ASQ Member with 3.5-year Nuclear site and manufacturing experience (CSA N299.1-19 to 4, N285.0-17, N286-12, NQA-1. NCA 4000,NCA 3800, CSA B51, Knowledge in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code [Section II, III and V], 10CFR50 Appendix B) and 2.5 year Automotive industry expertise (IATF 16949, ISO 9001:2015) with proficiency in running CMM (Zeiss & Wenzel), AutoCAD, Pro-E, Minitab, and MS office tools, 8D Methodology, Metrology, 6 sigma DMAIC, GD & T, Gage R & R working flexibly in various roles as QC,QA,QS.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR)
07.2023 - Current
Learn and develop a good understanding of codes and standards applicable to the Small Modular Reactor
Assist with the preparation of SMR Project specific QA documentation to meet the governing QA program, the contract requirements, and the applicable standards
Support the review process for the SMR engineering and procurement documents to verify QA requirements
Support with defining and documenting and improving processes when required by the SMR contract
Participate as an Auditor in internal and supplier audits by understanding how to identify conditions adverse to quality and opportunities for improvement
To learn the methodology and get qualified as an Apparent Cause Analyst and participate in Cause Analysis as necessary
Provide direct support to the Non-Conformance and Corrective Action processes
Communicate and support the preparation of regular reports on quality performance
Support self-assessments and collaborate with interfacing work groups for quality support for procedural adherence
Assist and support the Quality Assurance team as directed by management.
Quality Control Inspector
ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR)
11.2021 - 07.2023
Participate in the execution of required inspections as outlined in the Construction and Inspection and Test Plans
Perform quality inspection in accordance with the related codes and customer specifications
Such inspections shall include but not be limited to dimension and visual weld inspections
Review of History Documents including Certified Material Test Reports when required
Perform weld monitoring as required
Complete all associated records for individual inspections
Support the Series Quality Control Lead on the assigned RFR Series fielding questions related to quality and execution of quality inspection activities; Support site QC activities associated with the Project requirements for the assigned RFR series
Support quality control activities and processes performed under the Quality Program, including work performed by any sub-contractor performing work under the umbrella of the assigned RFR Series
QC activities will be based on approved documented processes and in accordance with the contract, technical specifications, applicable codes and standards
Review and validation of associated Quality Records at the earliest opportunity following completion of the field activity.
Quality Control Inspector
BWXT PRECISION MANUFACTURING INC., CANADA
07.2020 - 10.2021
Recognize potential onset of supplier technical issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Reviewing Certificates of Compliance, CMTR, CHTR, and other documents for preparing history dockets for final stage products
Reviewing and tracking of Non-conformance reports and corrective/preventive actions requests
Ensure quality documents for the implementation of the quality management system and tests plans are kept organized and filed in nuclear quality record management systems
Prepare Dimensional inspection Reports for sample parts, with efficient understanding in GD&T
Keeping track of calibration records for gauges, creating, and providing training of accepted procedures for various inspection strategies
Validation of LPI, MPI and radiography audit reports from outsourced agents, as per the approved ITP
Create quality alert, assist quality administrator in closing CAR's, Gage R&R study for CMM repeatability, provide suggestions and active participation in part flow and traceability issues at shop floor.
Quality Assurance Co-op
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, CANADA (CONTRACT)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Worked on Contract under Marinio Services Inc
Performed visual, mechanical, and functional audit of parts to ensure compliance to company standard specification and quality standards
Ensured equipment is calibrated, validated, and maintained properly and ensures safety and accurate operations
Evaluated CMM reports, Gage R&R reports, weld quality reports and updating it to the systems
Conducted First Article Inspection (FAI) of products before delivery by providing Plan Do Check Act process (PDCA)
Developed and revised work instructions, job aids, quality alerts, including first off last off tags.
Quality Supervisor
STRATOSPHERE QUALITY, CANADA
01.2018 - 04.2019
Worked in Stratosphere on deputation through Marinio services Inc
Role includes leading Quality Inspectors in the process of Inspecting manufactured or produced parts for defects using fixtures, GD&T, visual methods etc
Work with quality management to improve written inspection procedures
Responsible for leadership on quality issues and recommends improved inspection techniques
Maintain a level of conformance for the parts inspected by periodically verifying certified parts, also provide training and guidance to inspectors to meet the quality standards
Communicate with customers regarding product quality, concession requests and inspecting criteria
Directly supervises field staffs and handling all aspects of personnel management- training, mentoring, coaching and discipline
Plans, schedules, coordinates, and completes all necessary documentation throughout the duration of each project in compliance with client, industry and company standard and policies.
Quality Engineer- Internship (Automotive)
DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS, INDIA
01.2017 - 12.2017
Responsible for maintaining TS16949 (IATF 16949:2016) compliance, and customer-specific requirements, conducting internal audits, LPA, and regular product and process audits; SPC methods application to evaluate process capabilities and performances
APQP support through the development of process flow diagram, control plan, process failure mode, and effect analysis (PFMEA), work cell layout, error-proofing, equipment tryouts, and functional trials
Involved in the 8D/ PPSR team, focusing on identifying customer problem areas, participating in regular production meetings, recording findings, identifying root causes, and implementation of corrective actions
Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production to resolve customer complaints and concerns: Issuing Quality alerts, Engineering change notices (ECN), Request for repair.
