Vijay Kandawala
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Quality Assurance Professional with over fifteen years experience handling multiple projects in highly competitive environment while maintaining key focus on ensuring product compliance without compromise. Solid interpersonal skills with strong focus on team collaboration leveraging current communication platforms.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician/Coordinator
Shawflex
11.2012 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through effective inspection and testing plans.
- Managed quality requirements for major nuclear projects from tender to delivery.
- Coordinated lab inspections and prioritized testing for quality control inspectors.
- Facilitated external regulatory inspections, ensuring adherence to industry compliance standards.
- Oversaw calibration of test equipment to maintain ISO17025:2017 compliance.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing knowledge of quality assurance processes and standards.
CAD Designer (Entry Level)
Atlantis Systems International
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Enhanced design accuracy by performing 3D CAD modeling of fabricated parts.
- Developed comprehensive drawings and Bill of Materials for multiple project releases.
- Executed revisions on drawings and models per internal change control protocols.
- Supported engineering team through detailed product design analyses and mechanical tolerancing.
- Identified data deficiencies during design validation, offering actionable recommendations.
- Provided engineering support at international trade shows to showcase products.
Configuration and Data Management Technician
Atlantis Systems International
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Ensured compliance with ITAR, CGP, and NATO for all documentation.
- Managed company archives, safeguarding sensitive data and documentation effectively.
- Facilitated change control processes for hardware/software documentation management.
- Developed configuration baseline and project specifications with Project Management.
- Coordinated electronic deliverables for Canadian Forces Integrated Maintenance Training Simulator project.
- Conducted audits to ensure test readiness for Customer Site Acceptance reviews.
Hardware Quality Assurance Technician
Atlantis Systems International
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Increased quality assurance by conducting thorough inspections of fabricated parts.
- Ensured compliance by verifying dimensions with precision measuring tools and engineering documents.
- Maintained organized inspection records for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Identified issues through non-conformance reports, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Provided weekly status updates to QA and Project Managers during meetings.
- Oversaw monthly calibration processes, ensuring database is consistently updated.
- Evaluated sub-contractors and vendors through audits, updating approved vendor lists as necessary.
- Supported internal audits to achieve and maintain AS9100 and ISO 9000 certifications.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Sheridan College
Brampton, ONASQ Certification
Humber College
TorontoSkills
- Inspection and Test Standards and Compliance
- Inspection and Test Resource Coordination
- Inspection and Test Plans, Quality Plans
- Project Tender and Contract Review
- Regulatory Compliance: CSA/UL/Hydro/Nuclear N299
- ISO 9001 & 17025 QMS Compliance
- M&TE- Equipment calibrations
- Documentation: Procedures, Reports, History Dockets
- Technical Writing: Concessions, Memos, Compliance Statements
- NCR & MRB Dispositions
- Internal Quality Audits
- IFS ERP System
- MS Teams, SharePoint & CRM Web Platforms
- Aerspace CGP and NATO Security clearance
- Aerospace Hardware Config and Data Mgt
- Cross Dept Team Coordination
- Quality Team Resource Allocation
- Organized, Detail Oriented, Multi-Tasking Problem Solver
- Approachable, Respectable, Team Player
INTERESTS
Music: DJ services (professional hobby for 30 years), PA System setups, playing drums., Outdoors: Camping, hiking, canoeing, long drives up north., Home: various DIY projects such as deck building, tiling, flooring, painting.
Designations
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Ontario, Canada)
- ASQ Quality Assurance (Ontario, Canada)
Languages
English
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician/Coordinator
Shawflex
11.2012 - Current
CAD Designer (Entry Level)
Atlantis Systems International
01.2007 - 01.2008
Configuration and Data Management Technician
Atlantis Systems International
01.2004 - 01.2007
Hardware Quality Assurance Technician
Atlantis Systems International
01.1999 - 01.2004
Mechanical Engineering
Sheridan College
ASQ Certification
Humber College