AKSHAY PRABHAKARAN PILLAI
Markham,Canada
Summary
Skilled Quality Technician with background in manufacturing and production environments. Have contributed to quality control efforts, including inspection, testing, and documentation review. Strengths include analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and keen attention to detail. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency of quality processes and enhanced product reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Technician
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
Concord, Canada
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Job responsibilities include tensile and hardness testing, visual weld inspections, analyzing weld cross-sections, checking for porosity, monitoring ablation parameters, performing non-destructive testing (NDT), ultrasonic testing, calibrating Souvies camera systems, conducting gauge R&R studies, preparing Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and PPAP documentation, and conducting product, process, and stage 1 & 2 audits.
- Used GD&T and blueprint reading to inspect the final product, ensuring it complied with the specified tolerance limits by interpreting the technical drawings and applying the relevant geometric and dimensional tolerances.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges, reducing downtime.
- Applied Statistical analysis techniques to monitor and analyze process performance, maintaining a consistent defect rate below 2%.
Quality Inspector
Stratosphere Quality
Ontario, Canada
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Effectively inspect the parts and ensure zero defects. Check for surface defects, internal cracks, bumps, pits, rips, and so on. Analyze and measure the parts using CMM, Vernier calipers, and dial gauge to ensure the parts meet exact customer requirements.
- Identify and document non-conforming parts, initiate NCRs, and participate in root cause analysis.
- Actively involved in implementing Quality Management programs and received appreciation for suggesting ideas.
- Maintained good relationships and communication with colleagues, quality professionals, and management.
Shift Engineer
Essar Steels Ltd.
Gujarat, India
08.2018 - 04.2021
- In charge of iron-making unit, ensured smooth operation of machinery, performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting any issues
- Manage production activities to meet quality and efficiency targets while minimizing downtime
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to workplace safety standards
- Supervise shift staff, prepare shift reports, log operational data, and communicate performance metrics to relevant departments
Education
PG Diploma - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
Toronto, Ontario04.2023
Bachelors - mechanical engineering
Rajdhani Institute of Engineering and Technology
Kerala, India06.2018
Skills
- Minitab
- Excel
- MS Office
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Poka-Yoke
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Control Charts
- Pareto Analysis
- Fishbone Diagram
- 5 Whys Analysis
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- GD&T
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- CMM operation
- Gage R&R
- Ultrasonic Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (ASQ CQT)
- AutoCAD
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Technician
ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks
06.2023 - 06.2024
Quality Inspector
Stratosphere Quality
06.2022 - 04.2023
Shift Engineer
Essar Steels Ltd.
08.2018 - 04.2021
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (ASQ CQT)
- AutoCAD
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
PG Diploma - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
Bachelors - mechanical engineering
Rajdhani Institute of Engineering and Technology
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