Education
Associate of Science - Quality Engineering Management
Quality Assurance Specialist, ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR), 07/2023, Present, Learn and develop a good understanding of codes and standards applicable to the Small Modular Reactor., Assist with the preparation of SMR Project specific QA documentation to meet the governing QA program, the contract requirements, and the applicable standards., Support the review process for the SMR engineering and procurement documents to verify QA requirements., Support with defining and documenting and improving processes when required by the SMR contract., Participate as an Auditor in internal and supplier audits by understanding how to identify conditions adverse to quality and opportunities for improvement., To learn the methodology and get qualified as an Apparent Cause Analyst and participate in Cause Analysis as necessary., Provide direct support to the Non-Conformance and Corrective Action processes., Communicate and support the preparation of regular reports on quality performance., Support self-assessments and collaborate with interfacing work groups for quality support for procedural adherence., Assist and support the Quality Assurance team as directed by management.
Quality Control Inspector, ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR), 11/2021, 07/2023, Participate in the execution of required inspections as outlined in the Construction and Inspection and Test Plans., Perform quality inspection in accordance with the related codes and customer specifications. Such inspections shall include but not be limited to dimension and visual weld inspections, Review of History Documents including Certified Material Test Reports when required. Perform weld monitoring as required. Complete all associated records for individual inspections., Support the Series Quality Control Lead on the assigned RFR Series fielding questions related to quality and execution of quality inspection activities; Support site QC activities associated with the Project requirements for the assigned RFR series., Support quality control activities and processes performed under the Quality Program, including work performed by any sub-contractor performing work under the umbrella of the assigned RFR Series. QC activities will be based on approved documented processes and in accordance with the contract, technical specifications, applicable codes and standards, Review and validation of associated Quality Records at the earliest opportunity following completion of the field activity.
Quality Control Inspector, BWXT PRECISION MANUFACTURING INC., CANADA, 07/2020, 10/2021, Recognize potential onset of supplier technical issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions., Reviewing Certificates of Compliance, CMTR, CHTR, and other documents for preparing history dockets for final stage products., Reviewing and tracking of Non-conformance reports and corrective/preventive actions requests., Ensure quality documents for the implementation of the quality management system and tests plans are kept organized and filed in nuclear quality record management systems., Prepare Dimensional inspection Reports for sample parts, with efficient understanding in GD&T., Keeping track of calibration records for gauges, creating, and providing training of accepted procedures for various inspection strategies. Validation of LPI, MPI and radiography audit reports from outsourced agents, as per the approved ITP., Create quality alert, assist quality administrator in closing CAR's, Gage R&R study for CMM repeatability, provide suggestions and active participation in part flow and traceability issues at shop floor.
Quality Assurance Co-op, MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, CANADA (CONTRACT), 05/2019, 08/2019, Worked on Contract under Marinio Services Inc., Performed visual, mechanical, and functional audit of parts to ensure compliance to company standard specification and quality standards., Ensured equipment is calibrated, validated, and maintained properly and ensures safety and accurate operations., Evaluated CMM reports, Gage R&R reports, weld quality reports and updating it to the systems., Conducted First Article Inspection (FAI) of products before delivery by providing Plan Do Check Act process (PDCA)., Developed and revised work instructions, job aids, quality alerts, including first off last off tags.
Quality Supervisor, STRATOSPHERE QUALITY, CANADA, 01/2018, 04/2019, Worked in Stratosphere on deputation through Marinio services Inc., Role includes leading Quality Inspectors in the process of Inspecting manufactured or produced parts for defects using fixtures, GD&T, visual methods etc., Work with quality management to improve written inspection procedures., Responsible for leadership on quality issues and recommends improved inspection techniques., Maintain a level of conformance for the parts inspected by periodically verifying certified parts, also provide training and guidance to inspectors to meet the quality standards., Communicate with customers regarding product quality, concession requests and inspecting criteria., Directly supervises field staffs and handling all aspects of personnel management- training, mentoring, coaching and discipline., Plans, schedules, coordinates, and completes all necessary documentation throughout the duration of each project in compliance with client, industry and company standard and policies.
Quality Engineer- Internship (Automotive), DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS, INDIA, 01/2017, 12/2017, Responsible for maintaining TS16949 (IATF 16949:2016) compliance, and customer-specific requirements, conducting internal audits, LPA, and regular product and process audits; SPC methods application to evaluate process capabilities and performances., APQP support through the development of process flow diagram, control plan, process failure mode, and effect analysis (PFMEA), work cell layout, error-proofing, equipment tryouts, and functional trials., Involved in the 8D/ PPSR team, focusing on identifying customer problem areas, participating in regular production meetings, recording findings, identifying root causes, and implementation of corrective actions., Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Production to resolve customer complaints and concerns: Issuing Quality alerts, Engineering change notices (ECN), Request for repair.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR)
07.2023 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
ATKINSRÉALIS (SNC LAVALIN NUCLEAR)
11.2021 - 07.2023
Quality Control Inspector
BWXT PRECISION MANUFACTURING INC., CANADA
07.2020 - 10.2021
Quality Assurance Co-op
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL, CANADA (CONTRACT)
05.2019 - 08.2019
Quality Supervisor
STRATOSPHERE QUALITY, CANADA
01.2018 - 04.2019
Quality Engineer- Internship (Automotive)
DELPHI CONNECTION SYSTEMS, INDIA
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Quality Engineering Management
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