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KOUSTUBH CHOUHAN
ThinFilm Process Expert
Chennai
Summary
Process-focused Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in thin film deposition (PVD), DLC coating development, and process qualification (PQ). Proven track record as a Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for new product introduction (NPI), leading projects from trials to qualification and production readiness. Currently working with R&D teams on DLC coating process development, focusing on deposition optimization, adhesion, and defect reduction. Strong expertise in surface engineering, failure analysis, and reliability testing.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer (NPI)
NTI Nanofilm, Singapore
03.2025 - Current
- DRI for two coating projects, leading execution from trials to successful Process Qualification (PQ).
- Expertise in creating SOPs/SIPs for process and quality.
- Completed PQ, ensuring adhesion, corrosion resistance, and performance compliance.
- Working with the R&D team on DLC coating development, focusing on process optimization and uniformity.
- Led root cause analysis for coating defects, and improved process stability.
- Improved total yield from 85% to 99.7% using RCA and SPC tools.
- Improved OQI from 800 parts per day to 40,000 parts per day.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Developed SOPs for UV and environmental testing, improving repeatability.
- Improved cleanroom environment by giving training and awareness about cleanroom.
- Improved cleaning process in the cleaning line by RCA.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Selected for a 1-month training in China for new model ramp-up and technology transfer.
Process Quality Assurance Engineer
Nanofilm Technology International, Singapore
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Contributed to new product development and recipe formulation.
- Implemented new reliability test for product to assess thin film durability, ensuring quality standards.
- Addressed sorting and uniform coating issues for new product, improving consistency.
- Working in the Apple Iphone team and handling Apple projects such as RCAM, IO TRIM, CMESH, SCREW, and STROBE BRACKET.
QC Intern
Anmol Engicon
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted quality assurance and inspection of HDPE, LDPE tanks, and pipes to enhance yield.
- Monitored equipment calibration schedules, maintaining accurate measurements and reducing deviations from specifications.
- Provided timely feedback to production teams regarding potential risks or areas of concern within the manufacturing process.
- Maintained detailed records of test results and inspection findings, ensuring accessibility for internal and external reviews.
- Executed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions to address quality issues.
Education
M.Tech - Surface Modification
B.I.T Sindri
Sindri, Jharkhand, India01-2024
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
RVS College of Engineering & Technology
Jamshedpur, India10-2021
Skills
Process qualification
Process Development & Optimization (DOE)
Process optimization
Process validation
Software
Autocad
Minitab
Microsoft Excel
MS PowerPoint
PowerBI
MS Office 360
Imagej
Tableu
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Interests
Watching Anime Only
PUBLICATION
- Chromium-Free Electroless Nickel Plating on 3D Printed ABS Surfaces – Taylor & Francis
- Https://api.taylorfrancis.com/content/chapters/edit/download?identifierName=doi&identifierValue=10.1201/9781003653226-17&type=chapterpdf
Timeline
Process Quality Assurance Engineer
Nanofilm Technology International, Singapore
12.2025 - 01.2026
Quality Engineer (NPI)
NTI Nanofilm, Singapore
03.2025 - Current
QC Intern
Anmol Engicon
10.2021 - 08.2022
M.Tech - Surface Modification
B.I.T Sindri
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
RVS College of Engineering & Technology