Rutul Dave
Brampton,ON
Summary
Skilled Mechanical Engineer with 3+ Years of experience and a strong foundation in Quality standards, Lean techniques, and Six Sigma methodologies, complemented by knowledge of ASME standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Thermon Canada Inc
Oakville, Ontario
05.2024 - Current
- Overseeing and managing the scheduling and verification process for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) test reports, ensuring precise and thorough evaluations from third-party examiners.
- Leading initiatives to reduce subcontracted NDE costs, achieving a 20% reduction.
- Acting as the primary liaison during third-party inspections and customer audits, coordinating with project managers to schedule customer witnesses and hold points, and issuing Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to end users, TPI agencies, and customers, while ensuring all procedures and results meet quality and regulatory standards.
- Maintaining quality records, including inspection and test checklists, ASME Data Reports, Job Files, Data Books, and History Dockets, and critical nuclear documentation (RT Films), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ASME standards.
- Assisting in the Preparation of Inspection Test Plan (ITP) and organizing documentation packages for nuclear and non-nuclear projects (History Dockets and History Files, Complex Data Books), including material traceability, welding procedures, and inspection reports. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and ensure proper certification and sign-off for nuclear-related projects.
- Performing weld monitoring for WPS creation and maintaining welder performance records and qualifications, enhancing weld quality and efficiency.
- Executing inspection and testing duties based on Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
- Managing a team of inspectors and developing operational strategies to improve quality processes while achieving daily goals.
Quality Control Inspector
Thermon Canada Inc
Oakville, Ontario
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with engineering and production teams to implement necessary modifications to blueprints or fabricated parts, ensuring alignment with quality standards and drawing specifications.
- Performed comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections of fabricated vessels, boilers, and custom components, including hydrostatic pressure tests on boiler vessels, pressure vessels, and flange heaters.
- Generated detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-compliant products and conducted initial root cause analysis to facilitate corrective actions.
- Maintained meticulous updates of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and checklists throughout project lifecycles.
- Prepared certification and documentation packages, including Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and pressure test certificates, for product shipment.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to safety laws, regulations, and company policies, fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
Quality Technician
Precision Stamping Group
Windsor, Ontario
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensured timely and thorough quality checks of finished parts for mechanical and functional verification, guaranteeing compliance with set specifications and quality standards.
- Conducted first-off and last-off inspections for each job on the press, verifying die sharpness and flatness to maintain high-quality trims.
- Accurately collected and recorded data on raw material and product defects using flatness rulers, surface gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
- Verified raw materials met job requirements, ensuring consistency and quality from the start of the production process.
- Approved finished goods for shipment through rigorous dock audits, ensuring only the highest quality products reached the customer.
- Tracked non-conforming parts and conducted root cause analysis, applying lean techniques to eliminate recurring issues and reduce scrap material.
- Maintained open communication with the Plant Superintendent and Quality Manager regarding production schedules, requirements, and customer shipment needs.
- Conducted weekly training sessions with plant workers to drive process improvements and enhance team skills.
CNC Machinist
Transgear Manufacturing - LINAMAR
Guelph, Ontario
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine the dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
- Set up and operate CNC machines to perform tasks such as drilling, milling, turning, and grinding.
- Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
- Perform minor maintenance on the CNC machines such as replacing cutting tools or cleaning machinery parts.
- Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Automobile Engineering
LDRP-ITR (KSV)
Gujarat, India09-2018
Skills
- Familiarity with ASME Codes (Sections I, III, IV, V, VIII, and IX), ISO 9001:2015, CSA N286-12, CSA N2850, and CSA N2867
- Working knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDE) techniques such as liquid penetration, radiographic testing, magnetic particle testing, ultrasonic testing, ferrite testing, and positive material identification methods
- Skilled in the use of blueprint, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T), APQP, PPAP, Quality Management System (QMS), and Gauge Calibration
- Proficient in CAD software such as SolidWorks, SIEMENS NX, and AutoCAD 2D
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Statistical Quality Control
- Knowledge of machining, welding fabrication, sheet metal stamping, and assembly line processes
- A strong communicator with a proven track record of effective interaction with customers and technical staff
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
Thermon Canada Inc
05.2024 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Thermon Canada Inc
05.2023 - 04.2024
Quality Technician
Precision Stamping Group
02.2022 - 10.2022
CNC Machinist
Transgear Manufacturing - LINAMAR
06.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science - Automobile Engineering
LDRP-ITR (KSV)
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