Ashwin Kumar Anbalagan
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Personnel with a proven track record in the automotive industry, skilled in quality core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA), advanced inspection techniques, and continuous process improvement. Dedicated to maintaining high standards in product quality and Industry compliance while driving operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector (Level 2)
Comtech Manufacturing - LINAMAR
Guelph, Canada
10.2022 - Current
- Perform first-off inspections, LPA audits, receiving inspections, and in-process inspections to ensure compliance with client specifications
- Conduct advanced tests, including volumetric analysis, destructive testing, and metallurgy analysis, ensuring parts meet quality requirements
- Operate and calibrate devices such as surface testers, incometers, and profile projectors
- Collaborate with engineering teams to conduct capability studies, SPC analyses, and implement training programs for gauge handling
- Identify and contain nonconforming materials through root cause analysis and corrective action
- Troubleshoot CMM programs and certify dimensional reports to ensure compliance
- Assist/back-up for calibrating and troubleshooting gauges and other measuring instruments
Machine Operator
Linergy Manufacturing - LINAMAR
Guelph, Canada
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Set up and troubleshoot CNC machines, ABB robots, and SPMs to maintain production efficiency
- Inspected machine parts with variable and attribute gauges to ensure adherence to customer specifications
- Monitored equipment operations and identified failures to ensure minimal downtime
- Maintained accurate production logs and reported non-conformance issues promptly
- Complied with management and OSHA safety rules and regulations
Graduate Engineer Trainee
SAC Engine Components Pvt Ltd
, India
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Evaluated and optimized quality control processes, leading to a reduction in defect rates
- Conducted root cause analyses and recommended improvements to address non-conformance issues
- Assisted with IATF 16949 audits and supplier evaluations, ensuring adherence to industry standards
- Implemented APQP, SPC, and FMEA tools to streamline manufacturing processes and enhance quality
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Mechatronics
Conestoga College
Guelph, ON12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
JJ College of Engineering and Technology
India12.2018
Skills
- Supplier QA/QM/QC
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- SPC
- MSA
- GD&T
- IATF 16949
- ISO 14001
- Quality Risk Management
- Advanced Inspection Techniques
- CMM
- Digital Microscope
- Contour Tracer
- Profile Projector
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Defect Containment
- Gauging and Calibration
- Receiving Materials Inspections
- Destructive Testing
- Metallurgy Testing
- Contamination Testing
- Volumetric testing
- 3D Printing and prototyping
Additionalcredentials
- Licensed Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), License no: 100594195
- Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, Certificate No: 24IA1948
- USA Visa Class (B1/B2)
Timeline
Quality Inspector (Level 2)
Comtech Manufacturing - LINAMAR
10.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Linergy Manufacturing - LINAMAR
11.2021 - 10.2022
Graduate Engineer Trainee
SAC Engine Components Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 04.2021
Postgraduate Diploma - Mechatronics
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
JJ College of Engineering and Technology
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