KARTHI P
Mysore
Summary
Seeking the right opportunity where I can learn and utilize my skills and knowledge for the betterment of the organization I am associated with.
Over 16+ years of experience in Quality Assurance & Control in the Automobile/Mechanical industry. Successfully completed IATF-16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, CQI-23, Maru-A, ASES, and NSA audits, and represented as a PILOT during the entire audit tenure. Handled customers such as MSIL, Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, PSA, Renault Nissan, Mahindra & Mahindra, Isuzu, Hindustan Motors Ltd, Ashok Leyland, NVH, Kostal, Seyone-Hewa, and Hannon, RML. Reduced customer complaints/PPM to “Zero” and maintained this for six consecutive months.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Officer (Quality in charge)
Breaks India Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
10.2021 - Current
- Joined as Senior Officer (Quality team leader) and responsible for QMS & IMS activities.
- Preparation, frequent review, and updating of procedures, manuals, documents, records, work instructions, etc.
- Handling of customer audits, customer complaints, supplier complaints and implementation of action plans based on observation points.
- Daily morning meetings with CFT to review the previous day's severity concerns (24 hours) and monitor action plan implementation.
- Coordination with the corporate team to conduct IATF internal audit,CQI23 audit, Process audits as per schedule and collect actions as per the time plan.
- Coordination with team members and management for IATF, EMS, OH&S implementation and monitoring activities.
- Collection of monthly performance data with action details from concerned departments and monitoring to maintain within range.
- Monitoring and controlling daily incoming rejections through action details collected from suppliers.
- Conducting new supplier selection and periodic supplier audits.
- Coordination with teams to implement continual improvement processes.
Asst.Manager
Sellowrap Industries Pvt. Ltd. Ranipet
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Joined as Assistant Manager in Quality Management System activities, promoted to Supplier Quality Handling in October 2020.
- Preparation, frequent review, and updating of procedures, manuals, documents, records, work instructions, etc.
- Coordination for customer audits and implementation of action plans based on observation points.
- Daily morning meetings with CFT to review the previous day's severity concerns (24 hours) and monitor action plan implementation through the Fast Response Tracking System.
- Preparing internal audit plans, conducting audits as per schedule, and implementing action plans based on observation points.
- Coordination with team members and management for IATF, EMS, OH&S implementation and monitoring activities.
- Collection of monthly performance data with action details from concerned departments and monitoring to maintain within range.
- Implemented poka-yoke/mistake-proofing techniques to prevent defective parts from reaching customers and reduce rework by eliminating human errors in the manufacturing process.
- Monitoring and controlling daily incoming rejections through action details collected from suppliers.
- Conducting new supplier selection and periodic supplier audits.
Sr. Quality engineer (Quality in charge)
Summit Auto Seats Industry Delhi (Co) Pvt Ltd, Chennai
04.2013 - 01.2019
- Joined as Engineer, promoted to Senior Engineer (Quality Incharge) in 2016.
- Leading the In-process Quality team and coordinating with the engineering team in new product development.
- In daily morning meetings, review the previous day's rejection details and collect countermeasures using the 8D Tool.
- Attending to customer complaints, identifying root causes, and taking corrective and preventive actions using the 8D Tool.
- Preparing internal audit plans, conducting audits as per schedule, and implementing action plans based on observation points.
- Updating monthly performance and monitoring to control supplier PPM, in-house PPM, and customer PPM.
- Coordinating with team members to implement continual improvement activities.
- Preparing and updating PPAP, ANPQP, and operator training documents and records.
- Monitoring and controlling daily incoming rejections through action details collected from suppliers.
- Conducting new supplier selection and periodic supplier audits.
- Preparing and updating all instrument and gauge calibration history cards and the annual calibration plan.
- Preparing SPC plans, updating SPC control charts as per plan, and calculating process capability.
- Conducting measurement system analysis (R&R studies) for line inspectors and using gauges.
- Handling tensile test machines, linear measuring instruments, bevel protractors, push-pull gauges, etc.
Quality engineer
Shri Iyappa Industries
06.2011 - 04.2013
- In daily morning meetings, review the previous day's rejection details and collect countermeasures using the 8D Tool.
