Gowtham Palanisamy

Motivated Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience and results-driven professional with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results. Possesses exceptional skills in Design & Quality Engineering, along with strong operational excellence, engineering knowledge and dedication to continuous learning and professional growth. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of a progressive organization.

Dynamic Gauge Technician at Gates Corporation (2024-09 – Present)

• Develop and implement programs on dynamic testing machines to measure load and damping characteristics for tensioners.
• Set up and calibrate precision measurement tools, including height gauges, dial gauges, and micrometers, to assess bearing seat alignment (BSA) and bearing seat height (BSH).
• Support tolerance analysis and dimensional validation using GD&T principles.
• Collect and analyze measurement data, compiling results in Excel to facilitate comparison between actual and target specifications and generating static hysteresis curves for individual samples.
• Conducted performance validation of aftermarket and used tensioners for OEMs (GM, Ford, John Deere, JLR) to ensure compliance with post-operation specifications.
• Performed end-of-line functional testing and leak testing on water pumps for Toyota, CoolIT, Dell and Liteon products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve dimensional variation and support design convergence during prototype and validation phases.
• Coordinate Measurement Systems Analysis(MSA), including Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
• Update inspection documentation due to engineering changes, including gauge instructions, control plans and maintain and update the gauge calibration laboratory scope.
• Ensure effective communication with managers, supervisors, engineering, and production employees.
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T and apply SPC principles.

Shift Leader at Q2 Management (2022-11 – 2024-05)

• Full responsibility for customer interfacing quality issuesfor assigned production unit and managing quality inspectors cross-functional departments.
• Act as a point of contact to Magna Quality Department – Tier 1 OEM to Newmarket Assembly plant Magna.
• Handle customer complaints – Develop and submit 8D report (Containment Actions, Root Cause Analysis (5 why and Fishbone diagram), Permanent Corrective Action and Preventive Action).
• Collaborated with cross-functional design and tooling teams to ensure plastic parts met functional, fitment, and aesthetic (gap/flush) requirements for interior seating systems and exterior mirror caps.
• Collaborated with design and tooling teams to ensure plastic part designs met functional and aesthetic requirements for interior and exterior applications.
• Evaluated part fitment, alignment, and surface quality to support gap and flush targets and perceived quality requirements.
• Inspected cosmetic surfaces for Class A/B defects including scratches, flow lines, and color variations in visible components.
• Manage all the non-conformance and follow up with the corrective action, root cause analysis (RCA & CAPA), 8D report from the supplier and issue RMA (Tier 1 OEM to Honda and Magna, Tier 2 OEM to TS Tech Canada).
• Liaised with clients on all quality issues during design, procurement and production matters.
• Supported tooling validation and first article inspections (FAI) for plastic components during new product introduction.

Quality Specialist at Greentech Industries (2019-09 – 2021-08)

• Designed and optimized 2D/3D models for submersible pumps and motors, including structural analysis.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges and improve supplier quality
• Inspected prototypes for defects (e.g., delamination, sink marks) and ensured dimensional accuracy.
• Reviewed CAD models to verify dimensional requirements and manufacturability.
• Supported dimensional validation for part alignment and gap/flush considerations.
• Worked with engineering teams to assess fitment and alignment issues.
• Tracked quality KPIs and ensured timely closure of customer and supplier issues
• Supported product launches by addressing design and manufacturing issues.
• Performed Root cause analysis using 5 whys, Fishbone Diagram and implemented corrective action for supplier issue.
• Guarantee and improved the quality of the materials and components supplied by suppliers, work closely with cross- functional SMEs such as the product & brand manager, project buyer, design and manufacturing engineers, etc.
• Use statistical analytic methods to pinpoint the underlying causes of quality problems and create improvement suggestions.

Post Graduate Certificate in Quality Engineering Management – Loyalist College (2021-09 – 2023-04)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering – Anna University (2015-06 – 2018-04)