GAUTHAM KRISHNA UNNIKRISHNAN
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Aspiring professional with experience in oil and gas, HVAC, Solar installations, and tier 1 automotive manufacturing seeking opportunity in Quality Engineering. Passionate about data-driven quality management, process improvement, and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
SAF Holland
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted first-off, in-process, and final product inspections using CMM, Brinell test, Shadowgraphs
- Audited manufacturing processes to support ISO 9001/IATF 16949
- Calibrated of gauging and fixtures, maintained detailed records and contributed to APQP and PPAP submissions
- Applied root cause analysis techniques, Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM to optimize processes
- Interpreted GD&T from part drawings.
Production Associate
Honda of Canada Mfg
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Used wide range of hand and power tools for assembly and inspection tools for final quality check.
- Provided inputs for quality and safety improvement projects.
- Engaged in 5S and Kaizen activities.
Service Engineer
Breezeland AC
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Inspected HVAC and Solar panel installations ensuring quality and compliance
- Developed work instructions, process flow charts, and PFMEAs
- Managed service contracts and upgrades, and resolved around 30 customer issues daily.
- Implemented efficient inventory management systems to ensure stock levels for parts
Piping Engineer
Nasser S Al Hajri Corporation
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Prepared project deliverables, design documents, and technical queries for management, mentored engineers, and managed contractors
- Led continuous improvement initiatives using root-cause analysis and data analysis
- Managed completion flow for thousands of test packages, using Dashboards and KPI Trackers.
- Reduced client costs through value engineering exercises, identifying cost-effective materials and methods without compromising quality.
- Resolved technical challenges promptly, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and engineering expertise to maintain project schedules.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma In Quality Engineering Management -
04.2024
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering -
06.2016
Skills
- AutoCAD 2D
- Microsoft Office
- Minitab
- Advanced Product Quality Planning
- Total Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma
- PPAP Submissions
- Measurement System Analysis
- SQL
- ISO 9000 standards
- Blueprint Reading
- Report Preparation
- Preventive and Corrective Actions
- Geometric dimensioning
- Kaizen and Kanban
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Management System
- Control Plan Development
- Process Mapping
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
Volunteer Experience
Research Head, 09/01/22, 04/30/23, American Society for Quality Student Chapter, Toronto, ON
Certification
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- AIAG E-learning: Core Tools overview (FMEA; APQP, Control Plan, PPAP; MSA; SPC)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
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friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
MS Excel
SQL
Autocad 2D
Minitab
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector - SAF Holland
01.2024 - Current
Service Engineer - Breezeland AC
09.2021 - 03.2022
Production Associate - Honda of Canada Mfg
05.2021 - 08.2022
Piping Engineer - Nasser S Al Hajri Corporation
06.2017 - 07.2021
Lambton College in Toronto - Postgraduate Diploma In Quality Engineering Management,
University of Calicut - Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering,
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