- Study and discuss design projects with the MD, modify product design and dimensions as per customer requirements, and submit the finalized design to the MD.
- Prepared part layout inspection reports, inspection and packing standards, and in-process check sheets.
- Verified in-process inspections and analysed assembly line rejections, taking corrective and preventive actions.
- Verified incoming rejection details, communicated with suppliers, and collected countermeasures from suppliers.
- Prepared and updated all instrument and gauge calibration history cards and the annual calibration plan.
- Conducted new supplier selection and coordinated the implementation of ISO standards and kaizen improvement activities.
- Prepared process flow diagrams and work instructions, drafting multiple projects using AutoCAD 2011.
- Managed and controlled the activities of drafting, production planning, quality control, and supplier performance.
- Handled linear measuring instruments, inside and outside callipers, thread gauges, feeler gauges, etc.
GAT - Quality engineer
TVS Sundaram Clayton Ltd.
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Worked as a Graduate Apprentice for a period of 1 year and was promoted to Temporary Graduate Trainee for a period of 6 months under the Quality Assurance Department.
- Analysed part scrap with CFT during production and suggested different methods to improve the product.
- Identified bad quality products, reported them to the Foundry department head, and resolved the issues accordingly.
- Conducted setup approval, patrol inspection, dock-audit of finished products, and verified CMM reports.
- Coordinated the implementation of 5S improvement activities and KAIZEN development activities in my line.
- Handled linear measuring instruments, bore dial gauges, receiver gauges, plug gauges, thread gauges, etc.
Quality Inspector
SBC INDUSTRIES
05.2009 - 10.2009
- Verified In process Inspection and analyzed line rejection, taking corrective and preventive action.
- Setup approval, part layout inspection and Dock-audit a finished product.
Education
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Hindustan College of Engineering
01.2009
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Pallavan Polytechnic College
01.2006
SSLC - undefined
Sri Ramakrishna Matric Higher Secondary School
01.2003
Skills
- Knowledge in IATF 16949:2016, 6 Core tools, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, CQI-23, ASES, NSA, and S-Rating Portal (VW) updates
- Preparation, frequent review, and updating of procedures and manuals, CSR (QMS, EMS, OH&S)
- Handled OEM customers, internal teams (CFT), and suppliers to resolve issues
- Preparation of PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and coordination with the engineering team for APQP/ANPQP preparation
- Coordination with team members to implement continual improvement activities
- Knowledge of manufacturing part drawings and proficiency in product design
- Handled instrument monitoring control
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Skilled in MS Office Package
Accomplishments
- Successfully handled audits for IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ASES.
- Achieved 8th rank in the state-level examination for a semester in the Diploma Level Examination.
- Achieved Department Topper for all semesters in the Diploma Level Examination.
- Achieved Department Second in the Engineering Level Examination.
Certification
Certified Internal Auditor from independent consultants (QMS, EMS, OH&S).
PERSONAL DETAILS
Languages Known: English, Tamil
TRAINING UNDERGONE
- APQP & CP (New Edison) – BI Padi.
- 8D Methodology – BI Padi.
- CQI-23 – TUV SUD Certification body.
- ASES, APQP & HCCP – RNTBCI.
- MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, CP – Bhuvaneswari Consultancy.
- Internal Auditor Training for ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 – Bhuvaneswari Consultancy.
- Internal Auditor Training for IATF 16949:2016 – Bhuvaneswari Consultancy.
Timeline
Sr. Officer (Quality in charge)
Breaks India Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
10.2021 - Current
Asst.Manager
Sellowrap Industries Pvt. Ltd. Ranipet
02.2019 - 10.2021
Sr. Quality engineer (Quality in charge)
Summit Auto Seats Industry Delhi (Co) Pvt Ltd, Chennai
04.2013 - 01.2019
Quality engineer
Shri Iyappa Industries
06.2011 - 04.2013
GAT - Quality engineer
TVS Sundaram Clayton Ltd.
11.2009 - 05.2011
Quality Inspector
SBC INDUSTRIES
05.2009 - 10.2009
Diploma - Automobile Engineering
Pallavan Polytechnic College
SSLC - undefined
Sri Ramakrishna Matric Higher Secondary School
B.E. - Automobile Engineering
Hindustan College of Engineering