Ashwinkumar S

ROLES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Handled in-line quality issues, supplier quality issues, and customer complaints.
• Prepared comprehensive quality reports for HIC Korea.
• Reviewed and verified supplier 8D reports within the specified timeline.
• Managed expense budgets and investment planning allocations.
• Operated and handled quality inspection equipment such as CMM, VMM, CSR, and UTM.
• Maintained quality documents including COPQ reports, X-Bar & R-Bar control charts, and daily PPM reports.
• Conducted visual and dimensional inspections of incoming and in-process parts.
• Possess knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, forming, wire harness assembly, rubber press molding, stamping, and plastic extrusion molding.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Ensured supplied materials and components met customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Minimized supplier-related quality issues through proactive monitoring and corrective actions.
• Reduced costs associated with defects, scrap, rework, and non-conforming products.
• Built and maintained strong supplier relationships to improve quality performance.
• Improved overall supply chain quality, reliability, and supplier performance.
• Verified ISIR, AOI, and 4M change documents for supplier parts.
• Conducted quality trials and validation activities for new product development (NPD) supplier parts.
• Followed up on supplier revalidation activities according to monthly validation plans.
• Conducted Supplier Quality (SQ) and Non-Supplier Quality (Non-SQ) audits for Tier-2 suppliers as per the audit schedule.
• Supported customer audits and quality review meetings.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives to reduce in-line defects and incoming quality issues.
• Coordinated and followed up on supplier and internal quality issues until closure.
• Evaluated, assessed, and approved new suppliers based on quality requirements and business needs.
• Conducted supplier audits and capability assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Communicated quality requirements, specifications, standards, and procedures to suppliers.
• Ensured suppliers maintained effective Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Performed periodic process audits and system audits at supplier locations.
• Identified quality risks and implemented improvement opportunities.
• Reviewed supplier production processes, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Approved first article inspections, samples, and production parts.
• Monitored incoming quality performance using key quality metrics and KPIs.
• Managed non-conformance reports (NCRs) and implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Reviewed and approved supplier changes related to materials, processes, equipment, and manufacturing locations, while assessing associated risks.
• Conducted Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies for variable and attribute gauges.
• Coordinated internal and external calibration activities, developed calibration plans, and verified calibration reports.

• Processed referrals via front application to enhance client acquisition.
• Updated client details in Jelly software for accurate record-keeping.
• Managed invoice generation and pursued payment collection effectively.
• Provided daily operational support to ensure smooth workflow.

• Operated machines on robotic assembly lines for efficient production.
• Managed CNC machines for diverse automotive parts manufacturing.
• Specialized in operations for brake discs, brake drums, front discs, and fuel pumps.