AMANDEEP KAUR BENIPAL
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Detail-Oriented and results-driven Certified Quality Engineer with 4 years of experience in leadership, problem-solving, and engineering process improvement. Skilled in implementing effective Six Sigma methodologies, root cause analysis, auditing, and overseeing quality assurance and control processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Paramount Components LTD.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Established and implemented effective quality control processes to manage company-wide quality assurance efforts.
- Facilitated discussions in production meetings to identify and resolve non-compliance with standards.
- Examined project specifications and contracts, ensuring adherence to quality standards by conducting effective First Article Inspections (FAIs). Managed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and successfully implemented Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
- Conducted both external audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, and internal production process audits to identify areas of improvement and non-conformities.
- Supervised activities of external suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with regulations and standards during the internal rollout of Quality Management System (QMS).
- Oversaw the implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Program, emphasizing regulatory compliance for a safe working environment.
- Monitored product performance against customer specifications and standards, ensuring that all products met the required standards.
- Defined measurable indicators (KPI's), such as defect rate and scrap rate, to measure process performance. Consistently provided quality achievement reports and identified areas needing improvement for top-level executives. Conducted business performance analysis and projected results for upper management.
Quality Assurance Technician
VIP SOAP Industries
Mission, British Columbia
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensured strict adherence to quality protocols by maintaining high standards
- Performed extensive evaluations and inspections on both raw materials and finished products throughout the entire production process. This encompassed titration of powdered detergents, as well as assessment of liquid detergents.
- Performed alignment and calibration of a variety of instruments like scales, pH meters, and viscometers; adjusted equipment or calibrated instruments to meet specified tolerances.
- Proposed adjustments to manufacturing processes for effective production standard adherence. Conducted regular visual inspections to identify non-compliance and tolerance issues.
- Reported nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor and documented with detailed reports summarizing inspection and test results during production runs.
- Collaborated with management team members in regular meetings to assess the progress of quality control efforts.
Quality Control Assistant
Topcoat Powder Coatings
Abbotsford, British Columbia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted training sessions on quality control procedures and guidelines for staff
- Managed and maintained inspection records, ensuring quality assurance documentation was up to date
- Verified incoming materials against purchase orders and generated prompt reports in case of discrepancies.
Quality Assistant
G-Star Interiors
Abbotsford, British Columbia
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Analyzed test result data and conducted calculations to evaluate outcomes
- Supervised production operations and equipment to ensure compliance with standards; made necessary adjustments to processes and assembly.
- Interpreted legal requirements, enforced safety regulations, and recommended compliance procedures to contractors, artisans, and engineers.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Thompson Rivers University
01.2020
Master's in Technology - Metallurgical & Material Science
Thapar University
01.2017
Bachelor in Technology - Nanotechnology
SGGSW University
01.2015
Skills
CORE COMPETENICIES:
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- Auditing
- Documentation
- Staff Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Analytical Skills
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:
- SAP
Certification
- Certified Quality Engineer: Master the Secrets of Excellence, 07/01/24
- Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 08/01/24
- QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Course, 08/01/24
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor, 08/01/24
- Intermediate Quality Control and Inspection Methods (CWB), 05/01/21
- Online Supervisory Safety Courses, 06/01/19
- Study of Materials Characterization Techniques, 01/01/14
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
VIP SOAP Industries
05.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Control Assistant
Topcoat Powder Coatings
08.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Manager
Paramount Components LTD.
01.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Assistant
G-Star Interiors
10.2020 - 01.2022
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Thompson Rivers University
Master's in Technology - Metallurgical & Material Science
Thapar University
Bachelor in Technology - Nanotechnology
SGGSW University
- Certified Quality Engineer: Master the Secrets of Excellence, 07/01/24
- Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 08/01/24
- QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Course, 08/01/24
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor, 08/01/24
- Intermediate Quality Control and Inspection Methods (CWB), 05/01/21
- Online Supervisory Safety Courses, 06/01/19
- Study of Materials Characterization Techniques, 01/01/14