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Susmitha K

Susmitha K

Production Engineer / QMS Controller
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Highly seasoned and accomplished Senior Production Engineer and QMS Controller with over 6 years of experience. Proficient in advanced production planning techniques, delivering quality products through effective quality controls and enhancements. Proactively addresses problems to improve product quality, manufacturing flow, customer satisfaction, and bottom-line results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr.Engineer-Production,QMS Controller

Sahney Commutators Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for Production and QMS activities for a business unit engaged in the manufacturing of Commutators for automotive and white goods application.
  • Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
  • Conducted comprehensive internal audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Developed technical documentation for seamless communication of complex engineering concepts among team members and stakeholders.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
  • Attend production planning meetings to align change management activities with production schedules.
  • Compile monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to Production target, Rejection and change management processes and outcomes.
  • Analyzing the Customer defects, In-House rejections and implementing the corrective and preventive actions through 8D methodology.
  • Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
  • Coordinate ECR weekly meetings with the Cross-Functional Team (CFT) to review progress and address issues.
  • Responsible for monitoring & maintaining IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Senior Quality Engineer

Plasma Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Lead Quality functional and Quality systems activities for an business unit(EOU) engaged in the manufacturing of Child parts for CMM and other high precision inspection machines.
  • Driving Quality review meeting, resolve all routine Quality complaints with CFT
  • Handle non-conformity product/Process at manufacturing stage and define workmanship standards.
  • Analyzing the Customer defects, In-House rejections & Supplier rejections and implementing the corrective and preventive actions
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of implemented corrective & preventive action and update in the past trouble data base
  • Preparing, Reviewing and updating the Process flow, PFMEA, SOP & control plan for existing product when it is necessary
  • Coordinate with the CFT for to prepare the PPAP & APQP during new product development/Engineering changes
  • Working in ERP systems

Senior Quality Engineer

Gabriel India Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Responsible for Standard room activities for a business unit engaged in the manufacturing of Shock Absorbers for automotive and application.
  • Lead team of 3 members in the Standard Room
  • Conduct MSA and Gauge R&R as per annual Plan
  • Calibration of Gauges and maintain the Data as per QMS requirements
  • Plan and conduct 3rd party calibration of gauges and Instruments
  • Create and Maintain Traceability of gauges from start of procurement to disposal
  • Selection and procurement of new Gauges & Instruments
  • Inspection &measurement of parts as per drawing and customer specifications
  • Attend customer audits, AHQC audit and other certification audits
  • Conduct gauge awareness training to operating engineers as per annual plan
  • Assist team in Cost reduction and other QC related project

Senior Quality Engineer

Mahle Thermal System
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for in process quality of Exhaust gas recirculation unit production line
  • Provide guidelines to production department on the implementation of assurances, process controls and CAPA systems to ensure that internal and external requirements are met
  • Review, update and maintain all Specifications, Work Guides and SOPs to ensure quality
  • Work with stakeholders to implement project strategies and goals focusing on results in areas of scrap reduction and cost savings
  • Co-ordinate with cross functional team through the 8D process to identify the root cause of failures
  • Participate in customer quality audits, Certification audits and respond to findings
  • Participate in internal audits and external supplier audits for the purpose of improving both internal and supplier processes

Operating Engineer

Mahle Thermal System
05.2013 - 07.2015
  • · Inspect and maintain all HVAC mechanical, fans in assigned facilities to obtain most efficient operating results and life expectancy
  • · Perform maintenance checks of equipment and logs properly
  • · Assist in Kaizen Projects
  • · Tem Leader for 3 production Line (Mahindra, Tata and , MAN)
  • · Ensure 5S in the work place
  • · Assembly of HVAC as per the production plan
  • · Maintaining all the production documents like Q-stop check list, Daily preventive maintenance, First piece inspection etc.
  • · Production status updating in the software MIS on hourly basis

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering

Shoolini University
Himachal Pradesh
04.2001 -

Diploma - Electronics And Communication Engineering

State Govt. Examination
Kerala
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

State Govt. Examination
Kerala
04.2001 -

Skills

Team Leadership

Management skills

Leadership skills

Quality Control

Team Management

Project Coordination

8D methodology

Root cause analysis

Internal Audits

Languages

Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Kannada
Elementary (A2)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)

Accomplishments

  • Won Silver medal in ACMA National Competition, 2014
  • Won scholarship for higher studies(B.tech)

Timeline

Sr.Engineer-Production,QMS Controller

Sahney Commutators Pvt Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Senior Quality Engineer

Plasma Pvt. Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2021

Senior Quality Engineer

Gabriel India Ltd.
07.2019 - 10.2020

Senior Quality Engineer

Mahle Thermal System
06.2018 - 07.2019

Operating Engineer

Mahle Thermal System
05.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering

Shoolini University
04.2001 -

Diploma - Electronics And Communication Engineering

State Govt. Examination
04.2001 -

Secondary School Certificate Examination -

State Govt. Examination
04.2001 -
Susmitha KProduction Engineer / QMS Controller