Gayashan Herath
London,Canada
Summary
Possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills with positive, upbeat approach. Well-versed in quality control principles and proficient in statistical analysis and process improvement. Dedicated to ensuring product excellence and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
GPV Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw the Outgoing Quality Department (QA/QC) and managed in-process quality issues
- Successfully solved process issues, product defects, and errors, ensuring products met quality standards
- Managed customer quality complaints through 8D reports/process analysis and root cause analysis (CAPA), maintaining direct communication with customers to provide optimal and prompt solutions (rework, containment, preventive actions, and corrective actions)
- Development and implementation of process standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as technical instructions, PPAP, engineering changes, control plans, process flow diagrams, and work instructions for both new and existing products
- Utilized Gather Information skills to streamline quality control processes, achieving a 10% reduction in product defects
- Utilized Statistical analysis Methods to analyze and improve production processes, resulting in a 15% increase in product quality
- Applied 5S, lean, Six Sigma, change management, and kaizen methodologies to drive continuous improvement and implementation solutions in manufacturing processes and minimize Work in Progress (WIP) in product lines
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
Supplier Quality Engineer
GPV Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed the quality of incoming PCBs, electronic devices, and components by promptly and effectively addressing all quality-related issues
- Supplier management to resolve quality issues and provide comprehensive 8D reports with corrective and preventive action on customer complaints, supporting key performance indicators of the department
- Utilized ERP Software (Infor) and SQL(MySQL) databases to analyze test data, track, resolve, and provide support to find product quality issues, and avoid affecting production processes
- Utilized Material Testing techniques and dimensional inspections to conduct quality tests of product materials according to industry standards
Project Engineer
T&G Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed manufacturing processes and process engineering of various projects from the preparation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) to product assembly/manufacturing, including RFQ/ RFP, and project documentation ensuring efficient and timely completion of project plan while managing cost
- Maintain and service fiber optic tools, heavy machinery, and equipment like lathe, milling, and grinding machines
- Prepare maintenance schedules to ensure efficiency, reduce downtime, and manage risks
- Accompanied in occupational health and safety standard implementations
- Implemented process improvements using data analysis to develop strategies that reduced product defects by 15-20% and record keeping for analysis
Intern
RCS2 Technologies (Co-op)
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Engaged in Research & Development, test planning using 3D CAD/CAM technologies, including 3D printing, 3D scanning, modeling and hardware development
- Led several innovative projects in the medical and engineering fields while transferring knowledge and technical coordination with the production team for project initiation and revisions
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Technical Systems Analysis
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario01.2023
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
Negombo, Sri Lanka01.2019
Skills
- Control plan development
- Quality processes
- Non-conforming material reports
- Root-cause analysis
- Quality improvement plans
- Quality management system
- Quality risk assessment
- Lean manufacturing tools
- Corrective and preventive actions
- Quality documentation
- Process change documentation
Backgroundsummary - Proficiencies
- Quality Management Systems (QMS) Tools (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
- Statistical Process Control Tools (SPC) for process improvement (Minitab, excel charts, etc.)
- Enterprise resource tracking systems (Infor, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP)
- Manufacturing systems, quality procedures (SOPs), and Visual Aids Development
- MS Office (MS Excel, MS Outlook)
- Computer-assisted design Technologies (AutoCAD, Fusion, Solid Works)
- Root cause analysis (3D, 8D reports, Ishikawa diagram, 5 Why, Process FMEAs)
- Handling internal audits and customer audits with improved communication skills
- Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC 610, IPC 620)
- Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma implementations in project coordination
- Troubleshooting issues, identifying opportunities, work in cross-functional teams
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Quality Engineer
GPV Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
11.2021 - 08.2022
Supplier Quality Engineer
GPV Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
10.2020 - 11.2021
Project Engineer
T&G Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
04.2019 - 10.2020
Intern
RCS2 Technologies (Co-op)
01.2018 - 09.2018
Post Graduate Diploma - Technical Systems Analysis
Fanshawe College
Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology
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