Aditya Upadhyay
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Motivated Mechanical and Quality professional with hands-on experience in dimensional inspection, precision measurement, and CNC machining within manufacturing and automotive industries. Skilled in visual and dimensional inspections, blueprint interpretation, and calibration control, ensuring product integrity and compliance with quality standards. Recognized for strong analytical ability, accuracy, and commitment to continuous improvement. Eager to apply technical and inspection expertise in the world of engineering.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Machinist
Potvin Construction
Rockland, Canada
02.2025 - Current
- Set up and operated bed-type milling machines, performing tool and bit changes while ensuring machine alignment and cleanliness of the work surface.
- Edited and corrected CNC programs to resolve errors and ensure smooth production runs according to machining specifications.
- Verified hole depths and dimensional accuracy using precision instruments such as vernier calipers and micrometers.
- Performed weekly standardized test runs to validate machine precision, surface quality, and cutting accuracy.
- Conducted in-process and final inspections to detect discontinuities or deviations, reporting findings to supervisors and quality personnel.
- Contributed to continuous improvement and 5S initiatives by maintaining an organized, efficient, and safety-compliant workstation.
CNC Setter Operator
Stackpole International
Stratford, Canada
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed pre-operation machine checks, ensuring proper function, tool condition, and setup accuracy before production.
- Replaced and adjusted cutting tools, drills, inserts, and reamers as required to maintain dimensional consistency and part quality.
- Calibrated and verified air gauges and precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy and reliability of inspection results.
- Conducted first-off inspections and coordinated with quality personnel for CMM validation and approval before production runs.
- Read and interpreted engineering blueprints and control plans to ensure machining accuracy and compliance with design requirements.
- Trained new operators and trainees on safe machine operation, inspection methods, and part traceability procedures.
- Reported any non-conformances or discontinuities to supervisors and completed last-off inspections for batch verification.
Quality Inspector (Part-Time)
Trigo Group (Formet Industries)
St. Thomas, Canada
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Inspected automotive body components and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, visual quality, and surface defects per customer standards.
- Reviewed and followed inspection procedures and control plans, ensuring all required gauges and tools were available and properly calibrated.
- Identified and documented non-conformances and discontinuities, marking defect locations on parts and recording findings on inspection sheets.
- Captured and uploaded defect images and data to the company's quality management system to maintain transparency and traceability.
- Communicated findings to operators and supervisors, ensuring prompt correction or containment of defective parts.
- Applied red tags and isolation procedures to non-conforming materials to prevent mix-ups and maintain quality integrity.
- Trained and guided new employees in inspection techniques, documentation requirements, and defect classification methods.
Quality Technician
Shruti Engineering
Vadodara, India
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Interpreted customer specifications and engineering drawings to ensure parts met all dimensional and functional requirements.
- Collected samples at regular intervals from production lines and performed CMM inspections to verify part feasibility and process capability.
- Calibrated and verified precision measuring instruments such as calipers, ring gauges, air gauges, thread gauges, bore gauges, height gauges, slip gauges, and profilometers.
- Tagged and quarantined non-conforming parts using red-tag procedures to prevent unapproved use or shipment.
- Collaborated with the team on PPAP submissions, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Utilized control charts and trend analysis to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Gained hands-on exposure to the Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) method, observing defect detection techniques used for surface discontinuities.
- Ensured compliance during second party and customer audits, supporting documentation review and audit readiness activities.
Education
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT Level I & II) -
CINDE
Hamilton, ON11.2025
Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Diploma -
Fanshawe College
London, ON08.2023
Mechanical Engineering – Postgraduate Certificate -
Fanshawe College
London, ON04.2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
KPGU University
India08.2020
Skills
- Liquid penetrant testing training levels I and II
- NDT fundamentals
- GD&T
- Root cause analysis
- Blueprint reading
- Equipment calibration
- Control charts
- 5S and safety compliance
- ISO 9001:2015
- Coordinate measuring machine
Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
- Material & Processes (M&P)
- Lean Six Sigma (White, Yellow, Green Belt – CSSC)
- Mastercam Programming
Software And Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Mastercam
- CMM Software
- Measurement Systems
Timeline
CNC Machinist
Potvin Construction
02.2025 - Current
CNC Setter Operator
Stackpole International
09.2022 - 11.2023
Quality Inspector (Part-Time)
Trigo Group (Formet Industries)
09.2021 - 05.2023
Quality Technician
Shruti Engineering
08.2020 - 08.2021
Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT Level I & II) -
CINDE
Manufacturing Engineering Technician – Diploma -
Fanshawe College
Mechanical Engineering – Postgraduate Certificate -
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
KPGU University