JAYKUMAR DHAMELIYA
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Electrical Engineering graduate with 4+ years driving quality assurance and operational excellence. Led nonconformance investigations using 8D and FRACAS methodologies, achieving significant reductions in defects and enhancing compliance with quality standards. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Quality Inspector
Alstom Ottawa
04.2024 - Current
- Led quality representation during customer inspections and train acceptance activities, collaborating with Rolling Stock, Retrofit, Engineering, and Operations teams to reduce MDL items, NCRs, and customer punch-list defects prior to delivery.
- Managed nonconformance investigations using NCR, MRB, QRQC, 8D, FRB, and FRACAS methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), reducing recurring defects.
- Conducted on-site and off-site customer inspections, acceptance activities, engineering modifications, and retrofit programs for rolling stock vehicles, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Performed internal audits, 3P audits, and process compliance assessments to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and support quality protocol compliance.
- Applied in-depth knowledge of rail fleet systems, rolling stock engineering, materials, equipment, and maintenance practices to ensure operational alignment, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.
- Integrated SAP, WMS, GSI, Quality Portal, and SharePoint to streamline quality assurance activities, maintain component traceability, and support operational planning.
- Provided quality leadership through cross-functional collaboration, process improvement initiatives, personnel training, and guidance on operational standards, driving continuous improvement, enhanced team performance, and sustained compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Electromechanical Technologist
Alstom Ottawa
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed advanced troubleshooting, testing, repair, and preventive maintenance on Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) and rolling stock systems, including bogies, cab electrical, traction, braking, HVAC, APS, AGTU, air compressor, hydraulic, pneumatic, door, PCE, HSCB, PPS, VOBC, and control systems, ensuring fleet reliability, safety, and operational performance.
- Executed electrical and mechanical modifications, retrofits, installations, replacements, and corrective repairs according to engineering instructions, manufacturer specifications, WMS, and approved maintenance procedures, enhancing system functionality and reliability.
- Replaced major rolling stock components, including bogie assemblies and critical electromechanical equipment, utilizing specialized tools and testing equipment while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.
- Supported train preparation and customer delivery activities through inspections, testing, repairs, modifications, and quality verification, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Implemented containment actions and corrective measures from 8D investigations, documenting failures and test results to minimize recurring defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilized SAP SES and technical reporting systems to record maintenance activities, inspections, defects, component history, and technical records, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality, operations, and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues and implement design and procedural changes that improved fleet performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Electrical Technician
Temspec Mississauga
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Installed, repaired, tested, and troubleshot electrical assemblies and control panels to ensure operational reliability.
- Executed electrical wiring and layouts for classroom unit ventilators and electrical panels, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications.
- Interpreted electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to establish job requirements and streamline installation procedures.
Electrical Engineering Intern
IOCL India
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted in designing electrical circuits for refinery operations.
- Collaborated with engineers on equipment installation and testing procedures.
- Conducted testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation for engineering projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on electrical systems and machinery.
Education
Electromechanical Engineering Technician -
Sheridan College Canada
01-2021
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University India
01-2018
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University India
01-2015
Skills
- Quality & Reliability: RCA, NCR, MRB, QRQC, 8D, FRB, FRACAS, ISO 9001, Process improvement
- Engineering & Operations: Quality Assurance, Customer acceptance, Train Acceptance, Preventive Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Risk Assessment, Technical Documentation
- Systems & Tools: SAP SES, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Industrial Quality Inspector
Alstom Ottawa
04.2024 - Current
Electromechanical Technologist
Alstom Ottawa
01.2022 - 04.2024
Electrical Technician
Temspec Mississauga
01.2021 - 12.2021
Electrical Engineering Intern
IOCL India
09.2018 - 08.2019
Electromechanical Engineering Technician -
Sheridan College Canada
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University India
Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University India