Thambirajan Ananth
ON
Summary
Results-driven Quality Engineer with 6 years of experience in new product introduction and high-volume manufacturing. Expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, CMM inspection, and SPC. Led quality initiatives from product launch to full-scale production, collaborating effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve complex quality challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Skyjack Inc
Guelph, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented new processes, leading to enhanced product quality.
- Established stringent sampling plans for incoming materials to meet quality standards.
- Investigated customer complaints and implemented corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Improved operational efficiency by managing manufacturing processes using statistical process control methods.
- Led training sessions on quality control tools, including control charts, for team members.
- Conducted audits of LPA quality management system to verify compliance.
- Collaborated with core team to reduce line scrap and meet production targets.
New Product Engineer
Skyjack Inc
Guelph, Ontario
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with R&D teams for mule and prototype machines during both pre-production and production stages.
- Approved timely PPAP packages and samples to meet project deadlines.
- Engaged in fixture tooling development while assessing product and process documentation.
- Facilitated new product launches by preparing RFQs, gauge plans, and pricing quotes.
- Instructed production staff on new products, detailing gauge fixture usage and inspection protocols.
- Developed CMM programs for weldment fixtures, producing comprehensive dimensional reports and capability studies.
CMM Programmer
Skyjack Inc
Guelph, Ontario
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Programmed and operated CMM machines for precision measurements using Faro Arm and PolyWorks.
- Set up CMM equipment for inspection of new and existing parts, enhancing measurement accuracy.
- Trained new team members on CMM programming and operational procedures, improving team capability.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded components to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Performed periodic audits on finished products using CMM machines to maintain quality standards.
- Compiled detailed reports from collected data to document inspection results, ensuring traceability and compliance.
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Carleton University
Ottawa12-2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
India05-2016
Skills
- PPAP documentation proficiency
- CMM programming
- FaroArm operation
- Statistical process control
- Process control statistics
- Quality audits
- Corrective strategies
- Failure modes assessment
- Geometric dimensioning
- Tooling fixture development
- Product introduction
- Analysis of measurement systems
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Skyjack Inc
09.2023 - Current
New Product Engineer
Skyjack Inc
08.2022 - 08.2023
CMM Programmer
Skyjack Inc
02.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Carleton University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University