Minesh Parmar
Belleville,ON
Summary
Results-driven Quality Analyst with expertise in quality control, supplier management, and problem-solving. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety in the automotive industry. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to design expectations. Dedicated to delivering superior products and exceptional customer service. Adaptable and detail-oriented, ready to contribute to shaping the future of the automotive industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advance Quality Engineer
Magna International
06.2021 - Current
- Managed portfolio of supplier parts for assigned vehicle module, ensuring compliance with quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), design specifications, and supplier change points, and ensuring all design and quality requirements were met.
- Supported the training of QC Engineering Analysts in standard QC modules, providing guidance on quality control procedures and practices.
Assisted suppliers during critical quality flow out events by managing escalation meetings, providing onsite support and verification, and reviewing/approving root cause analyses and countermeasures. - Supported the deployment of quality improvements (hoshin) within TMMC, contributing to the continuous enhancement of quality processes.
Managed and facilitated vehicle assurance strategies, addressing issues such as unintended interior noise, water leaks, emissions, etc. - Supported cross-functional problem-solving activities related to product design, supplied parts, in-house manufacturing processes, and inspection procedures.
- Performed pre-production quality tasks including PPAP submission, control plan development, Gauge R&R, capability studies, AAR approval, and product launch.
- Created Supporting Documents (SD), Internal quality alerts, and Attribute check sheets to ensure adherence to quality conformance and customer-specific requirements.
- Conducted a project on high scrap producing lines, successfully reducing the scrap rate from 6% to 1.5%.
- Submitted PPAP packages according to IATF16949 and customer-specific requirements for new launches.
- Collaborated with suppliers and followed APQP processes to support Supplier PPAP, including the designation of critical characteristics on Engineering drawings and DFMEA.
- Coordinated with suppliers and customers to resolve concerns, achieve quality requirements, and maintain green quality system ratings.
- Analyzed customer returned parts to identify opportunities for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and implemented improvements accordingly.
- Applied 8D problem-solving methodology to address customer quality issues and provide effective corrective actions.
- Troubleshot customer assembly plant issues, developed and maintained a sound understanding of customer's products, specifications, and processing parameters.
- Validated designs through DV/PV testing, assembly trials, and ergo studies.
- Participated in design decision making (feasibility, functionality, manufacturing ability).
- Researched new or different equipment and technologies for future competitiveness.
Quality Technician Level ll
Linamar Corporation, Camtac
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared PPAP Package for new product launch.
Collaborated with APQP team for new launches of Ford and General Motors. - Performed process, LP, and product audits on manufacturing processes and reported non-conformance on a weekly basis.
- Wrote quality alerts and standard work instructions for training staff on quality procedures and policies.
- Monitored SPC data from in-process inspections using Calypso to control process failure.
- Reprogrammed existing CMM program with Ziess Calypso software, resulting in improved inspection processes and a 12% reduction in cycle time.
- Owned 37 kaizen events for continuous improvement to enhance quality control and manufacturing processes.
Quality Assurance Technician (Intern)
GG Fabrication
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Made dimensional layouts for automotive parts, improving my understanding of reading completed operational layouts.
- Created designs in Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Lantek by utilizing engineering drawings and blueprints.
Lab Assistant
GD&T, Facility of Quality, Lambton College
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Performed Gauge R&R studies and calibrations to compare different measuring equipment and their performance.
- Conducted all experiments and assisted batches of 30 students in case of difficulties in taking measurements, resulting in improved academic results by 15% compared to the previous batch.
Quality Engineer
Rameshwar Products Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Applied DMAIC to resolve the problem of sogginess and weight variation. Installed a solenoid vibrator machine in the coating line to ensure a precise amount of product entered the coating drum, resulting in a 28% increase in coating efficiency.
- Applied Lean Concept and analyzed machine drawings and layouts. Rearranged the line, leading to better utilization of floor space and reduced unwanted material flow in the process.
Jr Quality Engineer
Rameshwar Products Ltd
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Applied 5S in tool and spare parts storage, eliminating production lag time during machine breakdowns.
- Analyzed the Cost of Quality (COQ) and recommended installing an impact crusher to sell the scrap product to the cattle field, resulting in saving the negative cost of scrap.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Skills
- Experienced working in Tier 1 companies for Ford, GM, FCA, Rivian and industrial head machining
- Certified IATF Auditor by Linamar Corporation Limited with customer specific requirement for Ford
- GM and FCA
- Achieved 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and customer service
- Expertise in strategic planning and leadership, capable of delivering a quick solution to Quality
- Challenges and result oriented
- Certified CMM programmer by Carl ZIESS for CALYPSO
- Profound knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), design of experiment (DOE), process studies
- And capability studies with Minitab
- Experienced in working with QMS core tools
- Proficient with 8D problem solving, deep drilling, Three leg 5 phase analysis and corrective action
- Reporting
- Experienced with APQP for Ford and GM and further submission of PPAP package
- Knowledge of developing DFMEA, PFMEA and Control plan
Timeline
Advance Quality Engineer
Magna International
06.2021 - Current
Quality Technician Level ll
Linamar Corporation, Camtac
06.2019 - 06.2021
Quality Assurance Technician (Intern)
GG Fabrication
01.2019 - 04.2019
Lab Assistant
GD&T, Facility of Quality, Lambton College
01.2018 - 04.2018
Quality Engineer
Rameshwar Products Ltd
02.2016 - 08.2017
Jr Quality Engineer
Rameshwar Products Ltd
07.2014 - 01.2016
Post Graduate Certificate - Quality Engineering Management
Lambton College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
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