standard Inspection Procedures also in Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility.
 Frequently conduct the product audits based on the quality / control plan and closing the conformances with
proper actions.
 Processed customer returns materials (RMA) and determined accountability on materials rejected.

2.  Working with purchasing & supplier quality team to establish the parts quality requirements from external
suppliers.
 Looking at ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
 Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.
 Prepare the reports for monthly quality review and review with Customers and implement the actions shared
based on review with customers.
2) Quality Manager in M/s CURA Medical Equipment Electronics (Health Care) Pvt Ltd Chennai, From
Oct2012 to April 2013.
 Improving Quality / Productivity / Reliability at manufacturing with continual improvement.
 Analysis the failure cards and find out the root cause of the failure and taking the action.
 Prepare the reports for monthly quality review and review with Customers and implement the actions shared
based on review with customers.
 Perform audits of suppliers, product, process and Quality Systems to ensure continuing compliance.
 Participates on cross-functional teams associated with process improvement or product transition Projects
and applies advanced quality engineering theories and principles to accomplish assignments.
 Conduct training and knowledge transitions for the new engineers, technicians and operators.
 Reverse engineering process.
 To ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions and undergo Quality
audits at supplier end.
 To work with suppliers to identify root causes of quality problems and develop and implement action plans to
improve supplier quality performance.
 Participating the MRM, Analysis the process and functional failures & ESD & MSD improvement plan for plant.
 Testing parameter validation and improving the test coverage percentage.
 Supplier & vendor development.
3) Senior Quality Technician in Elcoteq Electronics India Pvt Ltd – Bangalore, From July 2007 to Sep
2012.
 Handling the end to end process (from the SMT process to Wave soldering process up to Packing OQC)
 Evaluating the Pilot / Proto Build Process & Product Quality.
 First article inspection for every change over.
 Stencil validation for the new products / during revision changes,
 Maintaining and control the production line yield rate by using the QC Tools.
 Root cause analysis for the customer compliant & solving technical issues at customer.
 Monitoring process work flow and giving the corrective actions and on time closer process documents.
 To send NC notification to respective team for material / process failures & get it close within the target date.
 To receive and verify the Corrective Action action’s and share with CFT.
 To conduct the analysis for line rejection parts within the plant and supplier end.
 Customer deviation for any minor issues as on permanent or else temporary.
 Assembly verification of the new part and new supplier.
 Process defining and issue solving through 7 QC tools.
 Handling the customer compliant, RMA and product MRB approval.

3.  Maintain the documents like Memo, 4M, NCAR, 8D, Process Audit report, Check sheets etc both soft and hard
copy for record.
 Preparing all type of reports (Yield report, Defect Analysis Report & NPI Build Report etc…).
 Revising the Line control documents as per product requirements.
 Conduct control plan audit & FMEA review and Supported External Audit Process & Material cycle count audit.
 Implement Process improvement activities using Kaizen, Poka yoke by lean concepts.
 EPA Audit with respective areas & closing the non-conformance issues & Implement and follow ESD control in
working areas.
 Discuss daily line issues in meeting with IQC, SCM, Engineering, Production, IT and support relate
department for continuous improvement for productivity.
 Validate the rework equipments (Soldering station, Hot air blower & Dip soldering stations etc…) with
respective product specifications.
 ICT & FT Tester Validation for the new products / during revision changes,
 Fixing the Reflow & Wave soldering temperature profile as per solder paste & product materials requirement.
4) Quality Technician in M/s Solectron centum, Electronics Ltd. Bangalore-064, From Sep2005 to
June2007.
 Monitor the production process, identify problems that cause defects, cooperate with relevant people to solve
the problems to ensure product quality,
 Maintain quality-reporting system and to update and review the relevant document punctually and
accurately.
 Follow up of corrective actions reports & 8D reports & ESD Audit in the shop floor.
 Provide training of quality knowledge and give introduction of new product to operators,
 Conducting training for new Operators and Technicians,
 provide on-line product information support to Product Specialists,
 Implement on-line quality tools.
 Arrange, monitor and evaluate the work of QA Inspectors,
 Conducting Pilot run of New Models.
 Follow up components and customer return failure authorization (RMA).
 Evaluate and qualify new material which is not in AVL.
 Follow up and coordinate product quality issues which are detected during inspection or by customer.
5) Worked as Service Engineer in M/s. JVC (ONIDA) Adonis Electronics, Coimbatore and November
2000 to Aug2005.
 Trouble shooting the In & Out warranty ONIDA B&W and colour televisions.
 Handling the indoor & outdoor customers.
 New customer installing & demonstrations for the TV & Washing machines.
 On time delivery for the outdoor customer for PCBA level servicing.
 Sharing the organization offers to the customers.
 Organise for sending finished goods to customer according to delivery plan,
 Responsible for the equipment and tools maintenance,
 Cooperate with other functions to solve the problems in administration.
 Preparing the reports and submitting daily basis.

4.  Reducing the process scrap and analysis the root cause,
 Make sure the indoor shop floor under safe & secure organized environment. To make sure 5S is
implemented production line,
 On line clearing the rejection material on daily basis.
Training Aspects: -
 Under gone Special Training for SMT and PTH Soldering & Reworks.
 Under gone special Training for Reflow & Wave soldering profiles.
 Internal auditor training from TUV.
 FMEA & SPC certified from “OMNEX” training centre.
 VDA certified auditor, trained by TUV.
 ISO/TS 16949 Automobile (TUV) & ISO/TS 13485 Medical standard certified auditor.
Other Skills: -
 IPC A 610F, SPC, 7QC Tools, MINITAB, Kaizen, APQP, 5S, ESD, FMEA, 8D,
 Excellent knowledge in presentation using Microsoft Office.
Achievements: -
 Six sigma YELLOW BELT Certified, Best Kaizen Award for A4 Size paper saving in OQC & Pen cost saving,
Best Poka Yoke Award for QMA connector damage.
 Active participation for all strategic customers audit, Effective establishment of RoHS Practices in line, Best
Kaizen Award for Q2 2009, Best Poka Yoke Award for Q2 2010.
 Invocator Award for 2010, To avoid wrong component mounting in heat sink assemblies (SGA).
 Cycle time reduction in Back Light Testing (SGA).
Academic Profile:
 Diploma in Electronics and Communication Eng in 2000.
 Higher Secondary in 1996 at Govt Hr.Secondary School at Vennanthur.
 SSLC in 1994 at Govt Hr.Secondary School at Athanur.
Personal Profile: -
Date of Birth : 24.07.1978
Mother Tongue : Tamil
Languages Known : Tamil, English, Telugu and Kannada, Malay little bit understand.
Passport No : J8586630
Declaration: -
I have given a true portrait of myself for your kind consideration. If I am provided with a chance to work for
our Firm, I sublimely oblige that, I will perform my duties with sheer skill and sincerity.
Date: - Signature: -
(Thiruchelvan K)