Swastik Upadhyay
Summary
Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.
Attentive and productive Quality Engineer comfortable working in high pressure, fast-paced environments. Specializing in assessing and documenting adherence to conformance specifications while promoting increased efficiency and productivity.
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Quality Inspector
TMMC/Kelly
04.2023 - Current
- Executed mechanical system and component design on Solid works software including piston, connecting rod, engine block, camshaft retainer, crankshaft, and exhaust manifold
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Created technical reports to highlight various segments such as design and assembly drawing, FEA results, and Bill of Materials
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- SAP tasks such as relevant for the process control, changes of the process and operational methods
- Experienced to be actively involved in quality planning (Control Plans, APQP, FMEA, PPAP, Gauging.) Assembled the parts and performed finite element analysis (FEA) for static analysis of piston assembly and crankshaft
- Using SolidWorks Simulation, a thermal analysis plot of the piston head was also generated to observe the effects at high temperatures
- Updated existing designs for new applications by Commission, setup, install and troubleshoot industrial robot systems
- Work on spot welding, MIG welding, dispense/sealing, and material handling applications
- Perform quality inspection prior to machine shipments as per requirements
- Inspection or minor rework of automotive parts and recording of results/findings for supplier review
- Pre-delivery Inspection of finished vehicles (PDS)
- Utilizing a computer to investigate defect related job information, i.e., SAP, FTPC.
Assistant Project Manager
Pathfinder Staffing
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Developed and maintained project documentation for reliable records.
- Actively participated in weekly project reviews with senior management to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, and future plans.
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Aided in achieving project objectives through diligent monitoring of timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Associate
Walmart
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance for increased customer satisfaction.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.
Quality Control Engineer
Ashwathi Controls Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted product inspections and implemented quality designs
- Served in multiple departments; recognized with two promotions in two years and Head of Department designation
- Material testing certification reviewed by Material Review Board for SS, MS, Etc
- Identified potential problems of production line and applied corrective measures according to specified quality standards; organized quality performance audits to ensure compliance
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Improved efficiency, accuracy, and retention of valve manufacturing processes by updating hard copies to electronic versions through usage of Smartsheet
- Implemented RCFA and corrective actions to reduce scrap generation by 1.2 mil/annum
- Developed KPI matrices to monitor impacts of business decisions and Kaizen events on production of valve; utilized two-bin Kanban system to mitigate risk of abrupt shortages and efficiently distribute shock
- Led customer inspections and quality management for transport vehicles; supervised and documented daily activities to track progress and results
- Managed job assignments, held group meetings, and directed initiatives in customer service and billing.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Design Engineer
Sahajanand Lesser Cutting
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Executed mechanical system and component design of V6 engine components including piston, connecting rod, engine block, camshaft retainer, crankshaft, and exhaust manifold
- Created technical reports to highlight various segments such as design and assembly drawing, FEA results, and Bill of Materials
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Updated existing designs for new applications by performing code calculations; prepared qualification plan and report as per product requirements to ensure long-term solution for related problems
- Developed computer aided drawings and 2D/3D models to fulfill desired specifications and act as comprehensive representation to ease customer's understanding of products.
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma - Quality Assurance - Manufacturing And Management
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON04.2022
Post-Graduate Diploma - Process Quality Engineering
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology University
Gujarat, India01.2018
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ved-Vyas Polytechnic
Gujarat, India01.2015
Skills
- Quality Auditing
- Financial Administration
- Cost reduction and containment
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Engineering Design
- Manufacturing Processes
- Machine Operations
- Staff Management
- Project Scheduling
- Project Framework Engineering
- Project Management
- Resource Planning & Scheduling
- Costing & Estimation
- Statics
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Root Cause Analysis
- FMEA
- GD&T
- Material Review Board
- EBOM
- DFMEA
- Control Plans
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD Mechanical
- SolidWorks
- Material Testing Certificate
- Minitab (Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Stem & Leaf Plot, Histogram)
- Smartsheet
- SAP
- Project Planning
- Process Automation
- Quantitative Analysis
- ISO 9000 standards
- Technical Writing
Websites
Certification
- AutoCAD Level 1 and 2
- SolidWorks Level 1 and 2
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Perusing Global Robotic Specification Certification (GRS)
- Perusing ASQ CQA training Certification
Personal Information
Self-motivated Mechanical Engineer with five years' experience in aligning quality standards (IPQS) with customer requirements. Adept at designing standardized process quality control methods and leading cross-functional teams in root cause investigations and leveraging problem solving techniques. Multi-tasker with strong attention to detail to facilitate verification processes; consistently meet deadlines of multiple demands through effective prioritization and coordination skills.
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports
- Reading
- Social Services
- Animals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Consistently met company standard times and individual productivity goals.
- Certified in AS9100 and ISO9001 management systems.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- ASQ Member
- Professional Quality Auditor
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CulturePaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveQuote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Software
SolidWorks
AutoCad
Minitab
Interests
Soccer
Basket Ball
Cricket
Timeline
Quality Inspector
TMMC/Kelly
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Pathfinder Staffing
04.2022 - 04.2023
Associate
Walmart
11.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Control Engineer
Ashwathi Controls Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 01.2021
Design Engineer
Sahajanand Lesser Cutting
06.2017 - 03.2018
Post-Graduation Diploma - Quality Assurance - Manufacturing And Management
Conestoga College
Post-Graduate Diploma - Process Quality Engineering
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Gandhinagar Institute of Technology University
Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ved-Vyas Polytechnic
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