Gopalakrishna Thirupathi
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Salem
Summary
Trusted Metallurgical Engineer skilled in all phases of metallic production. Eager to streamline production methods and reduce overhead costs. Dedicated to providing optimal standards in final products and customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Metallurgical Lab
SANSERA Engineering Limited
Bangalore
11.2021 - Current
- To documentation and record in-line with NABL, IATF-16949, ISO 14001, ISO-50001, and EOHS standards.
- To conduct periodically audit of CQI-9,11,12 and 14 for supplier part process validation.
- Analyzed as per metallurgical, mechanical and material aspects of engineering processes to streamline operations.
- Conducted failure analysis investigations to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent future occurrences.
- Supported new product development with thorough research on advanced materials and technologies.
- Vendor Development.
Metallurgical Lab-Quality Assurance
MAHLE Engine Components India Pvt.Ltd
Chennai
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Daily review Metting with CFT team for daily task.
- Taking care for metallurgical laboratory
- Process and product audit for
- Heat treatment audit conduct as per CQI-9
- Chemical analysis and Microstructure validations
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing technical expertise and support on metallurgical matters
- Vendor Development
Quality Assurance Department & Process Cell
TVS Sundram Fastener limited
Chennai
05.2018 - 07.2019
Shift In-Charge for Metallurgical Lab.
In process audit and Furnace validation as per CQI-9
On time clearance of batch post special process.
- Developed training materials, SOPs and work instructions to supplement new team member onboarding
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance
Metallurgical Testing Laboratory
TIMKEN Engineering and Research India Pvt.Ltd
Chennai
02.2013 - 04.2018
- Shift In-charge in Metallurgical laboratory.
- In process audit for Rotary heart furnace as per CQI-9.
- Raw Material inspection.
- Microstructure analysis.
- Bought out parts inspection and clearance.
- Reviewed supplier proposals and materials and provided ongoing monitoring to maintain consistent supplies.
Education
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering - Metallurgy
The Institution of Engineers (India), IEI
Kolkata 06.2014 - 12.2021
Diploma -Metallurgy - Metallurgy
Sakthi Polytechnic College, Bhavani, DOTE
Erode,Tamilnadu 06.2011 - 02.2013
HSC -
MAM Higher Secondary School, Mettur, State Board
Mettur, Salem 06.2010 - 04.2011
SSLC -
MAM Higher Secondary School, Mettur, State Board
Mettur, Salem 06.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
Determined results-oriented Metallurgist having 10 years of process experience in Automotive and Engineering industry
Team Collaboration
Failure Analysis
Problem solving analysis
Work with Non-Destructive Testing to perform MPI, DPT, LPI, Eddy current
Performing periodic studies for assurance of quality in laboratory Operations eg organizing periodic inter-lab comparison studies, inter-personnel skills comparison etc
To ensure the continual improvement of the laboratory performance
Calibration of all equipment/ instruments by Direct and Indirect method and AMC service follow up as per plan includes (TUS, SAT)
Knowledge to identify macrostructure's, heat treatment condition, principle rolling direction, grain size, discontinuities or defects in common ferrous material
Knowledge on interpretation of Engineering drawing, control plan, PFMEA & PPAP
Expertise in understanding Latest standards of Chemical, Mechanical and Metallurgical testing as surface Treatment as Coating, Plating, Anodizing and Phosphating
Handling of customer complaints, final product issue, Validation & reports prepared with QA & metallurgical aspects
Preparation of control plans for new products and HT Process validations
Evaluating Cleanliness testing as per ISO16232, multiphase analysis, NMI K4 method
Ensuring complete incoming quality of Raw materials
Determined results-oriented Metallurgist having 10 years of process experience in Automotive and Engineering industry
Metallurgical laboratory skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved A grade in TKAP CPPP audit with Effective implementation of system
- Implemented Online Eddy current system of Induction hardening process to outflow control of different NG master
- Reduced Breakdown hours for Brazing with effective QCC
- Achieved & sustaining zero flag in Proficiency Testing of various test (Rockwell, Brinell, Macro Vickers, Micro Vickers, Tensile testing and Metallography)
- Reduced Heat treatment rejection.
- Reduced Raw material crack generation from 3% to 0.1% after heat treatment.
Certified Training
- CQI - 9, 11,12 and 14 Training and Certified.
- NABL ISO 17025: 2017 Laboratory Management, Internal Audit.
- In NDT Magnetic particle Inspection (Level -II) Training and Certified.
- Training: Anodizing, REACH, IMDS.
Audit Exposure
- NABL ISO 17025:2017
- IATF 16949:2016
- CQI -9, CQI -11, CQI -12 and CQI -14
Equipment handling
- Optical Emission spectrometer
- Metallurgical Microscope
- SEM Analysis
- Stereoscope
- Hardness Tester's
- Tensile testing
- XRF Analyzer
- Cleanliness Analysis
- Eddy current tester
- Specimen Preparation Abrasive cutting Machine, Molding Machine, Double disc Polishing Machine
Special process exposure
- Sealed quench furnace
- Rotary Heart furnace
- Continuous mesh belt furnace
- Hardening & Tempering
- Annealing & Normalizing
- Subzero treatment
- Solution and ageing treatment
- Induction hardening and Tempering
- Induction Softening and Tempering
- Brazing Furnace
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Thirupathi. E
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages known
Tamil, Telugu, English, Kannada and Hindi
Training
- One month In-Plant Training at Sakthi Auto Component Pvt. Ltd, Perundurai
- One Month In-Plant Training at Agni Steel, Perundurai
Timeline
Metallurgical Lab
SANSERA Engineering Limited
11.2021 - Current
Metallurgical Lab-Quality Assurance
MAHLE Engine Components India Pvt.Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2021
Quality Assurance Department & Process Cell
TVS Sundram Fastener limited
05.2018 - 07.2019
Materials & Metallurgical Engineering - Metallurgy
The Institution of Engineers (India), IEI
06.2014 - 12.2021
Metallurgical Testing Laboratory
TIMKEN Engineering and Research India Pvt.Ltd
02.2013 - 04.2018
Diploma -Metallurgy - Metallurgy
Sakthi Polytechnic College, Bhavani, DOTE
06.2011 - 02.2013
HSC -
MAM Higher Secondary School, Mettur, State Board
06.2010 - 04.2011
SSLC -
MAM Higher Secondary School, Mettur, State Board
06.2008 - 04.2009