Minitab – Statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, Capability studies, ERP, WMS / MES Systems (for traceability & process monitoring), MS Excel (Advanced) – Pivot tables, charts, macros for quality data analysis MS PowerPoint & Word – Reporting, presentations, audit documents
Sankar P
Mechanical Engineering
Chennai
Summary
A Experienced Senior Quality Engineer with expertise in supplier quality assurance, vendor development, and sourcing quality. Knowledge in PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and CAPA, with strong background in supplier audits, performance improvement, and compliance to ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 standards. Proven ability to drive supplier development, localization projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply chains.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Quality Engineer
APA Engineering Pvt Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
- As Senior Quality Engineer , Conduct supplier audits, process capability studies, and vendor assessments to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and first article inspection reports submitted by suppliers.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective action with suppliers for NCRs, rejections, and field failures.
- Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific standards.
- Conducting Internal auditing with our departments.
- Ensure traceability, documentation, and compliance with statutory and customer requirements.
Process Quality Engineer
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Process & product Audit to be conducted and Preparing, maintaining documents comply with IATF-16949.
- LPA Audit to improve the process
- Effective Audit checking QS, QPCC, CLIA check sheets.
- PFMEA review based on internal & customer failures.
- Updating DRM Board Daily basis and Conducting CP & CPK Studies for machine repeatability.
- Preparation and update of QPCC & QS as per Quality standard.
- To ensure Line 5s, CLIA and PY working status, Product Lay out inspection Report.
- Monitoring and controlling in house and customer rejections through 7QC Document and Record control.
- Handling customer complaints, Taking corrective action.
- Handle quality activities like creating PPAP Documents Planning.
- Quality alert will be displayed in for internal & external complaints for avoiding further.
- Preparing Jigs and fixture for new development parts in POKA-YOKE method.
- Knowledge in 8-D problem solving approach and QR6S.
- Knowledge of quality systems (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, APQP).
- 7Qc Tools & Problem Solving and Knowledge on GD & T Parameters.
Quality control Assistant
Annai Enterprises Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 06.2021
- As a Quality Engineer in Mechanical Related Jobs &Activities.
- Planning and Execution of Quality Related processes and find out issues to resolve.
- Leading a Team of 10 members; Coordinating with them and Assigning their Daily works.
- Checking the incoming products with proper Quality and ensure the Quality products.
- Increasing the Quality processes and Reduce the Quality issues found on customer side.
- Responsible for Providing Quality Inspection criteria for incoming in process materials.
- Finished products to prevent shipment of defective and Non-conformance materials.
- Acting as a Liaison between Company’s Quality Department and customers.
- Evaluating the cause of the problem and determining if the product is defective and non-conforming to the customer specifications.
- Evaluating the cause of occurrence and recommending and initiating corrective action.
- Reviewing and approving quality control inspection criteria developed by Inspectors.
- Answering technical questions, assisting in resolving difficult inspection problems and provides guidance.
- Helping train inspectors in inspection techniques and quality review procedures.
- Preparing weekly and monthly Quality reports and improvement activities.
Education
BE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
01.2018
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information furnished by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: CHENNAI (SANKAR P)
Equipment’s Handled
- Roundness Tester
- Co-ordinate measuring Machine (CARL ZEISS)
- Co-ordinate measuring Machine (MITUTOYO)
- Video Comparator
- Contour Graph.
Certification
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
Timeline
Senior Quality Engineer
APA Engineering Pvt Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
Process Quality Engineer
ZF Commercial Vehicle Control System
06.2021 - 06.2023
Quality control Assistant
Annai Enterprises Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 06.2021
BE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Skills
Cross-functional teamwork
undefinedAccomplishments
We have collaborated with the team to implement the WMS software in order to streamline and standardize all activities and processes.
For the kitting process of engine liner BOM parts, we have implemented a Machine Eye system to monitor and streamline the entire process.
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Leadership & Team Management Communication & Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving & Decision Making Project Management Analytical & Critical Thinking Time Management & Prioritization
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsQuote
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Tony Robbins
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Writing inspirational quotes and exploring new innovations in technology and process improvement