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Soham Gajjar

Kitchener

Summary

Quality Inspector Level 3 with over 3.5 years of experience in quality assurance within the automotive and manufacturing sectors, specializing in CMM programming (PC-DMIS), PPAP layouts, SPC, GD&T, and comprehensive inspection systems. Expertise includes conducting first-off, in-process, receiving, and final inspections in alignment with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Proven ability to manage gauge calibration, monitor SPC, and implement effective corrective actions. Recognized for leadership in team environments, enhancing inspection processes, and ensuring strict adherence to customer and company specifications.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Quality Technician

Jefferson Ellora Corporation
12.2024 - Current
  • Conduct CMM inspections and programming (PC-DMIS) for welded and machined parts, verifying true position, flatness, and concentricity.
  • Perform first-off inspections, in-process checks, and final release approvals per IATF 16949 standards.
  • Maintain calibration records, troubleshoot gauges, and ensure traceability across metrology equipment.
  • Monitor SPC data in Minitab and Excel, identifying trends, and initiating corrective actions to maintain process capability.
  • Supported PPAP layouts and documented results to meet customer-specific requirements.
  • Completed inspections using micrometers, bore gauges, plug/thread gauges, height gauges, dial indicators, and air gauges.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve deviations and drive continuous improvement.
  • Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
  • Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.

Quality Inspector

Safal Industries
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Supervised quality inspections aligned with engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
  • Led and trained 15 technicians in calibration methods, SPC concepts, and inspection processes.
  • Conducted PPAP documentation, capability studies, and statistical analysis to validate process performance.
  • Utilized CAD and statistical software to optimize production workflows, reducing the defect rate by 12%.
  • Investigated nonconformances, applied 8D root cause analysis, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Identified defects during cyclical checks.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
  • Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.

Education

Quality Assurance – Manufacturing & Management Certificate -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
11.2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gandhinagar University
06.2023

Skills

  • CMM programming expertise
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing expertise
  • Quality control inspections
  • PPAP layout development
  • Measurement system analysis and gauge repeatability
  • Precision gauge calibration
  • Metallurgical testing assistance
  • Final product inspection
  • Quality Management systems
  • Test Planning
  • Material Handling / Reporting skills / Data collection
  • Visual Inspection / Quality Metrics

Websites

Certification

AutoCAD 2D & SolidWorks 3D

Timeline

Quality Technician

Jefferson Ellora Corporation
12.2024 - Current

Quality Inspector

Safal Industries
12.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Gandhinagar University

Quality Assurance – Manufacturing & Management Certificate -

Conestoga College

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