SARAVANA KUMAR P
Tiruchengode
Summary
Experienced Quality Manager with proven expertise in technical management and team leadership. Well-versed in regulatory compliance, quality engineering, statistical analysis, and strategic quality improvements. Seeking a challenging position to leverage my skills and drive organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Asst. Manager
Messer Cutting Systems
07.2023 - Current
- Quality Engineering
Asst. Manager
Marzoli India
03.2015 - 06.2023
- Quality Assurance
Asst. Manager - Quality Engineering
M/S Messer cutting system India pvt.Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Messer cutting is global leader in the thermal cutting Technology- Specializing in CNC-controlled plasma, oxy-fuel, and laser cutting solutions. Over 120 Years of innovation in trusted brand with a strong legacy in metal cutting and industrial automation. Operations in over 50 countries with a robust service and support network.
- Messer Standards : Defined and implemented standardized guidelines for raw material selection, packaging protocols, sample cutting validation, and special surface treatment processes such as powder coating, painting, and other finishing techniques in accordance with Messer quality requirements
- Process-Integrated Quality : Design in-process checks, workflows that build quality naturally.
- Process Management : Established risk based thinking in process management by identifying potential risk and opportunities, ensuring effective action plan.
- NCR Management : Directed a warzone project targeting NCR reduction, resulting in improved process discipline and lower reoccurrence of defects.
- QMS Procedure : Regularly reviewed and revamped process SOP and ROAR to align with quality standards, audit finding and operational best practices.
- Customer complaints : Performed trend analysis of customer complaints to identifying systemic issue and implemented process improvements accordingly.
- Continuous Improvement : Use data to enhance processes, reduce waste and defects.
- Quality Systems & Audits : Manage CAPA, perform audits, maintain documentation.
- Supplier Quality Control : Facilitate vendor qualification in long term strategic supplier parteneship.
- Safety & Environmental Compliance : Ensure machines meet safety and ecological standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Integrate quality thinking with service, sales, training.
- Leadership & Metrics : Track KPIs, report to management, lead quality culture.
Asst. Manager - Quality Assurance
M/S Marzoli Textile Machinery Manufacturing Pvt. LTD
03.2015 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Marzoli is leading Textile machinery manufacture in India & Italy, one among the three in the world to produce the entire range of spinning machinery. Marzoli's main objective is to give excellent quality and finish for its products with greater dimensional accuracy.
- Develop and implement the improvements to the QMS and maintained all controlled documents and records
- Ensure the efficient and effective completion of all audit requirements and compliance.
- Responsible for driving Quality for assigned suppliers and improving Quality performance via Quality plan and Supplier audit.
- Hands-on experience with New Product Development, First Article Approval, implement supplier/engineering changes, Jigs and Fixtures Validation, monitoring Gauging system for in-process and finished components.
- Implementing Marzoli Quality standards & Conducting audits to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Monitor Supplier performance (kaizen, PPM, COPQ, Safety) through supplier audit and Develop & Implement effective action plans to improve their performance
- Identifying areas of quality failure & advising on process change for carrying out qualitative improvement & coordinating with vendors to improve the quality of materials supplied.
- Brainstorming on warranty claims to narrow down the issue by using fishbone analysis with Cause verification/Validation method
Engineer
Prabha Engineers
04.2009 - 02.2015
- SQA
Engineer – Supplier Quality Assurance
Prabha Engineers
04.2009 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: Prabha Engineers are engaged in the manufacturing of Front-End Structure, Load Body’s, and Auto ancillary parts to M/s Ashok Leyland, one of the benchmarking suppliers for Ashok Leyland because of continuous quality improvement and consistent performance.
- Equipped with the knowledge of Quality system procedure ISO TS 16949:2009, 7 QC tools and systemic problem-solving method
- Study the chassis and trim components quality issue and discuss it with the supplier for corrective action. Interact with the supplier regarding ‘8D’ reports etc.
- Implementing kaizen for rejection, complaints, and improvements.
- Involved in the preparation of the control plan for the components.
- Conducting component rejection meetings, communicate and action with suppliers on component rejections and disposal of in-house rejections
- Perform and maintain calibration activities in the scheduled time for mechanical instruments In-house and with outside approved agencies and maintain documents
Quality Inspector
Prakash Plastics
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Customer Quality
Quality Inspector – Customer Quality
Prakash Plastics
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: They are engaged in the manufacturing of plastics components for Automobile industries.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
01.2008
Pro-E (Wildfire-2) - undefined
CADD center
01.2007
HSC - undefined
01.2004
AutoCAD - undefined
CADD center
01.2004
SSLC - undefined
01.2002
Skills
QMS ISO 9001-2015
Accomplishments
- Achieved BIS certification for pressure regulator as per ISO 5171, ensuring compliance with statutory and safety requirements.
- Established Metrology lab for the internal calibration of instruments and gauges.
- Reduced Cost of Poor Quality by 28% within 12 months by enhancing root cause analysis, strengthening supplier audits, and eliminating recurring process deviations.
Training
- Successfully completed the Maxwell Leadership Training, gaining in-depth knowledge of the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth to enhance leadership effectiveness.
- Actively participated in the Quality Conclave 2024 organized by CPC Coimbatore to stay updated on industry best practices and quality management trends.
- Completed the one-day FMEA program held by CPC in 2024.
- Participated in the CII online seminar discussing the alignment of quality and profitability through Cost of Quality principles.
- Attend the MMA program on the topic of Supervisor Skills in MDC, Hosur.
- Attend the MMA program on the topic of Decision-Making Skills, Hosur.
- Attend CII Training on Safety, Health & Environment Statutory Compliances.
- Attend Zeiss-certified training for the working principle of CMM, Coimbatore.
- Attend a virtual training session on Manufacturing excellence organized by CII, Bangalore.
Disclaimer
Hereby I declare that the above information given is true to the best of my knowledge.
SYNOPSIS
- Quality Manager with 15+ years in manufacturing and thermal cutting systems. Expert in ISO 9001 systems, quality improvement, and cost reduction. Focused on boosting product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Experienced in supplier quality, audits, and quality control for key processes like welding and coating. Skilled in using Lean and Six Sigma to cut waste and improve product quality.
- Certified Internal Auditor of QMS 9001:2015, QMS 14001-2015 & Knowledge in IATF 16949.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and foster cross-functional collaboration. Promotes a strong quality culture across all levels. Focused on delivering defect-free products aligned with business objectives.
- Improved production efficiency by increasing the number of units passing inspection on the first attempt. Focused on reducing rework and ensuring right-first-time quality.
Timeline
Asst. Manager
Messer Cutting Systems
07.2023 - Current
Asst. Manager
Marzoli India
03.2015 - 06.2023
Asst. Manager - Quality Engineering
M/S Messer cutting system India pvt.Ltd
03.2015 - 06.2023
Asst. Manager - Quality Assurance
M/S Marzoli Textile Machinery Manufacturing Pvt. LTD
03.2015 - 06.2023
Engineer
Prabha Engineers
04.2009 - 02.2015
Engineer – Supplier Quality Assurance
Prabha Engineers
04.2009 - 02.2015
Quality Inspector
Prakash Plastics
08.2008 - 04.2009
Quality Inspector – Customer Quality
Prakash Plastics
08.2008 - 04.2009
Pro-E (Wildfire-2) - undefined
CADD center
HSC - undefined
AutoCAD - undefined
CADD center
SSLC - undefined
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
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