C Rajaselvam

Quality Manager – Supplier, Product & Customer Quality (Gearbox Manufacturing)
Experienced Quality Assurance professional with over 15 years in supplier development, product quality management, and customer handling in the wind energy sector. Proven success in resolving supplier quality issues, conducting audits, ensuring process compliance, and driving zero-defect culture through systematic CAPA, FMEA, and 8D methodologies.

• Key contributor at Flender Drives Pvt Ltd (formerly Winergy/Siemens), manufacturing gearboxes for OEMs like Suzlon, GE, Vestas, Gamesa,Nordex.
• Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for supplier issues and customer complaints, driving resolutions via structured problem-solving.
• Handled Supplier Qualification, vendor audits, and monitored monthly performance using KPIs and rating systems.
• Led PPAP approvals, GRN clearance, gearbox testing inspections, and NCR closures within SAP.
• Proficient in managing FMEA, Control Plans, QAP, and internal/external audits to ensure ISO and customer-specific compliance.
• Coordinated with production teams to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and minimize scrap.
• Experienced in calibration coordination, document control, QC reporting, and quality training initiatives.

Quality Assurance & Inspection Engineer – Mechanical (Gearbox Manufacturing)
Results-oriented Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in inspecting mechanical components and managing end-to-end quality operations in gearbox manufacturing.

• Proficient in inspection and testing of machined components, gears, bearings, and fasteners as per QP and documented procedures.
• Managed quality control operations, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and internal quality norms.
• Led calibration of inspection, measuring, and testing equipment, ensuring readiness and traceability.
• Authored Quality Plans (QP), Process Deviation Investigation Reports (PDIR), and implemented robust quality procedures.
• Oversaw process error prevention tools such as FMEA and supported CAPA and 8D implementation for supplier process rejections.
• Conducted supplier audits, created Supplier Verification Plans, and assisted in new supplier selection.
• Reduced GRN lead time by developing quality inspection schedules and implementing Lean and Kaizen principles.
• Contributed to New Product Development (NPD) activities, including inspection and documentation of new components.

Metrology & Quality Assurance Engineer
Skilled in calibration, tool engineering, and quality inspection with hands-on experience aligning with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

• Maintained, inspected, and calibrated gauges and instruments following ISO/IEC 17025 protocols.
• Developed metrology procedures and calibration methods for auxiliary and new instruments.
• Conducted tool engineering and generated detailed calibration certificates and records.
• Executed inspection processes and approved First-Off Trial components ensuring dimensional accuracy.
• Recognized for outstanding 5S practices and awarded for exceptional workplace housekeeping.
• Boiler accessories welding and Fabrication parts inspection.

Quality & Calibration Engineer – Metrology and Measurement Systems
Experienced in managing calibration systems, PPAP documentation, and measurement systems analysis (MSA) in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

• Maintained the Master List of Inspection, Measuring, and Testing Equipment (IMTE) to ensure traceability and readiness.
• Conducted internal calibration for both attribute and variable-type instruments and gauges.
• Prepared Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and supported MSA studies to ensure equipment capability.
• Designed templates, jigs, fixtures, and custom gauges for inspection and production needs.
• Authored and managed calibration reports, procedures, and related technical documentation.